"I think what I've written is already very straightforward. If you still can't understand it… I suggest you wait until after you graduate from university before trying to read it again?"
Ryn leaned back in his chair, looking at Mei fearlessly.
Whether Mei understood his books or not, all his arguments and hypotheses were built upon the foundation of Honkai energy and his authority over the Sea of Quanta.
In a way, the parts of the books that Mei couldn't understand, Ryn himself didn't really know what he had written either.
Basically, everything Ryn could achieve through wish-fulfillment in the Sea of Quanta, along with his personal experiences, was all dumped into his books.
Those who know, know. For those who don't, Ryn couldn't explain either. Because Ryn didn't understand it himself…
As for Mei being angry because of his books, well, let her be angry~
After all, for someone to study for half their life only to discover that everything they've learned is based on a few premises they can't understand or touch, anger is a minor reaction. It's a good thing she hasn't despaired and jumped off a building.
"But… but… you proposed many unprecedented concepts in this book. These are all prerequisites for your theories. Why haven't you explained these prerequisites?"
"Because there's no need."
Just as Ryn finished speaking, the young man who had been saving the seat and was sent by Ryn to buy bubble tea returned.
So Ryn had to first take the two cups of bubble tea, then wave his hand to dismiss the poor fellow.
Ryn offered a cup to Mei, who subconsciously waved her hand to refuse.
Ryn didn't insist. It was just a polite gesture anyway; even if Mei had wanted it, Ryn wouldn't have given it to her.
He stuck straws into the cups, held one in each hand, and took a satisfying sip from both at the same time.
"Mei, right?"
"Mmm…"
"Mei, do you understand my books?"
"Mmm, a little…"
"Then let me test you…"
"Okay…"
...…Test content omitted...
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"Impressive, you actually understand it."
Ryn couldn't help but give Dr. Mei a thumbs-up. He had initially thought Mei was just joking, but he was surprised to find that she genuinely understood his books.
Although there were some discrepancies here and there, for someone who didn't know about Honkai and the Sea of Quanta, it was already more than perfect.
"Mmm… but there are still some things I don't get…"
Mei adjusted her glasses, a smile of happiness she couldn't suppress playing on her lips. Although she really wanted to punch Ryn, being praised by him, her teacher, still made Mei, as a student, a little happy.
After a moment of happiness, she respectfully picked up her little notebook filled with many notes and handed it to Ryn.
"Dr. Ryn, I'm very curious about some of the things you mentioned, like what exactly the Sea of Quanta is, and what that certain energy that provides the basis for your hypotheses is…"
Ryn took the notebook and looked at the densely packed notes Mei had made.
After a quick read-through, he helped revise some of the notes and explained some of the points Mei didn't understand.
"I'm glad you asked me, and I'm happy to answer for you… but some things are beyond the comprehension and reach of ordinary people in their entire lifetime…
In fact, for a world like ours, the Sea of Quanta is a source of misfortune…"
Ryn finished speaking and looked at Mei, at her eyes that were thirsty for knowledge.
At this moment, Mei also looked up at Ryn, eager for him to continue explaining what the Sea of Quanta was.
But Ryn didn't say much more, just silently sipped his bubble tea, staring blankly at her.
Suddenly, Ryn seemed to snap out of it, and the lively light returned to his eyes.
He put down his bubble tea, looked seriously into Mei's eyes, making her feel so self-conscious that she had to look away.
"Mei… no, Mei, can I ask you a very serious question that requires you to give me an answer after careful consideration?"
"…"
Mei hesitated before nodding.
"Yes, Dr. Ryn, please ask."
"If one day, you meet a man you love very much, someone worthy of entrusting your life to, and he loves you very, very much…
Shortly after you fall in love, a world crisis suddenly breaks out, and right in front of you, there is a way to save the world…
But this method requires you to give up the person you love most…
Mei, can you tell me, between the world and your lover, what is your choice?"
Mei's eyes widened. What kind of ridiculous question was that?
All her life, she had dreamed of having her own Prince Charming, but now she had to choose between her Prince Charming and the world in some kind of world-saving scenario?
Does this even require consideration?
A world without Prince Charming is meaningless!
"I choose lo—"
Before Mei could finish her sentence, she suddenly calmed down.
Her heart told her to choose her lover, but her reason overturned her ideals and struck down her emotions.
Lover versus the world… the world is more important, right?
Dr. Mei was suddenly in a bind. If it were a casual question from anyone, Mei would have chosen her lover without a second thought.
But if she had to seriously consider and compare the two…
Perhaps the world is more important?
"I'm sorry… Dr. Ryn, I don't know. I really want to choose my lover…
But my body, my brain, my thoughts… all the knowledge I've learned and my worldview, they are all telling me… that the world is more important…
I'm sorry, Dr. Ryn, I can't give you an answer."
Mei lowered her head in dejection. For the first time, the proud her had found a question she couldn't answer.