maybe

Durala interrupted the tension by raising her hand suddenly, and there was a hint of determination in her voice.

"I have a suggestion, why don't you consider letting Jiang Xiao try using item 88?"

Everyone in the conference room turned to her, including Jiang Xiao.

Project 88 is not as notorious as 135, but its existence is also somewhat controversial.

"Item 88?"

The chief frowned, as if recalling the specifics of the project.

"Yes, item 88."

Durala nodded in confirmation, and she looked at Jiang Xiao with a hint of apology flashing in her eyes.

"The primary effect of Project 88 is hypnosis, which we can use to strengthen your consciousness so that you don't forget who Pennywise really is when you face him."

Jiang Xiao's brows furrowed, he had a natural rejection of this kind of invasive project, but he also knew that if he wanted to get Pennywise, his current state was obviously not enough.

"Hypnosis?" He pondered for a moment, "Are there any side effects?" ”

"Yes, but not as direct physical harm as 135 does."

"The side effects are mainly short-lived memory confusion and possible mood swings," Durala explains. ”

Jiang Xiao was silent.

He knows that every project has its pros and cons, and what he needs is to maximize the strengths of these projects while keeping their disadvantages under control.

"I need to think about it." Jiang Xiao finally said.

"Of course, we'll give you time." The chief nodded and said to Du Lala: "You take Jiang Xiao to the laboratory of Project 88 to prepare first, and I will let the expert team accompany you." ”

Durala took the order and left the conference room with Jiang Xiao.

On the way to the lab, Jiang Xiao pondered the possibility of Project 88.

He knew that this could be the key to dealing with Pennywise, but at the same time it was an unknown danger.

Upon arrival at the lab, a group of researchers in white coats awaited them, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

"Jiang Xiao, we're ready."

A middle-aged researcher stepped forward, his tone was both serious and excited.

"Trust us, Project 88 will be your weapon, but before we can do that, we need to run a series of tests to make sure you can withstand the hypnosis process."

Jiang Xiao nodded, he knew that this was a necessary procedure.

He took a deep breath and prepared for the next challenge.

It's not that I'm worried about what the people at the institute will do to him, the main thing is that both have a common goal, Pennywise.

However, before that, Jiang Xiao still needs to determine how the other party will hypnotize himself.

Durala handed over a paper.

[Item 88]

Name:

【Hypnotic Recorder】

Control area:

【Weird Research Institute】

Project Overview:

A quirky recorder with an extremely unpleasant sound is played harshly.

But as long as you can withstand the devastation of five minutes of flute sound, you can "imprint" your memory.

Item Type: Mental Hypnosis.

Hazard Level: Pseudo-security.

Experiment Log: June 12, 2023.

Recorder: Zhan Zhao.

After many studies, the experimental specialist Zhan Zhao found that the flute sound of the [Hypnotic Recorder] can make people feel sluggish, but at the same time, it has an extremely outrageous hypnotic effect.

After follow-up research, people who are assured to be hypnotized will have bad conditions such as emotional confusion and transient amnesia.

However, using this flute to interrogate some criminals is undoubtedly the best prop.

Jiang Xiao:.

Co-authoring is still risky.

However, debuffs such as emotional confusion and transient amnesia are undoubtedly much milder than the "irreversible" damage of the Lucid Stone.

"We want to etch important things about Pennywise in your memory, including but not limited to portraying him as your mortal enemy."

Jiang Xiao nodded, indicating that it was acceptable, come on.

The researchers were busy, preparing various auxiliary equipment.

After all, the person in front of them is not a criminal, they naturally want to reduce it as much as possible and even not let the side effects appear on Jiang Xiao's body.

Jiang Xiao sat on a chair, closed his eyes, and waited for Project 88 to start.

Durala stood aside, her heart a little apprehensive.

She also knew that if Project 88 was successful, then Jiang Xiao would be the key to fighting Pennywise.

But if it fails. The consequences are unpredictable.

The atmosphere in the laboratory became tense, and all eyes were focused on Jiang Xiao's body.

And he, as if entering another world, waited for the power of hypnosis to awaken the courage and determination in his heart.

A young man with glasses, holding the strangely shaped recorder in his hand, slowly approached Jiang Xiao.

His movements were both cautious and imbued with an ineffable solemnity.

As he approached, the other researchers in the lab exited the room one after another, leaving only him, Jiang Xiao, and Du Lala, who was standing nervously on the side.

Of course, Durala wears professional sound-isolating earmuffs.

The young man stood still, his spectacle lenses glinting with a serious glow in the light.

He took a deep breath, and then said softly to Jiang Xiao with his eyes closed.

"Please be ready, I'll start playing."

Jiang Xiao nodded, indicating that he was ready.

Although his heart began to beat faster, he struggled to remain calm, trying to immerse his consciousness in the experience that was about to come.

With a light cough from the young man, a strange and wonderful flute suddenly sounded in the air.

Jiang Xiao sighed lightly.

The music is very different from the "ugly and harsh" described in the document, but has an indescribable magic.

Jiang Xiao felt that it was gentle and melodious, like a light breeze wafting on the river at night, and like a mysterious melody coming from the distant starry sky.

Jiang Xiao's slightly furrowed brows began to stretch, he felt that he was wrapped in this beautiful music, and his consciousness began to blur, as if he was slowly sinking into a warm dream.

The flutes continued to flow, they were like living spirits, jumping in Jiang Xiao's ears, gently brushing his memories.

Touch those deeply buried fragments related to Pennywise. These memories began to become clear, and they formed a vivid imprint in his mind.

Over time, the flute gradually intensified, becoming deeper and more intense.

Jiang Xiao felt that his consciousness was pulled by an irresistible force, and his thoughts were fixed on the key information about Pennywise.

That terrible image became clearer and clearer in his mind, as if it had become an unshakable enemy in his life.

The flute finally reaches its climax, then slowly wanes and finally disappears into thin air.

The young man stopped playing and gently set the recorder aside.

Jiang Xiao slowly opened his eyes, and a new light flashed in his gaze.

"How?" The man asked with concern.

Jiang Xiao stood up slowly, his expression was firm, as if he had just experienced a baptism of the soul.

(End of chapter)