Chapter 4: Password

The cube is absolutely not a technological product that humanity can create, and Mo Chen would not take it for granted that all designs are perfectly suitable.

Mo Chen naturally did not know how many meetings had been held between various countries at this time, how many professionals had been consulted, how much data had been calculated, and how much intelligence had been filtered.

At this moment

He suddenly felt relaxed, believing that he had successfully overcome a difficult challenge, and that the following days would be much easier.

It is naturally because in this world, Mo Chen also exists, but now he has been replaced by him

Maintaining social stability and preventing the situation from further deteriorating is the most important and critical issue; everything else must take a backseat, and it is necessary to make way for national interests.

They are not foolish enough to pretend that previous events did not occur, yet without exception, they are merely describing the time, place, characters, and events, speculating on the causes, processes, and outcomes, and reflecting on the resulting losses and impacts

In Mo Chen's view, the changes in the Rubik's Cube should not be entirely random; as long as it is scrambled, it should be able to open the door to time and space.

Their conclusions are also the same; even if there are some discrepancies, they are certainly close and not far apart

At the very least, the property losses and personal safety incidents directly caused are absolutely beyond my means to bear

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Upon checking the call records in the mobile phone, the normal frequency appears to be once every two to three months, which means the next call should occur in two to three months.

The city breathes evenly at night, yet the outside remains noisy, with the sound of whistles occasionally breaking the silence of the night sky

The display on the screen was unexpected; it was the mother of Mo Chen from this world... After staring at the screen for several seconds, he finally mustered the courage to press the answer button

These are the issues he considered first after calming down

Then this awkward conversation continued for three to four minutes. He finally inquired about safety once more, gave a few reminders, and then ended the call

However, Mo Chen was indifferent to this; it was not like buying skins in a game. He prioritized practicality over aesthetics, which he deemed more important. He lifted the cube to examine it for a moment, then confirmed that there were no issues, and began to rotate and twist it.

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One should treat others as one wishes to be treated. Mo Chen felt that if he were to suffer some sudden misfortune due to someone else's actions, he would similarly be driven by an impulse to tear the other person apart.

He hesitated for a moment, looking at the name displayed on the screen, and ultimately decided to answer the call

And the light film formed by the projection of the blue beam seems to be what is referred to as ... ? ... a space-time gate ?

However, just as this thought arose, the mobile phone in hand rang again

Mo Chen is aware of this matter, as understanding one's own identity is clearly more important than navigating an unfamiliar world. After all, he does not possess the inherited memories of a previous life as described in certain novels.

He is merely on edge, fearing that his actions might be exposed. Even if the secret of his time travel remains undisclosed, the celestial events he created using the mysterious cube would be enough to land him in serious trouble

It is not only the United States and China, but also other powerful nations such as Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan that are similarly affected

Mo Chen, lost in thought, was slightly taken aback. Is it really possible to get through on the phone? Is the official repair speed this ruthless? Or is it that due to this incident, the potential of the infrastructure behemoth has been fully unleashed?

After all, the phenomena encountered by everyone are essentially the same, and the acquisition of intelligence will not differ significantly. The average IQ of the members of everyone's think tank cannot exhibit a substantial disparity.

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Therefore, he felt it necessary to make a note; otherwise, even if he discovered such a pattern, he would certainly not be able to remember the "password" each time

However, after he browsed through the news with a complex expression, he finally felt a slight sense of relief. Those who are perceptive would certainly understand that the situation is not as simple as it is portrayed in the news, but it is evident that there are individuals in higher positions who do not wish for the impact of this matter to spread further

The crisp sound of a "dingling" mobile ringtone rang out

For Mo Chen, this is truly the best news; it brings a sense of reassurance to him, as well as to everyone else.

He is his father, or more precisely, he is his father in this world—after all, he has traveled through time. However, he cannot just move into this house without any identity, and it would be unreasonable to expect that he would be provided with a phone, computer, and other necessities as well

However, during this process, everything is very quiet, and the terrifying phenomenon of the entire world going dark will not occur again

One cannot blame him for such behavior, as it is well known that, relatively speaking, a "mother" tends to be a more troublesome and challenging figure to deal with than a "father"

In any case, he was left with only embarrassment and confusion, ultimately resorting to a cold response. He merely uttered a few noncommittal sounds, indifferent to whatever was said on the other side, responding with casual indifference.

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The sky gradually darkened, and the streetlights slowly illuminated.

Then, he began to stare blankly at the silvery-white cube beside him

It is unfortunate that family relationships are somewhat rigid, both between parents and between parents and children.

Mo Chen did not experience even a trace of such thoughts or corresponding emotions

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However, it seems that this is the correct way to respond. Given the already strained father-son relationship, this is simply the most normal reaction. The middle-aged man across from him did not notice any issues.

Having just gone through the events of the morning, he is currently experiencing significant emotional fluctuations and finds it difficult to calm down. Moreover, he has not yet been able to immediately devise a more comprehensive plan for implementation.

Although there is no direct evidence to prove it, Mo Chen suspects that the previous commotion was merely this thing... charging

Even if the country does not attribute all those losses to itself, if the news were to leak out, many relatives who have been harmed or those who have suffered injuries would certainly want to share that kind of joy with Mo Chen

Accompanied by a soft "click," the tightly sealed cube transformed back into a Rubik's Cube

Therefore, this is a cause for alarm, as the problem is quite significant

Do not create such a huge commotion, yet still continue to recharge every now and then

For instance, the various news broadcasts on television, the official media's "debunking" on the internet, or the act of spreading rumors.

Regardless of how sluggish it may usually be, in the face of such significant events, it ultimately demonstrates a rather formidable responsiveness as a national apparatus

He cannot confirm whether the other side of the light membrane is truly another world, nor is he certain if it is suitable for human habitation

Then, it is a serious nonsense, inviting various seemingly reliable experts to popularize all sorts of unreliable scientific principles

The mysterious cube has transformed from its previous impression as a delicate craft into ... a more down-to-earth appearance.

Perhaps it is because normal people cannot undergo such psychological changes, or perhaps it is because he has not accepted the memories of his previous life like those protagonists.

However, he has a general understanding of the situation; in this world, he can barely be considered a second-generation rich individual. Although he cannot indulge in whatever he desires, he can ensure a luxurious lifestyle, and it is not a problem for him to have no worries about food and clothing.

Putting down the marker in his hand, Mo Chen let out a long sigh, then looked at the blank label paper in his hand, on which he had marked the corresponding numbers from 1 to 9, repeated six times, totaling 54.

Directly touching the projected blue beam rather than the light membrane will result in harm. At least, he has conducted many experiments with various materials, all of which were easily severed, akin to a red-hot wire slicing through butter.

However, since Mo Chen currently lacks the audacity to verify it personally, it remains merely a conjecture. What truly concerns him is that, at least during the process of creating the anomaly, it seems that the previous disturbances will not occur again.

Therefore, after extensive discussions and screenings, and ultimately excluding various impossibilities

Many times, although fathers tend to think things through more thoroughly, this is a kind of cautious consideration in terms of the overall direction, while mothers' attentiveness is reflected in their concern for various details

After the call was connected, he tried to calm his emotions and make his tone sound natural

The scrambled Rubik's Cube projects a blue light membrane, and once restored, it transforms back into its normal state, resembling a silvery-white cube adorned with peculiar vine patterns

Holding the intention to dispel rumors, yet engaging in the act of spreading them

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Moreover, those strategies that were anticipated

Indeed, Mo Chen was seriously considering the usage time after charging the cube once. He did not think that he would never touch this thing again from now on, as that would be too foolish.

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Moreover, the most important thing is that Mo Chen did not intend to ease the situation at all

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Does the world on the other side have air, is the ecological environment the same, and will there be threats from deadly pathogens

After making the call and discovering that his son was not harmed in the previous incident, he completely relaxed.

Ahem, hello?

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The breathing from the other side noticeably quickened for a few moments, then fell silent. Shortly after, a voice that seemed very steady and powerful came through: "You... you over there, are you alright? If everything is fine, that's good. Remember not to go out these past few days..."

Mo Chen identified the different colors of the six faces and contemplated how to plan the next steps effectively. However, with a method to record the patterns now available, it seems that the next step should be to begin experimenting with the possibilities of the time-space portal

Mo Chen tugged at the corner of his mouth, not responding immediately

Mo Chen carefully peeled off the labels and affixed them one by one to each face of the mysterious cube. Soon, all six faces were covered with labels bearing nine Arabic numerals.

According to his speculation, a rough understanding is that the combination state of a Rubik's Cube is essentially equivalent to a string with a length of 54 characters, which can be considered a "password"

Ultimately, a shocking conclusion was reached, and preparations were made for the corresponding response measures

A 3x3 Rubik's Cube has a total of six faces, with each face containing nine squares, which correspond perfectly.

He just does not know whether his thoughts are correct, and he also hopes that after charging, the cube can be used for a longer duration.

Different combinations of "passwords" will open portals to different temporal and spatial dimensions

This is precisely why Mo Chen suspected that the previous scene was due to the cube charging; now that it is fully energized, there is no need to engage in other matters.

What touches a person deeply as soon as they are cared for, and then they resolve to treat the parents of this world as their own biological parents, replacing the person they have traversed from, and to honor them well

However, although the speculation is the same, the responses they would make to such situations would be entirely different, and of course, ordinary people are not qualified to know these matters

After that, Mo Chen changed it several times and discovered that as long as the scrambled Rubik's Cube was not touched again, it would project a blue light membrane, but any contact would sever the projection.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...... Alright, exactly 54 in total... ... Good, mission accomplished

The results obtained from nature are all similar, after all, if each country were to arrive at different conclusions, that would indeed be suspicious

Mo Chen let out a long breath and then reached out to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead

Imagine a scenario where a complete stranger, whom you have no recollection of, expresses paternal affection towards you! Even if it is just over the phone, he finds it somewhat difficult to accept this situation