Free Web NovelChapter 473: Chapter 230: Phased Task
An open space.
As the light screen emerged, Xu Yun suddenly noticed something:
Time around him had stopped.
This was yet another situation he hadn’t encountered before:
In both Little Niu’s 1665 dungeon and Old Su’s 1100 dungeon, when Xu Yun activated the task, time around him was passing normally.
Based on previous experience,
time stops inside the dungeon only during the final stage, in other words, just a few seconds before leaving the dungeon.
In other words...
This task involving Wheat will likely be different from previous ones in some way.
Thinking of this.
Xu Yun took a deep breath and continued to look along the light screen.
[Main task: Wheat, you wouldn’t want to see Mr. Thomson nailed to the pillar of shame, would you?]
[Task note: The statement made by Lord Kelvin at the Royal Institute on Albemarle Street regarding the ’two clouds’ has been greatly misinterpreted by later generations. To ensure the great pioneer is no longer unjustly accused, please assist Wheat in correcting the erroneous history!]
[Task difficulty: Unknown]
[First loop task: Pending selection]
[First loop task deadline: Two months]
[Task reward: Based on rating]
[Punishment for incomplete task: All male testosterone in reality +8, luck -5, company profit -20%]
[Below are selectable difficulties and corresponding requirements for the first loop task]
[Very easy]:
Become ordinary friends with Maxwell, and get a stable income job in London’s social landscape within two months; upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Easy]:
Become ordinary friends with Maxwell, and become a regular employee at the University of Cambridge within two months.
Including but not limited to gatekeepers, gardening gardeners, dormitory supervisors for boys, etc. Upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Medium]:
Become ordinary friends with Maxwell, and become a special employee at the University of Cambridge within two months.
Including but not limited to dormitory supervisors for girls, library administrators, etc. Upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Hard]-[Very hard]:
Become intimate friends with Maxwell, and become an enrolled student at the University of Cambridge within two months, with specific ratings depending on task completion.
Entering Magdalen College will grant a very hard rating, upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Difficult]-[Most difficult]:
Become intimate friends with Maxwell, and become a full-time professor at the University of Cambridge within two months, with no restriction on specialty.
Becoming the president of the University of Cambridge grants the most difficult rating, upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Impossible]:
Become intimate friends with Maxwell, and become the King of England or the Queen of England within two months while conquering all of Europe to receive this rating; upon completion, you can start the second loop task.
[Additional explanation]:
After completing the first loop task, the Wall-Facer can briefly return to reality, with specific return time depending on completion degree, not exceeding five days.
Xu Yun: "...."
I understand the reasoning, but are you f***ing kidding me with the last difficulty...
Also, what’s up with the Queen of England, I’m male, not a fishing lady!
Subsequently, Xu Yun took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and began to analyze.
Aside from Halo’s mischievous operation,
The task hints given by Halo this time have significantly more flexibility compared to the previous two times.
Though the ultimate task goal seems clear, merely helping Wheat change Thomson’s historical status so that later people mention him without associating it with slap in the face.
But the so-called correction actually can be described in various ways.
For instance, preventing Thomson from delivering his speech is correction.
Replacing Thomson in giving the speech is also correction.
Resolving the issue of two clouds is still correction.
Prematurely igniting numerous clouds of later generations, making the entire sky pitch-black, remains a form of correction.
Additionally, there’s another point.
Thomson’s speech occurred on April 27, 1900, while Maxwell died on November 5, 1879, a difference of 20 years.
In other words.
No matter which correction method from above, one must first make sure Wheat lives until that time.
That is extending life + altering history.
On this basis.
This task divides the selectable difficulty into stages, a process similar to online gaming tasks, where all loop evaluations contribute to the final task rating.
This mode contrasts with the free action in Old Su’s dungeon, making each stage’s purpose undoubtedly clearer, though its limitation is slightly higher.
It’s a mix of pros and cons.
Subsequently, Xu Yun focused on the selectable difficulties.
Firstly, the [Impossible] difficulty is aptly named and obviously not a choice to consider.
In two months, unifying Europe is practically unlikely to be achieved even in Paradox Interactive games.
At the same time, the [Very easy] option can also be eliminated.
This option’s final score will undoubtedly be very low, more importantly...
Nowadays, an Asian trying to find a job in the social landscape of the United Kingdom might unknowingly end up being sold to America...
Therefore, the difficulties Xu Yun truly needs to consider are only the middle ones:
[Easy], [Medium], [Hard]-[Most difficult], [Difficult]-[Most difficult].
Among them, [Easy] and [Medium] all involve becoming an employee of the University of Cambridge, with the difference merely in specialty.
After saving Thomson now, the position of ordinary employee is generally not very challenging.
If seeking steadiness,
being a library administrator in the [Medium] option seems quite favorable?
After all, this is a special position with buff support...
However, this notion didn’t linger long in Xu Yun’s mind before he dismissed it.
After all, I still have a big trump card unused...
According to the original plan.
Xu Yun was supposed to use this ultimate weapon before parting ways with Thomson in Dunfermline Town, ensuring that he could stay with them and eventually reach London together.
However, after the surprise night attack, the two sides can be said to have forged a life-and-death friendship.
Thomson even told him Maxwell’s name, so traveling together wasn’t an issue at all.
Therefore, the ultimate weapon Xu Yun prepared remained unused, giving him a chance to enter the University of Cambridge.
In other words.
Under the most conservative circumstances, Xu Yun could earn a "rather difficult" rating for the first ring task.
As for the difference between "rather difficult" and "difficult," it should be distinguished by the college he enters.
In the 21st century, the University of Cambridge has 31 colleges, but at this current node, the University of Cambridge is not yet complete.
Including Cavendish College, Wolson College, and Newnham College, a total of 13 colleges have not been established yet.
Therefore, in 1850, the University of Cambridge only had 18 colleges.
Institutes like Emmanuel College, Hamerton College, and Gonville and Caius College are representative of the "rather difficult" rating.
King’s College, Peter College, and Trinity College, on the other hand, should be considered "difficult" ratings.
As for that Magdalen College which can earn an "extremely difficult" rating...
Its reputation is not great, the admission requirements are not high, and it’s not particularly old.
The only unique aspect is....
It is the only women’s college at Cambridge before the establishment of Lucy Cavendish College, Newnham College, and New Hall College.
And it’s the kind with six-person rooms and public bathrooms...
If Xu Yun can manage to get into such a college, even the "extremely difficult" rating would be low.
In short.
If entering Cambridge as a student, there are about 7 schools with a "difficult" rating to choose from. freёwebnovel.com
As for entering as a professor...
Xu Yun isn’t considering its feasibility.
After all, in those days, the University of Cambridge had more than five thousand students, but only 110 or so full-time professors.
These professors were either leading figures well-known in their fields or brilliant graduates nurtured by Cambridge itself, with quite clear backgrounds.
Even the priest from the Divinity School is mostly a figure with as much renown as Pastor Yarlin from Little Niu Dungeon.
Therefore, even though Xu Yun has knowledge far surpassing this era, becoming a professor at the University of Cambridge in a short time is still exceedingly difficult.
Thinking of this.
A hint of decisiveness flashed in Xu Yun’s eyes.
He took a deep breath and pointed his finger at the "rather difficult" - "extremely difficult" section.
Moments later.
The screen changed again.
[Di!]
[The difficulty of the first ring task for the Wall-Facer has been determined, be it moderate, difficult, or challenging oneself, it’s all up to the Wall-Facer’s own decision!]
[Friendly Tip 1: Sometimes giving yourself a little cut might be nice, ying ying ying!]
[Friendly Tip 2: The Wall-Facer is not without a past this time, perhaps the ’past life’ story is worth exploring!]
[Friendly Tip 3: Don’t forget to chop some axe, hey!]
Xu Yun: "...."
Can we not mention the axe thing?
He then turned his gaze to Friendly Tip 1, with a slight furrow of his brow.
How should I put it...
This tip aligns somewhat with the assessments he had previously made.
That is, in terms of where his body stands now, it should have a specific identity or origin.
Whether this halo created a ’Xu Yun’ out of thin air 24 years ago, or directly assigned him a persona, that remains unknown.
However, judging from the Easter egg of Yang Hui’s Triangle earlier.
Using rules to directly alter the world line and generating corresponding resumes in the consciousness of everyone familiar with him seems to be a highly probable way.
This is also a way Xu Yun can more easily accept.
After all, if it’s the former, he’d essentially be a soul traveled.
Such moral dilemmas would indeed be psychologically unsettling, and the halo probably wouldn’t do this kind of thing.
And while Xu Yun was still pondering.
As he set the difficulty level, the time in the dungeon resumed, and everyone returned to normal.
Thomson, glancing at Xu Yun, continued from where the conversation had left before time halted, saying:
"Luo Feng, explaining the whole thing would be rather complex and cannot be summed up in a few words."
"In short, it’s because Maxwell’s identity is somewhat special, involving a legacy from the University of Cambridge, so we must conduct the operation in complete secrecy."
"But don’t underestimate Maxwell’s current lack of fame; maybe in a few years, he’ll turn into a great scientist!"
Little Niu on the side scratched his head a bit shyly upon hearing this.
Though he used a fake name, the personality he displayed earlier was completely genuine, being a very honest and sincere big boy.
Now hearing such a compliment from Thomson, naturally, he’s a bit bashful.
Xu Yun, on the other hand, pretended to nod in a somewhat befuddled manner.
After all, Little Niu currently doesn’t have much reputation outside the university circle, at least not one that Xu Yun as an outsider could come into contact with.
If Xu Yun claimed to have heard of Little Niu’s reputation, it would instead be a bit hard to explain.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Yun organized his thoughts internally and then said to Thomson:
"Mr. Thomson, I don’t have many acquaintances in the United Kingdom, and the address of my relative in London is from over a decade ago, so it’s possible they might have moved."
"So, if possible, could I continue traveling with you and Wil... oh no, Mr. Maxwell, to London?"
After speaking.
He fixed his gaze on Thomson, awaiting his reply.
Though he was quite certain Thomson would accept him, nothing is final until it’s officially settled.
For instance, some hometown turtle dreaming of being emperor can put off Real Madrid, what else couldn’t happen?
However, fortunately, the worst-case scenario didn’t occur.
Moments later.
Thomson gave a light nod:
"Of course, no problem, Mr. Luo Feng."
.......
