The days of being a spiritual mentor in Meiman

In Stark's field of vision, Schiller, wearing a doctor's uniform, slowly walked up a few steps to the center of the open space in front of the door. When he opened his arms, the light falling from the top of the tower shone on him, and behind him There are layers upon layers of floors and stairs that seem to have no end.

Welcome to my mind palace.

They heard Schiller say this, and then saw him lower his arms, lower his head, and say: Anytime and anywhere, those who are different from ordinary people are called patients.

But when you can't gain an advantage in a group through ordinary methods, then being the sickest person is the only way to get rid of this mediocre and boring life.

They heard Schiller's tone change into a cadence.

If you can't cure this madness, then turn it into an unrivaled force and give up being like ordinary people...

Be a fearless, terminally ill madman.

Although Charles had already seen such a scene, he was still amazed by the unique temperament exuding from Schiller at this moment.

The world's most powerful mind reader knows very well that the human spiritual world is his greatest charm, and he has never seen anyone as special as Schiller, with such a unique and irresistible charm. Charming spiritual world.

Stark and Steve were silent. Now, they finally understood why Charles said that Schiller could not be treated, or that he did not need to be treated.

If a person can have such a magnificent spiritual world, but only appears slightly different from ordinary people on the surface, then in fact no one is in a position to regard him as a patient, and no one is qualified to treat him.

Just when Stark was about to speak, he heard a click coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a big lock on the door that was originally closed by Schiller.

I don't like guests leaving without saying goodbye, especially when one of them threatens to treat me. Schiller showed a smile and said: Since you have come to my house as guests, how can I not find something to entertain you? Woolen cloth?

Steve also glanced back at the lock and said, Are you going to lock us in here? Is this considered hospitality?

No, why would I use a lock to entertain others? It's just to prevent you from leaving too early. After all, I don't have many visitors here. If guests come, of course they have to stay for a while.

Stark had a bad premonition. He found that there were more and more bad premonitions recently, and they all came true. As soon as this feeling emerged from his heart, he heard Schiller speaking in a calm voice. said in a tone of voice:

I really want to show you the way, but I think since you are so confident, it shouldn't be difficult for you to visit freely.

You can go up the stairs on the left, and then choose a room each. There may be a key in any room. You can't leave here until you get the key.

Then now... Schiller raised his head, raised his voice, and said in a slightly excited tone: The game begins!

In an instant, Schiller's figure disappeared. Stark tilted his head and looked at Charles. Professor Charles understood what he meant. He shook his head and said, No, I can't force you to leave here.

If it were me, I could try to do this, but Steve, including you, are just ordinary people in terms of mental strength. I'm afraid you won't be able to accept an overly violent way of traveling.

If I want to forcefully leave here, I have to drill a hole in the wall, but the aftermath is likely to affect your consciousness, so...

Okay. Stark crossed his arms, looked up at the situation on the tower, and said, I want to see what's going on here.

The three of them walked up the stairs Schiller mentioned, and their eye-opening tour had just begun.

As soon as they arrived at the flat corridor, they saw countless figures walking through it.

As soon as Stark took two steps forward, he saw Schiller walking towards him. Stark wanted to ask a question, but Schiller passed him by. Stark turned and looked at his back. As a result, the left shoulder was hit by another Schiller who walked over in a hurry.

Oh, I'm sorry! Please let me go! That Schiller walked past him quickly. Stark wanted to reach out and call him, but he was hit by another Schiller and spun around.

Schiller, who had just walked over last, seemed to be in a teenager's state. When Steve turned to look at him curiously, he saw another child running over.

In the corridor opposite the patio, there was Schiller talking on the phone, and Schiller had just walked out of the door. Stark scratched his head and said after a while: ...I really underestimated the extent of his madness. .”

Don't tell me that these are all his personality? Steve said, while looking at the scene in the corridor opposite, he said hesitantly: Is there really a need for treatment?

Charles sighed and said, That's what I said before, I can't cure Schiller.

He explained: Most patients with multiple personality disorder have been stimulated by some kind of stimulation. After being stimulated, their original personality cannot withstand this stimulation, so a new personality is created to deal with certain situations on their behalf. Something they can’t bear.”

Of course, some people may split multiple personalities at once, or they may split multiple personalities due to repeated stimulation.

But the more split personalities there are, it means that the oppression of the main personality will be heavier, and his proportion in his own consciousness will decrease, which will lead to the shorter and shorter time he can control the body, and he will lose The time of consciousness is getting longer and longer.”

This will seriously affect the patient's normal life. Therefore, the dominant personality may have great malice towards other personalities and will not accept them, which will lead to increasingly serious separation.

“When the main personality becomes malicious towards other personalities, the other personalities will become increasingly uncontrollable and may even do things that harm the main personality. If no intervention is done, it will eventually turn into a battle between personalities.

Charles also walked to the railing and looked at the figures coming and going in the corridor opposite. He said, I wonder if you have ever imagined that you could create a brand new personality to complete some troublesome things on your behalf.

Steve smiled and said, Yes, when I was a cartoonist, I imagined how great it would be if there was another me who could draw lines instead of me?

Many people regard multiple personality as a 'convenient' disease. They believe that having personalities with different abilities and identities can help them gain more abilities.

That way, they can get away from things they don't want to do and dump those things on their alter ego, but in reality, that's simply not possible.

If left uninterrupted and untreated, it will eventually turn into a situation where the personalities can kill each other.

So... Stark looked at this tall tower with countless floors, and asked as if talking to himself: How did he do it?

It's not difficult to split personality. Anyone who has strong control over their own consciousness can do it, including you and me, Tony.

But the difficulty is how to make these personalities coexist peacefully and perform their duties. This is almost impossible.

Any personality that is born will not feel that they are a secondary personality. They will all want control of the body. They will naturally want to kill the main personality.

So where is Schiller's main personality? Steve asked.

I'm afraid, we have to go deep into this tower to know. Charles turned around and said: I have been here several times and have not explored in depth, but I must remind you that this must be a very dangerous place. .”

In the patients I've seen with dissociative identity disorder, one or more of their personalities are dangerous.

Among so many personalities, there must be some who are extremely dangerous. Charles said, then turned to Stark and Steve and said: You should also have had nightmares. If you are injured in this world, , is equivalent to having a very serious nightmare, which will not kill you, but will damage your spirit, and it may take a few days to recover.

So, if you really encounter a danger that you can't handle at all, then concentrate and recite my name silently, and I can forcefully bring you back here.

Although this will consume some of your energy, at least you won't have to stay in bed for a few days.

Thank you, Professor. Stark looked at the situation in the corridor and said, Just now, Schiller said that each of us should choose a room. Does that mean that only one person can enter a room?

I think it's better to do as he said to be on the safe side. Steve touched his chin and said, It seems we have to split up.

Which floor are you going to? Stark looked at him and asked. Steve shrugged and said, You pick first, I can go anywhere.

Stark snorted coldly and said: You'd better not underestimate the enemy. Your mental strength is only that of an ordinary person, and you don't have strong control over the conscious world. You'd better choose a simpler room, otherwise...

Steve turned his head left and right, and he set his sights on the door closest to him. He said, How about this.

Said. He walked forward and looked at the door. There was no mark on the door, but the door handle looked like a building block. Without looking carefully, Steve took the handle and turned it, then pushed the door open and left. Got in.

Stark glanced at the door handle and said, I think I should have stopped him just now. That's definitely not a good place behind.

At this time, Charles also turned and walked towards the stairs. He said, You choose a room on this floor. I'll go up and take a look.

Stark stood in the middle of the corridor, looked around, and then walked towards a room at the end of the corridor. There was no mark on the door there, but the handle was an old-looking wooden door handle with a strange drawing on it. symbol.

Stark carefully observed the symbol. The entire symbol was composed of lines. The outside was an equilateral triangle, the center was a perfect circle, and there was a vertical line in the center of the perfect circle.

Stark was sure he had never seen the symbol before, but he turned the doorknob and walked in.