Genius Club.

Chapter 468: Game Over

Chapter 479: Game Over (Additional chapter for leader luckyluu!)
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At 00:42, the dazzling white light arrived on time and burned everything in the world.

……

In the guest bedroom of Zhao Yingjun's house, Lin Xian opened his eyes.

I don't know if it's because the air conditioner is turned on too low.

He felt a little cold all over.

throughout October.

He was running around in the ninth dream, hoping to find a living person who could help him get some information.

Yes.

Any living person will do.

At first he wanted to find CC and Big-Faced Cat, but later he no longer expected these things and just wanted to find any living person.

But as the motorcycle was dug out and the exploration scope became wider and wider, Lin Xian's ominous premonition in his heart became heavier.

Although he was mentally prepared.

Anyway, the ninth dream will either become better or worse than the eighth dream. I have experienced those bad dreams before, so I will just deal with it as it comes.

But the problem is.

The previous world, the worst world, was not so bad as to cause human extinction!
“It’s a bit difficult.”

Lin Xian lay on the pillow and muttered to himself.

In the past, he was able to use the information in his dreams to change the present, rewrite the future, and make the world line jump.

If the future world in the ninth dream is really as I guessed, with no living people...

That would be a dead end.

It's really no different from the fourth dream where it's difficult to move forward.

Take a thousand steps back.

Even if all human beings become extinct, it would be fine at least to leave behind some data and information.

What’s even more frustrating is here…

I don’t know what happened in the year 2600, but in any case, this disaster destroyed the world and human civilization so thoroughly that almost nothing useful was left.

Lin Xian sat up from the bed in the guest room and went to the kitchen.

In the insulated box emitting warm yellow light, there was a cup of milk that Zhao Yingjun had heated for herself.

By now.

This glass of milk has become a tacit understanding and habit between the two.

Lin Xian picked up the glass.

Gulp it down.

Today in his dream, he drove a motorcycle for 1000 kilometers, his waist was almost broken from exhaustion, but he was still alone and there was no sign of life at all.

We can basically draw a conclusion about the current situation of the future world of the Ninth Dream.

thump.

Finish the milk.

He put the glass on the table, went to the study, turned on the desk lamp, and took out paper and pen.

"In the ninth dream, there are several very critical [suspicious points]."

Lin Xian took off the pen cap and wrote down the first doubt on the manuscript paper -

[1. Even in the world line where Copernicus has died, human technology is still restricted and develops extremely slowly.]

The most direct evidence of this is the nuclear battery motorcycle that he dug out.

This is a motorcycle produced in 2597...

In the second, third, and fourth dreams, there were a large number of motorcycles flying in the sky, and Lin Xian had also driven a flying motorcycle several times.

At that time, I did not interfere too much with the real world, and the level of technology in the future could develop to this extent.

Why is it that now, even though we have copied back so much advanced technology from the future, our technological level has once again stagnated?

“What happened in these 600 years of history?”

Lin Xian couldn't figure it out.

I can't find any relevant books or evidence.

There were no indigenous people to ask.

at the moment.

This question has become a dead end.

Lin Xian picked up the pen again and wrote down the second doubt -

[2. Why did humans become extinct so completely? ]

This is also what Lin Xian thinks is the most outrageous point.

"Even when a meteorite hit the earth and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, it didn't mean that all dinosaurs were wiped out... Many of the species that remain today evolved from the small dinosaurs of that time."

"Taking various factors into consideration, there should always be lucky people who can survive the disaster. Moreover, the natural environment in 2624 is not harsh. There are wild animals and plants everywhere. For the humans who survived the disaster, it will not be a problem for them to reproduce."

The fountain pen rotated under Lin Xian's fingertips.

If you only have a motorcycle, driving more than 10 kilometers in 1000 hours is already the limit of the exploration range.

But this distance is really enough.

Chongqing is only about 1000 kilometers away from the East China Sea. This is roughly equivalent to driving from the East China Sea to Chongqing without seeing any people, any garbage, any smoke, any houses, or any cultivated farmland on the road...

This situation really happened.

Perhaps only the answer "complete extinction of human beings" can explain this.

"Even if we consider that humans live in the underground world, it is impossible that there are no man-made structures and domestic garbage left on the ground."

"Besides, if you just want to hide underground from disasters, why don't you come up and live here now that the surface environment is so good and the air is so fresh?"

and so.

This assumption can be directly denied.

Everything grows by the sun.

Unless the surface environment is extremely harsh and unsuitable for survival, just like the situation in the movie "The Wandering Earth"... otherwise, there is no need for humans to retreat into underground cities to survive.

Finally, the third doubt -

[3. The super disaster in 2600 was obviously man-made. Who was responsible for this? ]

"It was most likely Galileo."

Lin Xian said softly:

"But the destructive power this time is much greater than that in 2400, and it will directly wipe out all of humanity."

"The micro-nuclear battery produced in 2401 represents that in the world line of the Ninth Dream, the super disaster in 2400 did not happen, and the earth was safe and sound."

"so……"

"Could it be that Galileo changed his mind and strategy because of [something] or [someone], and therefore deliberately postponed the time of the disaster by 200 years?"

Lin Xian thought for a while.

Nod.

possible.

Probably.

The first thing that came to his mind was that at the last gathering of the Genius Club, when faced with the question of "global disasters", Galileo was obviously deliberately evasive, pretending to be confused, and a little panicked.

"I have an idea."

Lin Xian rubbed his chin.

If Galileo changed his future plans because of [something], then this thing is most likely——

"Galileo was suspicious by nature, and he probably thought his plan had been leaked and exposed."

The possibility is great!
All along, Galileo thought his future plans were so well hidden that no one could discover them.

He really hid it well.

Even if Lin Xian had a God's perspective, he couldn't find any flaws in the questions he asked, and there was no solid evidence.

But what a coincidence.

Miss Da Vinci's casual question was like a blind cat catching a dead mouse, which revealed Galileo's trump card.

Plus, I specifically asked Da Vinci to have a private chat after the party...

"Galileo, as extreme as he is, probably really believes that Leonardo da Vinci and I saw through his plan to cause a global disaster in the year 2400."

"So he temporarily changed his strategy and pushed the disaster back 200 years."

This is a guess.

There is another speculation.

If Galileo changed his original plan because of [someone].

That goes without saying.

This person could only be... Miss Da Vinci.

"Take a wild guess."

Lin Xian closed his eyes and began to imagine:
"Perhaps, something unpleasant or conflicting happened between Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci, which led to Galileo killing Leonardo da Vinci and for some reason delayed the disaster by 200 years."

Lin Xian couldn't guess the specific reason.

Because he knew very little about the two old men, Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci. Apart from being able to see that Galileo had some deep feelings for Leonardo da Vinci... he knew basically nothing else.

"If that's the case, then why postpone it for 200 years?"

Lin Xian continued to ponder.

Considering that Galileo originally believed that humans should regain their lost “blood”;
Miss Da Vinci hopes to use the power of example to guide people to promote "humanity";
Is it possible...

Was Galileo really moved by the power of love and Miss Da Vinci, so he decided to give mankind 200 more years to test human nature?
"hehe."

Lin Xian himself was amused by this ridiculous idea.

It doesn't make sense logically.

If Galileo was really influenced or convinced by Leonardo da Vinci...then why did he kill Leonardo da Vinci?
"That's not right either."

Lin Xian shook his head:
"We are just speculating that Miss Da Vinci is dead, but we have to wait until the Genius Club gathering at dawn the day after tomorrow to confirm whether she is dead or not."

He raised his head and looked at the digital clock on the table.

Nowadays.

是2024年10月30日，凌晨02：27。

There are exactly two days left until the next meeting.

Lin Xian decided.

He wanted to arrive early for the party on November 11st to see what was going on with Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo.

Just be a light bulb.

It doesn't matter even if Galileo rolls his eyes at me a few times. I have to find a way to get to the bottom of this series of truths.

"I'll go back to my dream tomorrow, drive the motorcycle in a different direction, and explore another 1000 kilometers to the north."

"Hopefully something can be gained."

Lin Xian stretched lazily.

I turned off the light in the study and tiptoed to the master bedroom.

VV, who has become as fat as a ball, is still snoring, and the narrow sleeping nest can no longer accommodate him.

Its current size doesn't look like a Pomeranian at all, but has swollen like a Bichon Frise.

"Try harder, VV."

Lin Xian had given up on this starving ghost and secretly cheered it on:
“Try to eat an Alaskan Malamute.”

“V…”

VV smiled while sleeping.

I don’t know what kind of beautiful dream I had.

It’s better to be a dog.

Lin Xian sighed.

VV seems to have sweet dreams every day, while my own dreams are worse than the last.

Come to the bedside.

slippers.

Get into bed and lie down.

Zhao Yingjun was also sleeping soundly.

Looking at the lower abdomen...

Little Yuxi has grown up for another month.

"very nice."

Lin Xian smiled and began to imagine the scene of hugging little Yuxi and being a father:
"You should also work hard to grow up."

He said softly:
"Mom and Dad are waiting for you."

……

After waking up during the day.

Lin Xian still fell asleep at 12:42 noon, then found his motorcycle, started it, and drove north.

We traveled a long distance without changing direction and drove at full speed for ten hours.

Judging from this distance, he should have already reached Shandong.

But still no living people were found.

There were no farmlands, houses, or signs of fire.

It seems that there is no need to have any illusions anymore.

[The Ninth Dream is indeed a future world where human civilization is completely extinct. ]

“This is the worst possible future.”

Lin Xian gritted his teeth:

“The worst possible future.”

Humanity, annihilated.

……

The next day, Lin Xian sat at the desk in his study, preparing to attend the Genius Club meeting in an hour.

He called Jask ahead of time.

I plan to ask Jask to ask me a question.

"No problem Lin Xian."

When Jaske heard that Lin Xian wanted to take advantage of his opportunity to ask questions, he agreed immediately:
"Just tell me whatever questions you want me to ask."

"I asked my question before you. Regardless of whether Einstein answered or not, you can adjust your question in time, change the way you ask it, or continue to add to it."

Lin Xian nodded.

Tell us your own answer:
"I want you to help me ask a tricky question... Didn't Einstein say that when asking about the future of humanity, if it involves the plans of other members, he would refuse to answer?"

"Then when we ask questions, we should be more roundabout. We won't ask directly about the outcome of the future world, nor will we ask about specific matters. Instead, we will ask indirectly."

"For example... just ask this question, let's just pick a date -"

"[What is the total population of the world on January 2622, 1?]"

……

Jask was somewhat puzzled when he heard this meaningless question:
"Of course you can, but is there any need to ask this question?"

He couldn't figure it out:
"It seems that no matter if Einstein answered billions, tens of billions, or even just a few hundred million... we can't get any valuable information."

"If the population is large, it may mean that technology will develop better in the future; if the population is small, it may mean that the earth encountered some disaster in those years."

"But the world's population is constantly changing. Even if there are only a few hundred million people left in 2622 due to war or natural disasters, as long as humans are given another hundred years to recuperate, it will be no problem for the population to increase tenfold."

Hearing Jask's doubts.

Lin Xian smiled but said nothing.

Yes, this kind of doubt is exactly what he wants.

If Jask thought this question was meaningless, then naturally others wouldn't understand it either.

The reason why he didn't ask directly about 2624 was because Lin Xian knew that this year was somewhat special. It coincided with the time when the Millennium Pillar would disappear, so it was best to avoid it.

Anyway, the super disaster will occur in 2600, so the population in 2622 will not change much from that in 2624.

in fact.

No matter what number Einstein answered, Lin Xian didn't care.

He just wanted to know the truth...

Are humans really extinct?

It doesn't matter whether the world's population in 2622 is tens of millions, millions, or even hundreds of thousands.

As long as they are not all exterminated.

Then there is hope for human civilization.

in case.

Einstein refused to answer.

This most likely means that [extinction of humanity] is part of a certain member's future plan; then I can stand behind Jask and continue to ask additional questions and respond accordingly.

After explaining to Jask.

Lin Xian hung up the phone.

At 00:20, Lin Xian put on VR glasses, scanned the golden badge of the Genius Club, and entered the venue in advance.

He wanted to see it.

Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci, what exactly is the story of these two people.

There was a flash of light.

He came to the luxuriously decorated castle again, stepped on the red cashmere carpet, strode forward, pushed open the brown double doors and entered the venue.

"Ok?"

Lin Xian blinked, feeling very puzzled.

Nine chairs.

Nine empty chairs.

No one.

It's really weird...

Why didn’t old guy Galileo come earlier today?

"Just wait a little longer."

Lin Xian walked to his seat, sat down, and waited quietly for the next member to enter.

Five minutes passed.

Ten minutes passed.

Fifteen minutes passed.

No one came.

Galileo didn't come, and neither did Leonardo da Vinci.

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes.

【Something happened.】

[Something must have happened between these two people.]

There is only one possible reason why Galileo did not come earlier.

This time he knew clearly that Miss Da Vinci would not come early.

And if Miss Da Vinci didn't come earlier, there might be only one possibility -

She is dead and can never come back.

squeak...

The brown double doors of the venue were pushed open, and Jask, wearing a Tesla mask, walked over with his head held high:

"Hello, Rhine, it's so quiet today. Why are you alone?"

Jask looked around while wearing the mask:

"Where's Galileo? Where's Leonardo da Vinci?"

"They both always come early, especially Galileo. I heard that he has never missed any party, not even once. And he always comes very early, at least half an hour early."

really.

Lin Xian said nothing.

This further confirmed my guess.

Galileo never missed any meeting and always arrived at the meeting place half an hour early... It was obvious that he looked forward to meeting Leonardo da Vinci every time.

Although Leonardo da Vinci did not attend every meeting.

But for Galileo, he only had the chance to meet Leonardo da Vinci once a month, so of course he was reluctant to miss it.

Under the premise of such "deep affection" and "perseverance", it happened that Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci did not come earlier...

That's the ending of Miss Da Vinci.

It goes without saying.

Soon, the brown double doors were pushed open one after another, and Gauss and Newton entered and took their seats.

There are only four people.

The current time is 00:41:36 seconds.

The Genius Club does not accept latecomers.

This means that neither Galileo nor Leonardo da Vinci will come to this party.

"magic."

Newton sighed:
"Galileo didn't even come to the party...Since Miss Da Vinci joined the club, Galileo has never missed a single party, whether online or offline."

"and……"

Newton turned his head and looked at the empty chair to his left:

"Miss Da Vinci isn't here either..."

He did not continue speaking.

Thoughtful.

There were four chairs opposite, and the last person left, Gauss nodded tremblingly and looked at Jask:
"This year... there are fewer and fewer people. Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo... wouldn't..."

"Hey Hey hey!"

Jask interrupted the slow-moving Gauss:
"Why are you staring at me?!"

"Because you killed Turing and... Copernicus..."

"They were the ones who provoked me first!"

Jask interrupted Gauss again:
"I have always been a man who takes responsibility for his actions. If I killed someone, then I killed him. I will definitely admit it openly. I wonder why Miss Da Vinci didn't come... I really like chatting with her."

Lin Xian listened to the conversation between the two silently.

There was no sound.

It seems that in Gauss's eyes, Jask has been promoted to "the first killer of the genius club".

It is obvious that both Turing and Copernicus killed themselves.

Now Jask has to take all the blame.

but……

Jask himself was happy to take the blame for both crimes, and even considered it a badge of honor.

00:42 pm.

Einstein came up from the back stairs on time, sat upright in a high-backed black wooden chair, and smiled:
"What a shame, the last time the club got together... only four of you showed up."

???

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone looked at each other, and then at the old man wearing the Einstein mask:

"What's going on? Why do I have to have a farewell dinner just after I joined?"

"The last time...what do you mean...could it be..."

"How come I've never heard of such a thing? Einstein, didn't you say you would be here any time?"

The only one who remained calm was Big Brother Newton.

He took a deep breath through his nose.

Slowly straightened up and looked at Einstein:

"Einstein, could it be that... you see... that the future of mankind can be saved?"

"Yes."

Today, Einstein spoke in a light tone and was in a good mood.

He laughed, opened his arms, and comforted everything in front of him:
"Congratulations, you geniuses, you made it."

"For decades, I have been worried about the future of mankind. I have seen mankind self-destruct in various forms and human civilization perish for various reasons."

"I have been looking forward to the day when mankind will have a future, but it has never come true. But today, the mission of the Genius Club has finally been completed—"

"[I can now see... the brightest and most beautiful future for humanity.]"

……

There was a long silence.

Lasts for tens of seconds.

Finally, it was Newton who broke the silence with applause and laughed loudly:

"That's really good news! But I'm more curious..."

He looked around at the remaining three people, then at the four empty chairs in turn, and said with a smile:
"【Whose future plan was successful?】"

Jask, wearing a mask, turned his head and looked at the Rhine cat mask on Lin Xian's face.

Lin Xian also looked at him.

Neither of them spoke.

Jask knew it definitely wasn't him because he had long since given up the plan to migrate to Mars.

Lin Xian knows better than anyone else...