Viktor's Conjecture

Noticing the unusual look on Jayce's face, Rosa was also from Piltover, raised an eyebrow and then asked:

"What's wrong? You don't seem to be behaving properly."

Upon hearing Rosa's question, Jayce narrowed his eyes, and after calming himself for a moment, he said with a hint of seriousness in his eyes:

"Haven't you noticed that the path we're taking is a little off?"

Upon hearing this, Rosa was slightly taken aback, then looked at the enormous vine forest before her and nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Something is definitely not right... but as you know, Ixialia has been isolated from the Outside World for thousands of years, so he must have his own secrets."

That's not what I meant!

Jayce said in a low, calm, and collected voice:

"It's the way we came! We can't even leave! In a place like this, if these Yixialian decide to attack us..."

Hearing Jayce's concerns, Rosa belatedly looked around and Rosa slightly taken aback when she saw the path behind her being covered by vines again.

But somewhat to Jayce's surprise, even so, Rosa didn't lose her composure much, and simply nodded and said:

"You're right. If these Yixialian decide to attack us under these circumstances, we won't be able to escape even if we want to."

"I know that!"

Seeing Rosa's nonchalant expression and lack of tension, Jayce was somewhat puzzled—he didn't know where Rosa's confidence came from.

Since you know all this, why don't you feel any worry at all?

So why did you react this way?

What further reaction is needed?

Before Rosa could finish speaking, a slightly mechanical voice came from the side.

Following the sound, in the convoy located in Zaun, amidst the somewhat ear-piercing noise of the alchemy vehicles, a man sitting on an alchemy transport vehicle, his entire body covered in Iron Armor, coldly spoke:

"You're just as foolish and arrogant as I remember you... Given the power they displayed on the Sun Gate Bridge, would they really need to resort to such a time-wasting and inefficient method to kill you?"

Upon hearing this, Jayce was taken aback, then belatedly scratched his head.

That seems to be the case.

Seeing Jayce's reaction, Viktor shook his head.

Jayce's behavior once again convinced Viktor how untrustworthy emotions were...

Unfortunately, even if I reduced my excess emotional glands and nerves...

However, it was still completely ineffective against the power of the "spiritual realm" displayed by Yuan Chen.

It's even like a withdrawal reaction; when someone has been deprived of the intense stimulation of a certain emotion for a long time due to emotional castration, the powerful impact when that emotion returns can completely destroy a person in an instant...

Thinking it over, Viktor also fell into deep thought beneath the mask.

How can I overcome this?

Seeing Viktor, who had just been mocking him but had suddenly fallen silent, Jayce was quite puzzled.

Jayce didn't recognize Viktor in front of him...

Compared to his sickly appearance in the past, Viktor now tall and imposing, nearly two meters tall, thanks to his steel armor.

As far as Jayce remembered, Viktor, who was often hunched over due to the harsh environment of Zaun, was only a little over 1.7 meters tall.

As Yuan Chen stepped out of the car to get some fresh air, he noticed the two "arch-rivals" talking and raised an eyebrow.

He temporarily put aside his memories of his past life—in fact, Yuan Chen didn't know why he suddenly remembered some things from his past life.

Thinking about it carefully, it must be some mental stress caused by the disturbance in the Void...

Faced with such immense pressure, one can't help but think back to the carefree days of the past.

Although in my previous life I always felt the pressure of life.

But compared to what I'm feeling now, those past pressures seem all the more precious...

In this situation, the best way to reduce stress is to shift your focus. Seeing Viktor and Jayce, Yuan Chen raised an eyebrow and asked with interest:

"What? Before starting academic exchanges with Ixialia, Piltover and Zaun communicated first? Or are they preparing to cooperate against Ixialia?"

Hearing Yuan Chen's teasing, Jayce snorted coldly.

Although he didn't know that the Iron Man beside him was Viktor, Jayce had absolutely no liking for Zaun.

Especially since this guy from Zaun had just mocked him.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, Jayce simply replied:

"Cooperate with Zaun? Forget it! The wisdom of Piltover University will not resonate with the unethical and lawless scholars of Zaun!"

"What a pathetic statement."

Upon hearing Jayce's words, Viktor shook his head and said:

"Your shortsightedness shames me, and your emotionally driven remarks are even more disappointing. Mr. Yuan Chen, give up. The only respectable person in Piltover is Professor Heimerdinger. The rest are just lackeys of the tycoons."

When he said these words, Viktor's voice didn't show much emotion; it was as if he was just making a simple statement.

Before Jayce could retort, Viktor turned his gaze to Yuan Chen and said:

"Speaking of which, Mr. Yuan Chen, I have an idea. I wonder if it's possible to make a person's will immune to prying eyes from the spiritual realm."

Hearing Viktor's academic discussion, Yuan Chen was slightly taken aback, then perked up and said seriously:

"What do you mean? Explain it to me in detail."

"If even after eliminating unnecessary nerve glands, the human soul is still fundamentally influenced by the spiritual realm, then can I create a backup of my own will?"

Viktor said thoughtfully:

"So as long as the core computing power is sufficient, it can be offset through continuous self-renewal under the catalysis of the mental realm..."

Upon hearing Viktor's wildly imaginative and unethical genius idea, Yuan Chen fell silent for a moment.

Before Yuan Chen could ask, Jayce, who had hesitated upon hearing "reducing unnecessary nerve glands," seemed to realize something.

However, during the silence, Jayce did not voice his initial thought, but instead addressed Viktor's conjecture:

"You're challenging scientific ethics! If this gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable! You bastard... damn it, let me see your face!"

Seemingly unable to contain his thoughts, Jayce rushed forward, intending to remove Viktor's steel mask.