**Research Log Entry:** March 18, 2024 – 5:17 AM
Amid the chaos, a fragment of Lin Wei's data surfaced in my quantum vision:
```
Personal Research Log
Recorder: Lin Wei
Date: 2024-02-28
Today, I finally cracked the core code of the "Butterfly Dream" project. It's far more terrifying than I imagined. They're not just researching the Gifted—they're trying to create something that transcends humanity.
But at what cost?
Data shows that 37 test subjects have lost consciousness during the process. Their life energy was transformed into some unknown form. Worse still, this energy seems to be accumulating, forming a whole we cannot comprehend.
Key Findings:
1. Nature of Gifted Abilities: Quantum-State Consciousness Resonance
2. Trigger Conditions: Consciousness Transition under Extreme Stress
3. Evolutionary Trajectory: Unknown, Exponential Growth Observed
4. Risk Level: [Data Corrupted]
I'm beginning to doubt the true purpose of this project. It's not about studying evolution—it's about awakening something dormant...
```
The log abruptly cut off but was quickly replaced by another entry:
```
Emergency Log
Date: 2024-03-15
Time: 21:33
They've found me. I must act immediately. Subject 7 has begun to awaken—this might be our last chance.
If you're reading this, sister, remember:
The truth isn't in the experimental data—it's in the question everyone overlooked.
Why "butterfly"?
The answer lies deep in the quantum core. But be careful—it's not just data you'll find there...
```
"This was the day she disappeared," I murmured.
7 nodded. "She discovered something horrifying, and they tried to erase her. But she chose another path."
At that moment, Lin Wei's consciousness spike intensified, projecting more fragmented logs from the quantum core:
```
Observation Log:
During awakening, Gifted individuals generate specific energy waves. These waves affect not only the physical world but also create resonance on the quantum level.
Even more troubling, the resonances seem to echo with one another, as if they're searching for something...
Key Observations:
- Energy patterns unfold in butterfly-wing shapes
- Each awakening triggers a chain reaction
- Wave frequencies match an unknown signal
- The signal originates from [Data Deleted]
Hypothesis: If this theory holds true, the true goal of the "Butterfly Dream" project might be...
Warning! Unauthorized access detected.
System shutting down.
Emergency encryption engaged.
```
"What was she trying to tell us?" I asked.
7's expression turned grave. "The butterfly effect. A seemingly small change that triggers massive chain reactions. But here, the butterfly isn't a metaphor—it's something tangible."
Suddenly, the energy within the space surged violently. All Gifted individuals felt it—a call resonating deep within their consciousness.
It was a signal, emanating from the abyss.
```
Anomalous Energy Detected:
Source: Quantum Core (Deep Layer)
Nature: Unknown
Intensity: Escalating
Pattern: Butterfly-Wing Expansion
Warning: Consciousness Resonance Detected
```
"It's awake," 7 whispered.
Lin Wei's voice echoed once more:
**[This is the true Butterfly Dream. It's not about evolution—it's about awakening.]**
Through my quantum vision, I saw something staggering:
The energy waves of all Gifted individuals began to synchronize, forming an enormous butterfly-shaped structure. At the heart of this formation, a colossal consciousness was gradually emerging.
What was it?
The answer might lie in Lin Wei's final notes.
But for now, we had to face the awakening entity.
It had seen us—and it *recognized* us.