Chapter 83 Ancient Prophecy
Dr. Jones thought he was able to keep secrets fairly well, at least he had never had any experience of talking nonsense while drunk, so he nodded and gave an affirmative answer.
He is not a fool. Judging from Purficott’s extraordinary power and behavior, as well as the empire’s unstinting protection and support for her, there must be something hidden in Purficott. A very huge secret.
After all, if it was really just a simple Arctic scientific expedition, there was no way Purficott would behave as unscrupulously as he did now, and he would not care about anything at all.
Of course, if she was just a willful noble lady, it would be understandable to act so wantonly.
But if that was the case, how could the empire give such huge power and support to a willful noble lady?
So with only simple reasoning, Dr. Jones was able to deduce that there must be a huge secret hidden in Purficott, and that this secret was closely related to the empire and the royal family, and even related to the interests of the entire country.
Although Dr. Jones is just a university professor and not a member of the government, he still hopes that he can do his best for the empire out of a Victorian's sense of honor.
Because of this, even though he knew that Purficott might have a fatal secret, he still took the initiative to express his willingness to know what was going on.
Faced with Dr. Jones’s statement, Purficott hesitated. After staring at him for a long time, he said: "The world is going to be destroyed."
"What? I didn't hear it clearly. Can you say it again?" Dr. Jones was stunned for a moment, thinking that Perfectcott was joking.
However, Purficott shook his head helplessly and then explained.
After listening to Perfectcott’s explanation, Dr. Jones finally understood why Perfectcott had gone so far before.
"In other words, the world will be finished in three years? The empire will also be destroyed?" Dr. Jones still couldn't believe it. He couldn't imagine that the powerful empire that never sets on the sun would be so ridiculous. destroyed for reasons.
Purphycott could only spread his hands and said helplessly: "According to the predictions of the Astronomical Society and I, in three years the entire world will be covered with ice and snow, and the world will become a piece of white. Hell.
If I can't build a shelter that can withstand the extreme cold before disaster strikes, then the empire will literally be over. Nothing can withstand the extremely cold temperatures of dozens of degrees below zero. "
"The whole world has turned into a white hell. Why do I feel like I have heard this sentence somewhere..." Dr. Jones seemed to have some memory triggered by Purficott's words. He fell into deep thought for a while.
Perfect did not disturb him, but just looked at the gray-haired old man frowning in thought.
But Dr. Jones did not think. It was too long, and soon he clapped his hands and said with a sudden realization: "I remembered that many years ago when I was doing archeology in the desert kingdom, I saw a mural in an abandoned temple. The ancient times were engraved on it. The text once mentioned that 'the white stars from the sky will bring destruction, the earth will be frozen by the cold wind blown by Safra, and the world will become a white hell'!
Safra is the god of ice and snow in the ancient mythology of the desert kingdom. According to myths and legends, she will wake up at the end of the world and flood the entire world with ice and snow! I asked why this sentence felt so familiar to me. It turned out that I had seen it before! ”
Dr. Jones was just talking about what he had seen and heard in the past, but Purficott suddenly fixed his eyes and asked Dr. Jones solemnly: "Doctor, do you still remember where the temple is? If I ask you to find it, "Can we find this temple?" "There should be no problem, if the ruins were not destroyed by the war." Dr. Jones nodded. Although he did not dare to make a complete guarantee, he was still sure that he could find it. remains.
Perfect nodded with satisfaction, and then told him: "In this case, you will immediately return to the mainland on a navy frigate. I need you to hand over my handwritten letter. Give it to Her Royal Highness, then go to the desert kingdom to find the temple and the murals you mentioned, and do everything possible to collect relevant information.
Although I don’t know if this will be useful, as long as there is a chance, we will! We must figure this out! This is probably the ancient desert kingdom's prediction of this disaster. I don't believe it is just a coincidence!"
Dr. Jones nodded with understanding, and then said: "Indeed, According to academic research, there has been no snow in the desert kingdom for at least a thousand years, and the locals have no idea what snow is.
But there is a god of ice and snow in their mythology, and this god of ice and snow still occupies a very important position in the mythology, which is very difficult to understand.
But if it is true, as Your Ladyship said, that this is a doomsday prophecy related to this disaster, then everything will make sense. "
"Without further ado, take my handwritten letter and set off! If you need any help, just ask the eldest princess and she will give you support. "Perfect said with a bit of excitement.
Since the discovery of the end of the world until now, she has been overwhelmed by this destructive future. Now she finally discovered that in the ancient times Some people have made the same prediction, which makes Purficott feel excited about seeing hope.
After all, according to the prediction, the entire planet will be frozen into ice within three hundred years. , even if it survives the arrival of ice and snow three years later, it will only leave humans hanging on.
Only by truly finding the source of the disaster can we prevent the death of this planet and the destruction of this world.
The prophecy of the ancient desert kingdom mentioned by Dr. Jones is likely to be the key clue.
Dr. Jones himself also understood, and a great sense of mission suddenly ran through his body, making him energetically express to Purficott: "I will do my best to find the temple and the prophecy. Information! After returning to Langton, I will ask my academic friends to help collect clues.
Since the ancient desert kingdom has similar prophecies, it is likely that other civilizations have similar information, and I will let them. Help me pay attention!"
"Leave it to you, do you need anything else?" Purficott looked at the suddenly energetic Dr. Jones and asked him.
Dr. Jones thought for a while and then said: "Can O'Connor go with me? He has worked as a mercenary in the Desert Kingdom before and is familiar with the local conditions. He may be useful.
I have already gone to the Desert Kingdom. It happened many years ago. The war between the Empire and Frans in the desert kingdom caused many changes in the place. I need a guide who is familiar with the local area."
(End of this chapter)