Chapter 1: Darkness Comes
On July 7, 2045, Cyberton City, the midsummer sunshine was scorching this future city. On the top floor of the science and technology building, Andy stood alone in front of the panoramic window, overlooking the bustling and noisy city below. The high-rise buildings reflected the luster of metal in the sunlight, and the aircraft shuttled through the sky in an orderly manner, like silver meteors. However, Andy's mood was in sharp contrast to this prosperous scene.
As the chief scientist of the Quantum Biology Laboratory, he is facing an unprecedented research bottleneck at the moment, and his heart has never been so confused and anxious. He rubbed his temples, trying to calm the irritability in his heart, but the uneasiness spread in his heart like weeds.
"AI assistant, run the simulation program again and adjust the parameters to 1.5 times the last experiment." Andy ordered into the air.
"Yes, Dr. Andy." A soft female voice echoed in the air, carrying an indescribable tenderness and comfort.
However, just when Andy was about to take a short rest, he suddenly felt a strong wave of dizziness, the scene in front of him began to blur, and the whole world was spinning. He held on to the table and managed to stand steady, but the discomfort became worse.
"Dr. Andy, your vital signs are experiencing abnormal fluctuations. Do you need to call the medical team?" The AI assistant's voice was filled with worry.
Andy wanted to answer, but his words turned into a painful groan. His vision began to blur, the world around him seemed to be distorting, and he felt that he was falling into an endless darkness.
"No... no need... I'm fine..." He struggled to say a word, trying to stay awake. However, darkness surged in like a tide and soon swallowed his consciousness.
At the last moment before completely losing consciousness, Andy saw a strange sight: countless flashing light points dancing in front of his eyes, forming a complex and mysterious pattern, like an unknown code, waiting to be deciphered.
When Andy opened his eyes again, he found himself in a strange environment. He looked around, but there was darkness in front of him, and he couldn't see anything clearly. Fear gripped his heart tightly like cold claws. He stretched out his hands tremblingly, trying to touch the objects around him in search of a sense of security.
"Dr. Andy? Dr. Andy! Are you awake?" A familiar and concerned voice rang in my ears. It was Rose, the laboratory assistant.
Andy turned to the direction of the voice, trying to calm the panic in his heart: "Rose? I... where am I? What happened?"
Rose walked quickly to him, held his warm hand, and gave him an inexplicable comfort: "Dr. Andy, you are in the hospital. You have been in a coma for three days, and we are almost dying."
Andy took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Rose, I... I can't see. Is this temporary?"
The room suddenly fell silent, with only the slight hum of medical equipment echoing in the empty air. Rose's voice sounded again, becoming extremely soft: "Dr. Andy, the doctor said... your visual center has been affected by some unknown impact. They are doing their best to study the cause, but currently... they don't know this situation yet. Is it reversible?"
Andy's heart suddenly sank, and an unspeakable despair spread in his heart. He, a scientist at the forefront of science and technology, was deprived of his eyesight by an unknown force. It was like a cruel joke. However, he knew that now was not the time to wallow in despair. He must cheer up, for the sake of the unsolved mystery, for the laboratory assistants waiting for him, and for the next scientific research project, he must stand up from the hospital bed.
"I understand," he said, trying to remain calm, "Tell me, how is the situation in the laboratory?"
Rose seemed surprised by Andy's reaction: "Dr. Andy, your current situation...you still need to rest."
"It is precisely because of this that we need to find the answer even more. Are there any new discoveries over there in the laboratory?" Andy's tone was filled with determination and expectation, as if he hoped that in this way, he could find the antidote to his vision. .
Rose was obviously moved by his words and nodded firmly: "Dr. Andy, I will always pay attention to the latest developments in the laboratory. Don't worry, we will definitely find a solution."
At this moment, the door to the ward was pushed open, and a steady male voice sounded: "Dr. Andy, I'm glad to see you have regained consciousness. I am Dr. Wood, responsible for your treatment."
Andy turned to the direction of the voice: "Dr. Wood, please tell me directly, how much hope do I have of regaining my sight?"
Dr. Wood was silent for a moment, seeming to weigh his words: "Dr. Andy, frankly speaking, we have never seen your situation before. Your visual center is intact, but you just can't process visual information. We will do our best, but...I I can't give you a definite answer."
Andy clenched his fists, knowing that this battle had just begun. But he will never give up easily, whether it is his own research or the sudden darkness.
"I understand, thank you for your candor, Doctor Wu," Andy said calmly, "I hope to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible. I still have important work to do."
