The Queen Villainess Eavesdrops on My Heart and Won’t Let Me Slack Off – Chapter 161

Chapter 161: I Admit I Have a Special Inheritance

“Looking at the records of the God of Knowledge’s actions, it’s concentrated in one area. We can boldly deduce that the God of Knowledge was acting incidentally while traveling between the Divine Kingdom and the Source Sea. Conversely, it can be proven that the Source Sea is highly likely to be within his operational range these years.”

The Empress of Eternal Night concluded their harvest for the night like this, “Now we are going to try to search, model, and calculate in this area to find the Source Sea, which may not be directly perceivable or observable. Now, this search technique for spatial channels that doesn’t require specifying a location is my initial idea!”

After excluding a pile of calculations, theories, and logical deductions that normal people would completely fail to understand, Roger could only vaguely comprehend the progress of the task that the Empress of Eternal Night had “simply” summarized for him. **“The progress is surprisingly good.”** Roger was quite surprised by the speed of the Empress of Eternal Night and her team.

In just one night, they had narrowed down a search area. The true location of the Source Sea should be found soon, right? However, the Empress of Eternal Night immediately delivered a blow. While the God of Knowledge’s activity range was small compared to the entire Multiverse, from a human perspective, it was at least several million light-years. In such a vast space, finding a special spatial coordinate that might just be a “point” was still a task as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have proposed a new search method to try and accelerate the process.

**“It’s impossible to stumble upon it directly. We still need to build a model of this entire space and then calculate the anomalous points to objectively locate the Source Sea,”** the Empress of Eternal Night stopped there. Any further explanation would be completely beyond Roger’s comprehension, and the current information was already making his head spin.

**“Then I will also report on my progress.”** Roger nodded, pretending to understand. At least it was good that the Empress of Eternal Night had made progress. He hinted that the subsequent conversation should be kept secret, and the Empress of Eternal Night temporarily distorted the space they were in, ensuring that neither their conversation nor images could be detected by others through conventional means.

Regarding the Source Sea exploration set that the system had rewarded him with, Roger had also come up with a plausible explanation: **“Your Majesty, I must be honest with you. I have received a special inheritance and inherited some things that may be useful for exploring the Source Sea,”** Roger said seriously.

**“Hmm, and then?”**

**“Then… wait, Your Majesty already knew?”** Roger looked at the Empress of Eternal Night in surprise. Her reaction was too calm, as if she were hearing that one plus one equals two, which immediately sent a chill down Roger’s spine. *Did I expose myself long ago? She hasn’t acted all this time, just suspecting me silently, waiting to catch me in one fell swoop?*

Roger’s mind raced, and he began to reflect on how he might have been exposed. The Empress of Eternal Night had never deigned to use mind-reading spells on her subordinates, and he had the Psychic Thorn visualization to prevent memory intrusion. That left only anomalies in his words and actions? His abnormal increase in strength, some strange Skills and items, if observed, would also arouse suspicion, right? Roger shivered at the thought and broke out in a cold sweat. Just how much did she know about his secrets?

Seeing his expression, the Empress of Eternal Night’s intelligence, immersed in the world of academia, suddenly kicked in. She realized her previous response had been a huge flaw. **Time Stop!** A legendary spell. She quickly bought herself some buffer time to think about how to mend the loophole she had just revealed. It wasn’t a big deal, just that her overly calm reaction revealed that she already knew Roger had a special inheritance. This was explainable, but if it further exposed that she could hear Roger’s thoughts, the situation would be difficult to handle.

The name of Earth, strange knowledge, Skills that he suddenly possessed and was highly proficient in—these were certainly not things acquired from birth. The Empress of Eternal Night had already arranged various means to investigate Roger, but all yielded nothing. Even the most powerful divination spells from countless experts in the Arcane Society couldn’t uncover Roger’s true background, so she gradually gave up. The only certainty was that Roger must possess some inheritance and legacy from his predecessors, otherwise, he wouldn’t have performed as he did. However, as the enemies she faced grew stronger, she found that Roger’s “inheritance” offered no additional help when it came to gods and the Source Sea, and she slowly put it out of her mind. If the level wasn’t high enough, it wasn’t worth the Empress’s attention.

So, Roger suddenly admitting this now, she was actually very happy. Perhaps this meant he trusted her more and was willing to reveal his heart’s secrets? Then, should she also be honest about her secret of being able to hear his thoughts? After a brief period of consideration, the Empress of Eternal Night determined that now was not the time. Her preemptive grasp of his information had already made Roger uneasy. Exposing that she could hear his thoughts and had collected many embarrassing moments of his… The relationship that had just improved would likely explode instantly!

Telling the truth carried too many risks. She decided to keep it a secret for now, smoothly explain away her recent excessive calmness, and then make plans. The best course of action was to remain still. The Empress of Eternal Night made up her mind, and the effect of Time Stop quickly ended. She smiled at Roger, who was trying hard to appear calm, and said, **“I can’t say I knew it all along. After all, even Angelia didn’t know about this. I made some investigations after discovering your additional identity asDIO, and then learned about it…”**

She paused and added, **“But everyone has secrets, don’t they?”** The Empress of Eternal Night’s words, the result of her time-stop contemplation, were layered with at least three implications: First, she claimed only she knew, not even his sister, to reduce Roger’s psychological pressure. Second, she brought up the matter of DIO, implying that he had made a mistake first and that his false identity was suspected of deceiving the monarch. Third, she expressed her magnanimity and indifference to his concealment. At the same time, she was also paving the way for the future revelation that she could hear Roger’s thoughts. *I have secrets too. I’ve already reminded you. I hope you won’t hold a grudge later!*

**“DIO… I was just having fun at the time. I thank Your Majesty for your magnanimity.”** As expected, after the Empress of Eternal Night’s speech, Roger’s attention shifted to his DIO identity, distracting him. The Empress of Eternal Night wasn’t angry that he had concealed his inheritance, and she was still willing to believe in his loyalty. He had been too nervous! *The Magical World has countless methods. It’s normal to deduce the ‘inheritance’ from subtle clues. As long as she doesn’t know my teacher is called ‘System’…*

The Empress of Eternal Night almost laughed her stomach sore. She didn’t know before, but now she did! It was just that the name “Xi Tong” was strange and didn’t fit the naming conventions of the mainstream races in the Eternal Night World. Was it a traveler from another world? It was indeed possible. There were no records of Earth in this world. Only travelers from other worlds who had visited many worlds could possess such vastly different and magical information… Thus, the Empress of Eternal Night, as a matter of course, classified “Xi Tong” as a top-tier expert. In a way, it wasn’t wrong… it’s just that she might never have the chance to meet this powerful individual.

She also quickly changed the subject: **“Your humble servant mentioning your inheritance, does it have any bearing on finding the Source Sea?”** Her eyes lit up. Could that powerful individual have traveled to the Source Sea?

**“Not really,”** Roger explained. **“When I received the inheritance, I also obtained some items, but the remaining information was incomplete. Upon hearing Your Majesty mention the Source Sea, I realized their purpose, and they can be of some help in exploring it.”**

**“Did the source of your old one… your inheritance, explore the Source Sea?”** the Empress of Eternal Night asked curiously. Roger was baffled. Did everything related to the Source Sea have to be an ancient inheritance? That was too far-fetched. What if it was 3D printed on the spot to deceive people? He explained seriously, **“The conditions are insufficient, and I cannot judge. The specific origin of these items is also unclear. I hope they can be of help in exploring the Source Sea. If their properties can be inferred, it might be of assistance to you.”**

He did not hand over all four items, only presenting the **Source Sea Ark** and the **Source Sea Elixir** to the Empress of Eternal Night. The Source Sea Ark was a palm-sized model, resembling a magic-style submarine, adorned with extremely complex magic patterns and various peculiar symbols. Its propulsion was not simple Magic Power, but a more complex energy than Faith Power. Even the Empress of Eternal Night found this energy quite unfamiliar. If it was created to counter the “erosion” of the Source Sea, it not only indicated that the creator was very powerful but also that the Source Sea’s danger was far greater than they anticipated. Even without considering indigenous lifeforms there, it was already the most perilous place in the Multiverse. The Source Sea Elixir was a small medicine bottle with two markings, indicating it could be used three times. This item had no magical aura. Although it refilled infinitely in the material planes, Roger had never tasted it. It was said to be a healing potion, but who could guarantee it wasn’t a case of using poison to fight poison? If something went wrong, it wouldn’t be a trivial matter. So, as a poor student, he shouldn’t analyze it. Professional matters should be left to professionals.

**“These two items are truly enlightening,”** the Empress of Eternal Night said thoughtfully after Roger explained their uses and she had examined them. Whether they were related to the Source Sea was uncertain, but they were definitely not of the Eternal Night World’s style. External stones can polish jade; they were indeed useful.

**“Are there more items related to the Source Sea in your inheritance? Just tell me. I won’t blame you,”** the Empress of Eternal Night looked at Roger eagerly, her face filled with a desire for more. It was like reaching episode 11 of binge-watching a series and suddenly discovering the finale requires a membership, prompting a desperate search for friends’ accounts.

**“There really isn’t anything else. I’ll look through it again later…”** Roger looked away. The other two items involved more unexplained things. *She knows there’s fog above the Source Sea without having been there herself? Isn’t that obviously problematic? So, these two are pushed aside as mysterious items discovered in the inheritance, which should be enough to give her new inspiration, right?*

The Empress of Eternal Night snorted inwardly, thinking that she knew he was holding back. She was accustomed to such maneuvers and wasn’t in a hurry. After studying them, she would find a way to get them from Roger… For now, she felt a little guilty. Roger had been honest with her, but she hadn’t revealed her own secrets, which made her feel a little flustered when facing him. Except for professional swindlers, one always felt uneasy after lying. Therefore, the Empress of Eternal Night didn’t pressure Roger too much, planning to investigate further after fully absorbing the benefits from this batch… After all, what was hers was hers!

At the same time, she decided to compensate him with something so that she would feel more balanced. Just as the two were chatting secretly, Aisiri, who had been looking down at the floor, suddenly spoke, drawing everyone’s attention: **“Lord Galilei, your coordinate calculation is wrong! At step 245, one parameter should be shifted one more place to the right, which would result in the judgment at step 257 being the opposite, and then the entire model would…”**

The brown-haired young girl nervously faced the gazes of the powerful figures who had suddenly turned towards her, clenching her fists. But no one interrupted her. Instead, they let her enter the calculation realm she was skilled in, and she gradually relaxed, mentally calculating a new result. After Aisiri finished speaking, silence fell upon the hall. Many people only then noticed the girl at the round table, and even fewer expected her to dare to directly point out Galilei’s mistake.

**“Is this the talent cultivated by the Imperial Academy of Magic?”** Horll couldn’t help but curl his lips. He enjoyed spectating when his rivals’ students were being foolish.

Galilei listened in silence and suddenly said, **“Thank you. Your calculation is correct.”** He didn’t make any further comments, incorporated Galilei’s corrected results, and began to refine his model.

That night, Galilei returned to the Chapter of Imbalance with Aisiri and personally approached Frankenstein, offering a series of conditions to take this young assistant by his side. Frankenstein agreed after asking Aisiri if she was willing to go to the Sky Sea Tower. Researching the ultimate mystery of the World, the Source Sea, was an irresistible secret for most mages. Even if he forcibly kept her, her heart wouldn’t be there. It was better to do a favor.

When Roger heard this news, he felt inexplicably uneasy. Bringing this assistant with the strange name to overhear a meeting of experts seemed to have indeed caused an unexpected variable! Fortunately, her talent was in mathematics, not in spatial or planar studies. It should only play an auxiliary role, helping Galilei and the others find the Source Sea faster, right?

**“What is my loyal subject thinking about?”** The Empress of Eternal Night saw Roger lost in thought and leaned over, asking curiously.

**“Some… official matters.”**

**“We have already left the City of Mysteries. Don’t worry about those matters anymore. We are on vacation.”** She was wearing hunting attire at the moment, holding a bow and arrow, her bright eyes shining in the dark night. Suddenly, she raised a finger to her lips, signaling for silence. Prey was approaching.

The Empress of Eternal Night’s subsequent research with Galilei involved little contribution, so she took him away from the Empire and traveled to different Planes for tourism and culinary exploration. Her intention was to use delicious food as compensation, as she had discussed these matters with Roger, and he seemed quite interested. And finding food in this World had another pleasure: hunting. A herd of great-horned deer, emitting a peculiar fragrance, crossed the forest path.

**”Whoosh.”** The Empress of Eternal Night shot nine arrows in quick succession. Her posture was heroic and graceful, fluid… if only she hadn’t missed the first shot. The deer scattered in all directions. The Empress of Eternal Night felt Roger’s puzzled gaze, her eyes flickered, and she secretly cast a rapid magic spell to stun a great-horned deer. Then, with an air of innocence, she said proudly, **“Don’t rush. You have to let the arrows fly for a while~”**

Roger: ??? *This World also needs to be inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, right?*