Resurrection Empire

Chapter 1484: Chapter 559: Face-Slapping (Part 2)

The high commissioner looked troubled, "This..."

"What’s the matter?" Ren Zhong asked.

The commissioner appeared embarrassed, "I’m sorry, this is indeed beyond my expertise."

Ren Zhong: "Is there no clear explanation in the database? So many scientists in the Empire, and none can figure it out?"

"I just checked." The commissioner shook his head, "No."

"That’s quite unfortunate. For now, these are all my thoughts. I’ve got a decent understanding of what I need to know. If I come up with anything else, I’ll send it over via communication transmission. Let’s leave it at that for now." Ren Zhong looked disappointed and stood up.

He glanced at the time on his wrist watch, "Unknowingly, it’s already eight in the evening. Tomorrow is my ennoblement ceremony. I’ll take my leave for now."

"Ah? You’re leaving already?" The commissioner stood up as well, visibly disappointed.

After a full afternoon of comprehensive dialogue, the high commissioner had fully witnessed Ren Zhong’s capabilities.

Some of the rumors that were previously circulating in the Academy of Sciences were dispelled on their own.

The academic ability of the Red Blade Science Academy is rapidly rising. This is something that the intelligence personnel of the Royal Academy of Sciences see very clearly and have reported truthfully.

Within the Royal Academy of Sciences, some believe that this is thanks to Earl Ren Zhong of Red Blade. This Earl is not only at the pinnacle of the power pyramid of the Red Blade Clan but also at the apex of the academic pyramid.

Information publicly provided by the Red Blade Science Academy indicates that Earl Red Blade has indeed played a leadership role in many academic fields. His areas of expertise are vast and all have achievements. Sometimes, he can even guide others with just a few words, enabling project teams facing difficulties to quickly break through barriers.

However, some people find this inconceivable.

They believe that a person’s energy is always limited. No matter how clever Ren Zhong may be, he shouldn’t be knowledgeable in so many vastly differing fields. It’s probable that he has taken others’ achievements and articulated them as his own, thus creating an image of grandeur and authority to enhance personal dominance. This is not shameful. Many high nobles within the Empire do this.

But now, this high commissioner feels the second speculation is unbelievably wrong.

This Earl of Red Blade is truly remarkable.

He even secretly wrote his views into the report and reported in real-time to the higher-ups.

In fact, today’s interaction with Ren Zhong wasn’t just about the fold jump battleship. The second mission was to further investigate the details of Earl Red Blade to figure out whether this Earl belongs to the first type or the second type of person.

Now the answer is almost self-evident, and the commissioner has received explicit instructions from the Far Border Branch headquarters to ensure that this person is brought into the Far Border Branch. They cannot let this budding academic star be thrown into the dangerous interstellar battlefield and must not allow him to be caught in the grind of the Empire’s internal political environment.

Such a person, if he cannot be fully dedicated to scholarly pursuits, if he cannot be given the stage of the Royal Academy of Sciences to leave a significant mark like the academic Chosen Ones in the history of Empire’s human technology, it would be a waste of talent and a crime.

"Earl Red Blade, please wait a moment." The high commissioner, seeing he couldn’t retain him, finally decided to reveal the trump card.

Ren Zhong stopped, turned back, and asked puzzled, "What’s the matter?"

"I wanted to ask, would Earl Red Blade be interested in joining the Royal Academy of Sciences? This will not affect your ennoblement as an Earl. Working within the Royal Academy of Sciences, you can still earn military merits and be promoted in rank. Furthermore, if you can innovate new achievements, there’s even a chance of obtaining significant military merits that are hard to come by on the battlefield in a short time."

"In fact, throughout the history of the Empire, it’s not uncommon for those who tread the path of scientific research to become dukes or even princes in the end. I’ve also seen your combat videos, Earl Red Blade, and I know you’re very strong in combat, but I personally believe your potential in the scientific realm is no less, and perhaps even greater. The most important thing is, once you enter the Royal Academy of Sciences, you will no longer have to go to the dangerous front lines. Your life’s safety will be more assured. Trust me, this is the wise choice."

Ren Zhong wasn’t surprised by these words.

In fact, he had been waiting for this invitation the entire afternoon.

It would truly be surprising if the Far Border Branch just easily let him go.

Frankly speaking, he very much yearned for that life described by the commissioner: a life focused solely on scientific work with peace of mind, without concerning himself with anything else.