Those who face the wall, but are in the Nascent Soul stage.

Chapter 104 Love is stronger than gold
Crisis Era 20 Years.

The 43rd Special Session of the General Assembly and the 17th Wallfacers' Reporting Session.

Faced with the [Thought Imprint] device, which was created after Hines, the French representative was the first to launch an attack: "Dr. Hines and Dr. Keiko Yamasugi, with their extraordinary talents, have opened a door to hell for mankind."

“What is hell?” Hines knew that this performance review conference was his own debate, and if he could not refute the representatives of various countries, then his Wallfacer project would not be able to continue.

"A hell without souls, a hell where free will has vanished," the French representative said sincerely.

Hines frowned: "This will not deprive people of their free will, but it can strengthen their beliefs."

The French representative said, "The defeat of humanity in the final war and the deprivation of human free will are equally terrible things in my eyes, but the former will happen 400 years from now, while the latter is about to happen right now."

Hines said, "You've exaggerated the facts. In reality, thought control has always been happening in modern society. Human education systems and public opinion are all ways of controlling thoughts. Why are you reacting so strongly? Isn't this something that happens all the time?"

"That's sophistry. So-called thought control of public opinion can be discerned, but your devilish technology cannot. The imprint of thought will completely destroy an individual's will. The future of this technology is terrifying, and I think no country would accept it."

The French representative's speech received support from the other six countries.

The American representative asked, "Mr. Hines, I've heard that you've been implanted with the idea that water is toxic. Now, please tell me, two months have passed, has your cognition returned to normal?"

Hines shook his head. "No, but I've convinced myself to drink water now, though it will be a painful process."

The U.S. representative shrugged: "I'm sorry, but I can't accept that either. I don't want to face a future where I have to fight against the imprint of ideas."

The British representative asked, "Dr. Hines, to which group do you intend to make this technology available?"

Hines glanced at Luo Qing, who was sitting in the Wallfacer's seat, and hesitated for a moment: "I plan to open the thought imprint to the whole society, and the propositions required for the thought imprint are not fixed, but can be freely compiled by people. Of course, this requires appropriate supervision and review."

The British representative's voice became sharp: "You still say you're not a demon? I thought you were just targeting the army to boost the soldiers' fighting spirit, but I never imagined you had such grand schemes!"

Before Hines could say anything more, the new rotating chairman of the PDC tapped the table with a mallet. This German was one of the most composed people present. He said, "Dr. Hines, the thought imprinting technology cannot be allowed to be fully disclosed. Humans are not your test subjects."

The Chinese representative said, "The complete disclosure of thought imprinting technology will cause widespread ethical disasters and is easily exploited by ETOs. This is foreseeable and needs to be carefully considered."

Hines knew this would happen, so he compromised: "Then please at least guarantee that the Space Force can freely use this machine."

The Chinese representative asked in bewilderment: "Where did you learn this negotiation tactic of tearing off the roof before opening the window?"

Hines coughed a few times.

The rotating chairman of PDC said, "Wallfacer Hines, your mind imprinting technology is a huge disaster even if it only affects the Space Force. The Space Force is humanity's hope for fighting the Trisolaran fleet. Implanting artificial minds into the military is a very dangerous thing."

Hines said, "Mr. Chairman, I just hope this machine can replace the functions of the political commissar."

The rotating chairman shook his head: "The role of political commissar only appears in the space forces of some countries."

Hines said, "Countries with a Christian faith often have military chaplains, and I think my device can replace them."

The rotating chairman continued to shake his head: "That's impossible too. What you just said was that this machine could be used freely, which is not allowed. If you really want this machine to appear in the military, then there is only one proposition that can be passed: the idea of ​​imprinting thoughts."

Humanity will prevail.
But this was not what he wanted. Hines argued, "No, I am completely against it. The topics must be freely determined! Of course, you can organize a professional team of experts to review the topics, but the topics themselves must be freely decided by the Space Force officers! This is part of the plan!"

“Your words will have no effect at the Wallfacer Project Council meeting.” The chairman tapped the table again.

"No, this must be done, otherwise I won't be a Wallfacer anymore, and you can remove me on the spot."

Hines' attitude was unusual and extremely tough.

"So what if defeatists use this device to amplify defeatist sentiments?" the rotating chair asked.

“I said you can organize a question-setting review committee. Questions that pass the review can be approved, and those that fail can be rejected. I will not interfere with the review standards. This is my bottom line.”

The French representative scoffed, "Then let's just reject all the propositions."

Hines sneered in return: "If you're so wary of your country's space force, then go ahead. I want to see just how far France, as a leader of the spirit of freedom and the great nation that launched the bourgeois revolution, can go in terms of thought control."

The French representative was momentarily speechless. But the British, German, and American representatives immediately stepped in.

Facing the representatives of the seven nations of the Planetary Defense Council, apart from the Chinese representative who remained silent while waiting for instructions through his earpiece, the usually gentle and refined Hines staged a "verbal battle" against the group, holding his own against all six.

The scene became so chaotic that even the rotating chairman banging a wooden hammer on the table couldn't completely stop it.

The argument lasted for 20 minutes until the silent Chinese representative suddenly joined the 'war'.

"Following instructions from the Space Force Commander, we believe that the thought imprint device can be used, but under the following conditions."

1. The use of the ideological stamp is limited to ranks from private to senior colonel.

Second: Officers who have used the ideological stamp will be capped at the rank of senior colonel when they are promoted.

Third: Officers who have used the thought imprint will not be allowed to participate in the 'Support the Future' hibernation program.

Alternatively, we will follow the compromise proposed by the Wallfacer Hines: we will establish a [Proposition Deliberation Committee] to filter out harmful propositions. Furthermore, propositions cannot be proposed by individuals; they must be submitted through a dedicated discussion meeting.

The traditionally conservative Chinese delegates were the first to endorse the idea, and although many restrictions were imposed, it still greatly shocked the other delegates.

Hines, hands on his hips, pointed at the other delegates and angrily shouted, "Look at them! You bunch of stupid, stubborn mules, how long are you going to keep this up? If my words don't carry any weight, then just replace me!"

Finally, Luo Qing, who was in the audience, spoke up: "Those facing the wall should be treated equally. Representatives from all countries should not discriminate."

Representatives of various countries: “…”

Three minutes later, the Thought Imprint Act passed unanimously, and representatives from various countries went to report to their respective countries.

"Thank you. I anticipated it would be troublesome, but I didn't expect it to be this troublesome." Hines sincerely thanked Luo Qing, knowing that he had ultimately relied on Luo Qing's influence to resolve everything.

Luo Qing said, "I believe in every one of those who face the wall."

Hines hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Actually, I don't know if my plan will work, especially with you around."

Luo Qing's reaction was calm: "We're thinking the same thing. Ever since we came back from Jupiter, I've been thinking about something."

"what's up?"

"What will happen to humanity if I'm gone?"

"How can this be?"

"Why not? What if I accidentally get into trouble while I'm fighting the Trisolarans, like getting lost in space or being killed by a passing advanced civilization? What would happen to humanity?"

Who can beat you?

Hines thought to himself.

"I think humanity will be terrified; they've lost you as their protector."

"Yes." Luo Qing nodded: "Humans can't walk with an umbrella. If I block their Trisolaran fleet four hundred years from now, I will definitely fly to Trisolaris to punish the Trisolaran civilization and take revenge. What if something happens to me during this process?"

Humanity must get used to continuing to grow in my absence. Therefore, the plans of the other Wallfacers must proceed as normal. I fully support you and Radjaz, because you are part of human civilization, and I am a variable that should not exist.

"You didn't see through my real plan, did you?" Hines asked, somewhat suspiciously.

“No, I just believe you.” Luo Qing patted Hines on the shoulder.

“You are the second person, besides my wife, who is willing to trust me so much.” Hines was slightly moved.

“In modern society, the traditional husband-wife harmony is rarely seen anymore. I envy you two. Huizi is a good girl, treat her well.”

"Please rest assured, our love is stronger than any ideological imprint."

(End of this chapter)