The Guildmaster's Answer
The Guildmaster's answer came faster than expected. “...Understood.” His voice, unlike the earlier tone filled with anger, was now heavy with weight and resolve. “We, the Adventurers' Guild, will cooperate with your research. For the future of this world, and to unravel the mysteries of this universe.” At his words, sighs of relief and excitement escaped the surrounding adventurers. After a long battle, a moment of cooperation had finally arrived. I nodded quietly and gently closed the Infinite Book. Its weight felt not merely that of a book, but almost the weight of the universe itself.
“But cooperation... how exactly will we proceed?” The Guildmaster asked, seeking concrete methods. “Your research far exceeds our understanding.”
“That is correct,” I said. “First, we must share the information recorded in this Infinite Book step by step. We all need to understand and decipher the complex equations and geometric patterns together. Then, based on that knowledge, we can advance new research.”
“That will be a time-consuming task,” one of his subordinates remarked. “Understanding knowledge built up over thousands of years in a short period is an extremely difficult feat.”
“Indeed, it won't be easy,” I agreed. “But by working together, we can overcome this difficulty. Utilizing the guild's network and each adventurer's specialized knowledge will allow us to advance our research more swiftly and efficiently. Let's select the best experts in each field and form teams.”
“What kind of team composition...” The Guildmaster murmured thoughtfully. “Those well-versed in magic, those skilled in deciphering ancient scripts, and those knowledgeable about otherworldly cultures... We'll need a variety of expertise.”
I had already assembled an ideal team composition in my mind. “First, we need a mage, a historian, and an explorer. The mage will decipher the magical knowledge recorded in the infinite tome, the historian will analyze information on ancient civilizations and historical contexts, and the explorer will contribute to surveying unknown territories and gathering new intelligence. Additionally, we'll need someone knowledgeable about monster ecology, and others well-versed in plants and minerals.”
“I see...” The Guildmaster seemed impressed by my proposal. “Indeed, having individuals with diverse expertise collaborate would allow us to conduct our research more efficiently.”
And so, we embarked on a new journey to unravel the mysteries of the universe. With the Guildmaster's cooperation, the research evolved from a solitary endeavor into a grand project involving many people. The Infinite Book was no longer mine alone. It became a book of hope, bearing the future of this world and the universe. The melody of the cosmos was binding our hearts together, beginning to play a new harmony.
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