The crowds at the Shibuya Scramble crossing moved with the precision of clockwork gears. Qiyue stood opposite the "Seventh Heaven" gallery, peering through the glass at the two Su Muqings inside—the physical Artist and the spectral Quantum Cage version. Even though the latter did not turn her head, her voice resonated directly within his mind:
"Come in. But do not show that you can see me."
Qiyue’s seven voices grew alert in unison. The Financier analyzed the risk-reward ratio; the Soldier assessed the site's security; the Scientist questioned the possibility of such telepathy... while the Original Host remained abnormally silent.
Chapter 16