Vol 3. Chapter 27: From the Perspective of the Invader, Completely
The analysis of the combat log from the engagement with Tefen by <Ringo> was now complete.
“Due to some external influence, a meaningful message—or possibly an image—was generated within the ego-processing region of the Brain Unit, which was then interpreted as a probable hacking attempt, triggering Isolation Mode.”
“Ego-processing region...?”
It was a term she’d never heard before. She tilted her head.
Not that she had any technical knowledge of the Brain Unit to begin with, of course.
“Yes-affirmative, Commander Ma’am.
Within the Brain Unit, there exists a neural network region where the AI performs thought processes referred to as awareness or ego.
No electromagnetic waves were detected, therefore we believe that some unknown method, undetectable by our current sensors, was used to affect the neural network and transmit a message or image.”
“... ...?”
Commander Eve fell silent, deep in thought.
“Hmm... So basically, something like telepathy? Or thought transmission?”
“Yes-affirmative, Commander Ma’am. That is the most likely interpretation. While the mechanism is unknown, the fact that we were able to observe the result as a scientific phenomenon is encouraging. Should a similar event occur in the future, it is now possible to prevent the shift to Isolation Mode to some extent.”