Barney could not help but be startled after she heard it.
Noah knew Nathaniel had guessed correctly when they saw her expression.
Noah went into the bedroom to eat something after hypnotizing Zion. He did not expect that something would happen during this period.
Noah said guiltily, "Sorry, I'm a little tired after performing the hypnosis so I went to eat something, but I didn't expect that something will go wrong."
"It's not your fault."
Nathaniel was not an unreasonable person. Noah had it tough, so Nathaniel forgave him.
He looked at Barney and continued, "What did he do?"
Barney looked at Noah and immediately replied, "I'll be an interpreter. These days, Barney learned how to read lips so she knows how to understand others, but she needs an interpreter to express herself."
"Alright."
Nathaniel did not look down on Barney, which made her feel relieved.
She said, "After Zion was hypnotized, my father left. Then, Zion suddenly sat up and he rolled up his sleeves. There was a very beautiful bracelet on his wrist and I thought that the bracelet was hindering his hypnotism, so I wanted to take it down for him but Zion pushed me away and removed the bracelet himself. That bracelet was extremely strange. I didn't know where he touched, but a light shot out from the bracelet with a sound. Then, a computer screen appeared on the other wall while a keyboard was on his blanket. He tapped the keyboard and I have no idea what code he had entered. When I wanted to ask him what he was going to do, he suddenly released a strange laugh then he put away the bracelet and laid down obediently. After that, he was like this all the time until you all came."
Nathaniel and Noah suddenly understood what happened after hearing Barney's explanation.
"A three-dimensional projection laptop is set up."
Nathaniel nodded.
As a hacker, carrying a computer along with him was necessary. However, Zion's identity was special and it would attract others' attention if he constantly carried around a laptop, so the military region had specially arranged a three-dimensional virtual laptop for him. In other words, it was a high-tech product that used light stimuli and body temperature to operate.
Hearing Barney's words, Nathaniel could be sure that the video was sent by Zion.
It was also from Zion's alter personalities.
"But he's still so young. Why did he send this kind of stuff to me?"
What if his alter personality was a playboy?
Thinking of this, Nathaniel was very worried.
The anger he had just now had long gone, and it was now replaced by distress and worry.
Noah also looked serious.
This could only mean that the hypnosis treatment failed.
Zion adjusted himself and therefore his alter came out to reduce the stress of the shooting incident. This news was terrible and it seemed very dangerous to Zion.
"Nathan, I'm sorry, I..."
"There's no need to apologize. You're a doctor, not God. No one expected Zion would act like this. Let's keep this a secret for the time being while I go back and discuss it with Mango first. Zion can stay here for a while but don't tell him these things. At least, not now."
Nathaniel's tone was very depressing.
"Alright."
Noah nodded.
He did not know about Zion's current condition even though Zion was under his close observation. He was indeed quite dejected.
Therefore, a genius shouldn't be in such a serious condition, or else it would be a danger to the public.
Nathaniel glanced at Zion again. He was still asleep, but Nathaniel knew that his alter might be awake right now.
It was because Noah had hypnotized the host and suppressed it, so his alter personality took the chance to come out and cause trouble.
Nathaniel was even a little afraid. He did not know what Zion would become if this situation persisted.
Fortunately, his alter hacked his computer today instead of someone else's. If that were to happen...
Nathaniel was frightened.
"Please, Noah, keep an eye on him. I'll go back first."
"Alright."
Hearing the conversation between Noah and Nathaniel, a trace of worry appeared in Barney's eyes.
Would Zion be alright?
Barney did not know, but she quickly returned to the room and held Zion's small hand tightly.
His hands were a little cold, which made Barney feel distressed.
After leaving the Soo family, Nathaniel got on the car and stopped after driving for some distance.
He did not know how to explain it to Mango, but he had to tell her because this matter was related to their child. Now that something had happened, Mango had the right to know.
He always thought that Zion was the one who could let people rest assured, but he did not expect such a thing to happen.
Instead of blame, Nathaniel felt distressed and this feeling almost drowned him.
He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
It had been a long time since he smoked, but today he had to do it to suppress his mental stress.
He would have protected Zion if he knew of Zion's existence back in Welbenia. No, he should not have let Zion go there in the first place.
However, it was too late to say anything now.
Nathaniel kept coughing while he smoked.
However, he still could not ease the sadness in his heart.
Nathaniel had become like this after he learned the truth. What about Mango? How would she react?
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