Chapter 59: The Amber Lord Appears, Teyvat Residents: This is hundreds of times larger than all of Teyvat!"
Grand Sage Azar: Hmph, never underestimate Sumeru's scholars.
Compared to the geniuses in the universe...
Perhaps we've just been exposed to too little."
"Grand Sage Azar: Lisa, the former genius of the Akademiya.
It seems you have completely fallen now.
You don't even have the self-confidence a genius scholar should possess."
"Lisa: Grand Sage Azar, you are as arrogant as ever."
"Dottore: I agree with the Grand Sage's idea.
Compared to the geniuses in the universe...
Our perspective is simply too narrow.
If we had their perspective...
We should also be able to achieve impressive accomplishments in technology."
"Tighnari: Is it really just a matter of perspective?"
"Nahida: I think Miss Lisa is probably right.
Teyvat is so tiny in the face of the universe.
So, perhaps Teyvat's geniuses are also very tiny in front of the universe's geniuses."
Even the God of Wisdom herself did not consider herself clever in front of the universe's geniuses.
Even though she had not yet witnessed any geniuses from the universe.
That being said, those arrogant Teyvat "geniuses" were unwilling to admit that they were mediocre in the face of the universe.
Even with Lisa's statement, the "geniuses" still stuck to their arguments.
Seeing that the "geniuses'" discussion was even affecting everyone's viewing of the 'IPC's' recruitment advertisement...
Luo Feng finally spoke in the forum.
"Luo Feng: I will later take Teyvat's passengers to a Space Station owned by a cosmic-level genius named Herta.
Within the Herta Space Station, there are also some introductions to true geniuses.
At that time, you will be able to properly compare and see if you are truly a genius."
"Lisa: A true genius, Herta? How exciting."
"Grand Sage Azar: Esteemed Luo Feng, please be sure to give me a ticket."
"Dottore: A genius from the universe, huh? If I could communicate with her, I would surely benefit immensely."
With Luo Feng's intervention, the forum finally quieted down considerably.
As for those who were completely uninterested in the scholars' debate about geniuses,they focused all their attention on the recruitment advertisement from the IPC.
As departments such as the "Construction Materials and Logistics Department," "Strategic Investment Department," "Talent Incentive Department," and "Traditional Projects Department" were displayed one by one,
everyone was already beyond surprised.
People discussed which department they could join and which department was better.
However, the most discussed topic was the Aeon of Preservation, the Amber Lord, who flashed across the screen during the video introduction of the Construction Materials and Logistics Department.
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Join us, and climb higher.You will influence the fate of countless worlds, making the history of the Galaxy a footnote written by you.
The Amber Lord's great hammer has fallen, and no one can remain unaffected.Now, the original stones containing infinite possibilities.
We are waiting for you!Passionate words came from the projection screen.
At the same time, everyone saw the Amber Lord, who had flashed past during the introduction of the Construction Materials and Logistics Department, appear once again.
He swung his massive golden stone hammer, thinking of bringing it down violently towards the main perspective.
This scene instantly stunned the Tivat People.
[Albert: I'm going to die, I'm going to die, don't let that hammer fall here!]
[Ei: Is this... the Aeon of Preservation?!]
[Kaeya: The spaceship in the video is like an insect in front of Him, no... maybe even less than an insect.]
[Diluc: Is that a Planet next to the Aeon of Preservation? He is dozens of times larger than a Planet?!]
[Noelle: The Aeon of Preservation is indeed very great!]
[Albedo: Although I only saw it through the video, the Aeon is indeed very astonishing.][Azhdaha: Impossible, how could such an existence exist!]
[Prince: There cannot be such an existence in Universe space.
If it truly exists, it's impossible for me to have not heard anything about it.]
[Furina: Ri... Right, how could there be such a huge god?If it's real, wouldn't this guy be even bigger than Teyvat.]
[Neuvillette: It seems now that the Aeon of Preservation is indeed much larger than Teyvat.]
Teyvat, Fontaine.
"Neuvillette, you're joking, right."
"You don't really think such a huge creature exists, do you."
Hydro Archon Furina stood beside Neuvillette and said anxiously.
Neuvillette: "In terms of common sense, such a creature indeed should not exist."
Furina: "Right, right, you agree with my idea after all."
Neuvillette: "However, I can't think of a reason for Luo Feng to fake it. Moreover, Path Power has already been proven."
Furina shook her head and said:
"Even if the Path is proven, the Aeon hasn't been proven!"
"Even if there really is a Aeon, it shouldn't be that huge."
"If that stone hammer were to fall on Teyvat, wouldn't we all be finished."
Neuvillette: "Since it is a Aeon from the Universe, it is reasonable for it to possess such power."
Furina: "Why do you have to believe that Luo Feng? He just played a recruitment advertisement, didn't he?"
Neuvillette: "I am just not denying the possibility that the Aeon of Preservation is like that. More importantly, I think you should go and comfort the citizens."
Furina: "Comfort the citizens?"
"Yes." Neuvillette stood up and walked to the window:
"Many people in Fontaine have also seen the image of the Aeon of Preservation."
"Many people are unable to maintain their inner peace."
"In such a situation, the crime rate will also increase."
"Since you are the god of this country, you should go and comfort them."
Hearing this, Furina nodded:
"Yes, everyone needs me at this moment."
"I'll go and tell them not to believe in that Aeon of Preservation."
"At least, don't imagine the Aeon of Preservation to be that great!"
Neuvillette: "It's better not to speak so absolutely..."
Neuvillette looked at Furina, who had already run out the door, shook his head, and stopped his words.
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Liyue.
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Guest, what do you think?"
Hu Tao skipped over to Zhongli and asked curiously.
"Is the Director referring to the Aeon of Preservation?"
Zhongli took a sip of tea and said leisurely.
"Besides Him, who else could it be."
"It can't be about joining the IPC and working for the Company, can it."
Hu Tao said with a smile.
Zhongli: "In terms of universal rationality, since it is a god from the Universe, it is not strange for the Aeon of Preservation to have that size."
Hu Tao: "That's truly incredible, wouldn't He be much more powerful than our Rock God of Liyue!"
Zhongli: "I think Rex Lapis has never compared himself to a Aeon from beginning to end... Hmm?!"
Hu Tao: "What's happening, an earthquake?!"
Zhongli frowned tightly, stood up from his seat, and walked towards the door.
"Zhongli, where are you going?"
Hu Tao steadied herself and quickly called out to Zhongli.
"Going out to see if there's anywhere I can help."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhongli had already disappeared from the doorway.
In just an instant, he arrived at the place where Azhdaha was sealed.
"Old friend, can't you calm down either?"
Zhongli felt the vibrations coming from the seal and his brows furrowed tightly.
At the same time.Not just Liyue and Fontaine
.Almost the entire Teyvat Continent was in an uproar.
Before this, no one had ever imagined.
That merely a recruitment advertisement from an organization could achieve this.
This was true for mortals, Vision holders, and even Devil Gods.
The high-ranking officials of various countries looked at Luo Feng in the live stream with some helplessness.
Because of him, these high-ranking officials of various countries now had to work overtime to comfort the people.
That being said, thinking of the power Luo Feng might possess and what Luo Feng could bring to Teyvat,few people felt resentment towards Luo Feng.
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Belobog.
"I really didn't expect to see the Aeon of Preservation in the video."
"I wonder if I'll have a chance to gain strength from Him in the future."
Paimon touched her chin and said with deep emotion.
"If someone like you, who only hides behind others, can step onto the Path of Preservation."
"The past Supreme Guardians of Belobog would probably cry."
Luo Feng retorted.
"Hehe, I was just saying."
"Oh, right, Luo Feng, if I were to join the IPC, which department should I join?"
Paimon asked curiously.
Luo Feng: "What, are you planning to work for the IPC?"
Paimon: "This recruitment advertisement is just too good, so such a thought popped into my head, hehe."
Luo Feng: "A recruitment advertisement is a recruitment advertisement. People who actually go to the Company might not necessarily enjoy good treatment."
Paimon: "But doesn't the Company have a Talent Incentive Department that cares about its employees?"
Luo Feng: "You also know it's called the 'Talent' Incentive Department. Ordinary employees probably only get exploited."
Thinking of the low-level employee in the 'IPC' in the game who only joined after 17 interviews.
Luo Feng deeply doubted the Company's welfare.
Furthermore, recalling the skills related to team building, performance points, and assessments of the enemies in the 'IPC' faction in the game.
Luo Feng had absolutely no intention of working for the IPC.
"Speaking of which, why aren't you moving, Serval?"
Luo Feng looked at Serval beside him in confusion.
"N-nothing, I was just surprised to hear the Amber Lord's name here."
"So the IPC, like Belobog, believes in the Aeon of Preservation."
Serval shook her head and said emotionally.
Then, she looked at Luo Feng again and said:
"Moreover, I even saw such a vast world in this recruitment advertisement."
"If I have the chance, I really want to see the world outside."
"Oh, right, Luo Feng. You said both Belobog and the Company believe in the Amber Lord."
"Why didn't the IPC help Belobog deal with the Stellaron?"
"According to you, there should be people in the IPC who can deal with the star nucleus."
Hearing this, everyone present looked over curiously.
Luo Feng smiled and said:"There are indeed powerful individuals in the Company who can deal with the Stellaron."
"However, such powerful individuals are after all a minority."
"And there are countless worlds in the Universe."
"Those powerful figures in the Company who can deal with the Stellaron might not necessarily notice Belobog."
"In fact, when the star nucleus crisis first arrived."
"There were people from the IPC on this Planet."
"Before they left, they did lend some resources to the first Supreme Guardian."
"It was precisely because of these resources that Belobog was built and has preserved the people of this world for so many years."
Serval nodded in understanding and said:
"So that's how it is. Although the Company didn't completely resolve the Stellaron, they did help this world."
"Indeed, the Company is a rather good organization."
Seele and Natasha also nodded involuntarily.
Luo Feng: "After Belobog's Stellaron crisis is over, you might not think so."
Serval: "Huh?"
Luo Feng: "It's nothing, keep leading the way, Serval."
Saying that, Luo Feng took the initiative to walk forward.
"Wait, you should explain yourself first."
Serval quickly grabbed Luo Feng's arm and said.
Luo Feng: "Trust me, you wouldn't want to know."
Serval: "If you don't say it, how would you know that I wouldn't want to know?"
Natasha: "Luo Feng, is there some problem between the IPC and Belobog?"
Luo Feng raised his eyebrows and looked at Natasha: "You want to know too?"
Natasha nodded silently.
Seele: "And me, I always feel like you have something hidden in your words."
Luo Feng looked at the three people with determined expressions and curious eyes, shook his head, and said:
"The Stellaron crisis has not yet been resolved, and I originally didn't want you to worry about other things."
"But since you want to know so much, I can tell you."
"I just hope you don't blame me after you know."
Seele: "Could there be something more important than the Stellaron? Luo Feng, just say it."
Luo Feng shrugged and said:
"Although this matter is not as important as the star nucleus, it is also enough to affect Belobog's future."
"Remember I said before that the Company had lent a sum of resources to the first Supreme Guardian."
Everyone nodded.
Luo Feng continued:"If you borrow, you have to repay, and with interest."
"As far as I know, the repayment period for this debt has not yet passed."
"And this debt has been around for 700 years."
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Chapter 60: Belobog's Seven Hundred Year Debt, Even Teyvat Would Be Stunned
[Navia: I, what did I hear? Belobog actually has a debt that has been owed for seven hundred years!? Is this debt not bad debt?]
[Zhongli: Luo Feng mentioned earlier that this debt is still within the tracing period, so it should not be bad debt.]
[Uncle Tian: There must be long-lived species in the Universe, and the Company is a company that spans many centuries. It's probably normal for the time frame of a debt to be very long.]
[Kaeya: Even if it's a debt of 1 mora, if seven hundred years have passed, repaying it with principal and interest will be an astronomical figure~ right.]
[Regrator: Since the resources the Company lent to the first Supreme Guardian could be used to establish Belobog, it must be a not-small figure.
Now that seven hundred years have passed, this figure is probably indeed as Luo Feng said.
It is an astronomical figure that Belobog simply cannot repay.]
[Xin Yan: Is there a possibility that this debt actually has no interest, and as long as Belobog overcomes the Stellaron difficulty, they can repay this debt relatively easily afterwards?]
[Xingqiu: Since the Company is doing business, it probably wouldn't be without interest.]
"So that's how the establishment of Belobog came about!"
"Luo Feng, will the Company definitely collect every debt?"
Natasha asked with a frown.
"Unless it becomes a bad debt... In other words, the world that owes the debt is destroyed."
"Otherwise, they will definitely come to collect."
Luo Feng shook his head and said.
"Then, given Belobog's current situation, can it afford this debt?"
"I mean, after solving the Stellaron problem and after we stabilize?"
Natasha asked.
"Unfortunately, this debt has been around for seven hundred years."
"Calculating with interest, this debt is already something Belobog cannot repay."
"Even if all the resources on this entire Planet where Belobog is located are emptied, and even if the current people of Belobog are sold, it still wouldn't be enough to repay."
Luo Feng said regretfully.
If the debt problem could be solved simply by selling Jarilo-VI's existing resources...
and relocating Belobog's current population to other Planets as laborers...
then Topaz in the original story wouldn't have needed to include Jarilo-VI's future population in the future agreement.
Natasha's expression immediately became extremely conflicted upon hearing Luo Feng's words.
[Zhongli: So that's how it is. Even putting up resources and population isn't enough to pay off the debt. What a heavy contract.]
[Ningguang: For the people of Belobog right now, this kind of debt is like a disaster from the heavens.
However, from the IPC's perspective, demanding the debt back is only natural.]
[Yoimiya: But Belobog simply doesn't have enough money.
The IPC can't possibly really sell Belobog's population, can they?
They wouldn't make the people of Belobog become slaves, would they?]
[Dehya: That's right. Since both Belobog and the IPC believe in the Aeon of Preservation,they should be able to sit down and talk it out properly.
It shouldn't be taken to such extremes.]
[Bennett: And judging from the recruitment advertisement Luo Feng showed earlier, the Company seems quite decent.
After seeing Belobog's current situation, they would surely be willing to understand.Perhaps the IPC might even be willing to cancel this debt.
After all, they share a common belief.]
[Regrator: Too naive! For the IPC to develop into a massive organization in the Universe, it would never be an organization that only uses appeasement.
To deal with the countless crises in the business world, they must also have corresponding violent organs.]
[Regrator: If Belobog cannot pay back the debt with interest,the IPC's violent organs will likely be dispatched.
Perhaps they really will take the people of Belobog and sell them for money.]
[Regrator: As for both believing in the Aeon of Preservation... Heh, Liyue businessmen, even if they all believe in the Geo Archon, will still compete in the business world and fight tooth and nail, won't they?]
[Ningguang: Regrator is right. And since Luo Feng mentioned the IPC in this manner,the IPC is likely not a gentle organization.
It's just unclear what kind of debt collection plan the IPC will propose for the current Belobog.]
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"We already owe the Company a debt that can never be repaid?"
"Luo Feng, you're not serious, are you!"
Seele took a deep breath and asked Luo Feng with hopeful eyes.
"Considering Belobog's current situation, I also wish this wasn't true."
"But unfortunately, it is the truth, Seele."
"If you don't believe me, perhaps you can ask Svarog later."
"He still has the relevant information there."
Luo Feng said regretfully.
"H-how could this happen?"
"If we can't pay the debt."
"The IPC wouldn't just directly eliminate us, would they?"
Serval said worriedly.
"The IPC is an organization that believes in the Aeon of Preservation after all."
"They wouldn't go so far as to eliminate everyone in Belobog."
"Moreover, eliminating Belobog wouldn't allow them to collect the debt, would it?"
"Doing something that doesn't benefit them doesn't fit the IPC's style."
Luo Feng shook his head and said.
"So, there's still a solution?"
Serval asked excitedly.
Luo Feng: "There is a solution, but it might not be what you hope for."
Serval: "At this point, please tell us the possible plan the Company might offer."
Luo Feng nodded and said:
"Based on my understanding of the Company, they should send an executive from the Strategic Investment Department to Belobog to negotiate."
"Perhaps they will demand that this Planet, where Belobog is located, become the IPC's property."
"From now on, both the people currently living in Belobog and those born in the future will be directly tied to the IPC, becoming its employees."
"And this executive from the Company might promise to help Belobog connect with the outside world."
"Using outside technology to help the people of Belobog live better lives as quickly as possible?"
[Bennett: How could this be? Isn't the IPC supposed to be good people?Why do they have to force Belobog to make such a difficult choice?]
[Yoimiya: They're actually going to sell off all of Belobog?Not just the people currently alive, but all the children born in the future too!]
[Regrator: I told you, for the IPC to grow into a Universe-level organization, it can never be an organization of purely good people.]
[Dehya: On one side is a life where you're well-fed but have no dreams.
On the other side is a life with dreams but not necessarily enough to eat...
Ahhh, I have no idea how to choose.]
Barbara: "This... isn't this just selling off Jarilo-VI? And not just selling off the current Jarilo-VI, but the future too!"
Paimon: "But this seems pretty good too! At least everyone can live good lives quickly."
Traveler: "Paimon, this is Belobog's matter. Let them think about it."
As the Traveler, she knew deeply that such a major decision concerning the future of a Planet...
must be made by the local people.
Outsiders can at most offer suggestions.
Serval blinked and said:
"Betting all of Jarilo-VI's future possibilities?"
"Although the conditions are harsh, and I don't like it, it doesn't seem that bad either."
"If it can allow everyone in Belobog to live normal lives sooner, I think it's quite good."
Natasha, however, shook her head and said:
"Agreeing to such conditions would stifle the children's dreams."
"Not everyone will be willing to become an employee of theIPC"
"And Luo Feng mentioned earlier that becoming an employee of the IPC doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness.
"Serval: "But if we can't even survive, what's the use of talking about dreams?"
Natasha: "As long as everyone works hard enough, they will definitely find a way to survive."
Seele watched Serval and Natasha staring intently at each other, then turned to look at Luo Feng, who was walking ahead, minding his own business.
"Hey, why don't you try to persuade them?"
"They seem like they're about to argue?"Luo Feng shrugged and said:
"There's no harm in arguing a bit now."
"It's better than arguing after the IPC's debt collectors actually arrive in Belobog, right?"
Seele: "Then, from your perspective, how do you think we should choose?"
Upon hearing this, Natasha and Serval both turned their gazes towards Luo Feng.
Through their time together, Natasha had developed deep trust in Luo Feng.
While trusting Luo Feng, Natasha also felt an inexplicable desire to rely on him.
Although Serval hadn't known Luo Feng for long, since he was the one who revealed this information, she instinctively wanted to get a hint from him.
"This is Belobog's matter. I will not make the decision for Belobog."
"However, I can tell you some things I know about the debt collectors."
Everyone present immediately pricked up their ears upon hearing this.
After a brief consideration, Luo Feng continued speaking under the nervous gaze of Serval and the others:
"The Stellaron has changed the ecosystem of Jarilo-VI, causing Fragmentums to appear everywhere."
"Even if the Stellaron disappears, the Fragmentums won't vanish immediately, and the ecosystem will remain in this state."
"It wouldn't be strange for these phenomena to take hundreds or even thousands of years to disappear naturally."
"Facing such a situation, the IPC definitely won't choose to wait."
"At this time, the IPC's debt collectors will likely implement a plan to rebuild the Planet's ecosystem on Jarilo-VI."
Seele frowned: "Rebuild the Planet's ecosystem?"
Luo Feng nodded slightly and said:
"Rebuilding a Planet's ecosystem is an extremely massive project."
"Since it's a massive project, it's normal for it to come with certain risks."
"In the Universe, there aren't no Planets similar to Jarilo-VI."
"There are also Planets that chose the IPC's Planet ecosystem reconstruction."
"It's just that not all Planets made it through."
Serval swallowed: "C-Could it be that some Planets were destroyed because of the ecosystem reconstruction?"
"Precisely."
Luo Feng nodded and continued:
"Up to now, only 63 Planets have truly been reborn under the IPC's technology."
Barbara: "Y-You mean, the remaining 37 worlds were destroyed?"
"That's right, Barbara."
Luo Feng looked at Barbara and said:
"So, if Teyvat is ever trapped by the Abyss and reaches the brink of Destruction."
"And if the IPC happens to arrive in Teyvat at that time and offers advice on rebuilding the Planet's ecosystem."
"You Tivat People must consider it carefully."
Hearing Luo Feng's words, the group of Tivat People were stunned.
[Albert: We were talking about Belobog just fine, how did it get dragged to Teyvat?]
[Dainsleif: After all, the problem of the Abyss does exist.]
[Uncle Tian: This old man is getting on in years, I don't want to experience something so overly stimulating.]
[Ningguang: While that's true, it's hard not to see Teyvat from Belobog's perspective after hearing this.]
[Xingqiu: Even without looking in a mirror, I know my face is very pale right now.]
[Dr.: Actually, a 60% chance isn't low. If Teyvat really encounters such a situation, choosing the Company's plan might be an option to try.]
[Chef Mao: That's too big of a gamble. Unless the Rock God of Liyue, that old man, approves of the IPC's contract, I wouldn't dare to gamble.]
[Zhongli: Even Rex Lapis would surely be quite cautious when facing this matter.]
[Venti: Yeah, I think even Mondstadt's Wind God, Barbatos, wouldn't be so free in the face of something like this.]
Zhongli and Venti, who had experienced the Khaenri'ah war, witnessed the Abyss, and survived, sighed almost simultaneously.
Teyvat has always been troubled by the Abyss.
Although the Abyss doesn't currently have the potential to destroy the world.
There's no guarantee it won't in the future.Perhaps, future Teyvat will indeed face the same situation as Belobog is currently in.Thinking of the possibility that Teyvat might face the Company's plan to rebuild the Teyvat ecosystem.
Zhongli and Venti felt their erosion seemed to be getting increasingly severe.
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"Everyone, someone is coming."
Suddenly, Luo Feng's voice brought Serval and the others back from the debt issue.
Everyone followed Luo Feng's gaze and saw a small girl with glasses and beautiful dark blue hair.
"Pela, what are you doing here?"
Serval asked, looking slightly surprised.
"I couldn't find you anywhere, so I knew you might have come to the Edge Passage again to look for parts."
"I've told you many times that coming here is forbidden, and it's very dangerous."
Pela walked up to Serval with her hands on her hips, her face full of complaint.
She raised her head and looked at Luo Feng and the others: "Who are these people?"
"They are my friends."
Serval forced a smile and looked at Luo Feng. "This is Pela, she's my good friend."
Pela frowned and said:
"So, this time you brought friends to the Edge Passage to look for parts?"
"Serval, you're getting more and more reckless."
"Aren't you worried about what Gepard will say when he finds out?"
Serval sighed: "Let him scold me, I don't care."
Pela: "Huh?! What's wrong with you? This isn't like you."
Serval: "I just learned something quite upsetting."
After Serval finished speaking, she turned and glanced at Luo Feng.
"Don't look at me like that, you were the one who asked me to speak earlier."
Luo Feng said.Pela looked at Luo Feng strangely and said:
"So, what exactly did you learn, Serval?"
Serval: "You wouldn't want to know, Pela."
Pela: "How would you know I don't want to know if you don't tell me?"
Hearing these familiar words, Serval couldn't help but raise her hand to her forehead.
If possible, she didn't wish for Pela to face the same troubles as her.
"What's there to hide? Anyway, when the IPC people arrive."
"She'll know anyway."
Seele said.
Pela: "Serval, what happened?"
Serval sighed heavily, finally unable to resist Pela's persistence.
"Alright, I'll tell you."
"You're smart, maybe you can think of a way to deal with it."
Serval said.
Pela listened silently to Serval recount the debt issue, her hands on her hips.
However, the more she listened, the stranger Pela's expression became.
After Serval finished speaking, Pela immediately grabbed Serval's hand and quickly moved several meters away from Luo Feng and the others.
"Pela, what are you doing?"
Serval looked at Pela with a confused expression. Pela had summoned four small hovering objects capable of firing ice energy beams and aimed them at Luo Feng and the others.
"Serval, be careful of these people."
Pela pushed up her round glasses and looked at Luo Feng and the others vigilantly:
"Tell me, why are you deceiving Serval with lies?"
"What is your purpose?"
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