Li Xian opened the files in order and quickly skimmed their contents, gradually piecing together the full picture.
"Weird" were a form of life distinct from humans, living on the "other side" of the world.
Humans discovered their existence first. After several expeditions and assessments, they confirmed that some of these creatures had low intelligence, were incapable of communication, and were highly aggressive. Others could communicate, but their thought patterns and social behavior still differed greatly from those of humans.
Considering the threat these creatures might pose to human society, the people involved began exploring ways to manage them. Every attempt ended in failure, until someone left a "Chip" behind there.
The staff member who discovered the loss immediately went back to search for it. He was relieved to find the Chip still where he had left it, but soon realized that it had embedded itself in the ground and could not be dug out, no matter what he tried.
Later, a series of photographs was taken of the "Chip." It was like a seed that had taken root in foreign soil, bearing fruit that belonged to neither side.
And that was the system's original form-a Chip no larger than a postage stamp.
The researchers seemed to recognize its "potential" and offered it some assistance as it grew. Li Xian's parents were among the main participants in this work. In this way, they gradually "cultivated" the earliest form of the Control Room.
As a fusion of human technology and Weird energy, the system's capabilities exceeded everyone's expectations. Following its orders, it soon recorded information on almost all Weird and designated management zones for them. The entire process went so smoothly that all manner of proposals came pouring in-
Some wanted to maintain the status quo and observe what happened. Others