1296 This Is a Test for Them

Hearing Prince Lekas ask about serious matters, Elkart’s expression immediately became serious. He glanced at the virtual screen and countless data flows floated through his mind. His finger pointed at one of the red dots.

“Your Highness, look. These red dots are the locations where mutated beasts were discovered previously. After statistical analysis, I came to the conclusion that the appearance of these mutated beasts is actually regular.”

With a move of Elkart’s hand, the dense red dots on the virtual screen flickered in batches. At first, it looked chaotic, but as long as he stared at it for a while, he would discover that there was naturally a special rhythm.

Prince Lekas frowned, “How long are you calculating?”

“Of course everything,” Elkart replied without hesitation.

“All?” Prince Lekas was slightly shocked, “You mean that in the past ten minutes, you’ve actually analyzed all the data we’ve gathered in the past hundred years?”

“Your Highness, why do you think I became the chief data analyst of the Chamber of Commerce?” Elkart had a smile on his face, but his tone was proud, “Although there are many data, they’re actually only fixed data. Compared to the change in mobility, there’s much less information. It’s not difficult to analyze them. Even if it’s not me, I believe some professional data analysts in the empire can deal with them.”

Prince Lekas nodded. “I believe in your judgment. Then, can you analyze the meaning of this pattern?”

“Of course.” Elkart stretched out his hands and operated the virtual screen again. He combined the various colored lines with the flickering red dots, immediately making the originally dense and complicated patterns on the virtual screen clear and intuitive.

“Your Highness, look. Through these data analyses, we can discover that the appearance of mutated beasts shows a staircase-like distribution pattern. The closer we are to the depths of the Endless Abyss, the stronger the mutated beasts are and the denser the distribution. The closer we are to the shallow layer, the weaker and sparser they are.”

“I knew this long ago. It’s not strange,” Prince Lekas said expressionlessly.

“Through this pattern, after I analyzed it deeply, I discovered something else. The distribution pattern of these mutated beasts clearly shows a radiation state. The closer they are to the depths, the higher the proportion of high-level mutated beasts. At the same time, the distribution of high-level mutated beasts clearly shows a class division that’s extremely similar to beasts. In the same area, there won’t be high-level mutated beasts of the same species leading low-level mutated beasts living peacefully. This is basically the same as the habits of beasts.”

“Yes, this is something I knew long ago. Tell me your discovery.” Prince Lekas frowned slightly and urged.

“There’s no need to be anxious, Your Highness.” Elkart smiled and operated the virtual screen again, “Let me show you something else. You should discover some problems.”

On the virtual screen, sparse red dots first appeared in the center. Then, lines began to extend from these red dots and spread in all directions.

As these lines stretched, more and more red dots appeared, and they became denser. Gradually, they evolved into the initial scene.

At the same time, throughout the entire process, the number in the center of the virtual screen kept changing.

This number represented time.

After the scene stabilized again, Elkart said seriously, “Your Highness, through the evolution data analysis of these mutated beasts, we can tell that they are actually not really spreading everywhere like beasts. Instead, it’s obvious that they are planning and expanding their range regularly. Moreover, after being discovered by humans and starting to fight them, their movements are also continuously evolving and starting to become more and more… cunning. Especially those high-level mutated beasts, they have an intelligence that’s definitely not inferior to humans.”

“This is the information you gathered?” Prince Lekas asked.

“No, this is the result of my analysis according to the relevant data of their action pattern. Your Highness, through these data analyses, I’m certain that these mutated beasts are either controlled by humans behind them or have relied on their own evolution to master an intelligence level comparable to humans. If I have to choose, I’m inclined to the former, because if it’s the latter, the consequences will be too serious.”

Prince Lekas was silent for a moment before suddenly asking, “What if it’s both?”

Elkart looked at Prince Lekas in surprise. After a while, all the relaxed expressions on his face disappeared and he became extremely serious.

“Your Highness, can I guess what you mean is actually…”

“Why do you think I chose your Chamber of Commerce to cooperate?” Prince Lekas coldly interrupted Elkart.

Elkart was silent for a long time before raising his hand to point at the virtual screen. He frowned and asked, “In that case, why did you arrange the second stage of the Garden Hunting Assembly to be here? It’s already quite dangerous here. Through the recent data analysis of the mutated beasts, I’m certain that they must be brewing a huge move.”

“I did it on purpose.” Prince Lekas was still expressionless, and his eyes revealed coldness, “These kids represent the future of the Milky Way. If we can’t let them understand how cruel the future they face is now, it will only make the future of the Milky Way even crueler.”

“It’s not that serious, right?” Elkart frowned deeply, “I admit that these mutated beasts represent a very serious threat, but it’s too wasteful to use these geniuses to try. Not to mention anything else, if the disciples of your Empire’s royal family are too heavily injured, the blow to the royal family will definitely be very heavy.”

“Heh, when has our Declan royal family ever been afraid of casualties?” Prince Lekas shook his head, “Come, tell me, have you analyzed the time and location of the next beast tide?”

“There’s no need for that.” Elkart pointed at a point on the virtual screen, “Through the recent action data analysis and the movement pattern of these mutated beasts in the past, I’m certain that the next beast tide will be here. As for the time…”

Elkart glanced at the time on the virtual screen and quickly calculated in his mind before nodding.

“It should be after 14 to 16 minutes of the Milky Way Standard Time.”

Prince Lekas’s gaze landed on the dot on Elkart’s finger and he nodded lightly. For the first time, he smiled.

“E37? Very good. I’m certain that you don’t have first-hand information here, but the judgment you make is the same as the judgment that those fellows from the military spent five days making. Although I’m very dissatisfied with their efficiency, this also proves that their and your judgment shouldn’t be wrong. Elkart, I sincerely invite you to join our royal family again. I guarantee you here that no matter which princess you fancy, I’m willing to personally introduce her to you.”

Elkart was stunned and hurriedly shook his head with a bitter smile.

“Your Highness, don’t joke with me. Please don’t worry. Since I’ve accepted the order of the Chamber of Commerce to come here this time, I’ll definitely do my best to help you. I won’t force you at all.”

Prince Lekas smiled and did not say anything. His gaze landed on the virtual screen again, and his expression finally became serious.

This was not the first time a beast tide had appeared. Not only was the fleet specially stationed here already very familiar, but even those experienced adventurers were also familiar.

The people who were the least familiar with this in the Endless Abyss were probably those participants.

He hoped that not many young geniuses would die this time.

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