Chapter Seventy: Splitting Hairs

"Test trial three hundred and two complete completed successfully." There was a round of applause.

"This is a real marvel you've created here," said a gruff but appreciative voice.

"Thank you," said another proudly. "It's only thanks to your continual support.

The gruff voice chuckled. "My support? If it was up to me, you'd only be getting nickels, no, it's all thanks to the country's support. Now, up the difficulty and give us a real show!"

The other person laughed, as did the rest of the crowd. There was another round of applause.

Meanwhile, it stared at the piece of white paper and the circle and cross printed on it. It couldn't look away, its vision was fixed, but it didn't especially mind. It didn't mind anything these days.

"Test trial three hundred and three, begin."