· Choose one of the following options:
a- join the strugglers
b- protect Nathan's family
c- none
This is the third and last question of this challenge.
As always, Levon takes some time to thoroughly read and analyze it. '...it's pretty simple, I kind of predicted It will be about this.
I was exposed to the two sides and now I'm put in a position to side with one of them.' He says in his mind.
'But before that, I must reflect upon the latter side... In fact, why did he even ask me to join him, while Nathan didn't? Aren't they winning the war already?
I have to say, they're nothing but crazy people!
What was that about? Freeing the world from its shambles!? Quite like what happened 30years ago... now I understand why Father told me it was not much better even before the Natural Revolution. They're doing nothing but wreaking havoc, they...'
In this moment, Levon recalls the scene where he saw the little girl's dead body in the midst of the ruins, his eyebrows tightened!
'...Yet, one thing I can't bring my mind to understand is what he told me when we were looking at the distance. Why do they have that on their side? He seems to value it a lot as well...'
Levon is referring to the beautiful landscape near the strugglers' camp.
'His demeanor, words, voice, were all familiar to me. They're the same as that of Howard, Axel, and Robert... why did I not get this feeling when it came to Nathan? Rather I understood most of what he said quickly... It seems I cannot precisely identify what makes them different than each other.
Eh, I'm digressing.
What's interesting in this question is the last option. Why should I join any of the two sides is a good point, It does not affect me in any way, even if I was living during that time.
There is no difference between the two sides, only a matter of time and circumstances that reversed the roles.'
Levon recalls how the prince talked about Truth, he contemplated it for a second, then said out loud. "...If truth was something real, it would not be divided the way it is.
Just what could it be, this truth that we must gain with each challenge?
Is it being correct? Every question must have a correct answer, and judging from a previous challenge, giving a correct answer makes me acquire more percentages of truth. Therefore, it makes sense to think of it as something correct, something factual and empirical!"
Levon is applying his scientific knowledge to come up with a conclusion.
'...Yet, nothing about these questions and challenges is empirical or factual!! It is just life itself, the life which has no intrinsic meaning to it but the one we give it ourselves... or at least, this is what we were taught in the academy...
Ugh!! This is going nowhere... I'm running full circles, and time is slipping by.'
Indeed, there is a counter that indicates how many seconds are left before a player gives his answer.
30 seconds are left!
Graham chooses the 3rd choice!
The moment he does, the imagery disintegrates, and like a vacuum cleaner, the void sucks him in and out, to Aedificium once again!
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The Subjectivity vs Objectivity challenge is over.
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A bit dizzy, Levon stands on his ground in the subtle darkness of Apero.
Right away, the watch displays the final results!
Unfortunately, your challenge was unsuccessful.
Final result: 1/3
Percentage of Truth acquired: 1% / 3%
Levon's face said it all, a complete shock mixed with hidden furiousness caused his eyes to turn much dimmer than they ever were.
In his 15years studying and undergoing tests one after another, Levon had a total of one incorrect answer! Maybe that is a story for another time...
It is not that he expected his answers to be correct, it is more so how he naturally demands his answers to be correct, at all times.
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"The Morning Star Temple, Sippur, Scholomance*
*Deep inhaling sound*
"Ahhh... I have not had a breath of fresh air like this in a minute." Says the King, Axel Dreitch!
"Indeed, Emperor of all worlds." Replies Abigor, who seems to be Axel's servant.
Axel. "Look at this beautiful landscape, the pure white sky, the magnificent waterfall, the golden tender Sun, on which its rays create a magical colorful illusion. The green grass and trees, the flowers, and the refreshing sound of birds...
Oh Father, thank you!"
The King is ecstatic upon his view, rightfully so.
Scholomance is the realm containing the most beautiful and alluring lands in all Eraquest. This is mainly due to the nature of its setting, It replicates in exact details the historic and mythical creatures, cities, and Islands of all Human History!
Currently, they're climbing a mountain through a very long series of grey granitic scales. The light of the sun makes them shine bright as if they were made of precious stones.
Abigor. "Sir, if you may respond to my inquiry, why do you think they started so early?"
Axel. "Hmm... I believe they're simply too hungry. They were waiting on this day for quite a long time now that I think of it."
Abigor. "Isn't it better for them to wait more? It is only few days since the players got initiated, they won't provide them with much life energy."
Axel. "You're right, this is what I'm wondering about as well. Could it be that they plan on something I am oblivious to? Who knows... To my knowledge, Psychrôs has only two utilities, at least this is what their headmaster told me."
Abigor. "He cannot be trusted."
Axel. "I am well aware. Which is why I'm here though I have other important matters to take care of.
No one can handle him except me."