Chapter 414 I’ll Surpass You
Thora didn’t understand what Adrian meant; her brow eased in confusion.
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She could clearly sense that a force had just tried to invle her mind.
What kind of ability did this man possess?
“The author of this book is quite a remarkable person.” Adrian suddenly spoke up on his own.
Thora had first noticed this book precisely because of it author, Samuel.
She didn’t interrupt, planning to hear Adrian’s perspective on Samuel.
“Samuel is known across academic circles as Professor ake. This book is his work. Since its publication, it has greatly advanced existing military technology and combat theory. However, while some parts have inspired the present era, most of its seemingly logical and futuristic knowledge systems and theories have proven difficult to implement. Some even exceed the computational capabilities of current scientific experts.”
Adrian’s tone was cold and detached. He wasn’t looking at Thora, speaking more like a senior imparting knowledge to a junior.
Thora leaned back slightly in her chair and listened carefully before responding. “But those theories aren’t impossible to achieve. They’re just limited by current scientific levels. At Blue Star’s current rate of research progress, we’ll enter a true era of universal artificial intelligence within a hundred years.”
She came from a technologically advanced apocalyptic world and had a precise understanding of Blue Star’s development trajectory.
Her words made Adrian’s brow shift. “Within a hundred years?”
Thora’s lips curved faintly. “More or less.”
Adrian looked at her again. Thora’s eyes were bright and intense. His usually taut, sharp features seemed to soften just a fraction. “I’d like to hear your thoughts on the modern warfare models that Professor Blake proposed.”
If Tobias, Roxen, or any of the others had been present, their jaws would have hit the floor.
They never would have imagined that someone like Adrian would actively seek the opinion of a freshman who had just enrolled, let alone treat her as nearly an equal.
Thora met Adrian’s gaze and began to speak.
Her voice was calm, yet in this quiet space occupied only by the two of them, every word rang crystal clear.
Adrian’s expression gradually shifted from indifference o genuine interest, growing more attentive by the
moment.
After Thora finished, Adrian would share his own insighs. The two conversed smoothly, as if they had known each other for years.
When Adrian offered a unique perspective, Thora’s expession shifted, a rare spark lighting up her eyes as
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her enthusiasm for the discussion deepened.
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At times they clashed over opposing viewpoints, each defending their stance. At other times, they gained valuable insight from each other’s perspectives-like true peers and mentors. Even when their ideas. conflicted, the process of trying to convince one another left Thora feeling deeply satisfied.
Likewise, Thora’s examples drawn from real combat experience brought a faint gleam to Adrian’s usually impassive eyes.
If Thora’s military talent stemmed from natural instinct and years of frontline experience, then Adrian was a pure military genius.
The more she spoke with him, the more she gained-she could tell Adrian lacked hands-on combat experience, yet every analysis he made aligned perfect with the conclusions she had drawn through actual
battle.
That was what truly astonished her and earned him a new level of respect.
“By seniority, you should call me your senior.” Adrian said flatly at the end.
Thora had always respected proper etiquette. She responded immediately. “Mr. Adrian.”
Adrian’s lips moved almost imperceptibly. “I wouldn’t mind if you call me by my name.”
Thora frowned slightly, then complied. “Adrian.”
She had long known who Adrian was-on the academy internal network, his photo sat at the very top of the overall rankings, unmistakable.
Adrian said nothing more. During their conversation, someone had brought over a glass of water.
Just like Thora, his favorite drink was plain water.
He lifted the glass and took a sip, signaling the end of their discussion.
Thora looked out the window and realized the sky had already darkened.
Perhaps because they had been discussing topics that fascinated her, she had completely lost track of time- and Adrian had stayed with her the entire time.
She turned to look at him and noticed he had picked up his book again, though the pages were still open to the same spot as yesterday.
Strange. Had he been reading through the same section over and over?
Thora stood and returned her book to the shelf. When he came back, she said softly, “Thank you.”
Regardless of anything else, she was grateful that Adrian had spent so long talking with her. The conversation had been genuinely enjoyable.
Adrian’s lips curved in a rare hint of a smile. “The academy-wide comprehensive ranking assessment is in two weeks. You might want to consider changing your uniform.”
Thora’s eyebrow twitched. She replied evenly, “I’ll catch up to you. And then surpass you.”
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