Chapter 52: Severing the Logic Chain
Chapter 52: Severing the Logic Chain
“I…”
Gecko was instantly choked up by Lu Xin’s words. For a long moment, he could not utter a sound.
He sensed something was off about this logic, but couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was…
It took him a long while before he managed to blurt out: “Buddy, why do I feel you might be a bit perverted?”
Lu Xin was instantly rendered speechless.
Just then, however, Tie Cui urgently interrupted Gecko on the channel, saying: “Previous case analyses indicate that psychic pollution sources are formed from distorted biological psychic energy fields, mostly retaining basic survival and reproductive instincts. Therefore, intimidation or deterrence can be effective to some extent, particularly against psychic entities where the effect is even more pronounced!”
“There have been instances of captured psychic entities exhibiting fear!”
“So, the method Mr. Lone Soldier just proposed does have theoretical backing…”
“……”
“?”
Gecko’s expression was strange: “Linda, have you changed your heart? Why do I feel that you…”
“Shut it!”
Tie Cui Linda scolded him, then she herself seemed hesitant for a moment before adding: “However, this is often only theoretically feasible. Whether it’s sources of contamination or psychic entities, they have varying degrees of distortion. Thus, their reactions to fear differ dramatically — some may go berserk due to fear, while others might instead display uncharacteristic excitement…”
“Furthermore, based on your earlier report, where the spiritual entity dissipated completely and utterly lost its influence over the other workers in the factory… that doesn’t seem like deterrence leading to escape. It’s more akin to the severing of its logic chain…”
Her voice paused slightly before continuing: “Mr. Lone Soldier, did you do anything else just now?”
Gecko thought for a moment and hurriedly chimed in: “Right! I also noticed you seemed to say something to her earlier…”
“You keep quiet for now!”
Tie Cui reprimanded Gecko.
Then, switching to Linda’s role, she asked Lu Xin: “Mr. Lone Soldier, you can tell me now, or you can include it in the post-mission work report…”
Faced with this polite and gentle inquiry, Lu Xin fell silent briefly.
He realized these people weren’t easily deceived…
In fact, upon carefully recalling what Mother had done and said, he too had some doubts.
His mind replayed Mother’s words: she had seemed to address the little girl, yet there was an underlying peculiarity. She mentioned that the little girl should be in school. She stated that as a father, he should accept responsibility for his mistakes. She expressly pointed out that a real little girl wouldn’t genuinely support her father’s work like this — her behavior was illogical…
Of course, after this explanation, the deterrence had followed.
With that sudden thrust of the scissors, the little girl panicked…
……
“I felt the little girl’s behavior was illogical!”
Lu Xin pondered before slowly replying: “If she was merely a secondary pollution source split off from the source of contamination itself, then her logic and will were derived entirely from the source, Zheng Yuanxiong. That’s why she continued to influence the workers even after Zheng Yuanxiong was forcibly incapacitated, even driving them to violently attack those trying to halt their work…”
“Therefore, the core logic chain of this secondary contamination resided in Zheng Yuanxiong’s belief that his daughter should understand him. Consumed by extreme remorse for failing to care for her, he used his mental power to recreate a daughter. Yet, subconsciously seeking to alleviate his own suffering, this secondary pollution source acted and exhibited unwavering support for him.”
“This ‘daughter’ was merely Zheng Yuanxiong’s creation, not a real existence…”
“So, once that fact was exposed…”
“……”
At this moment, Lu Xin felt he could explain everything clearly.
But he also had a feeling he wasn’t truly explaining; he was merely recalling and trying to comprehend how Mother had done it.
“Then it severed the logic chain of Special Contamination Source No. 039…”
Tie Cui’s voice came over the channel, tinged with excitement: “Mr. Lone Soldier, you performed admirably!”
Gecko stood dumbfounded: “So that’s it?”
On the channel, Linda said with a laugh: “Analysing such a logic chain isn’t impossible given ample time and effort — many could do it. But in that perilous and intense environment? It only shows how flawlessly Mr. Lone Soldier handled the situation!”
“It was Mother who handled it flawlessly…”
Lu Xin silently thought inside, then experienced a strange sensation.
The reason he could explain things so well now was because he had analyzed Mother’s actions and words.
But how had Mother so acutely discerned Zheng Yuanxiong’s psychology?
Amidst their dialogue, Gecko frowned, looking alternately at Lu Xin and intently listening to Linda’s voice on the channel. He muttered softly: “They’re talking so intelligently about something that was simply terrifying a little girl…”
“Alright!”
Linda’s cheerful voice sounded at the same moment: “Special Contamination Source No. 039 is confirmed eliminated!”
“The Support Team will handle the remaining cleanup!”
“Members of the Special Operations Team: stand down and proceed to Qingzhuo Tower for debriefing and checks…”
“This channel is closing…”
“…”
Hearing this, Gecko hastily protested: “What’s the hurry, Linda? I still have business…”
Tie Cui’s voice paused: “What is it?”
Gecko said: “Could you help write this work report for me…?”
“No!”
Tie Cui’s voice paused briefly before refusing flatly.
“Why not?”
Tie Cui answered coolly and calmly: “The child is hungry!”
Gecko’s expression instantly became as uncomfortable as if he’d swallowed three flies.
……
……
As Lu Xin and Gecko withdrew from the contamination site and headed towards Qingzhuo Tower, back in the Main City Headquarter for Special Contamination, Tie Cui had already collated the after-action report. Along with all audio files, it was packaged and sent to Chen Jing.
Chen Jing reviewed it, then shared it via a device to several other professors.
“This performance is unexpectedly impressive, wouldn’t you say?”
The portly, bald professor chuckled. “Understanding how to use logic chains to eliminate contamination sources so quickly?”
“This is perfect! It greatly bolsters our confidence in applying for his further guidance,” remarked a professor with an oily complexion and bald head. “If Old Shen still objects, just slap this report on his face!”
Amidst the excited chatter, the bespectacled, balding Professor Chen pushed his glasses up and reread the report twice. “Don’t you see it? Though his explanation has no flaws — the theory and action align perfectly — the slow deliberation in the audio during that explanation makes me more inclined to believe he didn’t act after formulating the theory…”
“But rather the opposite!”
“…”
The others cast puzzled looks his way.
Professor Chen smiled slightly. “He acted first, and then found the theoretical support afterward.”
“A classic case of consciousness outpacing thinking.”
“…”
Hearing his words, the other professors also wore thoughtful expressions.
“Of course, this isn’t a bad trait…”
Professor Chen’s eyes now lit up with increased excitement. “This specific manifestation instead precisely demonstrates that his potential is even greater than we imagined. Since that’s the case, why wouldn’t we guide him, train him… and incidentally, study him?”
“Come on. First thing when we get back, let’s slap this report right onto Old Shen’s face!”