The truth did not come into being to serve anyone, and whoever is unable to harness their desire for knowledge will be destroyed by it.

真相不是為了為任何人服務(wù)而存在，如果無法正確利用對于知識的渴望，無論是誰都將反過來被其毀滅。

? The title of a "scribe" may sound impressive to most Akademiya students, but this fancy name is just a product of the Akademiya's culture to use unnecessarily high-flown titles.

high-flown: High-flown language, ideas, or behaviour is meant to make you admire someone

? In truth, the scribe does not have to be present at all major meetings, nor does he participate in core decision-making. The scribe is simply responsible for classifying and archiving important documents. However, in Sumeru, where books and manuscript documents were once managed as a?resourse, the scribe is one of the most "in-the-know" people in the entire Akademiya. One can say that this position is rather similar to that of the Grand Conservator — after all, the person who manages texts will have privileged access to profound wisdom.

? As the current scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, Alhaitham acts in perfect compliance with his role: He does not attend any non-essential meetings, and when he is required to be present, he only records key points, jotting down other minute details based on his mood. If the meeting does not affect his personal interests or fails to pique his curiosity, he will not be bothered to give any comments. He does make comments, however, when someone has come up with something offensively foolish — and one should expect these comments to be more blunt than necessary.

jot down:The phrase "jot down" means to quickly write or note something in a brief or casual manner. It refers to the act of writing down a quick and concise record or reminder of information, ideas, or thoughts. When you "jot down" something, you typically write it down in a brief and informal way, capturing the essential details without going into great detail. It is often used when you want to quickly take a note or make a short record of something before you forget it.

? Such is Alhaitham's life philosophy: Whenever the need for his judgment?arises, one must be ready to accept any means and privileges he might require to make that judgment. Fortunately for everyone, Alhaitham notes that he is too lazy to possess too many ambitions.

? All scholars seek knowledge and the truth. Some do so for fame, while others, for ambition. And some others enjoy conquering knowledge and the truth, transcending them, and savoring the sense of superiority in the process. Alhaitham isn't any one of them. He is only driven by what intrigues him. He believes that many scholars have already become lost in their pursuits, taking the truth as a tool or even a shortcut to self-realization. However, whether one seeks it or not, the truth is always there, hanging high above the sky like an illuminating star. It is not the end of a trip or the destination of a match. It is and shall remain constant, regardless of human existence. Also, human pursuits will not simply end after certain knowledge has been acquired — though people never doubt that they can claim the fruit with joy and are prepared to sacrifice everthing for it, their desire for knowledge will keep them going. Those who fail to see through the truth set themselves on an endless path, while those with clear minds will say: The truth did not come into being to serve anyone, and whoever is unable to harness their desire for knowledge will be destroyed by it. Such is the rule of the Nation of Wisdom. Of course, if you want to blend in, you are welcome to fake such a posture.

transcend: to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit

savor: to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible

self-realization: the act of realizing (=achieving) all the possibilities of your character or abilities.

fake a posture:? "Faking a posture" can be seen as a conscious effort to portray oneself in a particular manner, often for the purpose of assimilating into a group or adhering to societal norms.