Chapter 1646 The Finals <TOC> Chapter 1648 Rewards
Translator: SumTLMan
Onassis lowered his head somewhat sheepishly.
Angel, on the other hand, offered a faint smile, preparing to walk past him. After all, he didn’t have a close relationship with Onassis, and there was no need for excessive pleasantries.
As Angel was passing by, Onassis suddenly lifted his head and said, “Actually, I’ve been waiting here specifically for you, Lord.”
“Oh?” Angel turned his gaze towards Onassis. He didn’t inquire how Onassis had deduced he would appear here, but instead asked, “You’ve been waiting for me? What do you need?”
Onassis hesitated for a long while before tentatively saying, “Lord, have you ever heard of the Theory of Solitude?”
Raising an eyebrow, Angel looked deep into Onassis’s eyes before giving a slight nod.
A glimmer of intellectual curiosity flashed through Onassis’s eyes. “Do you think the Theory of Solitude holds merit, Lord?”
The Theory of Solitude was proposed by Pythagoras.
Originally, Pythagoras was a wandering bard from the Firon Continent. By a stroke of fate, he took a philosopher as his mentor and began studying the classical philosophy of Firon, which focused on both the natural and humanistic realms. Being a man of both thought and action, Pythagoras often journeyed far and wide after completing his studies to verify his philosophical beliefs. Eventually, this restless philosopher-poet traveled to the Feran Continent. Through a fortuitous series of events, he became a transcendent being.
Hundreds of years later, he founded a highly renowned organization.
The Uto Academy.
Yes, this is the very wizard organization that Onassis currently belongs to, and it is also a renowned gathering place for white wizards in the Southern Region.
After becoming a wizard, Pythagoras spent less time studying philosophy. However, he occasionally raised some philosophical questions, such as his well-known argument: The Theory of Solitude.
——Humans are the only solitary islands among countless races in the endless world.
At first glance, this might sound quite lonely, but what Pythagoras actually intended to convey was that humans are the most unique species in the universe.
This perspective was once universally acknowledged by all wizards. Humans born in the Wizarding World, as intelligent life forms, are unique across multiple planes of existence.
On its own, this statement may indeed be true. But what if there is more than one universe? Could there be humans in another universe? The current wizards perhaps haven’t considered this issue, as the concept of “universe” itself represents the limit of their contemplation.
If they haven’t even fully explored their own universe, how could they possibly consider another?
Had Angel not met Jon, he would have agreed with the Theory of Solitude. However, Jon’s arrival shattered Pythagoras’ concept.
Jon, also a human, does not belong to the Wizarding World.
Angel was somewhat surprised, not only by the audacity of Onassis questioning the founding philosophies of Uto Academy but also by the abrupt nature of the question itself.
Keeping a calm demeanor, Angel looked at Onassis and said, “The Theory of Solitude has endured for so long; there must be a good reason for it.”
A sense of disappointment crossed Onassis’ face: “So, you also believe that the Theory of Solitude is correct?”
“Before any exceptions arise, I won’t question this argument, as all assumptions lacking both theoretical and empirical support are merely speculative,” Angel paused, then added: “More than that, I’m curious as to why you’ve suddenly asked me this question?”
Onassis replied, “The butterfly that pulls the strings of fate has cast its reflection into the lake of my heart during my deep slumber.”
Angel remained silent for a moment. Onassis’s statement sounded rather cryptic but was in line with his usual demeanor.
The quote originates from a novel called —The Butterfly—, a tale of vengeance. The content of the story isn’t particularly significant; the line mainly expresses an underlying theme that drives the plot forward——a foreshadowing dream.
People often liken fate to a thread, with the butterfly tugging on this thread, thereby influencing various destinies. When this butterfly, holding the thread of fate, enters your dreams, then you will experience a foreshadowing dream.
To propel the storyline and momentarily grant the protagonist a godly perspective, the author used this sentence to signify the concept of a foreshadowing dream.
So, is this also a running theme throughout —The Butterfly—, and Onassis is saying that he had such a dream?
“I see. However, this dancing butterfly may have lost its way in the kaleidoscopic landscape of dreams,” Angel said, “Unfortunately, I can’t provide an answer.”
Onassis looked utterly disappointed and murmured in a low tone, “I thought I could guide the drifting island toward the mountains.”
“Why should an island yearn for mountains? The island itself can also possess mountains,” Angel concluded, turning to walk deeper into the corridor. “Although philosophy can be complex, sometimes you don’t need to overthink the answers to questions. If you want to know the answer to the ‘Solitary Island Theory,’ go seek evidence. Venture into the deepest corners of the vast world or the ends of the multiverse. There you’ll find if there’s any evidence to support your theory.”
As Angel’s silhouette vanished into the darkness, his voice also became increasingly ethereal, finally dissipating into nothingness.
Onassis looked forlornly down the corridor’s depths, eventually shook his head, and returned to the backstage for competitors.
The competition is about to start; though he is indifferent to the outcome, his mentor Labore would probably be delighted to see him claim the championship, wouldn’t he?
On the flip side, Angel appeared contemplative and obscure as he walked toward the judging room.
If Onassis had asked about other philosophical theories, Angel suspected he’d be groping in the dark. However, the issue at hand was the philosophy of the Theory of Solitude. Angel knew well that if bounded within a specific scope, the Theory of Solitude might hold some truth; but to say humanity is a solitary island is undoubtedly incorrect.
Across the entire Southern Region, only a handful could answer Onassis’s question, and Angel was among them.
The very fact that Onassis was precisely here, asking this question, implied that his precognitive dream was accurate.
It must be said that Onassis’s obsession with philosophy is profound. Though not prophetic by nature, his tenacity managed to influence even such elusive precognitive dreams.
Perhaps Onassis truly aspires to embody philosophy itself.
While Onassis might temporarily not find any evidence from Jon to support the philosophy of the Theory of Solitude, this fixation of his did put Angel on guard. It seems that the protective measures around Jon need to be more robust, ideally impermeable even to prophecy wizards.
Lost in these thoughts, Angel had already reached the entrance of the judging room.
He was about to push the door open, but at that moment, a voice came from behind: “I would advise against entering; the resident judges inside are bickering about trivialities. You’re better off getting some fresh air outside.”
Turning around, Angel saw a door leading to the balcony had been opened. There stood the Water Ripple Witch, veiled, looking at him from the balcony.