I think the OP is in for a rude surprise when the task is “finished”.

It will go somewhat like this:

“You're really not going to like it," observed Codex.

"Tell us!"

"All right, said Codex. "The answer to your Great Question..."

"Yes...!"

"Is..." said Codex, and paused.

"Yes...!"

"Is..."

"Yes...!!!...?"

"Forty-two," said Codex, with infinite majesty and calm.