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The memory scene switched again, this time to the last meeting between Chadwick and Screw-Gum. Chadwick looked at Screw-Gum in front of him, his eyes full of excitement and emotion. He slowly said: "Screw-Gum...Finally, I finally found you."

ScrewGum responded gently, "It has been many years since we last met, Dr. Chadwick. I am sorry that I cannot sincerely say to you, 'I am sorry' - because I know you have foreseen this outcome."

Chadwick shook his head slightly to show his understanding. His voice was a little low, but full of determination: "Everything I've experienced is the result of my own actions... After so many years, I don't need to be reminded of this anymore."

"I need help now, Mr. Screw"

ScrewGum nodded and said, "You still want to talk to me after all the trouble you've gone through... You must have nowhere else to go. If necessary, ScrewStar can be your temporary shelter."

[Xing: Screw Gumu is really gentle. Compared to Black Tower, who has no human nature, Screw Gumu seems more like a human being.]

[Himeko: ScrewGum is a peace-loving 'king' and the bridge connecting organic and inorganic life forms.]

[Black Tower: Little Gray Hair, I’m listening.]

[Xing: Humph, I dare to say this in front of you. Anyway, you still have to let me test the simulated universe.]

However, Chadwick shook his head vigorously and refused firmly: "No, no. I have sworn to myself that I will never involve irrelevant people again."

"No matter where I hide in the galaxy, the company will find me... it's only a matter of time. I can't keep running away, but I still have other ways to resist."

"I heard that a genius in the club has developed a secret drug that can help people "block" part of their consciousness and memory. But I have never been close to the club's leaders, so I thought of asking you to help me make the connection."

"'Selective blocking drug' - I have heard of it. It is probably the invention of that eccentric pharmacist. Indeed, that lady never interacts with the company, so there is no need to worry that she will betray her colleagues."

[Black Tower: Yu Qingtu? ]

[Ruan Mei: It’s her]

[Black Tower: No wonder I didn’t get any news later...]

ScrewGum touched his chin and said, "Question: Do you think this is the most reliable solution?"

Chadwick nodded heavily. "... This is the least costly, I'm sure. As long as I can forget that knowledge temporarily... the company won't be able to squeeze anything out of my brain."

"As for everything I have to go through... it's what I deserve. People must always be responsible for their own actions, and paying the price is also a necessary part..."

After a moment's silence, Screw-Gum replied softly, "I understand, Dr. Chadwick. I will help you get that medicine." Chadwick looked at Screw-Gum gratefully, with tears faintly flashing in his eyes.

ScrewGum continued, "You are finally able to face yourself honestly, Doctor - for this alone, I am relieved for you. I sincerely hope that you can survive this difficult time."

.....

The scene changed, and Xing came to a study. Dr. Chadwick was sitting quietly on the steps of the study, looking ahead with empty eyes, as if he was lost in thought. At this moment, Dr. Chadwick looked to be over 70 years old.

His appearance had hardly changed since Xing first met him. His deep and worried eyes were now more cloudy, as if carrying the vicissitudes of time.

Xing politely greeted Dr. Chadwick, but the other party did not respond, but continued to stare blankly, as if he had lost his soul. Realizing that he could not communicate directly with Chadwick, Xing decided to observe the surrounding environment first.

She walked to the desk and found several unsent letters neatly stacked on the desk in front of the old man. On the cover of the letter was scribbled: "Not approved for mailing, recommended to return".

Several books were scattered on the ground. Xing carefully examined the titles and confirmed that these books had nothing to do with Chadwick's professional field and the subject he was studying. It was hard to imagine that this old man would be interested in "A Study of the Music of the Immortal Boat Chiming Tribe". Perhaps he had really been here for too long and his mind had become confused.

[March 7: Is Dr. Chadwick under house arrest here?]

[Bronya: It seems so, but it seems that they don't blame him too much. ]

[Hanabi: Hehe, sometimes the company will still choose to save face. It is not realistic to torture a genius~]

Xing, who was searching the room, seemed to have caught Chadwick's attention. He called out weakly, "Ah... they sent someone new, didn't they?"

"It's the same no matter who comes. I've said the same thing countless times...I'm of no use to you now." Chadwick continued.

Xing did not answer Chadwick's question, but directly said: "You used a selective blocking drug..."

Hearing this, Chadwick was shocked: "How... did you know?"

However, before Xing could reply, Chadwick realized something. With a look of sudden enlightenment on his face, he said, "Ah... I see. This is not reality... You are not someone sent by the company, right?"

[Xing: This... I haven't said anything yet. ]

[Fu Xuan: You can infer that I am not in reality with just one sentence... You are indeed a genius. ]

His originally cloudy eyes now had a glimmer of light, a desire for life. His lips trembled as he murmured to himself, "Great... I haven't had a normal conversation with anyone for a long time. I have everything here... They will meet any of my requests... I just don't have freedom."

Xing hesitated for a moment. She could feel the pain and helplessness in the other person's heart. She asked softly, "What did they do?"

Chadwick took a deep breath and said slowly: "At first, they pretended to be very polite. They tempted me with all kinds of things, trying to exchange my knowledge with material things and promises... but it didn't work."

"Then they lost their patience. They started forcing me to read literature related to the theory of applied imaginary numbers..."

"...but the effect of the "blocking drug" is far better than expected. It not only blocks the knowledge in my mind, but also blocks my ability to learn related knowledge."

"Later, they accepted that I had become a useless old man. At some point, their strategy became to wait for my death."

Xing listened quietly, his mouth moved slightly, and he replied: "I'm sorry."

Chadwick shook his head: "...There is nothing to apologize for. This is the price I should pay."