Normally, people who install backdoors in their own 'products' do so cautiously, hiding them for fear of being discovered.
Think of it like a bomb-ready pager, or a mobile app backdoor that can lock down the sale of missiles and fighter jets to operating systems, or spy on user privacy, or big data algorithms that steer you in directions they desire, economic policies that appear beautiful on the surface but hide deadly intentions within.
But Roger went against the grain.
He told Dumbledore in no uncertain terms that the Three-Dimensional Theory was a system with a 'backdoor program'!
Dumbledore was almost numb at this point; he even started to doubt himself.
Am I truly the greatest wizard of this century in Britain?
Why does Roger always do things I don't understand?
Fortunately, Roger wasn't a Seer who liked to speak in riddles. He quickly explained himself to Dumbledore.
"The self-dimension in the Three-Dimensional Theory is profound and difficult to describe, the medium dimension is all-encompassing, and the external dimension is infinite."
"Everything that can be influenced by me is my medium dimension. The deeper and more precisely I can influence it, the higher its medium tier."
"It's not just about sound, light, and electricity. When I speak to you, and my words influence your thoughts and actions, you have already become my medium dimension."
"So..."
Hearing this, Dumbledore could vaguely sense what Roger was about to say.
As expected, it unfolded as he anticipated.
"All those who cultivate my methods are, in themselves, my medium dimension!"
"My methods will grant them power, elevate them to higher-order beings, and profoundly influence their entire lives. From a causal perspective, we are already tightly bound together."
"Do you remember what I said on Christmas Eve?"
"Dimensional Erosion!"
"If the Three-Dimensional Theory reaches the height I envision, then for every step a cultivator takes forward, they will have to 'return' one step to me."
Roger's heart wasn't entirely black; he didn't intend to take a tithe.
"It doesn't seem like much, insignificant. But if the number of cultivators of the Three-Dimensional Theory reaches tens of millions, hundreds of millions, trillions..."
"If, at my speed of progress then, anyone can still keep up with me, I would truly be surprised," Roger said, his tone carrying a deep implication.
"You don't need to treat everyone as a competitor. The path to Eternal Life is long, and I don't mind company. This isn't a fight for the throne where only one can win. As long as they don't try to mess with me, I won't do anything."
"As for if the Three-Dimensional Theory doesn't reach that point... then it simply proves this path is wrong."
"If it's a wrong path, let the world fuss over it. I will find a new path."
Dumbledore understood Roger's meaning, but there was still one point he didn't quite grasp.
"You're just revealing the secret like this? Aren't you afraid..."
Dumbledore didn't finish his sentence, but his intention was clear.
At this moment, Dumbledore was also influenced by Roger, completely shedding his reservations and speaking his mind.
When the other party is being candid, choosing to be evasive will only lead to disappointment.
Dumbledore wasn't so petty as to lack that capacity.
Roger smiled slightly, then turned to look at the sea where the mist had cleared, sunlight filtering through the clouds onto him.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, have you ever heard a story?"
Considering Dumbledore was British and might not be very familiar with Chinese culture, Roger thought for a moment and decided to 'localize' the translation.
"Suppose there's a magic in the world that allows everyone who learns it to possess Voldemort-level power."
"But learning it requires a price." As he spoke, Roger waved his hand downwards.
He made a gesture that clearly meant, 'To practice this art, one must first castrate oneself.'
"For some, not being able to be a man is a pain worse than death. But others will choose to sacrifice for power."
"This has to do with each person's life experiences and their own circumstances. There's nothing to say about it."
"But what if, at this point, someone made this magic public to all wizards?" Roger's lips curled into a rare, wicked smile.
"Even if you have no enemies, can you guarantee that you won't become the target of someone else's hostility? Can you guarantee that you haven't offended a single narrow-minded person in your life?"
In that instant, Dumbledore understood.
This was an open scheme! Those who learned this magic would become stronger, while those who didn't would live in constant fear and anxiety, perhaps losing their lives over a trivial matter one day.
Whether for survival or other purposes, a large number of people would surely choose to learn it.
And humans are social creatures who greatly value 'groups.'
In the same class, there will be cliques; in the same country, there will be regional discrimination; in the same ethnic group, there will be wealth discrimination; even within the same religion, different factions will emerge. Humans seem unable to function without distinguishing between 'us' and 'them.'
When the number of people learning this magic reaches a certain point, the minority will inevitably be treated differently.
This is unavoidable.
At that time...
Such logic applied equally to Roger's Three-Dimensional Theory.
Once it was clear that it could bring great power and was made public to everyone.
Even if Roger explained that he intended to include a backdoor that would siphon off one ten-thousandth of its power, those willing to cultivate it would still flock to it!
Perhaps, even great scholars would debate its principles for him then! It was so cunning; when a conspiracy reached its peak, it gave Dumbledore the illusion of legitimacy.
A truthful Seer is not truthful because they lack schemes, but because they believe that even being truthful will not lead to any disadvantage for them.
When lying yields no benefit and honesty incurs no loss, then lies become a useless thing.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, you actually don't need to worry too much about this issue for now," Roger said, seeing that Dumbledore seemed to understand his thoughts, and paused the previous topic.
"As you can see, the Three-Dimensional Theory is just in its infancy, and many aspects are still incomplete. The only related achievement I have is 'Body as Magic Self-Reorganization'."
"It's far from the time to announce it; at least after a few more achievements are developed." Roger believed the current Three-Dimensional Theory wasn't powerful enough to cause the kind of bloody storm in the martial world that the Bixie Sword Manual did upon its release.
He planned to refine it further.
"I wonder if you're interested in researching its mysteries with me?" Roger extended an invitation to Dumbledore.
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