Chapter 160 Personality
"Why am I not a human being?"

After coming out of the testing chamber, Wang Hao heard Albedo's outrageous remarks and jumped up in anger.

He is a clean and honest Liyue person.

How come you are not a human being!
Albedo said expressionlessly: "You just look like a human."

Wang Hao was a little upset. What do you mean by looking like a human? I just wanted to do a check-up, but you expelled me from the human citizenship.

At this time, the barrage was already full of laughter.

The whole screen is refreshed with [You are not human].

"According to the test results, although you do not have the bloodline of other extraordinary races, your life form is no longer like that of a human being."

As he spoke, Albedo handed Wang Hao a handwritten report with densely marked data on it, which made people dizzy.

"can't read."

After reading for a long time, Wang Hao found that he couldn't understand it at all, so he returned the handwritten report to Albedo, "What does it mean? Don't be a riddle man."

He learned the word "Riddler" from Danmu.
"Dragon-like nobility, but not in the form of a dragon."

Albedo spoke up.

Wang Hao was confused as to why the dragon was brought up again.

But in the barrage, people stopped laughing and started discussing.

[Why does this comment sound familiar? ]

[I think I've seen it somewhere before?]

【When in doubt, call on the originator. 】

[…Don’t you guys read the text? The one who looks like a dragon but does not have the appearance of a dragon is referring to the former water god, Egolia.]

[I understand. Wang Hao is Egolia's child.]

[Pfft, what a bullshit idea, where did Egolia's child come from? ]

[What does Albedo mean? ]

[Stop the barrage and let me speak. 】

An origin scholar posted a sentence, and then the barrage gradually became sparse. Although some people were still posting, the refresh speed was obviously much slower.

Soon, long passages of text appeared in Wang Hao's eyes.

[You need to compare the text's description of Egolia to understand what Albedo said to Wang Hao.

The nobility of a dragon is not the appearance of a dragon. It refers to the authority of Egolia over the primordial sea.

In fact, Egolia is not considered part of the Heavenly Law system. She was created by Heavenly Law using the native materials of Teyvat.

In other words, although Egolia is in human form, she is actually more like the Water Dragon King. She is more like a dragon than Navilette who lacks authority.

Let's look at Wang Hao. Albedo's evaluation of Wang Hao does not necessarily mean that he knows about Egolia, nor does it necessarily mean that Wang Hao is a dragon.

It should be just a metaphor. He probably saw that Wang Hao had a status at least equal to that of a dragon. The dragon here should be at the level of the Seven Dragon Kings, not those cute dragons of Nata.
Albedo is Rhinedot's disciple. He must know the existence of the Elemental Dragon King, so he would use this sentence to describe Wang Hao. 】

[It's very long, but I don't know why.]

[Isn't Egolia a demon? Shouldn't the demon be the original fragment? ]

[As expected of an original scholar, this is a text I have never read. 】

[From this perspective, Wang Hao's background has become more powerful? ]

[The status is no less than that of the seven Dragon Kings, so this machine can also detect it? 】

[Indeed, this is totally irrational. Using a machine to detect a Seven Dragon King-level rank is a bit outrageous.]

【…】

The comments quickly refreshed, with some expressing admiration and some expressing doubt.

Wang Hao mainly read the questioning ones.
Because he also had a puzzled look: "You mean, I look more like a dragon, is your instrument accurate?"

In fact, Wang Hao would like to ask you whether this instrument is legal?
But considering the friendly relationship between the two sides, he just asked, is it accurate?

Albedo remained calm and said, "It's probably inaccurate. Didn't you read the data in the report? They're all messed up."

Wang Hao: …

I was wondering why I couldn’t understand it, and it turns out the data was wrong!
"Albedo, you're quite humorous." Wang Hao said gritting his teeth.

"Although the data is not accurate, the judgment should be correct." Albedo said seriously, "This instrument is a replica of my teacher's. It can detect the young of those abyss beasts, but not you. This means that you must be superior to them. Then, the only one left is the dragon."

After a pause, Albedo looked at Wang Hao and added: "Unless you tell me that you are a demon."

Is it a demon or a dragon?
Wang Hao was a little nervous: "Can't I be a human being?"

"Humans may be stronger than my brothers in terms of power, but they can never surpass me in terms of status. This is an essential difference."

"Do you understand personhood?" Albedo asked.

Wang Hao nodded: "I know a little bit."

His understanding of personality basically comes from the barrage,

The so-called person is essentially "the manifestation of the existence of an intelligent life."
Generally speaking, a person or an intelligent life can only have one person, which is the so-called personality, that is, the "life center" of this person.

In a sense, it seems that people live their entire lives for this "life center". Conversely, it can also be said that people live their entire lives to achieve this "life center". This is actually a more idealistic concept.

As for some non-human things, it is naturally impossible to describe them with personality.
At this time, the word "person" is usually used instead.
Some things have very low status, such as low-level monsters like slimes. They also have status, but it is lower than that of humans. Therefore, even if they master elemental power, it is difficult for them to fight against humans.

Some beings are of very high status.

So high that once born, it will possess great power and wisdom.

For example, Albedo's brothers,
They were brought from the deep dark universe by Rhinedort, and they possess the status of beings in the dark universe. Coupled with Rhinedort's powerful technology, they possess even more powerful power after birth. What they are born with is a manifestation of status.

Therefore, their status is naturally higher than that of humans.
That is what Albedo said, perhaps humans can be able to match or even hunt these giant beasts through training, but in terms of innate status, humans are inferior to them.

"You are of high status, as noble as a dragon, so I doubt whether you are human."

Albedo looked at Wang Hao, his eyes gradually filled with curiosity: "Of course, there is another possibility, you were originally a human, but for some reason, you were upgraded."

Although personality is innate, it is not permanently fixed.

Things like ordinary people obtaining the Eye of God also represent an improvement in status, which is why the holders of the Eye of God are called "Original Gods" by some high-level beings.

Because ordinary people who obtain the Eye of God have essentially obtained authority, even if it is a tiny fraction, but authority is authority, and after obtaining it, their status will naturally be elevated.

Now, Albedo guessed that Wang Hao might belong to this category.

Albedo's words made Wang Hao's pupils shrink. He felt that Albedo might have guessed right.

This is very possible.

However, Wang Hao's guess is a little deeper than Albedo's. He may not have been upgraded, but may be recovering.

When he took back his parents' relics, he absorbed that bit of golden light.

The feeling I gave myself was not that I had improved anything, but rather that something had been completed.

Later, when he devoured the remains of the demon, Durin's strength and the like seemed to be replenished rather than improved.

Including his current ability to devour demons and the power of the abyss, it may come from the gilded authority that is being restored.

From this point on, his authority seemed to be higher than the power represented by the demon and the power represented by the abyss.

After all, he is devouring, and it should be the superior devouring the subordinate, not the subordinate devouring the superior.

The most important thing is that when the abyss power swallowed Durin before, he heard a child-like voice, which should be Durin's.
The words that voice said left a deep impression on Wang Hao.

It said: "O strange and respectable Great One, the deep blessing that beats in my veins and the beautiful picture of the dark universe from which I was born, you will inherit it!"

The great and strange one,
This was the answer given by the other party's will or memory when Wang Hao devoured Du Lin's abyssal power.

Du Lin, who possesses profound cosmic power, thinks that Wang Hao is a strange but respectable great man.

In a world with the power of the devil,

Not everyone can use the word great.

And it came from the mouth of a dragon that was powerful enough to destroy cities and countries.

This in itself is a recognition of Wang Hao's personality.

Therefore, the power of the profound universe was so obediently swallowed by Wang Hao.

Even the resentful demons knew how to resist, so why wouldn’t the power of the deep universe resist?
This may be a kind of admiration for the strong.

This trace of power and Du Lin behind it all believed that Wang Hao was a very good successor who would lead them to a more powerful position, so they did not resist. It can also be translated as the deterrence of the high-ranking people to the low-ranking people.

A thoughtful look flashed across Wang Hao's eyes, and he made an inference - the little gilded power left by his parents might be his true foundation and origin.

As the adventurer's parents, they should have found some clues about their origins, but they still believed that he was their child, so they were still looking for something to help them "complete" themselves, which is why he disappeared in the end.

"If that's the case, even if I really have some background and may not even be their child, can I deny my identity as the Son of Man?"

Wang Hao asked himself this question in his heart.

Then he answered himself: "No, no matter how amazing my origins are, my parents are still my parents. They traveled around and disappeared for me. This is the embodiment of human emotions and the bond between me as a [Son of Man]. My origins are not important. What is important is what identity I recognize."

There are many kinds of identities between people. Some are blood ties, some are civilizations, some are knowledge, and some are emotions, experiences, and many other different things.

Although origin and identity are important, there are other more important things. Therefore, Wang Hao is not going to care too much about his origin.

Instead of focusing your energy on this, you should think more about how to improve Liyue.

Once the idea became clear, my vision suddenly broadened.

"Let's not talk about the status for now." Wang Hao waved his hand at Albedo and changed the subject: "Aren't there still a lot of instruments? Test them all for me."

"Okay, let's continue the test." Albedo did not refuse. On the contrary, he was more interested in Wang Hao now.

Since Wang Hao wants to test, then continue testing.

Test strength, test reaction speed, test perception ability...

Albedo has so many and complete instruments here, basically taking every attribute into consideration.

[It feels like going to the hospital for a physical examination. ]

[Don't tell me, don't tell me, the physical examination at the hospital may not be as comprehensive as Albedo's.]

[This is what Teyvat is like. Mondstadt looks like a medieval city, but it can produce high-tech products.]

[Albedo has already said that he copied his teacher. What does it have to do with Mond? 】

[Does Mond have any technological stuff? ]

[It seems not, but Mondstadt's alchemy industry is indeed very developed, and there have been potion activities. ]

[All we can say is that each of the seven countries has its own development. ]

When Wang Hao was undergoing a physical examination, the comments were full of discussions. They rarely talked about one topic for a long time. Most of the time, they just talked about whatever Wang Hao saw.

If Wang Hao reads for a long time or does something they find boring, they will start talking nonsense (chatting).

After finishing the last test, Wang Hao stood up and approached Albedo: "How is it, am I in good health?"

Albedo was holding a dozen sheets of handwritten data manuscript paper in his hand, looking amazed.

"Is it outrageous?" Wang Hao looked at the other person's expression and it seemed that the data was a bit... unexpected.

Albedo waved his hand: "Your life energy level and status are both very high. With these data, theoretically speaking, you are now... um, a demon cub. Is this adjective more reasonable?"

Seeing Wang Hao's tense expression, he changed his words: "You are a Liyue person. In Liyue terms, you can now be compared to an [Immortal], and a relatively powerful one at that."

Of course, immortals usually have powerful knowledge as a reserve, and Albedo is simply describing Wang Hao’s current level of strength.

"Immortal?"

Sure enough, after changing the adjective, Wang Hao, a Liyue native, felt much more comfortable.

This sounds much better than some demon cub.

At least it sounds like one person.

When you hear the word "cub", it sounds like animals.

"I rarely make distinctions between people, but you have indeed surpassed the strength that ordinary God's Eye holders can achieve." Albedo didn't know whether he was praising or looking at the test subject, but his eyes were full of amazement, "Your current data is better than mine in many aspects."

This is not Albedo bragging about himself, it is the truth, he is incredibly strong.

As Rhinedort's most outstanding work, the creation closest to the original man, the original flawless perfection, Albedo definitely possesses strength no less than most immortals.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have to worry about losing control and destroying Mond.

If Mond can be destroyed, then his power after losing control must at least not fall into the hands of the Four Winds Guardian.

As he spoke, Albedo handed the data text in his hand to Wang Hao: "Pack these things yourself. It's best not to spread them out, otherwise, there will definitely be a lot of trouble."

He had already written down the data, so there was no need to keep the records.

Moreover, handing the things to me, Wang Hao, is also a way of expressing a friendly attitude.

Not only Wang Hao wants to be friends with Albedo, Albedo also wants to be friends with Wang Hao.

Whether it is Wang Hao's doting attitude towards Klee, or the strength and potential that Wang Hao has shown now,
They are all worthy of Albedo's attention and making friends with them.

Reaching out to take the data, Wang Hao glanced at it and memorized a lot of the data in his mind.
He didn't avoid Albedo either, he rubbed his fingertips together, ignited a flame, and destroyed the document.

Why keep this kind of thing? Just take a look at it and burn it.

How many villains or heroes were killed by someone in one fell swoop because they kept a little notebook recording their secrets.

Wang Hao would never make such a low-level mistake.

Although this thing may not pose a threat to Wang Hao, it is mainly a matter of attitude.

Albedo glanced at the Eye of Water Elemental God on Wang Hao's waist, and then looked at the burning flames.

Very good, another point that is not like a normal person.

Albedo can also use different elemental forces, but that is with the help of the power of alchemy and he cannot control it directly like Wang Hao.

"I've got what I wanted and will be leaving here soon. What about you?"

After destroying the documents, Wang Hao looked at Albedo and asked.

Albedo has regained his composure: "I will wait here with Klee until the dragon disaster is over."

"Klee needs to stay here and be a super awesome bouncer," the little guy also said.

Wang Hao nodded slightly: "Then I will take my leave first."

"Goodbye, Brother Wang Hao." Keli waved her little hand very politely.

"Goodbye Keli."

Leaving Albedo's experimental base,

A shadow immediately entered Wang Hao's shadow.

Wang Hao did not stop and left from the right path of the laboratory camp.

After he walked away,

Albedo then asked Klee thoughtfully: "Klee, what do you think of this brother Wang Hao?"

This is a very idealistic question.

Klee tilted her head. Although she didn't know why Brother Albedo asked her, she quickly answered: "Klee likes Brother Wang Hao. Brother Wang Hao will take Klee to eat fish."

A lot of things are too complicated for the little guy, but the pure kindness is obvious.

In her eyes, Wang Hao is a good person.

Hearing what Klee said, Albedo's eyes relaxed a little: "Well, as long as Klee likes it."

As a girl blessed by the four-leaf clover, Klee's intuition is trustworthy.

Since Klee thinks Wang Hao is likable, Albedo thinks that they could discuss something more important the next time they meet.

For example, why Du Lin was sealed here.

When Albedo was chatting with Klee,
Wang Hao has walked a long distance.

The howling snowstorm swept past him.

The heat bottle in my arms slowly releases heat.

Looking at the mountain road in the wind and snow, a vague memory emerged from Wang Hao's mind.

It is the memory of that...brave man.

Although it was extremely blurry, Wang Hao still sensed something.

"Go over and have a look!"

It seemed like something interesting that made Wang Hao excited all of a sudden.

(End of this chapter)