"The top-secret project 'Deciphering and Utilization of Demon Script' has officially been renamed 'Deciphering and Utilization of Ancient Secret Script.'"
"From now on, anything related to the project must be reported to me either in writing or verbally. You may no longer communicate through the Data Panel."
"Also, Group D, which you are in charge of, is progressing the slowest of all the groups. Have you encountered any difficulties?"
In a dark chamber sealed off by layers upon layers of restrictions, Pan Xiaoxiao adjusted the glasses on her nose bridge and stared expressionlessly at the project leader standing in the shadows before her.
"N-no, we haven't encountered any difficulties..."
"Based on the overall progress reports, everything is proceeding step by step at this stage. We've even exceeded the expected target by seven percent."
"The participating researchers also undergo regular physical examinations, and all their indicators are normal."
"Could there be some subjective bias in how the tasks were quantified, creating the illusion that our group is progressing the slowest?"
A somewhat aged voice came from the shadows, carrying the precision and logic unique to highly educated intellectuals as it asked in confusion.
But Pan Xiaoxiao had no intention of changing her attitude and still stood by her initial judgment.
"Think carefully, Professor."
She interrupted coldly:
"Do you remember what I've always emphasized?"
"In the current environment of the Great Revival, all sorts of situations that defy common sense may arise while we explore the unknown."
"Caution is the only weapon we have to confront the unknown!"
"Since I've told you that Group D is progressing the slowest, then there must be a problem within Group D."
"What you need to do is not refute me, but find and resolve that problem."
"Uh..." The old man in the shadows fell into