0046 Where does the money come from?_1

She ate to replenish energy.

Because her brain was active every moment, she appeared aloof and distant, it was because at any given time she could be running several calculations at once; sometimes, when it seemed she responded in an instant to others, she had actually contemplated other matters before choosing to respond.

She could multitask with ease.

While food could replenish the body's energy, the brain would only consume a small portion, but Ellen Young's rate of consumption was rarely seen.

After tests on her brain, it was confirmed that she was indeed using this energy, requiring her to eat several meals a day. Later, to facilitate her energy intake, nutritionists specifically prepared a type of snack for her that could replenish the energy she needed and was as convenient as candy.

It was handy, easy to carry, and just a few pieces a day were enough.

The first day she met Lucy Wood, she had eaten these candies, although Lucy couldn't have guessed what they were.