"By the way, your special perception will also be restricted by me!"
The King of Absurdity seemed to suddenly remember something and waved his hand nonchalantly.
The gesture looked casual, as if he were swatting away an annoying fly.
Yet, with the light stroke of his finger, the magical structure of the entire spherical space underwent a fundamental change.
Ron clearly felt that his extremely acute perception ability was forcibly suppressed by an irresistible force.
"Hermit’s Knowledge," "Extraordinary Recognition," "Essential Insight"...
All the observational traits or skills he prided himself on were completely nullified, as if covered by a heavy black cloth.
This feeling was very uncomfortable, like a godly sharpshooter with eagle eyes suddenly becoming severely nearsighted with a vision of 2000 degrees.
The world became blurry in his eyes, and the magical flow lines that were once clearly visible vanished without a trace.
Even the most basic energy perception was weakened to the level of an Apprentice.
Ron struggled to adapt to this sudden "blind" state, secretly shocked in his heart.
The power of a Witch King level existence indeed far exceeded his previous imagination.
"This is not fair!"
Eve immediately protested:
"My master’s perception ability was cultivated by himself, why forbid it?
He hardly has a chance to visit, he should be allowed to choose his treasures carefully..."
The girl’s voice carried obvious indignation, her purple crystal-like eyes burning with a flame of defiance.
Although she revered this legendary ancestor, she wouldn’t hesitate to stand up when it came to Ron’s interests.
"Fairness?"
The King of Absurdity burst into deafening laughter upon hearing the word.
That laughter echoed in the spherical space, each sound hitting the listener’s eardrums like thunder.
He laughed while waving octopus tentacles chaotically in the air, like an overly excited child.
"Little girl, you’re talking to me about fairness? I am the King of Absurdity!"
He pointed to his face, half laughing and half crying, his eyes filled with madness:
"What I hate most is fairness! Fairness is the dullest concept in this universe!"
Saying this, he suddenly stopped laughing, his expression turning extremely serious.
The sudden shift was unsettling for the two present.
"Fairness implies mediocrity, deadlock, and lack of surprise! The most wonderful part of life lies in its uncertainty!"
Then, his words softened once more:
"However, considering how cute little Eve is, I can give you a hint."
The King of Absurdity blinked, adding a touch of absurity to his half-crying, half-laughing face:
"The first treasure will be what you need most, the second will be what you least desire."
"Why is it the least desirable?"
Ron keenly grasped the deeper meaning behind this hint.
"Because!"
The King of Absurdity said proudly, making exaggerated gestures with his tentacles:
"What we least want is often what we need most! This is life’s paradox!"
"What we crave usually destroys us; what we avoid often saves us."
"Comfort is the enemy of progress, fear is the friend of growth."
"If you only choose what you want, you’ll stay forever in the comfort zone, never achieving true breakthroughs."
The King of Absurdity’s words carried a certain twisted yet profound philosophy.
Ron contemplated these words deeply, realizing there was indeed some truth in them.
Much of true growth and transformation often arises from bravely facing the unknown, rather than repetitively obtaining the known.
.........
Without other options, the two could only close their eyes.
"Remember, fully close your eyes!"
The King of Absurdity warned sternly:
"If I find anyone cheating, they’ll get the most terrifying cursed item!"
Ron took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.
Without the aid of his perception ability, he could only rely on his most primal intuition and inner desire.
All the sounds in the treasury became clearer.
The buzzing of spinning, the excited cries of creatures, and the King of Absurdity’s soft chuckle beside them.
Ron took a deep breath, thinking in his heart: "What do I need most?"
Knowledge, always knowledge.
As a researcher, his thirst for knowledge outweighed any greed for treasure.
Whether to face impending crises, or to survive in this dangerous world, knowledge was the most important power.
His hands groped through the air, touching something heavy.
The sensation was extremely familiar— the texture of paper, the warmth of a leather cover, and a faint scent of ink.
This was a book, and a very substantial one at that.
"This is it."
Ron confirmed in his heart, gripping the book tightly with his right hand.
Upon opening his eyes, he found he was holding the "Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide."
The thick leather cover was inlaid with a large eyeball, which was blinking and staring at him now.
The pages automatically flipped open, revealing the content of the first page:
"Dedicated to all souls seeking truth—but remember, knowledge comes at a price."
The flying desk enthusiastically flapped its wings nearby:
"Congratulations! Congratulations! You’ve chosen the universe’s most precious repository of knowledge! Remember to prepare a wig!"
Next was the second decision.
"What do I least want?"
Ron quietly recited in his heart, his hand exploring through the air.
This question was more difficult than the first.