This was his first experience of sensory deprivation, experiencing Teacher Zed's feeling.
However, the sensation was excruciating. Unlike the physical absence caused by having both eyes removed, this fundamental deprivation of vision directly erased everything related to the eyes, leaving a "sense of absence" as if a hole had opened in his soul.
Fortunately, thanks to the Spasmodic Brain, William could barely block out this sense of absence and focus on the situation before him.
"Full-Body Epileptic Seizure."
William activated the brain cells within all his muscle tissues and amplified his sense of touch. When his tactile perception reached ten times its original strength, he tried to sense his surroundings.
Buzz!
As expected, the tactile sense that should have spread outward like radar was completely sealed inside the Golden Suit. It could not transmit anything at all.
At the same time, the voice of the Golden Mask came from beside him.
"Mr. William, this is the core stronghold of our company, and the matter Duke is handling concerns the fate of the entire company. If you accidentally detect anything, we'll have no choice but to forcibly brainwash you.
"Such thorough brainwashing could have a very bad effect on you.
"So please remain still. This Golden Suit is meant to protect you, not restrain you."
"Sorry, I didn't know the rules."
"It's fine. After all, very few people can come here. Even among the entire network of premium clients, no more than ten people have been here. We'll be meeting Duke soon. Think about what you need to ask, and don't waste time with useless nonsense."
"Understood."
The usually easygoing Golden Mask had become unusually serious, and William stopped making any small moves.
Following the Golden Mask deeper inside, the slope grew increasingly steep until the two of them were completely