City Cicada

"From the moment I was born, I've had the same dream every day, where the same day repeats itself endlessly."
"What did you do in your dream?"
"Robbed banks, blew up buildings, flirted with girls, joyrode in luxury cars... Since it was a dream, naturally, I did a lot of lawless things."
"Tell me about your dream last night."
"Yesterday was quite interesting. After dreaming for so long, it was the first time I dreamed about someone I know in real life. She was a very beautiful girl..."
"Mhm."
The police officer Uncle nodded as he took notes:
"Keep going, I'm listening."

Genius Club

"Let's not discuss it further. The battle over paths, ideologies, and resources will inevitably become the crux of our genius struggles as time goes on."


"As for now, Turing and Copernicus are out early precisely because their approach is diametrically opposed to Jask's plans."


"I have to admit… I underestimated Jask before. I didn't expect that, even with his identity so openly revealed, he could decisively locate and eliminate two geniuses."


"I'm just puzzled. He clearly knows from Einstein's mouth that the Mars colonization plan is doomed to fail. So, what is he still persisting for?"


"[The future isn't unchangeable, and neither are humans. You're no exception.]"


"Are you saying that one day, I will be moved by humanity? Touched by the goodness and purity of human nature?"


Chapter 43 Everyone Refuses_2