Do You Know
"The technology team?"
Upon hearing this title, everyone was taken aback.
They had originally planned to travel all the way to Pisa to cause trouble for the technology team, but they didn't expect the technology team to be so bold as to take the initiative and even send people to intercept them in Rome in advance.
Damn it
Wasn't it said that the members of the technology team were all highly educated programmers, but rather a bunch of tech geeks who couldn't even lift a chicken?
Everyone was extremely surprised by Adam's appearance.
At the same time, they subconsciously summoned their stand-ins and assumed combat stances that were full of tension.
However, Adam, who claimed to be a member of the technology team, showed no fear in the face of this group of Stand User with impressive battle records.
"That's right, I am a technician from the Tech Intelligence Unit."
"The boss sent a warning a few hours ago, saying that the enemies who appeared in Naples today might target our tech team."
"But, to my utter surprise, haha, you actually came straight here on the highway."
Adam adjusted his glasses and smiled:
"Don't underestimate the technical capabilities of our technology team!"
"There are electronic surveillance cameras everywhere on the highways; they are our 'eyes' everywhere."
"Your every move has long been under the surveillance of our Tech Intelligence Unit!"
"I also want to thank you for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"We can't let those brainless pigs and dogs snatch the cadre's seat."
His tone was calm and composed, as if the cadre's position was already his for the taking.
As he spoke, a sudden surge of excitement appeared in Adam's eyes:
"I've done so much boring logistical technical work that I haven't enjoyed a life-or-death intellectual challenge in a long time."
"I've been waiting here for a long time to enjoy this kind of pleasure."
"Those who lack knowledge have no right to live in this world—come on, the challenge has officially begun!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the "heavy book" floating in front of Adam suddenly underwent a strange change:
The book's title page opened by itself without being touched, and the revealed pages immediately emitted a strange light.
Even more remarkably, the shimmering light did not naturally spread outwards, but rather extended from the book like two chains, ultimately linking tightly to the brains of Adam and Fugo.
"What?"
Fugo's expression changed drastically.
He instinctively tried to pull out the chain of light that had suddenly pierced his brain.
But the moment his hand touched the solid beam of light, it suddenly became a thousand times brighter, like the rising sun in the morning.
"Ouch—that hurts!"
Fugo gasped, forced to painfully release his restless hand.
Upon seeing this bizarre phenomenon, Li Qing and the others, who were about to launch an attack, had no choice but to cautiously stop.
"Don't move around."
Adam sat comfortably in his seat, a smug smile on his face:
"The challenge has begun; our souls have been captured by 'The Story of Minglan' and placed on the 'challenge platform.'"
"If you try to solve this with violence, then I will indeed die—"
He pointed to the light lock binding him and Fugo above their heads:
"Of course, with your friends."
"You?!"
Li Qing and the others froze, but dared not make any rash moves.
The fate that befell Fugo after he recklessly touched the light lock indirectly corroborated Adam's statement.
"Haha, it's too late."
"If you want to save your life, you must defeat me in knowledge in a fair and square manner."
Adam looked on and smiled quite comfortably.
Although using foul language to mock someone is a clumsy tactic, it always works.
It feels like encountering a mindless troll online; the moment you can't help but type a reply, you've already lost.
Everyone understands the principle, but even so, humans still can't shake their habit of liking to fight for momentary pride.
The same is true of Fugo.
He was hot-tempered by nature, like a powder keg ready to explode at any moment. His uncontrollable anger made him forget his composure, so he accepted Adam's challenge without any precautions.
And so, just as Adam had imagined, Fugo fell into the trap he had casually set.
Arguing with ordinary trolls only wastes time and affects your mood, but Fugo is now betting his soul on Adam.
At that moment, he could even clearly feel the light lock that bound his soul.
Even though it was a nonexistent soul, Fugo had a strange feeling that it might be pulled out of his body by that beam of light at any moment.
In this state, he couldn't even summon his own clone.
"I can't use a Stand ability, and I can't break free from my shackles."
"So, does that mean we have to play by his rules now?"
"Damn it."
Fugo clenched his Riot Games tightly, but in the end, he had no choice but to sit back down in his seat.
Looking into Adam's slightly mocking gaze, the suppressed anger welled up again without him realizing it.
"A quiz challenge? Let's do it!"
"Even without using force, I won't lose to a treacherous villain like you just by relying on the knowledge in my brain."
"Very good."
"Then, let the challenge begin!"
Adam smiled gently, and the "book" floating in front of him immediately emitted a hazy glow.
As the halo gradually became clearer and smoother, it eventually projected a screen of light into the air, just like a 3D stereoscopic projection in a movie.
"Round 1."
The screen displayed the following: "Adam Cheever, please ask your question. You have one minute."
"Ha, it's my turn."
Adam maintained his smile and calmly explained to Fugo how to participate in the challenge:
"You don't need to speak, just use your brain to imagine."
"Now our souls are all connected to this 'Do You Know?' challenge platform. As long as you think, the corresponding image will appear on the screen."
As he spoke, Adam closed his eyes and pondered for a few seconds.
On the screen projected from the open "pages," the architectural landscape of an ancient city immediately appeared:
Q: After the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire, its capital Constantinople was renamed by the Ottoman Empire?
"Panakorda Fugo, please answer. You have one minute."
It has pictures and subtitles, much like some quiz challenge TV shows.
"Answer me."
Adam shrugged, his voice carrying a condescending arrogance:
"We're in Rome now, so let me ask you a simple question related to Rome."
"If you lose too quickly, then it's not fun."
"Hehe."
Fugo smiled dismissively:
Are you underestimating my intelligence?
"As Italy, how could I not know this basic historical knowledge—"
"Constantinople is present-day Istanbul. After the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire, it was naturally renamed Istanbul."
"Wait... something's not right!"
Recalling the history books he had casually browsed, he suddenly came to his senses.
Looking at the other person's slightly sinister smile, Fugo couldn't help but mutter to himself with lingering fear:
"I almost forgot."
"After the fall of Constantinople, the city retained its official name 'Constantinople' until the Turkish Revolution in modern times."
"Therefore, after the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire, its name actually only underwent some localization changes."
"That is, 'Constantine'."
As soon as the words were spoken, the image on the 3D screen flickered, and the subtitles displayed changed to:
"Correct answer."
"Panakoda Fugo may ask his question. He has one minute."
Fugo breathed a long sigh of relief; at least the first hurdle had been overcome without serious incident.
"Oh?"
"Little rascal, you seem to be smarter than you look."
Adam narrowed his eyes, showing no disappointment but rather a strong interest:
"Great, I enjoy competing with smart people; that's what makes intellectual challenges meaningful."
"Ask your question, it's your turn now!"
PS: Substitute panel.
The alternate name is "Do You Know?" (Quora)
The original body— Adam Cheever
Destructive power: E
Speed: E
Range: E
Endurance: A
Motion precision: E
Growth potential: E
Ability: Appearance is a deep and heavy book.
Once the target voluntarily says "accept the challenge," their soul will be bound by chains of light emanating from the book.
If someone loses a quiz challenge, their soul will be taken away and added to the book.
Even killing the original body with force will have no effect. Only by defeating Adam, the original body, in a challenge can the soul that was previously taken away by "Zhi Fou" due to failure in the challenge be released.