And those truly crucial contents:
For instance, the channels for obtaining coordinates of Stoker Star, the source of deep-set historical information, and certain terms that are repeatedly mentioned yet deliberately avoided, were all cleverly concealed.
"An interesting discovery," Ron said, pretending to be thoughtful:
"But I have a question. If the priestly class really only 'retired,' then where are they now?"
Vinard was silent for a moment, then drew out a star map.
"According to our conjecture, they might have shifted to a more secretive form of existence.
No longer directly ruling, but controlling the course of the entire civilization through some kind of… 'indirect influence.'"
Indirect influence.
Ron chewed on this term, a chill rising in his heart.
He remembered the millennium-old grievances he felt in the Soul Symphony, remembered the carefully "cultivated" pain and despair.
"Professor, you mentioned that the current ruling structure of Stoker Star is 'cultivated.'"
