Echoes of the Past Ruins

"First and Second District Translation Dictionary, Ultra-Deluxe Special Edition—Reading, Further Improving Your Learning Efficiency"

He Ao looked at the dictionary in his hands, its hard paper cover bearing a gaudy title written in the languages of the First and Second Districts, and slowly opened it.

The first thing he saw was a sheet filled with First District writing, apparently the preface of the dictionary. He Ao flipped directly to the second page.

The second page contained a preface in the Second District language. The author was named "Vison." According to the introduction at the bottom of the page, he seemed to be some kind of master linguist, and this book had been edited under his direction.

The core message was that in the "present"—presumably the era when this book had been published—technology had become highly advanced. Simultaneous translation powered by Artificial Intelligence and big data had solved nearly all problems in cross-regional language communication, but this had also resulted in fewer and fewer people seriously studying and researching another language, and fewer people able to deeply experience the charm of language.

Thus, they had planned to compile and publish a series of "translation dictionaries," intended to provide simple, fast introductory assistance for people interested in learning another language.

The book in He Ao's hands was a translation dictionary between the First and Second Districts, a reference book aimed at First District students wishing to learn Second District writing.

Behind the preface was a supplementary note resembling an ad, stating that the book was already available on an electronic platform and could be purchased as an e-book for reading on electronic devices.

Next came the table of contents. He Ao's gaze quickly swept across it. This dictionary was intended for First District learners, so the contents were written in First District