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Chapter 1347: Chapter 533: The Sun King and the Land of Mirrors (Part 2)

With the support of two powerful allies, Ron took a deep breath, perfectly concealing his vigilance.

He walked to the desk, his face showing the peculiar concentration of a scholar, as if the thinking just now had led to an important academic inspiration.

He took out the "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide" from the storage bag.

As usual, with plans for the future and a thirst for knowledge, he gently caressed the cover of the book:

"I need your guidance."

His voice was filled with genuine curiosity:

"How can I create a new technology that integrates history, soul, and cognition, and makes it an irreplaceable core?"

The giant eye on the cover slowly opened, but Ron keenly noticed subtle anomalies.

Although the eye remained the familiar deep blue, a strange silver glow flickered faintly in the depths of its pupil.

More importantly, the rhythm of the pages turning was slightly different from usual.

The real "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide" would always "test" him first, using complex philosophical reasoning to confirm his qualifications.

But the "book" now seemed unusually cooperative, even somewhat eager:

"What an interesting question! This cross-disciplinary technology integration indeed has tremendous potential."

The voice was still the familiar wise tone, but on closer listen, it lacked the signature "analytical quality":

"Moreover, I happen to have a perfect case to share with you."

"However, such high-level knowledge exchange requires a considerable price..."

The pages paused momentarily, then continued:

"But considering your recent outstanding performance, I can first let you preview a part, and after experiencing the effect, you can decide whether to pay the full price."

"Consider this a special favor for an old friend."

This "enjoy first, pay later" proposal made Ron inwardly sneer.

The degree of this free offer felt like a madam soliciting clients.

The genuine "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide" would never make such a deal; the style of the King of Absurdity has always been "using paradoxes to interrogate the soul," not such straightforward temptation.

"Thank you very much."

On the surface, he showed a delighted expression: "Well, let’s begin."

The pages began to turn rapidly, eventually stopping on a brand-new, never-before-seen story page.

Golden decorative patterns flickered at the edges of the page, with a finely detailed illustration in the center.

"The Sun King and the Land of Mirrors"

In the illustration, a majestic monarch clad in a golden robe stood upon an elevated throne, surrounded by a dazzling brightness.

His every beam of light illuminated the vast kingdom below, but in the corners where the radiance could not reach, deep shadows still existed.

"Once, there was a supreme Sun King."

The false "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide" began to narrate this intriguing parable:

"His light illuminated the entire kingdom, bringing warmth and order to his subjects. The kingdom thrived because of him, and the people prospered because of him."

"But within the Sun King’s heart, there was always an obsession—no matter how powerful he was, there were always some shadows that could not be completely eradicated."

The image began to change, showing the kingdom’s details.

Although most areas were bathed in golden sunlight.

There were still some deep valleys, caves, and the backs of buildings, stubbornly maintaining darkness.

"The Sun King tried countless methods:

enhancing the intensity of the light, adjusting the angle of illumination, and even creating multiple light sources... yet the shadows persisted."

"They served as malicious reminders, telling this monarch that even the strongest forces have their limitations."

Ron feigned a deeply captivated look, his eyes reflecting contemplation over the philosophical metaphor:

"Shadows and light..." he murmured softly, "indeed, a profound theme."

The pages continued to turn, and the story reached a critical turning point:

"Finally, the Sun King came up with a brilliant solution."

"He would create a ’Land of Mirrors’—an ideal world entirely shaped by his will."

A new image appeared: the Sun King stood in front of a gigantic crystal mirror, reflecting a flawless world.

There were no shadows, and every inch of land was bathed in pure radiance.

"In the Land of Mirrors, the Sun King was not only a monarch but also a creator god."

"He could freely shape the terrain, weave history, and even create subjects who fully obeyed his will."

"Most importantly, in that world, there was no corner he couldn’t illuminate."

"Because everything there originated from his cognition, governed by his will."

The allure of this parable was immense, suggesting some supreme technique of "perfect control" and "cognitive creation."

As if it was telling Ron:

If you can grasp this power, you can create a perfect world of your own, free from any external constraints.

Ron showed great interest, leaning slightly forward:

"This ability... sounds like the ultimate form of reality reconstruction."

"Indeed so." The false "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide" continued with satisfaction:

"The wisdom of the Sun King was in realizing that rather than changing the existing reality, he could create a whole new reality."

"In the Land of Mirrors, every thought could instantly become reality, every decision perfectly executed."

"No opponents, no surprises, no obstacles of any kind."

The story reached its most critical part:

"But there was a problem—the Sun King, although he created the Land of Mirrors, couldn’t enter it."

"He could only observe that perfect world through the mirror, unable to truly enjoy the ideal order he had created."