I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

Chapter 591 Preparation [Thinking Deeply]

After having a simple dinner with Metis in the cafeteria of the History Department and chatting about recent developments and experiences in the recent trials, Lloyd returned to the dormitory with a pile of feedback reports.

Metis had cautiously asked him if he wanted to go out for a walk together, but Lloyd didn't answer. He just looked down at the feedback reports she had submitted in his arms.

At that moment, Metis looked regretful...

When I got back to the dormitory, I saw the kitten and the pig playing games in the yard. They seemed to be playing a game of who could roll the farthest. Anyway, I saw them curled up in a ball and rolling around everywhere.

Lloyd didn't say anything. He went back to lie on the sofa, took a quick look at the pile of feedback, wrote down a few of the more constructive points, and then threw them aside.

Then, he released his own [Projection] and said:

"Hiltina, it's already dark in the academy, won't you come and keep me company?"

[Projection] There was no change. He still stood there motionless, as if he didn't understand what Lloyd was saying.

So Lloyd changed his statement:

"Then I'll go find Eloro?"

"you dare?!"

[Projection] quickly changed into the appearance of Hiltina and pinched Lloyd's cheek.

But Lloyd pulled her into his arms, kissed her hard, and then started talking about business, about the seventh [Transcendence].

After listening to this, Xildina asked:

"Hmm? Isn't the knowledge reserve here at [Veto] enough? I specially asked the rational thinking side to take extra care of you, didn't I?"

"It's almost done here. We just need to do it once or twice at most. The problem now is with the distortion..."

Lloyd continued to explain and then mentioned two solutions he had thought of.

After hearing this, Xildina thought seriously for a while and replied:

"I think... we can consider the second option."

"Ok?"

Lloyd didn't expect her to answer like this.

"I thought you would prefer the first approach?"

Hiltina shook her head and changed to a posture of hugging her knees, hiding her delicate feet so that Lloyd could not catch them. Then she began to explain:

"This is actually my personal experience. I actually encountered the same bottleneck as you. In the end, I found a breakthrough through this desperate approach... But your concerns are also correct. [Thinking Deep Dive] is indeed a very risky move."

As she spoke, she nuzzled into Lloyd's arms again and continued,

"But exploring an unknown path alone requires taking risks, so I ignored my instructor's advice and insisted on doing a [Thinking Deep Dive]. Fortunately, I was lucky, right? I came back safe and sound."

"As for the ancient survivors you are considering, I feel that they may not have what you want. They may not have gone further than you on the path of [Distortion]... Otherwise, they probably wouldn't be as low-key and forbearing as they are now."

"Besides, didn't you fight with their people before? In the end, you suppressed them easily, right?"

"Well... your analysis does make some sense?"

Lloyd nodded and said:

"Although [Distortion] is the first system inherited from the glorious era, due to its own characteristics, it is probably difficult for people in that era to fully master it. Although the ancient survivors have some physiological advantages in this regard, they are not much better than us in terms of thinking and consciousness."

"Yes, so if you rely on them for your source, you will most likely be disappointed. Although [Thought Dive] may not necessarily find what you want, by comparison, the risk is perhaps lower?"

Hiltina suddenly made a somewhat counterintuitive judgment.

"Ah? This can actually be safer? But didn't you just say..."

"That was for my old self. At that time, I hadn't met you yet, and I didn't have any relatives or friends to serve as my 'anchor'. I was able to return safely in the end. On the one hand, it was because I was lucky enough, and on the other hand, it was because I had a firm belief, right?"

As Hiltina spoke, she reached out and cupped Lloyd's cheek, looking at it over and over again, as if she was appreciating some exquisite work of art, while she continued:

"But you are different now. There are so many people who like you. Besides me, there is also that annoying little goblin who can provide you with shelter... Besides, your physique is better and more special than mine, and you have mastered many space-related abilities. So overall, you are definitely much safer than I was back then..."

"Also, my contemplation during this period has not been without results. I should be able to be with you when the time comes."

"Oh? There is such a good thing?"

Lloyd asked with some surprise.

Xiltina nodded and continued:

"Yes, in fact, the danger of [Thought Dive] mainly comes from being unconscious and unprotected, such as when you are asleep or thinking. You enter the deep dive state without any preparation, which is the most dangerous."

"But if you can be fully prepared, it will be much safer than going to the ancient survivors alone, as long as your luck is not too bad."

Finally, she added:

"But... [Thought Dive] is prone to forming a certain kind of inertia, or a subconscious habit, right? So no matter what the final result is, I will only allow you to do it this once, and you must not try it more."

"Uh...what if I don't get the knowledge I want?"

"Then find another way."

Hiltina said very seriously, and then gently rubbed her lover's chin with her forehead, and then said in a soft and tender tone, as if begging:

"Promise me, okay? Even if it's for me, for Evelor, even if it means adding Weiya and that little goblin."

"Well...I see."

"That's good. Don't always want to carry the whole world on your shoulders. Although I know that may be your instinct..."

Hiltina's words made Lloyd purse his lips, and his mood suddenly became a little complicated.

But in the end, he said nothing, but just hugged Hiltina's delicate body tightly, as if he would no longer be a human being if he let go.

........................

Now that he had decided on his next plan, Lloyd started to get busy early the next morning.

The first thing to solve is the equipment.

This cannot be exchanged for academic credits. Dean Hazlade is very wary of risky actions like [Deep Mind Diving] and would never allow the circulation of such dangerous equipment.

But that doesn't mean there aren't any of these things in Mitzkatok.

Not only that, but there are two sets, so that both himself and Hiltina can use them at the same time.

But how to "borrow" the equipment requires some thought.

So Lloyd went back to the Space Department early in the morning. As soon as he landed, he saw Professor Lawrence drinking a cup of coffee leisurely in one hand and reading the news in the "Professor's Handbook" with the other hand.

Seeing Lloyd coming over, he said without even raising his head:

"Hmm? You're finally back. If you hadn't come back, I would have been admitted to a mental hospital..."

As he spoke, he raised the Professor's Manual towards Lloyd and continued:

"Someone shared a piece of land here. It is said that the resources are quite rich. I can't wait!"

After saying that, he immediately changed into a sun hat, a floral shirt, and beach pants in an instant, holding a high-end fishing rod in his hand, then he opened the portal and prepared to set off.

"Oh, by the way, this is for you."

Before leaving, Professor Lawrence left a space cube-like object on the table. It could float a few centimeters above the table and then constantly change into various geometric shapes. It looked like a very cool desktop ornament.

But in fact, this is the highest authority of the entire space department. In addition to being able to control all school districts and laboratories of the space department like a master key, it can even manage various space equipment in the entire Mitzkatokri, such as space anchors and space channels.

Just by performing some simple operations on it, you can cut off the spatial connection of any school district and turn it into an isolated island in a different space.

So to some extent, this space cube controls the life and death of all teachers and students in the college. Even Dean Hazlade does not have such great power.

But Professor Lawrence just casually threw it on the table and went fishing...

Although this was not the first time this had happened, Lloyd had done the same thing the last time he returned to the academy.

But it’s still hard to complain. For such an important thing, shouldn’t there be some formal handover ceremony?

Lloyd speechlessly put away the Space Cube carefully, and then suddenly froze.

That's not right. I came here so early today just to coax the old man to go fishing, so that I can 'borrow' the set of [Deep Mind Diving] equipment.

It was the same set that Hiltina had used to support him from a distance during previous archaeological activities.

Although that set of equipment was advertised as being used for [Deep Space Diving], in fact, anyone who has actually used it knows that it is just a relatively special [Deep Mind Diving].

Therefore, the performance of this set of equipment is more advanced than that of the engineering department, and it can be used in more ways.

But Lloyd didn't want to tell the old professor about his plan, so he thought of coaxing him away and then "borrowing" him.

Who knew that Professor Lawrence went out to fish without saying a word the whole time...

Well, it started off well, which means I’m lucky?

Lloyd thought in an optimistic direction.

The equipment from the space department was easily dealt with, and the only thing left was the set hidden in the engineering department.

This is where things get a little tricky...

As usual, Lloyd went to see Professor Toledo first.

At the moment, he was busy assembling a large robot that was more than two meters tall, but it still looked stupid and was obviously not a combat type.

As soon as he saw Lloyd coming to visit, Professor Toledo immediately exclaimed:

"Why are you here again? You're not the one who's supposed to rush the work, are you? You're being inhumane! I've been working overtime to help you, and even my girlfriends out there are dissatisfied with me, asking me whether I like her or you?"

"Ahem... That's not why I came here this time."

Lloyd quickly waved his hands to calm the other person down.

But I couldn't help but ask:

"So when will this enhanced version be completed?"

"Do you think this is as simple as simply enlarging a small robot? This involves a lot of new technology and new knowledge. It will take at least a week in the real world, right? Wait! You said you weren't here to rush me?"

"No, really not. Actually, there is something more important."

Lloyd lowered his voice, deployed a soundproof barrier, and then told them his bold plan.

Professor Toledo was stunned for a moment, and his face changed. He put his hand on Lloyd's shoulder and advised earnestly:

"Brother, I know you're under a lot of pressure, so how about this? I'll hurry up and try to help you get this thing out as soon as possible."

As he said this, he pointed to the large, dull-looking robot.

"not me……"

Lloyd wanted to explain, but was interrupted by the other party who patted him on the shoulder.

"It's okay. I understand. As a rising star with high hopes, you are under a lot of pressure. You also lack a few good women around you who can help you relax and relieve stress. This is really hard. Dating a saint is tiring just thinking about it."

"No... the problem is not with her..."

"Okay, stop talking. Since you saved my life, I will never agree to your crazy idea!"

Professor Toledo rejected Lloyd's idea seriously, and then said:

"How about this? Let's go out and play for two days. I'll take you to experience something new and exciting. I guarantee that you won't be discovered by Professor Hiltina. It will also definitely make you realize that there are so many beautiful things in this world and you can't give up easily..."

"If that doesn't work, I can introduce you to two psychological comfort experts. They are both beautiful and hot. They can do whatever you want..."

This time, it was Lloyd's turn to be stunned. For a moment he didn't know how to convince this guy.

Obviously, he was also the type who was very shy about [Thinking Deeply], so when he heard Lloyd's plan, he thought he was under too much pressure and wanted to seek excitement, so he comforted him as above...

How should I put it... It's really nice to get the care of friends, but I always feel that his way of "relieving stress" sounds a little bit wrong?

There was no way. In the end, Lloyd not only failed to convince Professor Toledo to help, but he also promised him not to take the risk.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll be dragged to attend a French salon...

It seems that we have to find another way.

But in such a large engineering department, the only person I can trust is Toledo...

Huh? Wait! Maybe we can try to visit this professor?

Lloyd suddenly thought of something.