Quadruple split.

Chapter 2673 Disease

Although we have emphasized this many times, but...

In every sense, Mo Tan is indeed an intelligent person.

Regardless of the sins of this world, the calamities of contempt for the world, the radiance of admonition to the world, or ordinary passersby, Mo Tan is an intelligent person in any personality, in any state, and in the vast majority of circumstances.

It might not be considered incredibly intelligent, but it's definitely enough.

The current personality of Mo Tan is not only intelligent enough, but also has extraordinary intuition and perception. This not only gives him a significant advantage in battle, but also allows him to perceive things that he would not be able to perceive in his other personalities.

such as--

Click.

That voice again...

Mo Tan gently pinched the space between his eyebrows, a faint bitter smile appearing on his lips.

He could hear that piercing, abrupt, and incredibly unsettling sound all the time. Although he didn't react immediately the first few times, he didn't know when it started, but Mo Tan, in his current personality, was able to clearly perceive the sound.

The reason it is called the 'current state' is not because Mo Tan is any different from others at this moment, but because he cannot recall whether he had heard a similar voice or been left with any impression when he was 'Tan Mo' or 'Hei Fan'.

At first glance, this doesn't seem like a big problem. After all, our memories are often vague and ambiguous. For example, many people don't remember exactly how many electrical outlets they have in their homes. This kind of optimization mechanism that the brain is born with is not surprising.

However, something was amiss when Mo Tan realized that she couldn't recall the 'click' sound she heard in the other two personalities.

Because this is not the kind of trivial matter that can be easily overlooked, but rather a 'critical issue' that Mo Tan will take extremely seriously and place in the most prominent position in the memory box.

As a result, under these circumstances, Mo Tan, in her current personality, was confused about whether she had heard the 'click' sound in the other two personalities.

In fact, it's perfectly normal and fine whether he remembers 'yes' or 'no,' but if he's confused about it, then that's definitely a big problem!

The bigger problem is that he can't even remember whether he has considered the same question under other personalities, let alone whether his other personalities can clearly recall whether he heard the 'click' sound under the current personality.

That's the real problem!
This means that, in addition to the possible 'memory fuzziness,' this person named Mo Tan has developed 'memory disorder' between his personalities. Although it may be just a very small and insignificant detail now, it is a very bad sign and symptom.

This means that his 'mental illness' is firmly entering a new and unknown phase.

In works of art, this situation is undoubtedly something to look forward to, since change is what creates new stories. Such a disruptive change represents the release of a new expansion pack, a major version iteration, or a leapfrog advancement in the plot. So, generally speaking, although there is indeed a possibility of messing things up, it is usually quite surprising.

But this wasn't some random artistic medium; it was a real, undeniable case of a worsening illness.

Therefore, in this situation, which is completely contrary to Mo Tan's idea of ​​'trying to cure the disease' and can be described as 'deterioration', the matter becomes extremely, extremely, extremely terrifying.

As mentioned earlier, Mo Tan had studied medicine on his own, or to be more precise, he had devoted a lot of time and energy to studying mental illness and achieved results that, while not outstanding, were at least enough to diagnose himself.

In fact, because he studied this subject so diligently, even Yu Chen a few months ago probably didn't have as much theoretical knowledge in this area as he did.

In short, Mo Tan… at least in her current personality, has been immersed in a kind of fear lately that is so terrifying that she dares not think about it too much. Although she is not living in constant anxiety, she needs to frequently mentally prepare herself, and even resort to self-hypnosis when necessary.

Without exaggeration, aside from that "part" of his that is almost undeniably real and still exists, haunting him like a leech, what Mo Tan fears most is this situation that has a very high probability of turning him into a time bomb, causing his mental state to gradually move from "atypical personality disorder" to "typical personality disorder".

It should be noted that until a year ago, although Mo Tan's mental problems still existed, he was at least able to ensure his 'self-unity,' that is, the existence of 'Mo Tan,' through his inhuman willpower.

To put it simply, no matter what the circumstances, Mo Tan is still 'Mo Tan', and nothing else.

However, after the symptoms of 'memory inconsistency' appeared, he almost immediately foresaw his future, which was very likely to develop into 'personality inconsistency', undoubtedly the most pessimistic of many pessimistic consequences.

Unfortunately, if Mo Tan had discovered this problem earlier, he might have been able to learn from his mistakes and quit the game "The Realm of Innocence" to protect himself. However, after realizing that one of his "sides" might have awakened, even in order to suppress its harm within a controllable range, Mo Tan in his current personality dared not easily sever ties with the game.

It wasn't that Mo Tan thought the 'man-made disasters' in the [Innocent Realm] were insignificant, but rather that he worried that if he quit the game, the 'certain aspect' lurking deep within his consciousness would take overly radical measures. The worst, and most likely, outcome would be that the 'certain aspect' would suppress all three of his mental states. At that point, once his only 'limiter' that might have a slight effect failed, who knows what terrifying consequences and chain reactions would occur.

These are the main concerns of Mo Tan under her current personality. As for the other two mental states that are active in the [Innocent Realm] as 'Tan Mo' and 'Hei Fan' respectively, and whose way of thinking is completely different from the current one, they have also ruled out the option of 'quitting the [Innocent Realm]' for their own reasons.

Then, just now, it's hard to say whether it was 'adding insult to injury' or 'providing timely help', Master Lu Wei, who holds a transcendent position in Tianzhu Mountain and has equally extraordinary insight, immediately saw that Mo Tan was not a (normal) person. Not only did he immediately seek him out alone to confirm, but he also decisively cut off Mo Tan's escape route, clearly telling him that this change was irreversible. In other words... quitting the game wouldn't help.

Fortunately, Mo Tan wasn't the type to wallow in self-pity or regret her past decisions all the time. So, after receiving Lu Wei's clear explanation, although she felt a mix of emotions, she didn't lose her composure further. After calming down a bit, she smiled wryly and said that she actually felt somewhat relieved.

"That's what I said."

Lu Wei downed the energy drink in one gulp and said calmly, "But looking at your worried expression, you don't seem very relieved."

"Being at ease is one thing, being worried is another."

On the surface, he had tried his best to remain calm, but the experienced Master Lu saw through his feelings at a glance. Mo Tan could only smile wryly and sigh, pointing to his head helplessly, "After all, this is a troublesome matter. Even if I try to relax, it's hard to remain calm."

Upon hearing this, Lu Wei chuckled and said with a smile, "In this regard, I do have a little bit of experience."

Mo Tan didn't show any surprise, but simply nodded slightly and asked, "For example?"

"For example, all the high-level observers, including Oboro, Noyce, and Rezad, and for example, me."

Lu Wei also pointed to his head, revealing a meaningful smile: "Listen up, Mo boy, in my opinion, everyone in this world is more or less abnormal, and here 'abnormal' specifically refers to the mental aspect."

Mo Tan nodded and continued, "So you mean, we all have mental illnesses?"

"Yes."

Lu Wei grinned, gently shaking his index finger as he said in a light tone, "You might feel like you're terminally ill and beyond help, but often we need to look at problems from a different perspective, and even learn to coexist with them when necessary. This is the most important lesson I've learned over the years." Mo Tan's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "Thank you, Master Lu Wei. I've learned a lot."

"I didn't mean to teach you, it was just the old man's rambling."

Lu Wei gave a disdainful smirk and said lazily, "If I had to say I have a selfish reason, it's that I hope Little Pigeon won't be sad or upset if something happens to you. After all, I can see that your problems aren't just here with us, but also extend to your own world."

Mo Tan sighed and said with a wry smile, "I will try my best to avoid any serious incidents."

"Final advice, kid."

Lu Wei stared intently at Mo Tan and said softly, “You people from other worlds have a saying that is very good: ‘It’s better to guide than to block.’ Although in the short term you can still handle problems in your own way, when some unpleasant turning point or signal appears, in order to ensure that you can deal with the worst situation in the best possible condition, you often have to take the initiative to get used to those unsettling factors.”

"..."

After a brief silence, Mo Tan sighed again, and asked with a somewhat subtle expression, "Is this also based on experience?"

"Hehe, don't underestimate us old fogies."

Lu Wei made that noncommittal remark, then quickly changed the subject, casually asking, "So, when do you plan to deal with that snake?"

"Not in a hurry."

Because his intelligence gathering was still underway on the other side, and the "spy" within the Viper Merchant Guild also needed considerable preparation time, Mo Tan simply said in a calm tone, "Although we have initially established our target, the Viper Merchant Guild is, after all, a behemoth. Acting rashly would be tantamount to suicide for us. Therefore, I personally do not intend to do anything before we have made sufficient preparations."

"Humph."

Lu Wei let out a short nasal sound and said calmly, "Luckily, you still have some self-awareness and know that rushing in headfirst is tantamount to courting death."

Mo Tan smiled and asked, "So, what you mean is?"

“Little Pigeon is different from you. I can tell she’s very anxious and worried.”

Lu Wei turned to look into the first workshop and said expressionlessly, "Although she has tried her best not to show it, that girl is the type who wears her heart on her sleeve, so I'm worried that if you plan to strike while the iron is hot and cause trouble for [Viper], she most likely won't want to stay in Tianzhu Mountain."

Mo Tan nodded slightly and said solemnly, "But I will protect her as much as possible."

"Protect her? You're a newbie who doesn't even have an epic rank, you can't even protect yourself, how can you protect her?"

Lu Wei rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Besides, I'm not worried about her safety at all. Don't forget, Little Pigeon can not only teleport directly back to Tianzhu Mountain, but also summon the unlucky guy when necessary."

Mo Tan's gaze sharpened slightly: "Then what are you worried about..."

“I’m worried that she might unleash that talent under extreme circumstances.”

Lu Wei took a deep breath and asked, "If I remember correctly, it's called 'A Second Glance That Could Topple a Kingdom,' right?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Tan's expression immediately stiffened, and he replied in a dry voice, "...Yes."

"Little Pigeon is a very emotional and righteous person."

As Lu Wei stroked the empty cup, he said in a low voice, "And such people are always easily blinded, leading to a series of impulsive decisions that ultimately result in a series of terrible consequences."

Mo Tan, who seemed to see another shadow in Lu Wei's eyes, did not respond, but simply nodded silently.

"If she doesn't have the ability, that's fine. Even if she sees all the evil deeds committed by the Viper Merchant Guild, no matter how angry she is, she just can't do it."

Lu Wei sighed, a disturbing glint in his eyes: "But the problem is, while Little Pigeon's destructive power in engineering and cooking is relatively limited, she possesses that unique talent. Before this, she might have hesitated to use it due to various concerns, but when you face [Viper], can she really remain indifferent to the tragedy and calmly plan for the long term?"

"..."

"Mo boy, do you think she would choose to use her ability to save or salvage something if she had the power to do so?"

"……meeting."

Even at an unpredictable cost?

Even at an unpredictable cost.

"That's the problem."

"..."

"So, you guys can spend this time helping Little Pigeon with her stupid mission. It's always good to have a few more useful cards in her hand, and with you around, she'll feel more at ease."

"Yes."

"Go keep that girl company."

"Okay, Master Ruwei, thank you."

"Nothing, oh, by the way."

"You say."

"Help me call that bastard back; I need to talk to him."

Chapter 2664: The End