Sky Curtain: The Darwin Incident at the outset, the Declaration of the People's League

The Foundation still doesn't know what SCP-3999 was or what it is now; they can only speculate why this entity would subject Taroland to such extreme torment and horror.

What caused this powerful reality disruptor to develop such a twisted obsession with one person?

Some have likened this creature to a horror novelist, constantly having a character experience various nightmares before rethinking and trying new plots.

Whatever it may be, SCP-3999 has sent us a warning.

Reality isn't always what it seems.

Finally, the file page stamped with "invalidated" and the small ID photo appeared on the sky.

The screen went dark.

At this moment, almost the entire world fell silent.

The so-called "SCP-3999" in the sky is too bizarre.

They couldn't even understand what it was anymore.

If I had to put it this way, it would be like the last sentence: it's like reading a horror story written by a horror novelist.

More importantly, as described in the sky, that thing always has the ability to "distort reality".

"This no longer conforms to the basic laws of physics... no, this does not conform to the fundamental laws of the universe!"

This is precisely where the whole world feels terrified.

The physical laws, energy systems, and magical principles upon which your universe depends for survival... may all of this be nothing more than a thin layer of ice floating on a more unstable, editable "lower void."

Entities like SCP-3999 are like systems administrators in the universe, able to modify everything at will.

It doesn't consume "energy"; it consumes "the rationality of its setup".

This is the most fundamental, worldview-level, dimensional reduction attack.

On the other hand...

The existence of the Foundation is even more mysterious to countless worlds.

Because the only thing that can fight against monsters is monsters.

SCP-3999, judging from its designation, they contained more than just this one terrifying creature.

What kind of amazing organization is this foundation?!

Chapter 22 How are foundation projects categorized?

The chill emanating from SCP-3999 and the tragic sacrifice of Taroland still linger heavily in the consciousness of all realms.

That power beyond comprehension, that malice that touches the very foundation of existence, and that solitary struggle that spanned three million years, allowed countless civilizations to glimpse for the first time the unfathomable, bizarre, and terrifying corner of the "Foundation Universe."

"Distorting reality...manipulating narratives...what kind of world rules are these?"

The psionicists in the Warhammer universe felt that even the whispers of the warp seemed much more orderly.

“A researcher, fighting that thing alone for three million years… that goes beyond courage.”

Countless soldiers, warriors, and leaders around the world have redefined the measure of "tenacity" in their hearts.

However, confusion and bewilderment are also spreading.

Besides the most obvious sense of terror, the frequent use of certain terms in the sky also left many observers around the world completely bewildered.

These terms sound cold and precise, like some kind of technical classification, but what do they actually mean?

Just as this pervasive sense of awe, admiration, and doubt intertwined—

【SCP Foundation World - Site-19】

Inside the command center, the air remained heavy and oppressive.

The supervisor looked at the sky that had finally darkened, as if he had just gone through a high-intensity mental storm that lasted for several hours.

Taroland's victory brought no joy, only endless heaviness and a sliver of relief—thankfully, that thing was neutralized.

"Supervisor, 'Global Silence' protocol..."

The technician's voice was weary as he gave the reminder again.

The supervisor took a deep breath and rubbed his throbbing temples.

Yes, no matter how shocking, the real work must continue.

Normalcy needs to be maintained, and this "information pollution" affecting the world must be cleaned up...

At the very least, clean up this part of your own universe.

"Preparing to restart the protocol, in ten seconds—"

He had not yet finished giving his order.

That damned, giant screen, like a cosmic skin disease, lit up once again under everyone's desperate gaze.

Against the pitch-black background, the emblem surrounded by three white arrows reappears, like an indifferent bystander.

"..."

The Site-19 command center fell silent.

Then, from some unknown corner, came a low growl, suppressed to the extreme, finally breaking down:

"...Will this ever end?!"

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The SCP item level does not represent its danger or combat capability, but rather the difficulty of containing it.

[To give a simple example, imagine a button that, if pressed, would destroy the universe; if not pressed, nothing would happen. Isn't that dangerous and amazing?]

But he is safe.

"Wait a minute... as long as you don't press it, it'll be fine. That actually makes some sense?"

"But to classify something like this as 'safe' is a bit too much of a stretch, isn't it?"

"A thing capable of destroying the universe is rated like this?!"

"...The principle behind this button must be at least a weapon that triggers vacuum decay or mathematical laws."

Some parts of the world have begun to attempt to assess the project, but without exception, they all consider it extremely dangerous.

[An ordinary potato that randomly spawns in refrigerators around the world, seemingly harmless, but difficult to control and contain, might just be Keter.]

Are you kidding me?

Potatoes that refresh randomly?

Other complex situations falling between these two categories, especially those involving self-aware anomalies, are generally classified as Euclid.

Apollyons are generally more difficult to contain than Keter.

Thaumiel, by definition, is an exception that can help the Foundation contain other exceptions.

There's a famous little thought experiment that can help you quickly categorize an anomaly.

If you lock this thing in a box and it doesn't escape anymore, then it's safe.

If he's almost certain to run out, then it's Keter.

If it's hard to say, then it's Euclid.

If he even throws the box away, then he's an Apollyon.

If the exception itself is this box, then it's Thaumiel.

In addition, there is Neutralized, which means to neutralize.

[Refers to projects that have lost their abnormal characteristics]

[Explained]

This means that it can already be explained scientifically, so it is no longer considered abnormal.

[For example, SCP-8900-EX, the sky is blue.]

"So... the button to destroy the universe is 'safe,' while a potato that appears and disappears mysteriously might be 'apocalyptic'?"

Many ordinary people around the world feel that their common sense has been overturned, yet they are strangely convinced.

In terms of control difficulty

Very reasonable!

"They used such a calm approach to categorize, label, and design 'boxes' for these incomprehensible and terrifying things..."

The administrators of advanced civilizations felt a deep sense of dread.

The world seemed unfathomable to them.

They couldn't understand those things.

"And the 3999 that Taroland is facing... it could probably even distort the concept of a 'box'. What level is that exactly? Apollyon? Or... something outside the box?"

The foundation's mystique did not dissipate with this "science popularization"; instead, it sketched a more massive, rigorous, cold, and unfathomable outline in people's minds.

Countless people suddenly realized that the disasters in their world might not be so bad after all.

And all those who initially looked down on this human force that hadn't even set foot on their home planet now look at this world in a new light.

If they were to face a monster of 3999, they would probably be completely unable to contend with it.

Chapter 23 The Fourth Calamity

"Ah, snail rice noodles with cilantro~"

After picking up the takeout downstairs, Bai Jin couldn't help but show an expression on his face as he smelled the pungent odor.

This is the taste.

That's perfect.

But how can you enjoy delicious food without a good electronic pickled vegetable dish?

Bai Jin swiped through the video and then picked out another one.