Chapter 617 - 45: Physics

Chapter 617: Chapter 45: Physics

’A stable environment only allows for the observation of stable phenomena.

Stable phenomena can only validate known theories.

To achieve a breakthrough, to discover new principles, one must create phenomena that supposedly "do not exist."’

’The study of Law is fundamentally the same.

A stable Law can only validate known Laws.

To comprehend a new Law, to find one’s own Path, one must go to places where the Laws are chaotic.

To witness firsthand those phenomena that "do not exist."

To personally experience the rules that could never appear in other planes.

To research and develop a Law of one’s own.’

’No, or rather, Law itself is physics.

What is physics?

Physics is the principle governing the material world.

It is the fundamental principle of how all things operate.

Whether you call it Law, a rule, the Way, or truth, it is all essentially the same thing.

It studies how matter moves, how Energy is converted, and how information is transmitted.

In the world of observable matter, physics studies electromagnetism, gravity, the strong interaction, and the weak interaction.

In the world of unobservable matter, physics studies the workings of Spiritual Power, Magic Power, and Divine Power.

Calling it "Law" is just adapting to local customs; in essence, it is still physics.

This is also why the Nightmare World has no Magic Net.

A Magic Net must obviously be built upon stable Laws.

Just as the transmission of electromagnetic waves requires a stable environment.

And chaotic, shifting Laws would clearly affect the stability of a Magic Net.

This would, in turn, make the cost of building a Magic Net so high that it would be impossible to extend it across the entire Nightmare World.’

Murphy was silent for a moment, then he slowly spoke:

"Greed alone can’t be enough."

Rodrick looked up at Murphy, a flicker of confusion in his eyes.

"My lord... what do you mean?"

Murphy looked at him and said:

"If the dangers of the Nightmare World were confined to the Nightmare World itself, why wouldn’t other Outer Planes try to exploit it?"

"Greed is a universal human trait. If the only cost was losing a few explorers, the rulers of those planes would never give up on this place."

Rodrick froze.

An unconcealable look of astonishment flashed in his eyes as he stared at Murphy.

’As a being from an Outer Plane, one who can already traverse planes... surely he should understand the dangers of the Nightmare World, right?’

This question was the most basic common knowledge among Imperial Wizards.

But the words died on his lips, and Rodrick swallowed them back down.

He had another thought.

’This being from an Outer Plane doesn’t even know the common sense of the Imperial. Is it really so strange that he doesn’t know other basic facts?’

’Besides, since I am now subservient to him, answering these questions is part of my duty.’

’Taking it a step further, what if this is a test?’

’What if this being from an Outer Plane is testing my attitude, testing whether I’m willing to answer truthfully?’

Rodrick suppressed the disdain he could barely contain and forced his expression to become even more respectful.

"You are right, my lord."

He paused to organize his thoughts.

"The dangers of the Nightmare World are, of course, not confined to the Nightmare World itself."

"The Chaos Law is transmissible."

He stretched out his hand, pointing to the gray-white buildings in the distance.

"Look at this area. According to records, a hundred years ago, this was a stable, shallow-level dreamscape. But as time passed, a deeper layer of the Chaos Law has been slowly seeping in."

"It’s like a block of ice in warm water. The ice melts, the water’s temperature drops, and eventually, the two reach an equilibrium."

"It is the same between the Nightmare World and a normal plane."

"The deeper you venture into the Nightmare World, and the longer you stay here, the more the Chaos Law will seep into your body, your soul, your very being, just like water."

"If you only stay for a short time and leave promptly, this influence can be dispelled."

"But if you go too deep for too long, or do as the Imperial has—continuously exploiting the Nightmare World, establishing outposts, and maintaining a long-term presence—"

"Then the Chaos Law will begin to seep into the real world."

"Those areas eroded by the Chaos Law will gradually become part of the Nightmare World."

"And once the Laws become chaotic, life that depends on normal Laws can no longer survive."

"Plants will wither, animals will mutate, and ordinary people will go mad and become twisted. In this way, a world will be gradually destroyed."

Simply put, the danger of the Nightmare World wasn’t how terrifying it was in itself, but that it was contagious.

Like a cancerous tumor, if not removed, it would continue to spread and eventually consume the entire healthy body.

The Imperial, by exploiting the Nightmare World, was playing with fire.

Not only had they established outposts,

they were also using Nightmare Pills and Nightmare Potions to accelerate the Imperial’s development.

Murphy said, "So, the Imperial is indeed greedy."

"Then what about the fourth meaning?"

...

「Silver Tower, the auction hall.」

Cheris’s words were like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, instantly sending shockwaves through the crowd.

"I’m buying out the whole place."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with the distinct innocence of a young girl.

But it carried clearly to everyone’s ears.

The hall fell silent for a second.

And then—

"What?!"

"Are you kidding me?!"

"This is an auction! Not a private party!"

"So what if it’s Douglas? What gives them the right to buy out the event!"

The murmurs rose and fell, growing louder and more intense.

Someone shot up from their seat, their face flushed red, and pointed toward the VIP box to protest loudly.