Memory Engraving

[Lamp]

The most crucial components of every major city region in the entire country.

The nation invested a substantial amount of funds and technology into the research and production of these lamps.

Especially lamps installed between large hospitals, which have multiple quality assurances and undergo quality maintenance by inspection personnel every month. It would be absolutely impossible for them to flicker abnormally like they are now.

Even the flickering of a single lamp is highly suspicious, let alone several lamps on the current floor all flickering.

Luo Di happened to be sitting on the intermediate turning level. To leave the stairwell, he would need to go up or down a considerable distance.

Just as he was preparing to rush down, Thump!

The sound of hard soles stepping on the smooth stairs suddenly echoed, incredibly clear in the silent stairwell.

Strangely enough, Luo Di couldn't determine if the sound was coming from below or above. He could only judge from its volume that the other person was only one floor away.

This meant that if Luo Di chose the wrong direction, "up or down," he would directly encounter the other person.

The other person was very likely the source of the flickering lights.

However, Upon hearing the footsteps, Luo Di became less nervous. He sat back down again, as if he had already guessed something.

A pair of size forty-three leather shoes stepped down the stairs and quickly arrived beside Luo Di.

The mysterious person spoke in Mandarin with a slight foreign accent, "How did you guess it was me?"

"This is Jupiter City First Hospital, one of the most central buildings in the entire city. Furthermore, I just experienced an accident. The security requirements for the entire hospital should have been further heightened.

If abnormal situations still occur under these conditions, the entire city would likely be in danger.

Also, I've been jogging with Mr. Luo Fei for half a year. Although the shoes are different, I can still faintly discern the similarity."

"Not bad. No wonder you could come up with a solution under the immense pressure of a practical training gone awry."

The person who arrived was Luo Di's jogging partner, Frederick. Lofi.

The lights in the hallway also returned to normal at this moment, no longer flickering.

"Because I interfered in your situation, I've been cooperating with handling the 'aftermath' all day. I only came tonight to check on your condition.

It seems your body is indeed doing well; your recovery speed is far beyond expectations."

"Thank you."

"No need to thank me. A small favor like this allows me to owe a research unit a favor, which is quite a good deal. Besides, I was the one who proactively offered to help you resolve the accident. I just didn't expect the accident to happen so quickly.

You must have many questions about this accident, right?"

Mr. Luo Fei also sat down, patiently entering a problem-solving mode.

Luo Di had already organized his questions, waiting for this moment. "I do have many questions. How are the 'simulated anomalies' corresponding to practical training created?"

"Your question involves the core technology of current research units, so I cannot provide a complete answer. However, I can tell you that the source of simulated anomalies is the Imposters themselves.

Some are directly made from the corpses of killed Imposters.

Some are Imposters who have been discovered, captured, restrained, and contained, and who have reached a certain cooperative relationship with us and are willing to help.

And then there are those that are purely products of scientific research."

"The demon we encountered in the end, the one with the 'Possession' ability and related to the tongue, which category does it belong to?"

"The cooperative type. Its main body is imprisoned elsewhere. A tongue cut from it was sent to the Jupiter City research institute to create a 'simulated anomaly.'

This tongue belongs to the highest difficulty simulated anomaly in our local research institute's project catalog. You actually encountered it.

This is already a major mistake. The 'employee' who caused the accident is still being pursued, and the research institute responsible for the practical training is likely to undergo large-scale reorganization and personnel changes."

Luo Di didn't care about the 'troublemaking employee.' His mind was entirely focused on this true anomalous entity of the demon type and the Hell behind it.

"After being possessed, my spirit, or rather my consciousness, went to Hell. Is that place truly Hell?"

Luo Fei was very surprised to hear this question. "Oh? You actually opened your eyes and saw the scenery of Hell? Most people can barely withstand the most basic pain and would have fainted within a short time."

"It was a rare opportunity, how could I not open my eyes to see?"

Luo Fei rubbed the stubble on his face, his pupils gleaming. "Very few people can maintain a sound sense of self when they first enter Hell, let alone open their eyes in such an extreme environment.

However, your question is difficult to answer.

I can only say that the [Hell] you went to exists in a spatial sense.

But the essence of Hell is still related to the [corner], and it should be considered a component of the corner. Its essence is quite different from the Hell depicted in literary works; it is a completely different place, a very dangerous place."

"I understand, more or less."

"Judging by your tone, you seem very interested in Hell."

"Yes... I saw a symbol in Hell."

Luo Di took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket. On it was drawn that special symbol.

It was composed of three basic units: a cross, a spiral, and a pentagram, with strange characters filling the spaces between the different spiral layers.

The whole thing looked quite complicated.

This was why Luo Di immediately asked the nurse for paper and pen as soon as he woke up. No matter how excellent his memory was, even a slight delay could lead to minor deviations in detail.

Mr. Luo Fei was also baffled by the symbols on the paper; even with his knowledge, he had never seen them before.

"I haven't seen them. After all, humanity's exploration of the 'corner' is still in its early to middle stages.

However, you shouldn't record these symbols in this way.

Writing these symbols on paper could potentially create resonance at a certain time or space point, forcing you to fall into the corner.

I'll handle this for you. At least with your current level, if you fall into the corner, you'll surely die."

Luo Fei directly took out a lighter and ignited the paper in his hand.

Luo Di agreed with his statement and didn't stop him, just watching the burning paper from the side.

But just as the symbols on the paper were about to be consumed by the flames, the flame patterns suddenly overlapped perfectly with the symbols in an instant, imprinting themselves directly into Luo Di's memory like a brand.

As the paper turned into black ash, Luo Di could recall all the details of this hellish symbol with just a little thought.

"It should be fine as long as I just keep it in my brain, right?"

For some reason, Luo Di was very interested in this symbol. Although it might pose a potential danger, it might also hide opportunities.

Luo Fei waved his hand. "If you can remember so many details, feel free to record them. Things like magic circles and seals won't take effect unless they are actually drawn and the corresponding conditions are met."

"Okay, one last question. How much difference is there between a simulated anomaly event and a real anomaly event?"

"With the current technology of the research institute, the simulation restoration value can reach about 10% to 30%. Of course, it's very difficult to fully simulate a true anomaly event, and it's not something that can be explained by a simple numerical comparison.

In short, for the next year, you just need to stay at school and complete the relevant course training, focusing on your further studies.

Once you advance, you will have the opportunity to officially come into contact with related anomaly events."

"Alright."

"If you have nothing else to ask, I'll be going now... Oh, right."

As Mr. Luo Fei stood up, he casually placed his palm on Luo Di's shoulder. "I'll tell you some good news in advance. This accidental experience of yours will be recorded in your personal file, and the Municipal Research Bureau has given you a very high personal evaluation.

As long as you successfully complete the advancement assessment next year, even without my help, you can join our company as a 'talent.'

Due to competitive reasons, I can't tell you the specific name of the company yet. I can only contact you after you complete your advancement assessment."

"Mm."

"I look forward to your advancement assessment next year."