When the longing grew strong enough, the Wave-Particle Duality Ape would break out of its shell.
When it emerged from the box on its own, the first person it saw would become the one closest to it. A wondrous Quantum Entanglement would form between them, allowing either to teleport to the other's side no matter how far apart they were.
Because the hatching conditions were unusual, everyone could only wait outside the room.
Holding the Ember Pelt Cat, Maria asked curiously, "I wonder whether a Wave-Particle Duality Ape looks more like an elephant or an ape?"
"Neither, really. Its nose is a little like an elephant's—very long—and its build is somewhat like an ape's. But it isn't related to either of them," Zhang Shouzhong said.
"Then why is it called a Wave-Particle Duality Ape?" Maria asked.
"Probably the first person to discover one had a mischievous streak," Zhang Shouzhong guessed.
The longer Zhang Shouzhong lived, the more oddballs he encountered. He could picture the playful grin on the first discoverer's face as they named the Wave-Particle Duality Ape.
In Nameless's room, the formation was ready.
He placed the pet egg in a black box that blocked every form of observation, then used his authority as a Special Zone Controller to prevent any living creature from observing the box.
"Come on out, little one!"
With everything prepared, Nameless stared intently at the box, eagerly awaiting the egg's hatching.
He had no idea how long it would take. All he could do was stay focused, hoping with all his heart for the egg to hatch and for the Wave-Particle Duality Ape to meet him.
Time passed slowly.
About five hours later, Nameless suddenly heard a strange sound from inside the box.
Had it hatched?
Nameless wondered, fixing his eyes on the box