Chapter 21 The Power of Twelve Books!

The plot's development… seemed to have exceeded Arthur's imagination.

Watching the frenzied and foam-spewing old man in front of him, Arthur didn't know what to say.

The things he wrote… were impressive?

Arthur had no self-awareness in this regard!

He just 'consumed' twelve books, how did he become so impressive?

"Direction!"

Dr. Erskine suddenly said these two words decisively.

"Huh?"

Arthur's attention was drawn over.

"What you lack now is a direction! Hmm… wait, wait…"

Dr. Erskine extended a finger, "I still don't understand your situation deeply enough. Yes, Arthur, do you have time now?"

"… Except for getting up to pee and eating, my free time is probably up to you to decide?" Arthur blinked as he spoke.

"Excellent!"

Dr. Erskine said, "Then it's settled. We both have enough time until tonight. Now, get up, wash your face, pee, and eat! As a soldier, you even made this old man get up ahead of you; it's really unreasonable. Hurry up, Arthur, I hope to witness the rise of a genius as soon as possible!"

"…"

Arthur got up dazedly, washed, ate, and organized himself. Until he sat in Dr. Erskine's room, he still seemed a bit unresponsive.

The power of twelve books… is it really that great?

To make a genius doctor immersed in genetics and genetic modification for many years recognize him to such an extent?

Dr. Erskine brought two sheets of paper and placed them in front of Arthur, saying, "Come on, let me see your level!"

Arthur glanced at the two papers on the table and suddenly widened his eyes!

An exam!!!!

Childhood nightmare, a battlefield of life and death!

Arthur recalled the bloody memories of his school days as he looked at the two sheets of paper.

He couldn't help but shiver a little before picking up the pen on the table, but then he realized something… the content of this exam paper was not particularly difficult.

Starting from the first question, Arthur wrote swiftly.

Until the second page, Arthur's speed slowed slightly.

Summarizing the knowledge in his mind, he began to write more cautiously.

However, he still completed the two sheets of paper in less than twenty minutes so after putting down the pen, Arthur looked at Dr. Erskine.

Only then did he realize that Dr. Erskine had been watching him the whole time.

The expression on Arthur's face looked a bit embarrassed as he spoke, "Uh…"

"Arthur…" Dr. Erskine looked at Arthur with a somewhat complex expression as he spoke, "I never thought I would encounter someone like you. Everything you are currently studying is just the basics! The basics of basics, but there are things that extend from these basics, and they are quite extensive. How to put it… it's marvelous!"

Dr. Erskine seemed to be considering his words, "Knowledge is a wonderful thing. It can be said to be endless, and throughout one's life, it's impossible to thoroughly research any subject. The more you study, the more you discover that there is a broader sky waiting for you outside. When you are over a hundred years old, and you are at the end of your life, looking at that even broader sky, what surges in your heart is actually a sense of powerlessness and regret!"

"But fortunately…" Dr. Erskine suddenly smiled and said, "We can record our research results, and leave the broader sky to those who are younger, more energetic, and more talented to study! Even so, generation after generation, countless people have followed, but they still haven't thoroughly researched any subject! Because… they are truly fascinating and profound."

Arthur blushed; this 'profound' choice of words sounded a bit awkward in his case.

As an otaku, he couldn't control his imagination, always letting it run wild.

"Arthur!"

Dr. Erskine's sudden call snapped Arthur out of his reverie.

"Everything you're currently learning is foundational, very extensive basics, which is a good thing! Your accumulation of knowledge is immense, but you lack a direction!"

Dr. Erskine looked at Arthur. "A primary research direction! The test I gave you just now confirmed your foundation, and it turns out you have a very profound understanding of this area. Even an ordinary person studying this for ten years would only be at a similar level as you. Now it's time for you to find your own direction!"

Arthur scratched his head, still a bit incredulous. Could the power of twelve books really be so great?

For a moment, he didn't know what to say, and it seemed that Dr. Erskine was also at a loss for words.

The two stared at each other, and an inexplicable awkwardness filled the air.

In the end, Arthur came up with a clever response, "But I don't have a direction to research!"

"I understand!"

Dr. Erskine quickly replied, "Yes, maybe you never thought about it; otherwise, you should have already had something you wanted to study. But you haven't thought of it now… Yes, it's okay. I mean, this is really great!"

"Huh?"

The conversation was becoming awkward. Up to this point, Arthur hadn't said anything; it was all Dr. Erskine expressing his emotions.

"In conclusion!"

Dr. Erskine looked seriously at Arthur. "If you're willing, you can follow me and observe my research projects!"

"Really?"

Arthur didn't expect the doctor to be so straightforward.

"Of course!"

Dr. Erskine sighed deeply. "Knowledge grows as you learn more, but the path becomes narrower. I know my situation. Arthur, even if it's you, can you really guarantee my safety one hundred percent? I want to say… you are a genius. If one day, something happens to me, at least there's you to remember everything I've researched."

"This… isn't it too hasty? You don't even know me…"

Arthur was dumbfounded.

"I know you!"

Dr. Erskine also said in wonder, "Why would you think I don't know you? Colonel Phillips told me a lot about you, even your rebellious phase, and a few love affairs. Oh, right, I remember one of the girls was called…"

"Stop, Stop, Stop!"

Arthur hastily interrupted. What the hell kind of chaos was this? I don't even know about these things you're saying!