Compared to these, the memories it gained from being captured and brought to this Erosion Zone are almost as weighty as its memories from its many years of life in the Ruins Realm.
Unfortunately, the memories of being captured and brought to the Erosion Zone have not been erased.
Therefore, it has some doubts about Lord Shen Heng's statement today that there might be problems with his memory.
So... does it really exist?
"Okay, I understand." Shen Heng lowered his gaze.
It seems this is not an isolated case, but are the pace and content of the forgetting different?
Yes, that's true. Everyone's memories are different.
"Captain, what is this...?" Qin Yu asked from the side, her tone full of seriousness.
If the captain hadn't pointed it out, she really wouldn't have noticed this situation.
Or rather, it's normal not to notice.
It's difficult to recall forgotten memories on one's own, let alone forgotten memories that have little connection to the present.
A terrified voice echoed in his mind as well.
"No way, how could I forget? What the hell is this! That damn snake deserves to die..."
Unresponsive to the voice in her mind, Qin Yu looked at the captain.
"It's probably a new rule, something like an adaptation..." Shen Heng looked up at Qin Yu.
"New rules?" Qin Yu repeated in a low voice.
"Yes, this rule should have started after the riot, when we were forcibly transferred back. And then, it automatically deepened," Shen Heng said.
"From then on, and then... deeper?!" Qin Yu said, then seemed to realize something, her tone becoming increasingly serious, "So, in other words, we've actually been forgetting something all these days?"
"Hmm," Shen Heng responded in a deep voice.
"If things continue like this, what will happen in the end?" Qin Yu asked, her tone unusually unsettling.
"They've probably forgotten our true identities and genuinely believe they're a Calamity Beast," Shen Heng said gravely.
Qin Yu paused for a moment, then asked, "Is there any way to avoid this?"
"I'm afraid not," Shen Heng said in a deep voice.
There was no response. After lying on the ground and thinking for a moment, Qin Yu slowly nodded.
Other problems, no matter what, seem to have ways to be dealt with.
But the only solution to this problem seems to be...
Solving other problems?
The problem is, if they could solve other problems now, they wouldn't be here.
"Captain, what should we do now?" Qin Yu asked in a low voice.
"Let's prepare for both possibilities," Shen Heng said, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"On one hand, we inform the other party of important information every day, such as their identity, purpose, and why they came here. We're seeing if this method can combat forgetting."
"The other approach is to start figuring out how to explore the outside world."
Qin Yu nodded slowly.
Both objectives are easy to understand: one is to prevent them from forgetting their identity and thinking they are truly a Calamity Beast; the other is to get out as quickly as possible to resolve this issue.
but...
She paused, then looked up.
Even if you prepare as you would from the very beginning, it's hard to guarantee you can handle situations where things are forgotten.
"Yes, it's difficult. We can only try to delay it as much as possible," Shen Heng said.
"Hmm? This method won't work?" Stone asked from the side, somewhat puzzled. When it first heard about the plan, it thought it was quite impressive. Even if they really did forget some things every day, with that plan, they wouldn't have to worry anymore.
"You think this plan is useful now because you have a clear understanding of yourself. With this understanding, you clearly realize who you are and whether that statement is correct. But later, when you forget everything else, if you were given the same statement, you wouldn't think it's correct anymore," Shen Heng said, looking at Stone.
"Uh, is that so?" Stone asked, somewhat uncertainly.
"If I told you you were originally a human who later became Calamity Beast, would you believe me?" Shen Heng asked.
"Uh, how is that possible? I was originally Calamity Beast!" Stone said without hesitation.
"Yes, that's right, exactly. When the time comes, those who have forgotten their other memories will react the same way when they hear that you came from the outside world and were originally a Stone-Armored Beast," Shen Heng said.
"Ah...?!"
The Stone opened its mouth, but for a moment it didn't know how to refute it.
It seems that this is indeed the case?
"Besides..." Shen Heng paused, looking at Qin Yu and Stone, and continued, "What if we forget to tell the others about this?"
There was no response; Qin Yu and Stone remained silent.
"In that case, this plan might be completely ruined. After that, we can only rely on our remaining memories to resist, but how long can we resist like that?" Shen Heng continued, looking at the Stone.
There was no response; the Stone remained silent. Even it, having reached this point, realized the enormity of the matter.
"So, should we now think of a way to go out and explore?" Stone asked.
"Mm," Shen Heng replied.
"But now the guards are so tight, with so many Black Rat watching us during the day, how are we supposed to get out?" Stone asked.
"I can go out tonight," Qin Yu said from the side. "As long as I'm careful, it'll be nighttime, and with this distance between us, I should be able to get out without any problem."
Stone looked over. "But isn't it said that mining only continues until sunset to avoid the night? If we go at night..."
Qin Yu lowered her gaze.
She naturally knew this, after all, she was the one who came up with the idea.
But, given how things have developed, even if it's dangerous outside, getting out will still require...
"Yes, so I'll go out with them."
The sound came from the side.
Qin Yu paused for a moment, then subconsciously looked towards the captain.
She hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"Captain, even at night, and with some distance between us, I'm only at Third Tier. It might not be so easy for those Black Rat to block our view."
Shen Heng said in a deep voice:
"Yes, I know, so I need to..."
"Suck--"
After a while, a gasp of cold air rang out from one side of the rest area.
The Two-Horned Lizard pondered the information it had just received with a bit of a headache.
Forgetting can even deepen on its own...
Damn it, did the Speaker really build this palace without any intention of letting anyone who enters leave alive?
This has been the situation ever since I came in.
To be honest, it felt like every single one of them who came in was going to die!
Somewhat irritated, it raised its gaze and looked at the human in front of it, asking,
So what are you planning to do?