"So, that's how it is …" After reading the whole file, Feng Bujue thought to himself, "No wonder they are the foundation of the future. Even though under the influence of the system, they are unable to find out the definition of 'Thriller Paradise', 'Mission', and 'Player', under the limited conditions, they have basically grasped the concept of these things. Now that they have reached this stage, the system has to come up with a countermeasure.
"But, to completely wipe away their knowledge of SCP-3232, that does not appear to be possible …" After giving it some thought, Brother Jue changed the topic. "Even if I destroy this facility that I am currently in and kill everyone here, the project file cannot be destroyed. To completely wipe away all traces of SCP-3232 in this world, the only way is to kill everyone in this world who has read this file and destroy all the information related to this project in the foundation's electronic and paper database … Considering the fact that this future world might have other forms of data storage that I do not know about, even if I do the above two things, I might not succeed …" Brother Jue thought to himself.
At this point, a solution that might seem insane to normal people … was born in Brother Jue's mind.
"How about … I try to destroy this entire world?" Brother Jue thought to himself.
Thankfully, this thought only lasted for less than two seconds before it was tossed out of his mind.
"Hmm … No, that's not right. That's the wrong idea." Feng Bujue then realized, "The content of the mission is not for me to completely wipe out this world's knowledge of Thriller Paradise, but for me to destroy all observation records related to SCP-3232 in the foundation. In other words …"
Soon, a logical conclusion that matched the wishes of the system appeared clearly in Feng Bujue's mind.
"I get it now …" After giving it some thought, Brother Jue's train of thought suddenly cleared up. "The system wants to cut off its connection with this world, right?"
Now that he had figured this out, many other details also became clear to him.
"SCP-3232 is a project that cannot be contained, and its' existence 'is debatable. As long as the system no longer generates scenarios in this world, then the file on SCP-3232 will soon become a piece of paper.
The only 'evidence' that supported this was the 'observation record'.
Once I destroy those records as well … then, without anyone needing to do anything, the foundation itself will categorize SCP-3232 as something that "never existed" several years later, and its documents will be classified as Neutralized (any project that has been destroyed or has lost its special properties, extra dimensions, or negative effects). The projects below this level should have a memo to record the previous information of the project.) The levels were all debatable.
As for the possibility of destroying the 'observation record', it was obviously very high …
First of all, the observation record was not a conceptual thing like the project file, but a narrative text … It was a series of detailed lists of times, places, and events.
If the project file was destroyed, it could still be rewritten according to people's memories. However, if the observation record was destroyed, it was impossible to rewrite it according to people's memories. This was because the basic requirements for such records were to be detailed and accurate, not just correct. Under such requirements, people's memories were undoubtedly unreliable.
"Secondly, unless there was some kind of substantial breakthrough in the research, otherwise, long files like the 'observation record' that were constantly being added would not be sent out of this experimental facility.
For example, in the project file that I was browsing, there was not a single observation record of Thriller Paradise's scenario. It only mentioned the existence of the 'observation plan'.
Obviously, those detailed observation records were kept inside the 'facility that carried out the observation plan'.
In other words, this base that I was currently in.
That was why the system tried so hard to guide me to break out of the sandbox and come here.
To put it bluntly … the mission this time was very clear. I just needed to follow the instructions on the surface. The difficult part was … the player had to figure out the system's intention and the above information before they could take action.
Only by knowing how and why … could the player complete the mission that the system wanted the player to complete without exposing its intention.
If the player did not see through this step and acted recklessly … then there was an eighty to ninety percent chance that the player would expose the target of the mission.
The result of that was … the NPCs would try their best to transfer the 'observation record' out, causing the mission to fail.
Taking a step back, even if they failed to transfer the record, as long as the player's' intention 'was conveyed to the outside world … then the mission would be a complete failure.
Because then, the entire golden foundation would know that SCP-3232 existed. Not only that, they were trying to make SCP-3232-1 destroy the evidence of its existence.
Even though personally speaking, I have cleared the scenario, but the 'system' will be completely exposed because of that. SCP-3232 will definitely be upgraded to a Keter level project by the foundation, and they will have to conduct more research on it … That is something that will bring endless trouble. "
Feng Bujue used two minutes to go through all that in his mind and used it to clear his mind.
Now, his goal was clear.
No matter what, he had to find out how the observation record was stored, like where the electronic file of the observation record was stored, and whether there were any paper copies or other media. Then, he had to destroy the record without exposing his intention. And if … his intention was exposed, then he had to kill everyone who knew about it before the news spread out of the base.
Currently, Feng Bujue believed that the most efficient solution was … to blow up the facility with a nuclear bomb.
He knew that most of the SCP Foundation's bases had this kind of emergency plan. Once a project (usually a Keter-level project) went out of control, a nuclear weapon launch site closest to the facility would immediately fire at the base in order to suppress the crisis. As for the human casualties … compared to the 'danger that could cause the extinction of mankind', the people of ten bases could be sacrificed in an instant, much less one base.
However, Feng Bujue also knew that if this kind of emergency plan was activated, there would be a corresponding program to transfer all the data in the facility.
Therefore, when Brother Jue made his move, he had to take this into consideration. It didn't mean that if he used force to release a few things like 682 and triggered a nuclear explosion, the matter would be settled …
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"Okay, my compromise and sincerity are in front of you." After a while, Dr. Cox spoke again to Feng Bujue, "It's your turn, right?"
"Haha …" Feng Bujue chuckled and looked back at the doctor. "Sure …" He took a sip of coffee and said, "What do you want from me?"
"Why do you ask when you already know the answer?" Dr. Cox pointed at the floating computer screen and said, "Of course, I hope that you can cooperate with us to complete the information of this project."
"You're talking about SCP-3232?" Feng Bujue asked again.
"Yes," Cox replied.
"Oh … About that …" Brother Jue began to bluff. "Haha … It seems that you've completely misunderstood."
"What did you say?" Cox was confused. It was unclear whether he was doubting the authenticity of Lu Zhou's words or wondering what was wrong with the project file.
"What? What?" Feng Bujue repeated and asked, "Did I not make myself clear?"
Cox thought about it and said, "Then … Tell me, which part of our understanding is wrong?"
"You should ask another question," Feng Bujue said. "Which part of your understanding is correct?" He spread out his hands and revealed a mocking smile. "The answer is … none."
"You're trying to tell me …" This time, Dr. Cox's expression was one of pure distrust. "Our project file on SCP-3232 is full of meaningless mistakes?"
"Yes," Feng Bujue answered with such confidence that anyone who heard it would be shaken to a certain degree.
"Hmph …" Dr. Cox immediately sneered.
This was a normal reaction … Even if Brother Jue was telling the truth, Dr. Cox would not immediately accept this statement.
She had poured a lot of effort into this project, and the observation project was the first major project in the foundation that used the "Parallel Universe Regional Mirror Image Generation System". She would definitely not overturn all of her previous research results just because of a few words from an unknown and untrustworthy cross-dimensional creature.
"Okay …" After the sneer, Dr. Cox continued, "Then I'd like to ask you, what is the true nature of this project?"
"I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to tell you everything without any basis." Feng Bujue said and shrugged. "Besides … I can see that you don't believe me." He laughed and did not hide his mockery. "Whether it's because of a woman's stubbornness or because of the work you've done, at least at this moment … Compared to someone like me who knows the 'truth', you're more willing to believe in the research results you've obtained."
In this short speech, he had already used provocation, retreating in order to advance, loosening the reins in order to grasp them better, and other tricks. He had even purposely carried a hint of sexism … It could be said that every word and sentence was stuck on the reverse scale of Cox, this strong woman.
When Cox heard this, she was naturally angry, but she could not do anything. Otherwise, it would only confirm what the other party said.
"Then what do you want?" The doctor tried to control her expression and tone as she spoke to Brother Jue in a deep voice.
Feng Bujue was waiting for the other party to ask this question, but when Dr. Cox said it, he still maintained a neutral attitude and said, "Doctor, the observation project mentioned in the file, you're responsible for it, right?"
"What?" Cox immediately understood the meaning behind Brother Jue's words. "Do you want to see the observation records?"
"Yes." Feng Bujue nodded and replied, "I don't need a lot, just three to five copies will do. Combined with a few different records … I can explain the theory of SCP-3232 in detail. "
"Ridiculous!" The next second, Cox shouted without hesitation. She questioned, "So far, you haven't said a single word about SCP-3232. But you've tried again and again to get information about this project. I seriously suspect that … you don't want to tell us anything, or … you don't know anything about SCP-3232, so you want to use us to get information about it. "
Her words were loud and clear, and her reasoning was logical.
But when Feng Bujue heard this, he was as calm as ever. His expression did not change. "Doctor, you're too agitated."
"Don't change the topic." Cox glared at Brother Jue and said coldly.
"Haha …" Feng Bujue laughed. "Whether you believe it or not, my understanding of you people is far more than you can imagine."
"Oh?" Cox raised her eyebrows. "For example?"
"When I said the term 'O5 personnel', didn't you think it was strange?" Feng Bujue hinted.
When this was said, Cox's expression changed. She thought to herself, 'That's true … How did he know this term? I've been monitoring the conversation between him and D19. He didn't mention this at all, and it was only after that that he read the document about SCP-3232 … '
"If you need it, I can tell you the serial numbers and general characteristics of the ten SCP projects right now." Feng Bujue did not give Cox much time to think. He quickly continued, "Of course, that has nothing to do with the 'observation records' that I asked you to show me." He paused. "I just want to tell you that I don't care about getting information from you because I already know enough."
"The reason why I told you about SCP-3232 based on the observation records is because it is indeed 'necessary'." Brother Jue spoke quickly, leaving no room for Cox to interrupt. "For example … If I asked you to teach a class on discrete mathematics or solid state physics without the aid of any teaching materials … Would you be able to do it?"
Cox did not answer this question because the answer was obvious.
She hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "So … you mean, you have to use an example to explain the characteristics of SCP-3232?"
"That's right," Feng Bujue replied.
"Then can't you use your own example?" Cox asked again. "Isn't your experience in the Psychotronics underground experimental base a ready-made record of SCP-3232's activities?"
"Sorry, I can't do that," Feng Bujue replied.
"Why not?" Cox asked.
"I don't know the true face of Mount Lushan, but I'm fated to be in this mountain." Brother Jue answered her with these words.
He did not know how the system translated it, but Dr. Cox seemed to have understood it …
"Hmph …" She thought about it for about ten seconds before replying somewhat impulsively, "How about this … Tell me the information of the ten projects first, and I'll see if you really know or just pretend to know."
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