"Honestly, when I first sensed this method, I thought the First Generation had truly been completely resurrected, but... this really feels completely different from the hypnosis the First Generation used."
"Besides, this really does have the style of the 'Gray Domain'... So, 'Copper Furnace' really is a very interesting organization."
Fluoxetine spoke with her eyes shining brightly, filled with anticipation and longing.
"So... can I join right now?"
The smaller Fluoxetine across from her shook her head.
"No. Although I came today to extend an 'invitation,' I'm not directly inviting you to join us."
"I came today only to tell you about the existence of 'Copper Furnace.'"
Fluoxetine pouted. "Oh, come on. You were the ones who took the initiative to find me. Are you saying you still need to test me first?"
The smaller Fluoxetine remained as mysterious as ever.
"Not exactly... It's just that these things are unspeakable. If you get the chance in the future, you'll naturally find out."
"We don't have any tests or entry requirements—'Copper Furnace' isn't what you think. It doesn't require 'joining' or 'not joining' in the traditional sense..."
"If you're lucky, you'll understand the next time you go to the Gray Domain."
"'Copper Furnace,' huh... I was thinking, if I refuse to join, then the core function that should be retained by this projection of the 'Gray Domain Small World' is actually the part where the Gray Domain 'erases related memories,' right?"
"After all, it seems you've already made some minor alterations to my cognition... I can still sense the traces left behind."
Zuo Xi looked at herself across the table and asked in a low voice.
The counterfeit Zuo Xi on the other side shook her head. "That's not the case. Although we do have methods in that regard, this