Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1246 - 502: Absurdity

A Wizard seeks power to protect his beloved, only to lose the ability to love;

A scholar dedicates himself to exploring truth, only to lose his curiosity;

A ruler grows strong to govern the nation, ultimately losing his compassion.

"This is absurdity—the complete departure of goals from results, the absolute irony between the initial intention and the final outcome."

The atmosphere in the room grew heavy, as if an invisible weight pressed down on Ron’s shoulders.

But the tone of the book suddenly became gentle:

"Child, do you know why I always tease those who ask questions first?"

"Why?" Ron couldn’t help but ask.

"Because those who rush to gain power from the outset will ultimately be destroyed by that power."

A warm image appeared on the page.

It showed an old man telling stories to a group of children.

"I would rather you think of me as a joking old man than see you become a monster who sells everything for power."

"Every mocking response, every seemingly unreasonable refusal, is a test of your disposition.

If you can remain calm in the face of these taunts, it means you haven’t been blinded by ambition."

The voice of the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide became deeper:

"The King of Absurdity gathers us, the ’vessels of knowledge’, not to spread power, but to find a successor who can bear the truth without losing themselves."

"Every transaction is a test.

I am observing your choices when faced with temptation, observing where your limits are, observing whether you still possess your initial purity."

"Those who pass the test will ultimately gain something far more precious than mere power—wisdom, understanding, and the ability to maintain self amidst chaos."

The pages kept turning:

"I do not recommend you choose options with too great a price.

What is truly valuable is often not in what you gain, but in what you choose when faced with temptation."

"However," the book’s tone became solemn again:

"I cannot make choices for you. This is the cost of growth—you must face those difficult decisions alone."

The large eye on the cover blinked slowly, waiting for Ron’s response.

Faced with these enticing yet cruel choices, Ron fell into a long silence.

His rational mind analyzed each option like a cold blade:

The mystery of the bloodline is indeed precious, but losing the emotional memory of his first meeting with Nari equates to losing the softest part of his heart;

The shortcut to Magic Power compression is efficient, but losing the possibility of growth through Cultivation is akin to drinking poison to quench thirst.

"These costs... are too heavy."

He weighed the gains and losses in his heart:

"What I need is knowledge and guidance, not power obtained at the cost of self-depletion.

A true strong individual should become powerful while maintaining integrity, rather than gaining distorted abilities through self-mutilation."

Yet he also understood that the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide had revealed its true "Merchant" nature.

Without an equivalent exchange, valuable returns are impossible.

Magic Power? Too ordinary, for a tome that records the wisdom of countless strong individuals, ordinary Energy holds no attraction.

Treasure? Too vulgar, material wealth at this level is merely a numbers game.

So, what is truly unique and precious?

Sparks of inspiration flashed, and Ron thought of the greatest secret he possessed—knowledge and Memory from the Otherworld.

Not those grand scientific laws or mathematical formulas.

In his previous life, he majored in languages in college, his understanding of scientific and engineering knowledge remaining at a high school level; displaying them rashly would only seem laughable.

What’s truly valuable are those literary works rich in profound philosophical reflection.

Ron concentrated his Spirit and started digging deep into his Memory for a special story—Kafka’s "Transformation".

This is a classic fable about absurdity:

An ordinary salesman wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

Yet the focus of the story isn’t on this incredible Transformation itself, but on the reactions of those around him:

The family’s disdain, society’s indifference, the collapse of self-identity.

"The alienation of existence..."

Ron savored the core of this story in his mind:

"A person might lose all socially recognized value out of nowhere.

And this loss often isn’t because he’s done anything wrong, but because of his inherent uncertainty."

This philosophical reflection aligns perfectly with the core concept of the King of Absurdity.

The questioning of the laws of reality, the ridicule of certainty, the deconstruction of common sense—this is the theme running throughout the story.

"If the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide is indeed an extension of the King of Absurdity’s wisdom, then this absurd philosophy from the Otherworld should greatly intrigue it."

Ron took a deep breath, meticulously wrapped the complete story Memory, and then solemnly offered it to the book:

"I am willing to present an interesting story from the Otherworld, called ’Transformation’.

This is not just a fictional plot but a profound reflection on the essence of existence."

The large eye on the cover suddenly stopped moving, seemingly plunged into deep confusion.

Ron’s heartbeat began to accelerate.

This reaction, completely different from his expectations of excitement.

Could it be he was mistaken?

Perhaps this literary work from the Otherworld is of no value in the eyes of the Wizard Civilization?

The pages began to turn slowly, but the movement was exceptionally sluggish, like an elderly person laboriously recalling something.

"Interesting... really interesting..."

The voice of the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide became thoughtful, carrying the cautiousness of a connoisseur encountering a rare antique:

"Little one, do you know what you just offered?"

Ron’s heart grew more anxious.

"It’s just... a story?"

"Ha!"

The book suddenly let out a short laugh:

"Indeed, it’s just a story. And in a sense, it’s quite... ordinary."

Hearing this assessment, the hope in Ron’s heart began to fall.

He bit his lip, preparing to accept failure.

Maybe he was too naive, thinking the literary work from the Otherworld could hold any value before such an extraordinary tome.

"If you bring this story to any other vessels of knowledge—such as ’Essentials of Alchemy’, ’Space Law Analysis’, ’Guide to Bloodline Transformation’—they would mock your naivety without hesitation."

The Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide continued its cold analysis:

"In their eyes, an idle fantasy about a person turning into an insect neither holds any magical theory nor practical technology, nor historical value."

Projections of several other tomes appeared on the page, each exuding an academic air.

One of them, ’Elemental Control Manual’, even rolled its eyes on its cover, obviously sneering at this ’literary work’.

Another, ’Bloodline Fusion Technology Manual’, spoke in a scornful tone:

"What? A story about biological form variation actually contains no genetic modification technology at all?

This rubbish information is even less useful than a sheet of waste paper!"

The third, ’Basics of Space-Time Theory’, gave an unceremonious evaluation:

"It even violates the basic laws of material conversion; this fanciful fabrication has no research value whatsoever! It’s a total waste of time!"

Seeing the reactions of these tomes, the sense of loss in Ron’s heart reached its peak.

Indeed, he had thought too simply.

In this world where power and knowledge are the core, a simple literary story indeed seems insignificant.

"But..."

The Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide suddenly changed its tone, with a hint of almost fanatical excitement:

"I am not them!"