Chapter 206

Jarilo-VI, Goethe Hotel.

March 7th stood still, her pink eyes wide open.

She was frightened by Dr. Clef's idea. No, "Witch Child" is just an innocent child, not a ferocious monster.

"Why..."

"Witch Child" just possesses powerful strength; she is not necessarily evil. Even so, must she be hostile to Dr. Clef?

Bai Bai Xuan noticed her doubt and confusion.

He put his hand on the latter's shoulder and explained softly:

"The Foundation's perspective never focuses on a single individual."

"They always love abstract, macro 'humanity,' rather than any special, concrete, single person."

Then, Bai Bai Xuan helped March 7th review the major events that happened in the Foundation and those important figures.

For example, "Deus Ex Machina," for example, Level 4 Agent Robert, for example, the "Immortal" Dr. Bright...

"So, when 'Witch Child' shows power that can threaten all of humanity..."

"Without showing that she can control this power herself, or will restrain the use of this power, the Foundation will consider containing her."

"If her threat level continues to rise, there will be doctors like Clef who consider killing her completely to eliminate future troubles."

March 7th didn't speak; she didn't say a word.

"Stelle" pinched her lower lip, her golden eyes flowing.

Perhaps.

When facing the trolley problem, many people will fall into a dilemma.

But for Foundation members.

They don't fall into a dilemma.

Afterwards, at worst, clone the deceased, implant memories, and perform memory erasure on the living.

And then...

It is undoubtedly to use all power to clear the anomaly that created this problem.

Dr. Clef is not a murderer.

It's possible, but unnecessary.

He always kills reality benders or strange SCPs.

Usually, these anomalies have long been expelled from "humanity."

In fact.

This is not discrimination, but an affirmation of their extraordinary power.

Killing a god is always more respected than killing a person.

But Dr. Clef is not going to be a hero.

Dr. Clef took out a camera and aimed it at himself.

In the dim room, Dr. Clef's dark face was gloomy and blurry, with only three-colored eyes and a cold, smiling big mouth, which was impressive.

"I, Alto Clef, am physically and mentally sound, and hereby declare that the actions I will take are only in my personal name and only I am involved. I have not received orders from any external agency or official representative of the Foundation."

"I also declare that I am a liar. Which part of my previous statement is a lie will be left to historians and you investigators to think about. Perhaps I lied about being a liar. This is an infinite loop that will make your brain collapse."

Fu Bai Xuan noticed the key point. Dr. Clef seemed very relaxed, and even at this time, he had considerable mood to joke, as if he were going out for a trip or hunting.

Asta couldn't find any emotional fluctuations in Dr. Clef's eyes. The psychological quality he showed completely exceeded that of a normal human.

And Dr. Clef, he was quite abnormal, able to fall in love with the beast "Goddess," have a child with her, and then kill the other party with his own hands, without any psychological burden.

It's hard to imagine how this man's heart is grown. Does he have a hidden tendency to kill?

He is far from scholars, doctors, professors, etc., in the general sense, but rather like—an agent.

Regarding his statement, the audience's discussion continued.

"Dr. Clef, is he deliberately playing some kind of game with the people watching the file?"

"It seems like he knows someone will investigate the subsequent events and is deliberately teasing them."

"Really a liar with a bad personality..."

Knowing that even if he succeeded, he would not escape the subsequent review, Dr. Clef was still playing games with future reviewers.

Just like a bad guy who naturally takes pleasure in this.

But after saying these things, his smile converged.

At least his mouth no longer pulled to the sides to an excessive degree, which wouldn't remind people of the slit-mouthed woman.

"I believe I haven't made a move for too long, and now it's time to act."

"If my suspicions are confirmed, Site-17 personnel have been compromised, and it's only a matter of time before someone notifies 'SCP-239' of my action plan. After that, no one knows what the consequences will be."

"My unique personality flaws will protect me in any reality shift, but a CK-class shift is still a CK-class shift. From all aspects, I like the world the way it is."

"Personality flaws... protected in any reality shift? Is there really any causal relationship between the two?"

"I think Dr. Clef is just guiding your attention. He is clearly showing off that he can be immune to reality warping."

"Good guy, isn't this another kind of 'reality bender'?"

"No wonder Dr. Clef behaved so abnormally before. It turns out he has this trait and therefore noticed the abnormality of his colleagues."

CK-class shift...

"This usage seems to be related to the end of the world..."

"K-class end-of-the-world scenario..."

The attitude shown by Clef made Herta realize the seriousness of the problem. "SCP-239" is not a cute child seen everywhere.

Can it trigger the end of the world?

"SCP-239" is already a reality bender approximating divinity.

Herta felt cold sweat sliding down her back, along her smooth spine, and dissolved by her underwear.

She remembered the little girl who got lost in the "Herta" Space Station again.

The one called "Not Good Enough" Zhao Zhao Zhao Zena.

From the perspective of never actively using abilities, Zhao Zhao Zhao Zena is safer than "SCP-239";

But from the perspective of the upper limit of ability, Zhao Zhao Zhao Zena is more dangerous than "SCP-239."

"So lucky, in Zhao Zhao Zhao Zena's subjective will, there is no strong desire to change the world..."

"However..."

Herta had some extra thoughts.

"Witch Child" was deceived by stories and the persona given by the Foundation, really thinking she was a witch, needing spells to use power;

"Not Good Enough" does everything not well enough, is used to obeying orders, and cannot actively show the infinite possibilities of her power;

Yoshikage Kira does everything possible to live his daily life, eventually keeping the surroundings "status quo," no longer changing...

Herta looked at the ceiling, blinked her purple eyes, and slightly opened her pink lips.

"Looking at these cases as a whole, it seems to show the limitations of reality benders."

"Their cognition of the world, attitudes, and other factors determine how their reality-warping power operates and the scope of influence..."

"How reality benders perceive the world, their power, also warps the world..."

She suddenly narrowed her eyes.

"Yes, so 'Maintain Status Quo' instantly ascended to the supreme divinity 'Missing Thing' after understanding the essence of reality warping."

"I have manufactured some weapons with Scranton Reality Anchors in the short time of necessary preparation: they will provide me with various killing options in different ranges."

"By the way, I am very disappointed with the lack of initiative of other members of the Foundation:"

"Knowing the loopholes of a highly dangerous Keter-class SCP, they still refuse to neutralize it."

Undoubtedly.

Dr. Clef wants to completely erase "Witch Child."

As his voice fell, a new SCP file appeared on the screen.

【Object: Scranton Reality Anchor】

【Item Number: SCP-148】

【Danger Level: Euclid】

【Description: "SCP-148" is a metallic substance composed of various known and unknown elements.】

【"SCP-148" has a slightly bluish grayish-green color and oxidizes rapidly in the presence of water. Its material properties such as strength, plasticity, and workability are similar to platinum.】

【"SCP-148" is mainly composed of platinum and iridium, which account for 62% and 20% of its mass respectively; iron, cobalt, and copper account for 16. %, and there are substances that cannot be detected by mass spectrometry.】

【"SCP-148" can block or hinder the super-sensory mental influence of organisms in its vicinity.】