4349 The Other Side 318
“How would someone like you be able to detect it?”
Romanka said half jokingly. “When the other personalities manifest, his appearance doesn’t change much. At most, only a shift in temperament takes place. But when it comes to temperament, it’s abstract. In addition, you’ve decided that the child has a split personality condition. Naturally, you won’t be thinking of other possibilities.”
Alice frowned. “So, you’re saying he has five personalities.”
“No. I mean, at least, there are four active personalities. In that case, personalities that have not manifested may not show up on the imaging, but it’s a matter of time before those personalities spring up too, but that takes time. But at least four personalities are active.”
Alice asked worriedly, “So, do you think the other personalities will behave in a disguised manner?”
“I cannot be sure about that. But logically, it’s possible.”
Alice looked even more grim. “What do we do now?”
Romanka was silent for a moment. “If you trust me, then let me have his file and I’ll try to come up with a treatment plan. I’m interested in him, but don’t worry. I won’t try any random experiments on him. Everything will be done with caution.”
Alice hesitated for some time.
Romanka was patient, and studied her quietly. Then, she finally nodded with great difficulty.
“Okay, I’ll trust you this time.”
…
Alice led Professor Romanka to the archives.
She heaved open the solid door. The archives room was lined with dozens of tall bookshelves. The place held comprehensive records, containing information and medical history of many patients.
Romanka did not rush Alice in her search for the boy’s medical record. Just stepping into the archives astonished him so much that his eyes widened.
“This is incredible. It’s like a treasure trove.”
“It’s not wrong to call it a treasure vault. Most people don’t have the authority to set foot here. Even in my medical team, there are very few people who have the authority to step into this room.”
“Then I’m really honored!”
Alice led Romanka to a row of shelves. The archives room was equipped with high-tech features like self-extracting bookshelves, and iris scanners. Alice entered the relevant information, and soon the boy’s medical record was brought forward.
She handed the medical report solemnly over to Romanka. “Professor,” she said in a low voice, “we might as well be cordial in our dealings. This file is of the utmost importance, we have only one copy of it. You must take good care of it. In addition, if you have any other ulterior motives where the boy is concerned, we will not tolerate it!”
“Right now, my personal freedom is in your hands,” Professor Romanka said helplessly. “You’re being a little too defensive!”
“I do have to take precautions.” Alice confided, “There are scientists who are willing to sacrifice their lives and dignity for research!”
“The truth is extremely important. For a detective, the result of deduction is more important than his life. Then, for a doctor, if he is able to study the most complex cases in his field of specialty, of course, it follows that it is more important than his own life. Science has advanced so much, you should know what that is based on.”
Alice said quietly, “It is built upon countless failed experiments.”
