Chapter 001 Welcome to the Hyperdimensional Office
Do you really think you can force a confession? Do you have that capability?
It is said that there is only one question, just one sentence, followed by a blank text box
What kind of organization is gaining power, indulging in the thrill of being a big boss
It may be due to a twist of fate, or perhaps a moment of foolish impulsiveness; it could also be that I have recently encountered a number of disappointing works, which has led to some frustration
The first sentence startled Yuan Man.
Therefore, giving up the struggle and listening more while speaking less is the best choice
I know that you have many doubts in your heart, and I will give you time to ask questions later. Before that, please allow me to finish speaking. This is the Transdimensional Affairs Office, and I am the founder and director here. Welcome to this place, Yuan Man
As an early user of QQ, he had long been accustomed to clicking whenever the small icon flashed, even if he immediately closed it after opening. Although he hardly logged into QQ on his computer later on, the habits formed over the years are not something that can be easily changed.
Those who can speak will naturally speak
You are very intelligent and sufficiently calm, I enjoy dealing with people like you
He chuckled self-deprecatingly, having been imbued with beautiful meanings by his family since childhood. A man who had lived a relatively fulfilling first half of his life typed those eight characters along with two punctuation marks and gently pressed the enter key
Yet, in the end, what was ultimately typed out was merely eight characters—"salvage the tragedy, compensate for the regret"
Indeed, tragedy can elevate a work, leaving the strongest impression on the reader, yet people yearn for beauty; if possible, they truly do not wish to encounter tragedy in a beautiful story
Noticing Yuan Man's gaze, the man stood up and spoke in a gentle voice
Recently, a certain browser, which has the same angle degree as a circle, has become increasingly rogue, constantly innovating its methods of pushing advertisements. Not only does it occasionally pop up within the browser, but it also continuously flashes in the icon bar at the bottom right corner of the screen
Because my name is Yuan Man, if Zhoujiao Company can truly achieve this, I sincerely hope they can grow and become stronger
The second reaction—"Could it be that the company is conducting some sort of survey on its own, asking if you are satisfied with our products? Then they stand on a moral high ground to boast about it, which is a common tactic of their company."
With such thoughts in mind, Yuan Man clicked into the text box and the book, diligently filling in the answers
After some thought, I added another sentence: as long as it does not endanger oneself, after all, his name is Yuan Man, not Saint.
Every time I fall for it, I remind myself not to click again, to just let it be, yet I cannot help but click on it every time
As a member of the otaku community, and one who has fared relatively well within it, relying on the ACG (Anime, Comic, and Games) culture for a livelihood, he had fantasized about such matters more than once during his chuunibyou (middle school) period, arriving at numerous conclusions.
The mind was quick, the hands were quick, and the mouse was swiftly moved to aim at the "X" icon. However, just at the moment of clicking, his index finger came to a halt.
His computer is neither infected with a virus nor compromised by hackers; the reason he sees this interface is entirely due to his obsessive-compulsive disorder
The man's lips curled up a few more degrees, seemingly very pleased with this answer
What gains power, soars into the sky, and wreaks havoc everywhere
What cannot be said, even if you ask, others will not tell you
No, absolutely not let them succeed. Eliminate rogue software, starting with myself
Filling it out will not yield any rewards, and not filling it out is also inconsequential. However, you have already opened this questionnaire and wasted a few precious or not-so-precious seconds of your life. You might as well fill it out since there is only one question. At most, you will waste another minute of your time.
Yuan Man also confirmed one thing—that the words just spoken were intentional on the part of the man, aimed at minimizing the various emotions that arise when a person suddenly enters an unfamiliar environment
... ...
This is a sentence that appeared on Yuan Man's computer screen
What a bubble of paper doll wife, striking a grand crystal palace.
This is a survey questionnaire of little significance
The tense body relaxes, and one must admit that what the man said is correct. If that is the case, then nothing one does is of any use. If it is merely a dream, then it matters even less.
The man gives a contradictory impression; he appears not very large, yet the details reveal traces of weariness. He resembles an Asian, yet possesses some features of a Caucasian. His face is very clean, and his appearance can be described as handsome. The smile at the corners of his mouth is very comforting, making one feel an involuntary sense of reassurance
No familiar computer, no longer the familiar rental apartment, but rather an expansive yet dimly lit enclosed space
The man did not give Yuan Man a chance to speak and continued to say
The only light in the space is an oil lamp, its dim yellow flame illuminating a table made of an unknown type of wood below, as well as the man who is leaning over the table.
... ...
A bit foolish, a bit one-sided, a bit unrealistic, yet these are his true thoughts, at least at this moment
What does Zhoujiao Company intend to do? Instead of focusing on their rogue software, why are they inquiring about matters related to crossing into the second dimension? Do they really think they can take a share of the pie from the second dimension? Do they truly believe that otaku are gullible and easy to swindle? Or do they think that the emperor penguin is a soft target, to be manipulated as they please?
You are not dreaming, Yuan Man
Indeed, not only should it not be dismissed, but one should also actively cooperate to build confidence. If it can be achieved, that is certainly good; if not, it does not matter—after all, I have plenty of free time
Only after habitual disdain and ridicule can normal thinking occur
During the Qingming Festival, the landscape is filled with unfamiliar sights
The question is: If you were about to traverse into a two-dimensional world that you are familiar with, what is the thing you would most like to do
At the moment the key was released, Yuan Man suddenly saw nothing but darkness before her eyes
This copy looks good, quite to my taste, so I will generously take a minute to see what you are up to—after all, I have plenty of time on my hands
This time was no exception; upon seeing the icon flicker, he instinctively moved the mouse and pressed the left button, only to be met with a phrase that left him both amused and exasperated
Wait a minute, that's not right. Zhoujiao Company is the leader in rogue software, but in the realm of the second dimension, it is completely a novice. Recklessly crossing industries is a major taboo. Over the years, how many people have tried to get a piece of the pie here, yet no one has been able to shake the penguin's dominant position. If it is willing to come over and seek a fight, that would be just perfect
The first reaction—"Huh? It's actually not an advertisement? What's going on with Zhoujiao Company, has it changed its ways?"
Do not be surprised, nor should you be excited, and even less should you indulge in wild imaginings, for there is no benefit in doing so; it will only waste your brain cells in vain. The fact that I was able to bring you here from in front of your computer indicates that I possess abilities far beyond your imagination. I believe you must have encountered similar statements: in the face of absolute power, any resistance is futile.
If he hadn't said that, perhaps the ensuing conversation would have been filled with the clichés commonly found in various two-dimensional works—"Why am I here? Who are you? Why did you bring me here?" Such exchanges not only waste breath but also squander time
What do you hope I will do