Multiple Personalities

The man smiled slightly, with a hint of an elusive meaning in his smile, and did not directly answer Shen Jingqi's question.

He slowly paced to the window, his figure elongated under the dim light, blending with the night. The bustling street outside, filled with traffic and neon lights flashing, the noise faintly heard, seemed like another world away from him. He was silent for a moment, as if listening to a silent call from afar, and finally he spoke softly, his voice as gentle as the night breeze: "Do you believe in fate?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingqi frowned slightly, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes. He didn't quite understand what this had to do with the birthmark on his wrist that he had since childhood. "Fate?" he repeated, his tone carrying a hint of bewilderment, his eyes wandering between the man's silhouette and the scenery outside, trying to find a trace of fate in this hustle and bustle.

"Yes, fate." The man turned around, gazing into Shen Jingqi's eyes, those eyes profound and bright, as if hiding endless stories and secrets.

"Sometimes, we are fooled by fate and encounter things that seem unbelievable. But these things often have their meaning, like a game of chess laid out by fate, with mystery hidden in every move."

Shen Jingqi was stunned; he had never thought that behind his ordinary life, such strange and profound secrets might be hidden. He looked at the man's eyes, which seemed to pierce through everything, and an inexplicable sense of trust surged in his heart, despite having no reason for this trust.

"You... you're saying, the birthmark on my wrist is related to fate?" he asked tentatively, his tone full of uncertainty, his hand unconsciously caressing the birthmark that had accompanied him for years, feeling the innate imprint.

The man nodded, his smile growing more mysterious, as if everything was expected.

"That's right, your birthmark is the mark of fate," he said softly, each word carrying some kind of magic, causing Shen Jingqi's heartbeat to speed up, "and I am the one who has come to tell you this truth."

Upon hearing this, a strong impulse rose in Shen Jingqi's heart. "Tell me, what exactly is going on?" he asked deeply, his tone filled with determination, indisputable, leaning forward almost to the point of touching the man.

The man smiled slightly, seemingly unsurprised by Shen Jingqi's reaction. He slowly walked to the sofa, sat down with a graceful and composed posture, then motioned for Shen Jingqi to also sit down.

Shen Jingqi obediently sat down, but his eyes never left the man, afraid of missing any detail.

"Alright, since you're so eager to know, I'll tell you," the man said softly, with a barely detectable heaviness in his tone, "but you need to mentally prepare yourself because some things might be unacceptable to you and may even change your life."

Shen Jingqi nodded, indicating that he was ready. He stared intently into the man's eyes, which seemed to hold endless secrets and stories, making it impossible for him to look away.

"Actually, the birthmark on your wrist is not an ordinary birthmark," the man said softly, "It is a mark, a mark of fate. This mark represents your identity and your mission; it is the inseparable link between you and fate."

"So, what is my identity? And what is my mission?" Shen Jingqi asked deeply.

The man smiled slightly but did not immediately answer Shen Jingqi's question. He stood up slowly and walked to the window again, gazing at the brilliant starry sky outside. After a moment of silence, as if conversing with the stars, searching for clues to the answer, he finally spoke in a deep and powerful voice: "Your identity is not simple. You are the one chosen by fate. And your mission is to complete the task assigned to you by fate; this task is arduous and sacred, and there is no room for failure."

Shen Jingqi was stunned.

The man turned around, gazing into Shen Jingqi's eyes.

"Your task is to find the person who has tampered with the time axis," the man said softly, each word hitting Shen Jingqi's heart like a heavy hammer, "but you must not let anyone discover your true identity and purpose. This task is exceedingly difficult because those who have tampered with the time axis often possess extraordinary power and wisdom; they are deeply hidden and very hard to find."

"What exactly is the time axis? And what consequences will the person who tampered with it bring?" he quickly asked, his tone filled with urgency and desire, leaning forward, almost standing up.

The man took a deep breath, with a complex look flashing in his eyes. He slowly moved closer to Shen Jingqi, sat down, and then said softly, "The time axis is the most mysterious and fragile existence in the universe. It records the development trajectory of all things and maintains the balance and order of the universe. Once someone tampers with the time axis, it will trigger a series of chain reactions, altering the course of history, possibly even overturning the structure of the entire universe. Therefore, the person who has tampered with it must be found and stopped, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

"Then, how do I find them? Where will they be hiding?"

The man gently patted Shen Jingqi's shoulder, "They could be hiding anywhere; they could be a friend right next to you or a stranger you've never met. You must stay vigilant at all times, observing every abnormality around you. Also, remember, those who have tampered with the time axis often possess extraordinary abilities; they might try to interfere with or manipulate you."

"So, do you have any special abilities or tools to help me complete this task?"

The man shook his head, his smile somewhat bitter. "Unfortunately, you do not have any special abilities or tools. All you have are your courage and wisdom. But don't underestimate these two things; they can often create miracles."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingqi felt a bit disappointed, "With no tools at all, where should I start looking?"

The man pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "You can start by looking around you, observing those with abnormal behavior or unusual experiences. Remember, every detail might be a clue leading you to them. And you must always stay alert, as they might appear around you at any time."

"Alright, I must leave now," the man slowly stood up, "Remember, fate's choice is not random; it has its meaning and purpose. You must believe in yourself, trust in fate, and move forward bravely. I will be watching over you in the shadows, protecting you until the day you complete the mission."