"Wizard Leo, this isn't a rule set by our Green Cottage, it's a rule set by higher-ups."
"Once it is discovered that a life captured by the Wizard World has considerable research value, their memories will be altered, erasing all their memories of wizards. In this way, after one generation, no one will know any information about wizards."
"Putting them on a planet to reproduce freely is also to see how a civilization develops without external interference."
"I don't know much about this, especially the details. All I can say is that this kind of life is no different for them than before."
"They've forgotten the planet's destruction, forgotten the loss of loved ones, forgotten all their most tragic and painful experiences—that's a good thing for them."
Charlotte carefully accompanied Leo, trying her best to express in a tactful tone that life on Earth was not bad for humans.
However, Charlotte's own voice trailed off towards the end. Humans on Earth lived well, but it wasn't without its downsides.
Must he really tell Leo that your Earthlings, those indigenous beings who have never seen advanced civilizations, are currently being observed like lab Xiao Bai by wizards?
He suspected that if he said that, Leo would definitely make things difficult for him.
Leo remained silent, staring intently at Charlotte, his hand gripping the Godslaying Staff, repeatedly loosening and tightening it. Each breath he took made Charlotte's heart pound with tension.
Charlotte felt like she was bouncing back and forth on the edge of a knife; when the knife would pierce her chest depended entirely on Leo's decision.
The information inside the crystal ball is Leo's answer to the question of where other humans on Earth went after the planet shattered.
During his apprenticeship, Leo purchased many items from Earth through Green Cottage, including Gatling guns, close-in weapon systems for warships, and nuclear bombs, which led to the later acquisition of tons of nuclear material.
If you told Leo that Green Cottage could only provide a small amount each time, or that you couldn't find it, Leo wouldn't have any doubts.
After all, once Earth shattered and merged into the Wizard World, it was like a stream flowing into the ocean. It's normal not to find it; finding relics of Earth would be the greatest stroke of luck.
But whenever Leo asked to buy something from Earth, Green Cottage always managed to produce what Leo wanted in the most relaxed manner and at the fastest speed.
If these things were all found by Green Cottage on Earth's remains, that would be a bit far-fetched.
They were incredibly lucky, especially since Leo later requested something that exceeded the Earth's original capacity.
It's a bit unreasonable that Green Cottage can be brought out so easily.
There aren't even this many on Earth, yet you've found so many on Earth's remains. Even a con artist can't fool people like this.
Therefore, Leo later came to the idea that Green Cottage must have a lot of Earth humans and a lot of Earth technology.
This idea became even stronger after arriving at the Tower of Elements and seeing the high-tech products from Earth inside the tower.
I just didn't expect the answer I got today to be like this.
Green Cottage did not control any of Earth's humans, nor did it possess any of Earth's technology.
He used Memory Erasure Spell on all the surviving humans on Earth and placed them on a planet with an environment similar to Earth, so that he could observe the development of humankind from a spy's perspective.
If Leo were still that clueless Earthling, he could only say that these aliens really know how to play games. What's so interesting about Earthlings? It's just a game of fighting, one day you go to space, the next day I go to the deep sea.
If aliens have the ability to travel across the universe without being discovered by humans, how could they possibly be interested in Earth's technology?
Just like ants wondering why humans standing in front of their nests would be interested in them, how could their tiny abilities possibly arouse human interest?
A single human action is more magnificent than any undertaking a lifetime of effort could accomplish.
What the ants didn't know was that these humans standing in front of their nests weren't interested in them as ants, but rather in their social structure, evolutionary history, and development—a terrifying kind of thinking that wanted to understand the ants completely.
While the wealthy may not covet the bun in a beggar's hand, they will consider how the beggar thinks when faced with the bun. This is more terrifying than coveting the bun, because the wealthy do not consider the beggar as one of their own.
Leo laughed, mocking how ridiculous her past self had been.
Aliens are definitely not interested in Earth's technology.
They're interested in humanity itself!
I want to go and take a look.
After a long, oppressive silence, Leo finally spoke.
"Wizard Leo, it's not that I don't want you to go, but that I don't have the right."
Seeing Leo's expression change slightly, Charlotte, with a pained look on her face, immediately explained, "This isn't a rule we set, it's a rule from above. Without permission, no wizard is allowed to enter... the planet, to avoid affecting their free development."
Leo glanced at Charlotte, who suddenly stopped midway through her speech; two words were swallowed back from her lips.
Those two words are -- experiment.
Experimental Planet
All humans on Earth are imprisoned experimental subjects!
More than two hundred years have passed. Even if only one in a thousand of the Earth's population survived, the population should have recovered to its original level by now.
Eight billion experimental subjects
Leo couldn't imagine what kind of being would treat so many lives as research subjects!
Thinking of the Earth technology used by those Jerry Clan slaves, Leo had a terrible premonition.
"Then go and apply to the higher-ups for me, saying that I won't affect their lives, and I only want to find a few people," Leo said.
Charlotte smiled awkwardly, hesitated for a moment, and then forced out, "Wizard Leo, I think you should have already guessed what I'm saying. I believe such an application is unnecessary. Those beings are not something that lowly wizards like you and me can... have contact with."
"Don't you think so?"
"Furthermore, you said you wanted to find a few people. As far as I know, the longest lifespan of humans on Earth is no more than a hundred years. Now, more than two hundred years have passed. For ordinary beings like them who have not cultivated anything, the people you are looking for should no longer be alive."
"Let it go. You now possess three wizarding medals, including a First-Class Wizard Medal. What an honor! Your future is limitless. Why dwell on it here?"
Charlotte tried her best to persuade Leo in the gentlest tone, saying that many things are not something they can decide or change.
"Is your Green Cottage also one of that person's properties?"
Leo didn't continue asking about Earth's humans, but instead changed the subject, asking about Green Cottage.
"Yes."
Charlotte didn't want to answer, but looking at the badge on Leo's chest, she had no choice but to.
Medal privileges are everywhere.
"Then you should have the most detailed information about that person. Give me a copy," Leo said.
Charlotte jumped up in fright at Leo's words, waving her hands frantically in denial, "Wizard Leo, don't say such things! We have no information about that person, and please don't do such things again. The consequences are unbearable."
Seeing Charlotte's terrified state, Leo confirmed many of his suspicions. Although many things were frustrating, at least he knew that humanity still existed on Earth and was living quite well.
The only problem is that I've been used as an experimental subject by someone, and there's nothing anyone can do about that, so we'll just have to leave it at that for now.
"Alright then, I don't ask for anything else. You must have a way to contact that planet, otherwise you wouldn't have so many special supplies."
"Next time you go, help me find these people. Bring me any information or intelligence you have, and I'll pay you accordingly."
Leo took out a piece of paper and quickly wrote down several names, along with all the information about them.
Charlotte hesitated for a moment but still took the note. The seemingly light note felt heavier than a mountain in his hand.
This isn't as simple as just finding a few people; it's practically defying that person!
He now deeply regrets his boastful behavior during the competition. If he hadn't brazenly told Leo that he would give him information if Leo became Level Three Great Wizard or obtained First-Class Wizard Medal, none of this would have happened.
But who could have known that Leo would obtain the First-Class Wizard Medal so quickly? This is even more difficult than becoming Level Three Great Wizard.
If only I had known this would happen, I would have said I didn't know when Leo asked me if I knew the whereabouts of humanity on Earth. Instead, I insisted on saying "yes," and now it's become such a big problem.
No, I must find out later what Leo did during the expedition that changed its course. His strength is just too terrifying.
Moreover, the speed of advancement is too fast. It's only been a little over two hundred years, and they've already advanced to level two. This is hardly the work of native life forms from other planets. This is even more powerful than their native wizards.
"I can't guarantee anything, I can only say I'll do my best, and I'll contact you as soon as I have any news."
"Thank you. I happen to have some supplies here, so let's make a deal with Green Cottage."
With Charlotte's words, Leo had resolved his previous conflict with Charlotte. In order to get Charlotte to help him wholeheartedly, Leo decided to do a big deal with Green Cottage, letting Green Cottage make a profit from him.
However, Charlotte's expected joy did not occur; instead, her already unhappy expression instantly turned sour.
"Wizard Leo, your First-Class Wizard Medal is discounted by 50%. To ensure the merchant guild doesn't lose money, multiple medals are only calculated based on the highest-level discount."
"So the discounts from the other two Third-Class Wizard Medal are invalid when compared to the First-Class Wizard Medal, you know that, right?"