"Explain?"
After listening to Jasmine's words, Richard smiled: "Okay, let me explain. It's actually very simple. The distribution problem you mentioned is the same as two people wanting to share a cake.
Everyone wants a bigger piece, and it's difficult to satisfy two people at the same time. But it can be solved like this: let one person be responsible for cutting the cake into two parts, and the other person can choose which part of the cake belongs to him first.
In this way, the first person will try to divide the two cakes equally and not let the second person take advantage. The second person tries hard to choose the one that he thinks is the biggest, so as not to let the first person take advantage. In the end, both of them are satisfied.
Applying it to the problem you mentioned, then one of us can be responsible for dividing things of unknown value into two parts, and the other party can choose, and naturally there will be no dissatisfaction. "
"Well, this is indeed more reasonable..." Jasmine said.
"Of course." Richard said, "This can be proved mathematically. Mathematically, the two people cutting the cake are regarded as A and B, among which..."
Tens of seconds later, after finishing a long speech with almost no pause, Richard ignored Jasmine, whose expression gradually became more complicated, and continued: "Actually, it is easiest for two people to share the cake as long as they do not deliberately complicate the problem. . As the number of people increases, sharing the cake between three and four people is a bit more troublesome, but it’s not too complicated.
For example, if three people divide the cake, if you want to be fair, it is best to introduce a fourth person as the referee. The three people sharing the cake are A, B and C. First, the cake is placed on the table. The referee walks from left to right holding a knife. A, B, and C stand on the right of the referee.
The referee starts walking. If anyone from A, B or C calls stop, the referee will cut the cake with a knife at his position and give the cut left cake to the person who called stop. Then the other two people perform the operation of 'you cut and I choose'. The mathematical logic here is..."
"The four people are..."
"Five people… "
"Actually, if there are more than three people, the formula can be used universally. The specific formula is..."
Richard kept talking, and after a long time, he finally noticed the long-haired woman Jasmine, her expression became extremely strange, and he stopped in time.
"call-"
Richard took a deep breath, looked at Jasmine and said, "That's the explanation. Actually, I can go into more detail, but I think you should understand."
"I understand, um, I understand." Jasmine said, her voice a little stiff, and then she pursed her lips, "Then, there is only one last thing I need to confirm."
"One last thing? Please tell me." Richard said.
"That's...for example, I mean for example. For example, there is an item in the ancient ruins that is very valuable and attractive. You and we both want to get it, and we are willing to give up all other gains for it. How to solve it?"
"That's it, that's very simple."
"Very simple?"
"Of course it's very simple." Richard said, "For such a problem, I know that there is a very direct and straightforward method, which is to roll dice and use luck to decide. For example, if you roll the dice and you get six, If I roll the dice and roll three, then the thing belongs to you, otherwise it belongs to me.
Of course, rolling the dice may not be very convincing considering that we all have supernatural powers and are even proficient in prophecy spells and may have some influence. That can also be done through auction.
The specific performance is that we take turns bidding on items. As long as we can come up with items of equivalent value to offset the price, we can bid as high as we want. In the end, there will always be one party that lacks financial resources and withdraws, and the other party can get the items. The party that withdraws also has compensation, that is, it takes away the bidding money and countermeasures. "
After a pause, Richard continued: "If you are still not satisfied with these two methods, then use the third method, such as... the fourth method... the fifth method..."
At the end of the sentence, Richard looked at Jasmine and said, "In short, I have dozens or hundreds of ways to ensure fairness. I can ensure that you will never suffer a loss. Correspondingly, don't plan to make me suffer a loss."
After hearing this, Jasmine looked at Richard and said nothing for a long time.
She had to admit that Richard's method was indeed fair, and she could not find any reason to refute it.
Now, Richard holds two seals in his hands. If she wants to explore the ruins, she must cooperate with Richard. As for whether she can get what she wants in the ruins, it depends on how the specific situation develops.
She resisted the uncertainty but accepted it.
"Okay." After a while, Jasmine opened her mouth and nodded to Richard, "I promise you."
"Very good. Can we set off now?" Richard asked.
"Okay." Jasmine said, taking the lead and walking forward.
After walking a few steps, he thought of something, turned his head slightly and looked at Richard and asked, "Speaking of which, when you were hiding just now for us to find, did you hear what my team members and I said?"
Are you referring to the matter of your team members calling you princess, and the matter that you all colluded to deny to me... Richard moved his eyebrows, looked at Jasmine and chuckled: "I didn't hear anything."
"Really?" Jasmine didn't believe it and looked directly into Richard's eyes, as if she wanted to see some clues, but she was disappointed.
Richard opened his mouth and said to Jasmine: "I advise you not to delay any longer. It's best to explore the ruins as soon as possible. Believe it or not, I have an intuition similar to a prophecy: If we move too slowly, we might Any extra trouble."
"Extra trouble? Your intuition?" Jasmine frowned and said bluntly, "Is your intuition as a man sharper than my intuition as a woman?"
"It's all up to you whether you believe it or not." Richard spread his hands and said.
"Okay, let's go." In the end, Jasmine chose to believe it, stopped nagging, took the lead and walked quickly forward, disappearing at the end of the horizon in a short while.
…
About the same time.
A figure walked into Gray Wood Town.
This is a young girl, wearing strange clothes, but it is difficult to hide her peerless appearance.
The cheeks are extremely white, like a porcelain doll, and the eyes are like sapphires, constantly moving, looking at the ordinary buildings on both sides of the streets of Gray Wood Town with interest.
It's Bibi!
It was Bibi who was sent out by the Dead Sea to search for the traces of Richard, who was seriously injured by the nuclear bomb of the Society of Truth. After she left the Dead Sea, she let herself go and played happily for a few months. Then she found a little conscience and remembered the assigned task. She was ready to complete the task before continuing to play.
"Hooraa!"
With a sound, a white dove fell from the sky, flapped its wings and landed on Bibi's outstretched palm, and then called out "coo coo".
Bibi seemed to understand, raised her hand, let the pigeon fly, and murmured: "According to what the pigeon said, the target's aura once briefly stayed here. Maybe I can find some clues here. Then... specifically Where to find it?”
Bibi's eyes kept scanning the street, and finally locked on a location - the only tavern in Ashwood Town.
As for the reason, she didn't think about "the pub was well-informed" at all. She just thought it looked lively and like the casino she had stayed in before, it should be more fun.
Then go and have a look. This is a mission, not fun.
Yes, it doesn’t count as playing.
Bibi made a decision in her heart and walked quickly without hesitation.
In the tavern.
The bartender behind the counter was looking at a wine barrel next to him with a sad look on his face: his promotion effect was getting worse and worse. In view of the fact that the beer brewed by the tavern owner was too bad and there were no repeat customers at all, he was trying hard to sell all the beer these days. After everyone was fooled, the bad consequences finally broke out today - it's been almost a morning, and not a single beer has been sold.
what to do? Unless there is a person who takes advantage of him to inquire about the information, he can take the opportunity to trick the other party, otherwise this barrel of wine may be kept intact until tomorrow.
But then again, even if there is a fool enough, the other party will not be able to buy the entire barrel of wine.
"well-"
Thinking of this, the bartender let out a long sigh.
At this moment, the door of the tavern opened with a creak, and Bibi walked in with her head tilted.