The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, but balance is key. Neglecting other aspects of life can lead to negative consequences, as demonstrated in the story of Absolum. His thirst for knowledge led him to a never-ending abyss.
Echoes discovered by the LX1 rover in Royaume de Satoshi, Arcadia, tells of a story about a curious Arcadian boy named Absolum, the son of Viss and an unnamed Arcadian male.
Absolum, who hailed from Royaume de Satoshi, inherited his intelligence from his mother, the goddess of intelligence. He was inquisitive and always sought out new knowledge. His thirst for knowledge led him to a library in Atoll, where he came across an ancient book.
Upon touching the book, Absolum’s spirit was transported and presented before the gods, who judged his spirit to see if he was worthy of reading the book. They found that he was genuine in his endeavor and on an honest quest for knowledge, so they granted him that right.
When he opened the book, Absolum entered a trance-like state, unable to move or speak. His spirit then plummeted into an endless abyss, seeing objects from the past and future that he couldn’t grasp.
After finally landing on solid ground, he found himself in complete darkness, except for a snake who inquired about his intentions and purpose. When Absolum couldn’t answer, he fell through the ground and continued falling through the void.
During his second fall, Absolum saw objects from the past and future again. However, this time he managed to grab a chair and sit on it. The immense joy he felt from sitting on the chair made him realize that he had forgotten about the simple things in life because of his obsessive pursuit of knowledge. This moment freed him from his life-long mission, and he realized the importance of balance.
When Viss noticed her son’s disappearance, she found him in a trance in the library. The story of Absolum serves as a reminder that balance is key in life, and neglecting other aspects of life can lead to negative consequences.
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