Bright morning sunlight poured through the windows, making the already spacious living room feel even larger. The carpet was soft underfoot. Xia Lun ate a generous brunch, occasionally replying to the friend across the table. It was the following morning, and he had chosen to visit a friend he had not seen in ages to make his itinerary look as reasonable as possible. If anyone asked why he had come to the Herno Strait, he could truthfully say he was visiting a friend. This friend loved watching television, so it remained on even while they talked.
"Here is the latest news. According to the Beaver Harbor Public Security Bureau, the notorious Grand Alliance separatist Tedilina was killed yesterday by a nameless hero."
"Tedilina reportedly attacked the cruise ship Sesame yesterday morning, causing heavy casualties and property damage. She was also the mastermind behind the Green Shoe Serial Murder Case, which has claimed at least thirty-five lives to date. We now turn to a criminal investigation expert to explain the details of Tedilina's actions."
Xia Lun narrowed his eyes slightly.
The report made no mention of Miss Rabbit. That might have been a deliberate editorial choice, but Xia Lun had a strong sense that the Cognitive Filter in the Real World had gone to work again.
There seemed to be a Cognitive Filter in the Real World that specifically targeted supernatural phenomena. The report did not mention Miss Rabbit because everyone had forgotten she existed.
The Cognitive Filter had twisted Miss Rabbit's various supernatural displays into technical methods that could be explained by common sense, while attributing her actions to Tedilina.
At that thought, a flicker of longing rose in Xia Lun's heart.
If someone had set up the Cognitive Filter, then perhaps, if he kept exploring, he too could reach