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Chapter 491 - 457 Project 88

Chapter 491: Chapter 457 Project 88

Perhaps...

Du Lala suddenly raised her hand, interrupting the tense atmosphere. Her voice carried a hint of decisiveness.

"I have a suggestion, why not consider having Jiang Xiao try using Project 88?"

Everyone in the conference room turned toward her, including Jiang Xiao.

Project 88, unlike the infamous Project 135, also had its share of controversy.

"Project 88?"

The leader furrowed his brow, as if trying to recall the specifics of the project.

"Yes, Project 88."

Du Lala nodded in affirmation, looking at Jiang Xiao with a glimmer of apology in her eyes.

"The primary effect of Project 88 is hypnosis. We can use it to reinforce your consciousness so that when you face Pennywise, you won’t forget his true identity."

Jiang Xiao’s brow furrowed deeply. He had a natural aversion to such invasive projects, but he also knew that his current state was clearly insufficient for dealing with Pennywise.

"Hypnosis?" He pondered for a moment, "Are there side effects?"

"Yes, but not the kind that cause direct physical harm like Project 135."

Du Lala explained, "The side effects mainly manifest as temporary memory confusion and possible emotional fluctuations."

Jiang Xiao fell silent.

He knew that every project had its pros and cons, and what he needed was to maximize the advantages of these projects while keeping their drawbacks in check.

"I need to consider it," Jiang Xiao finally said.

"Of course, we will give you time," the leader nodded and then addressed Du Lala, "You go ahead and prepare Jiang Xiao for the laboratory of Project 88. I’ll have a team of experts join you."

Du Lala received the order and led Jiang Xiao out of the conference room.

On the way to the laboratory, Jiang Xiao contemplated the potential of Project 88.

He knew it could be key in dealing with Pennywise, but it was also an unknown risk.

Upon arriving at the laboratory, they were met by a group of researchers in white coats, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"Jiang Xiao, we are ready."

A middle-aged researcher stepped forward with an expression both serious and excited,

"Trust us, Project 88 will be your weapon, but before that, we need to run a series of tests to ensure you can withstand the process of hypnosis."

Jiang Xiao nodded, aware that this was a necessary procedure.

He took a deep breath, ready to face the upcoming challenges.

He wasn’t worried about the institute’s people harboring ill intentions against him, mainly because they shared a common target—Pennywise.

However, before that, Jiang Xiao still needed to determine exactly how they planned to hypnotize him.

Du Lala handed him a document.

[Project 88]

Name:

[Hypnotic Flute]

Control Area:

[Weird Research Institute]

Project Overview:

An oddly shaped flute that produces extremely discordant and unpleasant sounds.

But if one can endure the flute’s torture for five minutes, they can "brand" their memory.

Project Type: Mental hypnosis.

Hazard Level: Pseudo-Safe.

Experiment Record: June 12, 2023.

Recorder: Zhan Zhao.

After multiple studies, the experiment commissioner Zhan Zhao discovered that the melody of the "Hypnotic Flute" could leave people listless yet possessed an incredibly outrageous hypnotic effect.

Subsequent research found that those who were hypnotized by it would experience emotional confusion, temporary amnesia, and other undesirable conditions.

But, using this flute to interrogate criminals, it undoubtedly was the best tool imaginable.

Jiang Xiao: ...

So, there are still risks involved.

However, the debuffs like emotional confusion and temporary amnesia are undoubtedly much more mild compared to the "irreversible" harm caused by the Stone of Wakefulness.

"Our main goal is to inscribe key information about Pennewise in your memory, including but not limited to shaping Him as your archenemy."

Jiang Xiao nodded, signaling his acceptance, let’s go ahead.

Researchers got busy, preparing various auxiliary instruments.

After all, the person before them wasn’t a criminal, and they naturally wanted to reduce or even eliminate side effects on Jiang Xiao as much as possible.

Jiang Xiao sat in a chair, closed his eyes, and waited for the initiation of Project 88.

Du Lala stood by, her heart filled with trepidation.

She also knew that if Project 88 succeeded, then Jiang Xiao would become the key to opposing Pennewise.

But if it failed... the consequences were unpredictable.

The atmosphere inside the laboratory grew tense, and all eyes were focused on Jiang Xiao.

He, as if entering another world, awaited the power of hypnosis to awaken the courage and determination deep within him.

A young man with glasses, clenching the strangely shaped flute in his hand, walked slowly towards Jiang Xiao.

His actions were both cautious and filled with an indescribable solemnity.

As he approached, other researchers in the laboratory gradually left the room, until only he, Jiang Xiao, and the nervously standing Du Lala were left.

Of course, Du Lala wore professional noise-canceling earmuffs.

The young man stood still, and his glasses reflected a serious glint under the light.

He took a deep breath and then said gently to Jiang Xiao, whose eyes were closed,

"Please be prepared, I am going to start playing."

Jiang Xiao nodded, indicating he was ready.

Although his heartbeat began to accelerate, he strove to maintain his calm, trying to immerse his consciousness in the experience that was about to come.

With a soft cough from the young man, a strange and wonderful melody suddenly filled the air.

Jiang Xiao let out a soft exclamation.

The music was unlike the "harsh and grating" description in the files but instead possessed an indescribable magic.

Jiang Xiao found it gentle and melodious, like a light breeze drifting over the river at night, or like a mysterious tune from the distant stars.

The frown on Jiang Xiao’s brow began to relax as he felt himself being enveloped by the beautiful music, his consciousness blurring as though sinking slowly into a warm dream.

The flute melody continued to flow, the notes like living sprites, dancing around Jiang Xiao’s ears and lightly brushing over his memory.

They touched upon those deeply buried fragments related to Pennewise. These memories started to become clear and formed distinct imprints in his mind.

As time went on, the flute music gradually intensified, deepening and growing more powerful.

Jiang Xiao felt his consciousness drawn by an irresistible force, his thoughts fixed on key information about Pennewise.

The fearsome image became increasingly vivid in his mind, as though it had become an unshakable nemesis in his life.

Finally, the flute music reached its climax and then began to taper off, eventually disappearing into the air.

The young man stopped playing and gently placed the flute aside.

Jiang Xiao slowly opened his eyes, a new light shining in them.

"How do you feel?" the man asked with concern.

Jiang Xiao slowly stood up, his expression resolute as if he had just undergone a baptism of the spirit.