I created the Anomaly Control Bureau

Chapter 1031, Section 1026: Qin Lan's Speculation

Upon hearing this, Marx and Engels also showed a thoughtful expression.

He knew very well what kind of person he was before the New World, but the question was whether he should answer with the answer after the fault line or with the answer before the fault line.

Considering the current situation, he decided to answer the latter:
"I don't have a definite answer to this, but I always feel that there isn't a huge difference between my past self and my present self. Perhaps we have some minor differences because of memories and experiences."

"But that difference is like a glass bottle under different light refractions. No matter how the light changes, the bottle is still the same bottle. What changes is only the light and the environment."

"But here comes an even more important question: what kind of person am I now?"

"Because I just had a memory problem, I can only say that I'm probably not an evil person."

Marx and Engels knew who they were, but they couldn't give the other person a specific answer.

Qin Lan nodded:

"That's right. Most people are ordinary people, even those with mental illnesses are often ordinary people. It's just that some are ordinary people tormented by congenital genetic diseases, while others are pitiful people who have been tormented by others."

"Many seemingly crazy behaviors are nothing more than a struggle in some kind of pain. In fact, there is not such a clear boundary between madness and ordinary life, and crazy behavior is even closer."

"Sometimes, even the daily pressure can destroy a person's mind, and if they also have the corresponding inherited genes, or have heard the language of the devil, then the situation is even worse."

"Even if the devil doesn't actually invade your body right now, it could still cause some terrible things. I don't want to use the word 'evil' to describe it because these people are often not so clear-headed."

"Many so-called evil deeds are committed when the perpetrators feel they are right. Humans can only embrace their sins with a clear conscience in a few cases."

“Even in more distant times, when the Returned One was still asleep, some ignorant people ruled by darkness would fully accept their evil deeds and believe that they would always be right, because the Returned One had not yet brought us light and hope.”

"But from what I understand, you are a modern person with a theological education, so even if you made a mistake at the time, you will quickly realize your foolishness."

Marx and Engels asked:

"Are you implying that I suddenly had an emotional outburst due to some long-term repression, and then impulsively killed my deceased wife in a situation similar to an argument? And that I couldn't accept this fact?"

Although Chen Yun did not support this view, she did mention it.

It's as if the new world wants to implant this idea into its mind through various means.

Qin Lan did not answer his question:

"Next is the third question..."

Marne interrupted again:
"Wait, I hope that after you answer my questions, you can provide your answers as well. I know that I can't completely trust your words, but I hope to learn a little about my past through this method."

Qin Lan paused, then lowered her head and wrote a few words.

“Okay.” She looked at Marne again. “You’re a very quick-witted person. Just like now, you realized what I was talking about very easily. To be honest, that’s not a good thing for my job.”

"While you might suspect I'm blaming you, I'm actually conducting therapy, and all this groundwork serves a purpose. And while I'm making this claim, I don't necessarily endorse this view. I'm simply exploring the truth and trying to solve problems, so I have to try all possible paths and find those that might lead to the answer, and those that we can discard."

"But since you've already noticed, there's no problem in saying it directly. After all, we've conducted many, many hypnosis sessions, although you may feel that you've forgotten the procedures."

"But those things still remain in your body, and you could say they are deeply embedded in your mind and heart like the roots of a plant. And I can easily enter your mind by using some of the keywords from before, so it's okay even if you notice the problem."

"Otherwise, this could really cause a lot of trouble for our treatment."

Marx and Engels asked:

"Your words are some kind of hint, but you haven't answered my question yet."

Qin Lan shook her head helplessly:
“You’re right, it is indeed some kind of foreshadowing, but I did it for your treatment. And I have already given you the answer to this question completely. You are a smart man, Marne…”

"So I don't trust you. I don't think I can see through your personality. Someone like you, who has mental problems but is extremely intelligent and emotionally stable, can easily hide their true personality."

"And before you were admitted to the hospital, you could do the same thing very easily."

"I even suspect that you, who are currently experiencing memory problems, understand the real answer to this question better than I, who have been with you for so long. You know your own reaction when you see evil, and you know your own nature."

"Isn't it?"

Mar and Eng blinked:

"There is a possibility."

Qin Lan smiled:
"Your airtight answer itself proves what I said. You are a smart person, so you know that you can't reveal all your thoughts while imprisoned, and if I'm not mistaken..."

"While I'm observing you, you're also observing me, right?"

Marx and Engels nodded:

"But I don't have any particular thoughts on this; I just want to figure out my own situation."

Qin Lan nodded:

"Of course, so I think there is a possibility that although you have presented a near-perfect life and played the role of a husband with almost no flaws, there may be some acting involved."

"Perhaps it's for marriage, or some kind of dying embers of love, that you're not acting entirely according to your own desires, but rather dedicating yourself and sacrificing for these things."

"This also includes your personality. Perhaps you have given up expressing your true self. Perhaps those people only see a certain appearance, and this is also an answer that can explain a perfect marriage."

"You are a smart person, so you made a choice, but you may have made some wrong judgments, such as overestimating your ability to withstand certain things, which is a mistake that smart people often make."

“You always think you are omnipotent, so you forget that you are still ordinary people with flesh and blood.”

(End of this chapter)