Reincarnated with a scientist's insatiable hunger for cosmic truth, Leylin pursues forbidden knowledge through cunning calculation and ruthless pragmatism. Devoid of sentiment and bound by logic alone, he exploits every advantage in his relentless quest to unravel the universe's deepest mysteries. Pride is a luxury he cannot afford. That adversary transcends his current capabilities—discretion demands he retreat into shadow for now. Assistance? Perhaps, but only if the scales tip in his favor. Empty promises yield nothing. He walks away without hesitation. An emerging threat lingers on the horizon. Will patience allow this rival to flourish and eventually endanger him? The calculation is swift. Mercy dies in the face of survival. *elimination*