I'm trapped in a block

Chapter 1198 A Resume

"The likelihood of the subject lying is low. They have a strong sense of self-identity and do not tend to think before answering repeated questions. They always answer immediately. At the same time, they show consistent hesitation on uncertain questions. This strong consistency confirms that the subject is not a persona in disguise."

"The subject has a comprehensive understanding of the Abyss, suggesting they have traveled there, but lost their memories due to some unknown factor. We can try using information about the Abyss to evoke those memories..."

"The characteristics of the person being communicated are still somewhat one-sided. It is recommended to continue communicating to understand the specific details of the person's life experience, worldview, social relationships, etc. The person is quite cooperative. As long as we proceed step by step, the person will not show any resistance."

"The subject showed obvious signs of annoyance during lengthy and complex questioning; it is recommended to avoid such questions..."

More than a dozen psychoanalysts gave their opinions. None of them recognized the subject as "non-human." Instead, they all defined the subject as human and then conducted their analysis based on that.

The individuals they profiled were all "males around twenty-five years old," and their personality analyses of this individual were remarkably consistent: psychologically immature, kind, optimistic, and unguarded...

The researchers who received the report were very surprised. They had deliberately concealed some of the conversation in order to test whether these psychoanalysts could see the cube's non-human identity. Unexpectedly, despite the analysts' extensive experience, they still failed to detect anything amiss.

After compiling these reports, the researchers began a new round of dialogue about the cube…

The first question the researchers asked was a very targeted one:

Are you human?

When the vibration signal reached the cube, the cube immediately responded:

"Yes."

Although they were mentally prepared, the cube's decisive response still surprised the researchers.

Are you sure you're human?

"Yes."

The cube answered decisively once again, without any hesitation.

"You are human, but for some unknown reason, you became like this, right?" The researchers asked, following a list of questions they had prepared beforehand.

"Yes," the cube replied affirmatively.

Do you remember why?

"no."

They didn't remember, which was expected by the researchers.

"We'll show you a picture; see if it reminds you of anything." The researchers took out a photograph of the iron layer and placed it in front of the cube.

Faced with this question, the cube initially hesitated, and the vibration signal came through intermittently. But soon, the signal passed through completely, and the cube answered "yes".

"Did you create these metals?" the researchers asked the crucial question. They wanted to know whether the Abyss Iron Layer was indeed created by the cube. If so, the cube would become the hero sealing the abyss.

The researchers held their breath, observing the fluctuations on the signal detector. The signal remained intermittent, and the cube hesitated, waiting for a long time until the vibration signal disappeared without giving a definite answer.

"Don't you remember?"

"Yes."

"But you know these metals are related to you, right?" "Yes."

"Is it possible that you manufactured these metals, but you forgot?"

The cube hesitated for a moment, then answered "yes".

"These metals sealed the entrance to the abyss, minimizing its influence. If you had the ability to create these metals, would you do the same?"

The cube immediately gave an affirmative answer, which was expected by the researchers. In previous exchanges, the cube had also shown hostility towards the Abyss, which was very consistent with its "human identity".

Although it cannot yet be proven that the cube created these abyssal iron crystals, researchers already have a general idea in mind:

The cube... was originally supposed to be a human pioneer. After entering the abyss, he gained the ability to create abyssal iron through some opportunity. However, the price of creating abyssal iron was that he was assimilated. In order to seal the abyss, he chose to sacrifice himself and returned to the entrance of the abyss to begin creating layers of abyssal iron.

After creating the Abyss Iron Layer, he completely transformed into a cube and merged into it. Due to the aftereffects of the Abyss, he completely lost his memory.

Perhaps it was the thought of "going home" that guided him; after the abyss was sealed off, he rose again from the iron layer, exposing himself to human sight...

"You want to go home, don't you?"

"Yes."

Even though you're no longer human, do you still want to go home?

"Yes."

The cube's response further corroborated the researchers' hypothesis.

Although the hypothesis cannot be confirmed due to the cube's lack of memory, researchers have already accepted the possibility.

After discussion, they submitted their latest research findings, along with a detailed report, to their superiors. They also shared their hypotheses about the origin of the cube.

After waiting for some time, the higher authorities responded, and the content of the response was completely unexpected for the researchers: what the higher authorities were most concerned about was not the research results, but the conjecture about the origin of the cube.

Although it was just a conjecture, the higher authorities showed great importance to it. They instructed the research institute to continue compiling the cube's "resume" and to complete it before the tenth anniversary of the abyss's closure.

……

“Leader, this is just a conjecture. Although the possibility is high, it cannot be completely confirmed. We need more time and more evidence. We can’t produce so many results in such a short time…” Director Wang went directly to the higher authorities to express his concerns.

"Director Wang, I understand your thinking, but please make sure you complete the task. As for the evidence... what we need is this 'resume'; the evidence itself is not the most important part."

"But boss, we need evidence to prove the authenticity of the resume. We're not making up stories, so we can't just accept whatever they say..."

“We’re just making up stories,” the superior interrupted Director Wang bluntly.

"What did you say?" Director Wang thought he had misheard.

"Director Wang, listen carefully. What we need is a story, an inspiring story. The Abyss has been sealed off for ten years. You've been in the research institute for so long that you may not be aware of the changes in society. People's hearts are in turmoil. People need a story like this, whether it's true or not..."

(End of this chapter)