Perspective: Specialist: Li Jian
A young researcher wearing a standard-issue, sterile white lab coat from the Technology Division walked in carefully, carrying a specially made drink. The cup contained a concoction of special military-grade stimulants and a high-concentration nutrient solution. It emitted a bitter aroma so pungent that it could be smelled from far away.
The drink was called "Deep Think No. 3 Concentrate," a forbidden-level concoction that could forcibly increase a user's brainpower, but it came with extreme side effects.
"Specialist Li Jian, you have been working at high intensity for over thirty-six standard hours. You must pay attention to your health..."
"Just put it there, Kobayashi." Li Jian's gaze, as if drawn by a magnet, did not leave the massive holographic projection screen for even a fraction of a second.
"Are there any new discoveries regarding the sample 'Pathfinder-Chengkong' in Isolation Ward 7?"
The young associate researcher, Kobayashi, quickly adjusted his non-prescription glasses and replied respectfully, his tone filled with awe and a hint of unease,
"Reporting, Specialist."
"According to the latest monitoring data, after the sample entered a deep coma, its core energy field exhibited an extremely peculiar 'energy-zeroing' characteristic."
"It seems to actively and efficiently absorb and completely neutralize all free-state 'Iridescence' high-dimensional energy particles within a certain range of his body."
"However, our current equipment is unable to accurately track the final destination of this absorbed energy. It's like a miniature, humanoid 'Iridescence energy purifier,' or an 'energy-level bottomless black hole'!"
"Additionally," Kobayashi paused for a moment.
"The trajectory of the psionic fluctuations within his body is also extremely abnormal. In his current deep physiological coma, his brainwave activity pattern resembles him conducting some kind of super-high-load parallel processing of massive information and deep conscious structure reconstruction."
"Its level of complexity approaches the computational intensity of the AI 'Mystery' when performing certain strategic-level simulations."
"Parallel processing of massive information and deep conscious structure reconstruction..." Li Jian's eyes narrowed dangerously, the light behind his lenses flashing with an even more incandescent and crazed fervor.
He abruptly spun around and commanded, in a tone that brooked no argument,
"Kobayashi, immediately draft a proposal in my name for a top-clearance, interdepartmental, joint special research project! Project code name: 'Prometheus's Fire'!"
"Core research directions: First, the fundamental energy characteristics of the 'Colorless Core,' and its mechanisms for absorbing, neutralizing, simulating, and reconfiguring known 'Iridescence' energies."
"Second, the possible deep symbiotic and co-evolutionary relationship between the 'Colorless Core' and the 'Void Devourer' special constitution."
"Third, assess this individual's ultimate potential and potential risks in manipulating the 'Forced Resonance Interface'!"
"At the same time, issue a formal application to Sergeant Gestalt himself and the head of the Federation Medical Division with the highest priority in the name of the Technology Division!"
"We need to obtain uninterrupted, real-time physiological and core energy data for sample Shen Kai during all subsequent stages of his 'enhanced adaptive recovery and guided ability activation training.'"
"I will personally lead this 'special technical support and data collection' mission for the 'Prometheus's Fire' project. All relevant personnel must sign the highest-level confidentiality agreement!"
"Yes, Specialist! I'll get on it right away!"
A complex expression, a mixture of irrepressible excitement and immense unease, instantly appeared on the face of the young associate researcher, Kobayashi. He knew that a forbidden study, one that would eventually overturn the Federation's core technology, was about to begin. His mentor's nearly maniacal will drove it forward.
After a respectful bow, the young researcher quickly left the analysis room, which was filled with an oppressive, frenzied atmosphere.
Li Jian once again turned his scrutinizing and inquisitive gaze toward the young face on the holographic screen, which looked calm and fragile on the pure white medical bed.
His long fingers tapped rhythmically on the cold metal console. Risk often coexisted with opportunity. Li Jian was passionate about challenging dangerous domains full of unknowns and taboos that could rewrite all existing science textbooks.
He looked at the static image of the young man on the screen, who had been temporarily assigned the internal monitoring code "Origin-Point Void" by the central AI, "Mystery," and his gaze became deeper and more intense.
"Pandora's box has appeared, and I will be the one to open it."