As the days passed, there was no abnormality in the "well" in Rikka's body, which made Boom, who was still a little worried, feel relieved.
However, such an ordinary life did not last long. A statement that shocked the world hundreds of years later appeared out of thin air. And its discoverer was currently being burned at the stake.
"Hahahaha, you are all stupid people, and all the scholars in Star City are also rotten maggots! This world is not flat, but round! Round!" The man roared at the top of his lungs.
Bang! What he responded to was a crisp crack of a whip. The already ulcerated skin on his body split open again, and the minced meat mixed with blood dripped to the ground.
This man was originally a scholar from the Star City of the Principality of Moronir. He was so talented that he mastered the theory of moon phases in just five years.
He was supposed to seek an official position after returning to Aogu City, but he had the idea of challenging the authoritative theory. Then he intensified his efforts and used countless inferences to verify his "round earth conjecture".
This theory is completely contrary to the "Flat Earth Theory" and is regarded by all scholars as a challenge to authority. However, the man always insisted on his own way, and he just ended up being burned alive.
"You can question the adults in Star City? You don't learn well at a young age, so you have to make these messy things." The executioner pressed his hand and motioned for the crowd to quiet down.
"Doubt it? How do you know that the current theory is correct? Who has verified it? Who has traveled all over the world with two feet?" The man still held his head high, as if everyone was drunk and I was alone.
"Bah! Verification? When do the theories of Star City scholars need to be verified? You said the world is round? Then why don't you just kick it like a ball?" Some civilians shouted, as if they were scholars.
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"That's right, this kind of remarks is more terrifying than the most insidious devil. Burn him to death quickly! Burn him to death!" More onlookers shouted angrily.
On this day, in the main square of Aogu City, a charred humanoid corpse was hung in the center. Whether it was the civilians who had been watching before, or the mercenaries or caravans who happened to pass by, their faces were full of contempt. p>
Even some untutored children threw mud or chicken manure around the corpse, with a completely upright look.
As for Boom and Rikka, as loyal audiences of this good show, they have watched everything from beginning to end. But until now, they have not made any comments.
The "Flat Earth Theory" has existed in this world for tens of millions of years. Whether it is human scholars, druids of the elves, or prophets of the orc tribe, they all believe that the world is flat and a vast and boundless land.<
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As for the only controversial area, it is the unknown area outside the known edge, which is always shrouded in shadow and fog. But the existence of the "Twelve Monsters" confirms this theory from the side.
Its point of view is very simple. The entire world is flat. The continents are connected by the ocean, and the sun, moon and stars alternately move back and forth. As for the shadow, there is the endless Dead Sea.
This theory has been deeply rooted in people's hearts for thousands of years and has never been questioned. It has even evolved to this day and has become a sacred and inviolable belief.
Therefore, the so-called "round earth theory" in the man's mouth has naturally become an act of blasphemy. Regardless of whether everyone believes it or not, he must be killed to vent his anger.
The man's "round earth theory" believes that the entire world is a sphere, the sun, moon and stars are stationary, and the rotation of the four seasons is just the rotation of the world itself. As for the place outside the shadow, it is an area where all living things have not yet set foot. Even within it
Maybe there are humans and monsters.
"Brother, which one do you think is correct?" Rikka in the dark alley tugged on Boom's clothes and asked curiously.
"If I knew, I would be a scholar. But whether it is flat or round, what does it have to do with us? Remember, people only need to worry about tomorrow's three meals in life, rather than thinking about what the world is like."
Boom turned around and replied somewhat seriously.
"I know, I know, my brother always has to tell people the truth! People don't care about these things, but that person is really pitiful. Just because he said the wrong thing, he was burned alive." Liuhua puffed up.
He frowned and replied angrily.
Not long after, the two put on their hoods and blended into the crowd. The purpose of going out today was very simple. One was to see if the Imperial Academy would still hold Boom responsible for his escape, and the other was to go to the market area to buy some books. Because Boom had previously
The ones he bought have already been viewed countless times.
Hot gravy, fragrant mushroom slices, and a bowl of steaming white rice. The two of them were sitting in a restaurant, eating lunch and planning their afternoon trip.
In the eyes of outsiders, the two are just brothers and sisters from civilian families. Perhaps it was for special reasons that they went out to eat in a restaurant today.
Boom had no complaints about this, and even his status as a commoner was a thousand times better than his status as a poor man. Rikka, on the other hand, turned a deaf ear and focused on the delicious food in front of him.
"Brother, brother, I'm exhausted. I need to go to the alley to relieve myself, otherwise I'll wet my pants." Rikka said helplessly, holding more than 20 books.
"Tired? You,,, are you tired?" Boom didn't believe the other party's lies. Because after getting along with each other for these few months, although Boom had not fully understood Rikka's abilities, he had seen the other party raise one hand countless times.
Lifting hundreds of pounds of weight.
"No matter what, I'm just tired. Brother, you're bullying me." Rikka said as she ran towards the alley on the street without looking back.
A moment later, Boom's expression was very helpless, while Rikka patted her belly like a little fox, and the things she had purchased earlier were stuffed into the dimensional space.
"Why did you buy these things? Do you also want to be burned to death?" Boom stared at the books in front of him and the map and range ruler in a strange way.
"I just want to know more about the world. If my brother doesn't like it, forget it." Rikka replied nonchalantly.
In the evening, after purchasing some more daily necessities, the two returned to the black market. Boom walked in front carrying a package, and Rikka followed behind holding a roll of maps.
After the meal, Boom read the books as usual. Rikka did not enter the dimensional space today, but used a map measuring ruler to measure the distance between the major principalities.
"Brother, brother, it turns out there are so many places in this world. Can you take everyone to visit in the future?" Rikka raised her head and asked with a smile.
"Don't worry, one day you make a big mistake, we will be chased here and there." Although Boom said this, in his heart he also longed for the outside world, especially himself.
After becoming a magician.
"Hmph! How could someone be so good and cause trouble?" Rikka said, picking up a copy of "A Brief History of the World" that she just bought and started reading.
Rikka's "sudden rise" today seemed like a joke, but it played a vital role in the two of them's future journey. But for Boom now, what he cares more about is still the improvement of his combat effectiveness. At night, Aogu City is filled with the smell of alcohol and the sound of fighting. Perhaps because of the arrival of the warm moon, people have walked out of their homes. Wherever there are people, there will inevitably be conflicts. This iron law applies to the poor as well as the nobles.