"After using every detection method at our disposal, we finally confirmed that the atoms of this substance... were square, and so were its electrons. When we conducted an electrification test on the sample, the electrons detected after the current entered it also became square..."
"After this test, we understood that these metals could not be comprehended through ordinary understanding. They had to be regarded as Relics that could not be defined."
"So, we named this metal."
"After discussion, the institute officially named this metal—"
"Abyss Iron."
"During the five years since the Abyss Iron region appeared, all sides had countless theories about it. Some said it was a creature from within the Abyss, that it had come to the Entrance to invade the surface. Once it occupied the Entrance, it would spread into the Outside World."
"Others said this was a phenomenon of Abyssal evolution, signaling that the Abyss invasion was about to enter its next stage and that the world would face an even greater threat..."
"However, the institute did not agree with this. From our contact with Abyss Iron, we could determine that this metal's attitude toward humanity was 'friendly,' or at least not hostile."
"Judging from how it actively cooperated with our research, it did not object to the inherently intrusive act of 'research.' It could even be seen as a compromise toward humanity—taking the initiative to show weakness and goodwill."
"Other aspects also proved that Abyss Iron was friendly..."
"It avoided the research facilities placed within its region, deliberately left paths for humans to pass through, and showed no tendency to spread outward at the edge of the Entrance. Every one of its actions conveyed one simple intention: to seal the Abyss Entrance without coming into conflict with humanity."
"We had no reason to stop this