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"Always?! You mean you've always been here?! Then why have I never noticed before? Have you been silently watching me all these years? My daily life, my thoughts, everything about me?" I suddenly froze. Could it be that you've been spying on me since childhood!?
It can't be!
Dissociative Identity Disorder doesn't work like that!
I felt as if I had plunged into an incredible whirlpool of confusion. Although people with dual personalities can communicate with another self, I felt that "he" was different. It was as if another soul resided within my body. I didn't know his thoughts; sometimes, I couldn't even sense his presence. Yet, whenever danger struck, my body would act uncontrollably...
Once... twice... each time managing to turn peril into safety. Could it be my inner potential? I considered myself not particularly agile, yet these repeated actions were not illusions. "He" couldn't possibly practice secretly while I was asleep, right? Moreover, such skill couldn't be developed overnight. If I had really practiced in secret, why had no one ever noticed?
"I've always been here and have tried to communicate with you, but you can't feel me..." This time he didn't laugh maniacally; his tone carried a hint of loneliness that quickly vanished. After a pause, he added, "You don't need to think too much about it; I'm not very clear either..."
I was taken aback and fell silent. His words were quite clear, yet my head felt a bit dizzy. Always been here... always been here... does that mean I've had two personalities since birth!?
Perhaps it was mental fatigue; as I pondered, I suddenly felt hungry. It had been several hours since I'd had any water, and my mouth felt dry. It seemed I needed to find a way out quickly; otherwise...
"If you want to get out, I actually have a way!" Just when I was feeling frustrated, he suddenly chimed in again, his tone brightening once more, even carrying a hint of arrogance.
My eyes lit up immediately as I hurriedly asked, "What method?"
"Hehe, it's just..."
He briefly shared his thoughts and plans with me in my mind as I walked and listened, and my inner joy and excitement surged. How did I not notice this before! Although the method he mentioned might not guarantee success, I felt it was worth a try!
The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. When I looked up, I saw Xianxian and the others sitting or standing in front of me, discussing something. Just as I was about to wave and greet them, I got overly excited and stepped into thin air. I was about to fall down the stairs, and panic set in; that fall would surely hurt! In a split second, I felt my body lighten, and amidst the dizzying spin, I landed firmly in front of them.
"You really are useless!" Hahaha...
Ignoring the madman's boisterous laughter, I blinked and looked at the group staring at me with wide eyes, their expressions a mix of surprise and absurdity! The surroundings fell silent for a few seconds before Wang Yi pointed at me in disbelief and said, "Brother, you didn't notice? You look so delicate but are truly hiding your strength!"
"Exactly, exactly! Your skills would rank among the top five of anyone I've seen!"
The group began to chatter with compliments again, but their tone wasn't entirely cheerful. I could clearly sense their wariness and suspicion...
Xianxian's eyes also held a hint of surprise, but more than that, there was complexity. I didn't want them to misunderstand me, but at that moment, I couldn't think of any explanation. I couldn't just say that this difficult maneuver was performed by another personality within me! If I said that out loud, they would probably think I'm crazy!
"Uh, this was just an instinctive self-defense reaction!" I forced a smile and tugged at my lips. Glancing at Xianxian again, I noticed he had his head down in thought. My heart felt a bit anxious; he wouldn't think I'm some kind of undercover agent, would he!?
Wang Yi and the others naturally wouldn't believe my words. I didn't elaborate further; the more I explained, the worse it would get. They would eventually realize I'm not an enemy; at least in this matter, we were all in the same boat!
To break the awkward atmosphere, I managed to pull out a smile and said seriously, "By the way, I've thought of a method. If it works out, we might be able to get out!"
"What method?" Wang Yi's eyes lit up as he stared directly at me.
"Well, I can't guarantee that it will definitely succeed this time, but I think we should try any feasible method right now." Seeing them nodding, I continued looking at Wang Yi and said, "This method isn't complicated; it just requires you to blow something up again."
"Another explosion?" Wang Yi looked at me with confusion. I knew what he was worried about, so I nodded and said, "This time we need everyone to work together. After thinking it over, I still believe that the result we encountered is due to the mechanisms. Although the Ancient People’s technology is not advanced, it should not be underestimated. I believe that since they were able to construct such a large Underworld, their technology has already surpassed our understanding. Perhaps the reason for the deadlock is related to gravitational sensing!"
"What do you plan to do?" This time, the near-sighted one also showed interest, adjusting his glasses as he looked at me.
I couldn't help but smile slightly, feeling quite curious about the upcoming results. I said, "If there really are large and complex mechanisms here, then perhaps the previous explosion has already caused some damage. Before this next explosion, we need to measure the distance and spread out on these stairs. When we act, the mechanisms will already be in operation. If the explosion's immense power does not disrupt them and they remain silent, then we will have no choice but to accept our fate!"
"Are you saying that after the explosion, we should look for sounds of the mechanisms operating or any anomalies?" Gao Liang, sitting on the ground, raised his head to look at me. His brow furrowed; he still seemed a bit confused and asked, "Once the wall collapses from the explosion, not only will it be loud, but debris will fall everywhere. It will be difficult for us to hear any sounds from the mechanisms!"
"I know, but we..."
"It’s worth a try." Xianxian raised his head at this moment. After all, he was in charge here. Since he agreed, no one else opposed it. We began to take action, first determining the next explosion site and roughly measuring the length of the stairs to assign positions.
Xianxian leaned against the wall, a smirk on his face, his eyes still holding some complexity as he said with a smile, "You were really impressive just now; even I was almost jealous!"
I pursed my lips; the amusement in his eyes did not reach his depths. A sense of coldness and detachment radiated from him once again. I knew he was starting to doubt me. After all, when we first met, I was a complete liability with no skills whatsoever. Now that I had developed exceptional abilities, it hinted that I might be an undercover agent! Considering that I had such great skills yet pretended to be useless would make anyone suspicious of my intentions!
But this was something I truly couldn't voice! No matter how I explained it, it wouldn't make sense. Even if I admitted to having a split personality, there was only one body! After struggling for a while, I could only stare into Xianxian's eyes and seriously say, "I consider you a brother."
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