Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1325 - 526: Chronicle of Ages_3

"This is the multiplicity of history."

Although Aselia was affected by the low magic environment, her voice could still clearly reach deep into Ron’s consciousness:

"When power is strong enough, even the past can be rewritten.

What you see now is different ’interpretations’ of the same event."

Her tone became more profound:

"Each interpretation serves specific purposes and interests.

The truth is wrapped layer by layer until the original essence becomes unrecognizable."

This explanation reminded Ron of the allegory from Little Bear Winnie as recounted in the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide.

He always thought history was an objective record, an unchangeable given fact.

But now it seems, at least in the Extraordinary World, history is also a tool that can be manipulated.

The first layer of the picture was the clearest, the widely spread "official version":

Sarlin Vistral, an outstanding genius among the young generation of the Crystal Tower.

But she had a fatal flaw—an excessive desire for forbidden knowledge.

In this version, she was portrayed as a typical academic arrogant individual.

Not content with following the prescribed learning process, always trying to cross established safety boundaries.

The master’s warnings were seen by her as conservative restraints, her peers’ worries treated as mundane fears.

"I am no longer the naive Apprentice I was before."

In the image, Sarlin showed disdain for the master’s persuasion:

"Those ’dangerous’ pieces of knowledge are merely excuses used by predecessors to maintain their authority.

A true scholar should have the courage to explore the unknown."

In the narrative of this version, Sarlin’s contact with Abyss literature was entirely a result of personal choice.

There was no external inducement, no deliberate arrangement, purely driven by her own curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

The tragedy was pinned on her "moral lapse" and "bad judgment."

"If Sarlin could listen to the master’s advice, if she could maintain the necessary humility..."

The Recorder in the image summed up in a mournful tone:

"This tragedy could have been completely avoided."

The ending of this version always emphasizes the importance of "academic caution" and "authoritative guidance":

Young scholars should under the strict supervision of masters, gradually access dangerous knowledge.

Any attempts at independent ventures could lead to disastrous consequences.

Individual intelligence often crumbles in the face of the dangerous field of Mysticism.

"What perfect educational material."

Ron coldly laughed in his heart at this version:

"Sarlin is shaped into a negative example, using her tragedy to reinforce the existing authority system.

Any questioning of the system can be answered with her example: ’Look, this is the consequence of disobedience.’"

"This narrative cleverly turns structural problems into personal choice issues.

The flaws of the system are hidden, and responsibility is entirely pushed onto the victim."

He recalled countless similar cases he had seen in modern society:

"It’s always the individual’s fault, always the participant’s ’self-inflicted misfortune,’ and the system itself remains ever innocent."

But as he observed deeper, the second layer of the picture began to emerge.

This version’s style was completely different, filled with cold-blooded rational calculation:

Sarlin did not accidentally come into contact with Abyss literature; from the beginning, she was a planned, selected experimental subject.

The entire process of her fall was under precise monitoring and records.

"Experiment number: Abyssal Contamination Mechanism Analysis - 027"

The image showed a research file marked as confidential:

"Experimental subject:

Sarlin Vistral, female, 19 years old

Spiritual Power level - high, Willpower assessment: 85/100"

"Experimental purpose: Through observing the complete contamination-fall process, deeply understand the specific mechanism of Abyssal Erosion on human spirit..."

In this version, those "accidentally" contacted Abyssal literature were actually carefully selected and distributed.

All of Sarlin’s reactions and emotional changes were meticulously recorded and analyzed.

Even some of her peers and friends were specially arranged observers.

"Day 37: The experimental subject began to show an attitude of questioning traditional knowledge, consistent with expected rebellion phase characteristics..."

"Day 52: The experimental subject first contacted Abyssal Contamination source, initial reaction was mild spiritual excitement, with no direct hostile emotion appearing..."

"Day 73: Contamination began deep penetration, the experimental subject’s value system showed significant distortions but still maintained basic rational thinking ability..."

Each record was calm and detailed, just like observing behavioral changes in a laboratory white mouse.

Sarlin was no longer a living person, but sample number 027.

This version’s purpose was very clear:

The experimenters wanted to thoroughly understand the propagation mechanism of Abyssal Contamination.

How does contamination take root in the human spirit?

What differentiated reactions do individuals of different personality types have toward contamination?

How can the pathways and efficiency of contamination propagation be calculated?

Is there any natural "immunity" or "resistance" mechanism?

Under what conditions will the contaminated become a new source of dissemination?

How to apply effective intervention and control before contamination spreads?

"Cold-blooded but rational scientific attitude."

Ron was able to understand this mindset:

"To gain the critical knowledge to combat the Abyss, sacrificing some individuals is an acceptable price.

From the perspective of collective interest, this choice indeed has some rationality."