The world of consciousness is incomparably mysterious, and in the collective subconscious of human beings, they can directly feel all kinds of things that they have imagined or even unimaginable, and ordinary people simply cannot bear the impact that comes from this. However, if there is such a thing, from the time of observation of "it", it is intuitively felt that it is not the product of the collective human subconscious, then it must not be either. Chang Huaien was convinced of this theory, and although the monster was extremely terrifying, and its depth was even greater than that of the repeater, from the first time he saw it, he already understood that it was not something that was conceived by humans themselves - whether it was good or bad, and even, compared to it, the "cancer" that humans regarded as monsters would become cute. Because, "cancer" is still mutated from human cells, and that monster is completely foreign. Chang Huaien didn't know why such an alien thing could exist so deep in the collective human subconscious, but he was very clear that its existence would inevitably have a fatal impact on the human race as a whole. It's just because the way it exists makes it impossible for humans to touch it, and it affects humans all the time.

"Our real enemy is not any weird mind, nor is it ourselves. It's an inhuman monster that exists in our consciousness and interferes with all of us all the time. Chang Huaien seemed to figure out something, "Doomsday Shinrikyo, the Nazis, the Cyberball, all the people who have been in contact with the mysteries, all the normal people...... The deepest part of this qiē consciousness collection is where the monster is. Our enemies are not the so-called Doomsday Shinrikyo and the Nazis at all, but do you know that the Prophet Mayne and Mayne have gone missing? However, even if he knew, he would only fall into the deepest despair in helplessness - even the mentor could not imagine how strong that monster really was. But. It's okay, I'll let everyone win. Talking to himself, his eyes became firm: "We still have a catalogue of forbidden books, and there are guys who make a catalogue of forbidden books...... Omi and Dorothy? I really don't know what they are that can do this. But. It doesn't matter anymore. The enemy is that kind of unimaginable monster, and if you take away my qiē, you can create a slight possibility of victory. It's okay, take it! It's all up to you! ”

Chang Huai'en grabbed the hand of the "Catalogue of Forbidden Books" and burned, the flame was dark blue, and it flowed like the sea. The colours, textures and dynamics are so magnificent and yet so deadly. Chang Huaien knew that his existence would be burned out in this flame. However, he had no fear, and he felt his steadfastness and courage like magma, allowing the rest of his body to burn before it was consumed by the flames.

"Come on. Devoured, fused me. Let my power be your power, let your power be everyone's power. Chang Huaien's eyes seemed to be burning, "I am Chang Huaien." He is the strongest consciousness walker in the world. ”

At this moment, he couldn't find a better way, but he also accepted the method that seemed to work. If someone had to sacrifice themselves in order for the only way that seemed feasible to really gain the power to do so. So, let yourself do it. Since one's own strength is an indispensable part of this method, it is also fortunate for oneself, who has been exploring the future of mankind.

There is no shortage of like-minded people who sacrifice in cyberball, maybe a little extreme, maybe, leave their lives, maybe see more possibilities in the future, but since there is such a possibility in front of you, and if you miss it, you may regret it - no, assuming that everything must be considered the worst-case scenario, then, if you miss this time, humanity may really lose hope. Chang Huaien doesn't want to think about it anymore, because, no matter what you do, there will definitely be sacrifices, and there will be many people who will sacrifice, even when you are thinking about yourself, there are constantly people who are sacrificing, so why can't you sacrifice when it is your turn?

"I just hope that this sacrifice is worthwhile." Chang Huaien closed his eyes and smiled calmly, "Then, goodbye, the people I love and the world." ”

It was as if all the obstacles that were resisting the dark blue flame disappeared at this moment, along with the last trace of resistance in Chang Huaien's heart. These flames engulfed Chang Huaien's body in the raging wind.

At this time of the day, everyone who knew Chang Huai'en noticed the anomaly from the bottom of their hearts, but no one could find the source of this anomaly, and it was not clear what this anomaly was implying in it. They felt that they had lost something, but the next moment, the void in their hearts was filled again, as if they had dug a bucket of water, and the remaining space would be immediately filled with the water around them. Even so, there are still people who shed tears for the emptiness and sadness of this moment, such as Catwoman, but even with the tears she chews, she can't understand what is happening.

This anomaly is naturally a cause for concern, especially when they discover that the anomaly is not unique to them - they have the same sensations at the same time, perhaps with some differences, but none of them belies the nature of the anomaly.

"It's an anomaly in consciousness." Going off fire said to Catwoman and Mayne Prophet, "But, there's not much negativity. ”

"I felt sad, like I had lost something, but it was only for a moment." Catwoman said, "It must be something very heavy, because I'm crying." ”

"Lost and sad?" The Prophet Mayne said thoughtfully, "But there is more to it than that. I felt a warm power, love and hope, and it filled people with courage. ”

"Love, hope, and courage that comes with loss and grief?" "This is not the first time we've felt similar emotions," he said heavily. ”

"Yes, when our companions have to sacrifice themselves to blaze a trail that allows us to move forward, there is always such a feeling." Catwoman had calmed down, but the answer she received made her unhappy, "It must have been the death of one of our important companions." Since it is an anomaly in consciousness, then. Most likely, it is a consciousness walker. ”

"I'll do it right away." The more in-depth the study of the "mystery", the more I understand that when the anomaly is more profound, the more important the impact is. Then, the more impossible it is to understand its ins and outs. If this anomaly was really due to the sacrifice of an important companion, then ordinary elimination methods would not have been able to find out the identity of this companion - perhaps, he should have been a person familiar to all of them, but since neither of them could find the existence of this person from memory. Then, perhaps this mysterious incident has been so strict that even that person's "existence zài nature" has been wiped out.

There is a 90 percent chance that the "existential" nature is viewed according to the "mystical" experience, and it operates from the level of the collective human subconscious. However, the collective human subconscious is such a large and complex existence that even the best consciousness walker in the cybersphere cannot claim to have mastered it. And all the anomalies formed by the collective human subconscious. It can even reach the point of "turning a blind eye" - in short, perhaps the victim has left a trail. The loss of its existence will also form a logical vacancy in the social sphere, but even if these clues and strange vacancies are placed in front of you, you will subconsciously ignore them.

An hour later. The misfire verified his idea, and in all the reports, there was no suspicion, or even doubt. The suspicion also formed a factual aberration, but it was still ignored by those who tried to find out. "Not being aware" is more terrible than "not noticing", and if it is only "not noticing", then, perhaps, through the mystical or scientific methodology, the root can still be logically and meticulously deduced, but "not being aware" is similar to "not existing" - not logically not existing, but philosophically.

Philosophy, in terms of consciousness, always takes precedence over any logic.

"Maybe we should do a deep dive." "According to everyone's judgment, this anomaly is akin to digging a piece out of the collective human subconscious, and then this trace must not be so easily smoothed." The best way to know what is going on is to dive deep into the collective human subconscious and observe those unusual changes, perhaps, the clues are subtle, but it is not impossible. ”

"There aren't many mindwalkers in the cyber ball who can dive deeply." "It would be nice if the wheelchair man was still there, if you don't dive to a certain depth, it's impossible to find a clue for this kind of thing." However, once our people have dived to the depth I have estimated, the odds of not coming back are very high. We cannot risk the life of another comrade because of a comrade who has already been sacrificed. I'd agree with the adventure if the anomaly felt so malignant, but the anomaly, while it makes us feel lost and sad, isn't it? I think that the sacrificial companion must have hoped that his sacrifice was worthwhile, and not just to find out why he sacrificed, so that more of his companions could be sacrificed. ”

Catwoman and Mayne the Prophet were silent for a long time, emotionally they wanted to find out what was going on, but, as the fire had said, they couldn't do that based on the nature of the anomaly, they couldn't do that—at least, they couldn't push them into the dangerous place until the other companions were sure they could protect themselves.

"Russell is the most promising consciousness walker on our side." "He has applied to me to do a deep dive of consciousness, but I have rejected it. He would have to be at least 80 percent wheelchair accessible to perform this task. And this time the anomaly may make his progress faster, and we can expect him to grow. ”

"What about repeaters?" Catwoman asked suddenly, and she understood very well what she meant by the question.

The repeater is closely connected to the collective human subconscious, and when such an anomaly occurs, it is impossible for the repeater to react at all.

"The groundbreaking ceremony has been completed." "I've already informed Omi and them, and if I find any clues, I'll report them immediately." ”

"The time of the groundbreaking ceremony is very close to the time when the anomaly occurred, isn't there a connection between the two?" Catwoman said, "Could it be that something went wrong with the groundbreaking ceremony?" ”

"The construction of repeaters is gaining momentum." "I also suspect that the companion was sacrificed during the groundbreaking ceremony. But, on the other hand, in order to ensure that the foundation of the repeater could be laid, he sacrificed it -- you don't think. In fact, when he sacrificed, he had already obtained the results he wanted? If we cling to the fact that he sacrificed himself at the groundbreaking ceremony, how big will the blow to Omi and the others be? I don't think that's what the sacrificial companions want to see. Moreover, those feelings that are conveyed along with anomalies. It is also enough to prove that this sacrifice is inevitable, and no one has made mistakes in it. ”

"Yes......" Catwoman had to admit, and the fire had a point. The sacrifice of his companions is his own choice, so any action to hold those responsible accountable for such sacrifice is certainly not what he wants to see. Perhaps, the groundbreaking ceremony of the repeater. It is true that there are clues to the anomaly, but if you go to explore it now, it will only outweigh the losses, and even, it is meaningless at all. Without the sacrifice of this companion, the foundation of the repeater might have failed, albeit as a hypothesis. But no one wants to see the results.

Today's results, in addition to the huge sacrifices made by some people. It's almost the most desirable outcome. It's just that even those who made sacrifices are forgotten, which is difficult to accept emotionally. Perhaps the victim himself did not care, but for those who are still alive, they still want to affirm him in a more tangible way. Because this affirmation is not only affirming the dead, but also affirming the living.

"Is there no other way?" Catwoman said, "Even if it's a formal compensation, there's no way?" ”

“…… Catwoman, you have to understand. In order to fight the apocalypse, many people have already died. The one we have lost today is not the first, nor the last, and he has no particularity compared to the other unknown victims. The eyes of the fire staring at Catwoman were hot and heavy, "So are we." Whether it's me, you, or even Lady Mayne, when it comes time to sacrifice, will they not sacrifice because no one knows about their sacrifice? ”

"Of course not!" As if to interrupt him, Catwoman said forcefully, "I've had this realization for a long time. ”

"Then, the sacrificial companion, the companion we have forgotten, also has this kind of enlightenment." "I believe in him as I believe in myself." So-" said the fire heavily, "we should keep our mouths shut and not need any form of comfort, because neither he nor we need it." Prove with his actions that his sacrifice is worthwhile. ”

"I'm just ......," Catwoman bit her lip.

"I understand, and I understand." "You are very unwilling, very angry, and so am I." But what is the best way to compensate for this unwillingness and anger? I hope you can think about it again, and if you have a good reason, I wouldn't object to it either. At this point, he paused and said heavily, "But, for now, I hope you can understand my decision." He then turned to the Prophet Mayne and said, "Does Lady Mayne have anything to offer?" ”

"No, you know, we women are very emotional, but you've proven that the decisions you make when you're emotional aren't always the best." Prophet Mayne shook his head and said, "I trust your decision, go off." ”

Gone Huo sighed and rubbed his cheek vigorously: "I hope I won't live up to this trust." ”

"No, I mean, even if you're wrong, I can understand that. I trust you, not because you didn't make mistakes, but because, in the face of everyone's mistakes, you're the best one. Mayne Prophet smiled and said, "Believe in yourself, go mad." ”

Drifting nodded, said goodbye to the two of them, and headed to the place where the other high-ranking people were, they had been busy for a while, and it was time to tell them to make a final decision. They can understand the decision, although, it may seem impersonal. Most of the time, the decision is made for the living, but in a very small number of cases, it is necessary for the living person to try to understand the deceased's thoughts from the deceased's point of view, even if the result of this approach will always seem cold, but it is necessary to move forward.

Ordinary people, what they need is warmth and more warmth. However, for those who want to achieve miracles, they need not only warmth to comfort themselves, but also coldness to test themselves. To fight the end times, this kind of test is indispensable, and it will continue to come in the future, no, I said to myself, in fact, similar tests have existed in the past, but it will always be accumulated in the deepest part of the heart, becoming the courage and strength to face the end of the world.

People will always forget, this forgetting, not completely, but to recover this memory, it is not possible for human beings to do it at present - otherwise, the "mystery" symbolized by this anomaly is inherently incapable of fighting enemies that cannot be imagined, recognized, and understood. An unimaginable enemy can only be defeated by unimaginable means. This was one of the core from the beginning of the Dorothy and Color-Tied program. In Dorothy's memory, the qiē about Chang Huaien also disappeared, but the repeater that had completed the fusion and got the power from Chang Huai'en would not lose this power - it was more powerful than in the past, more powerful than when it was just fused with the super system, this strength was hidden, and this secret was the way to make it really hurt the "unspeakable monster".

Omi stretched out his hand, and in the core of the magic array, there were two tumbling squares, separated in half, like a book page torn in half. And under her gaze, the book is being put back together.

When the anomaly occurred, Omi also forgot about the existence of "Chang Huaien" for a while, but after the anomaly disappeared, she felt that she still remembered, but there was an intuition telling her that she should not think about it. So, she went along with the feeling and didn't think about it anymore, she even had a gut feeling that Dorothy should have the same abnormal feeling, but the other party would never ask herself what was going on, and it was. From this state, Omi can directly understand the depth of the whole incident, and in the occult, "unknown" itself is the most direct way to ensure the strength of mystery and mysterious power.

From their connection, she also judged the next direction of this incident - it had nothing to do with herself.

It would be a mystery that has been deliberately kept in a state of "unknown".

“…… Should it be said that it was a well-deserved death? Omi sneered, opened her hand, and the two spliced cubes in front of her suddenly moved to her hand, suddenly turning into a ball of light. When the light faded, only a black book full of material touches remained—the Catalogue of Forbidden Books.

It is exactly the same as the "Catalogue of Forbidden Books" that Marceau appeared in the core state of the repeater control, but it is different in size. However, in terms of the form of the existence zài, the difference between the two is even greater. Or should it be said that today's "Catalogue of Forbidden Books" is the real "Catalogue of Forbidden Books", and the three-pillar ceremony - no, Omi directly erases this idea and calls it the foundation laying ceremony - the expected result of the foundation laying ceremony, which is the current "Catalogue of Banned Books".

When Omi opened the book, there was naturally content in it, but even she couldn't understand the "words" that made up the content, because these "words" were changing all the time, and there was no logic of normal words in zài cultural science. In the same way, not only is the content constantly changing, but the "words" used to record the content are also changing in a single font in the span of "different languages".

This also means that even if this "Catalogue of Banned Books" is held in his own hands, it has no meaning.

"Marceau." Omi whispered.

Marceau's figure fluctuated, taking shape before her eyes. When Marceau's form stabilized, Omi threw the "Catalogue of Forbidden Books" into her hand: "I'll leave it to you." ”

Marceau didn't say a word, nodded, and disappeared in front of her as if she had never appeared. (To be continued......)