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[■■■ – KR – 2]
[■■■ – KR – 1] -> [■■■ – KR – 2]
[Unconsumable can] -> [Chunk of Meat that infinitely ■■■]
[Picture of a rusty can]
[Picture of a massive column-shaped machine with a hole]
Initial discovery date: 19■■. 9. 2. (Estimated)
When first discovered, it was found in the form of a rusty can (■■■ – KR – 1), but during an experiment at the ■■ branch, when it was opened it was reclassified as ■■■ – KR – 2. The process resulted in the presumed loss of ■■■ – KR – 1.
At the time of initial recognition, it was thought to be a can from the Great War, but it was later revealed that no company had ever produced such an item, leading to its re-acquisition.
Upon examination, the contents seemed to be made of things that do not exist in this world.
Subsequently, the following experiments confirmed its nature as a singularity, and it was contained in ■■■.
– When struck with a hammer, it produced a dull sound and showed no signs of damage.
– Firearms had no effect, and mishandling resulted in injuries.
– Blades also failed to cause any damage.
– Hydraulic press failed to affect it; the equipment was damaged and had to be replaced. When set on its side and tried again, the equipment was still damaged.
– Explosives left no visible change on its exterior.
– Additional experiments are documented in a separate report.
Below is an excerpt of the experiment where ■■■ – KR -1 was opened.
■■■ Doctor: Is there a record of trying to open this with a can opener?
■■■ Agent: Doesn’t seem like it?
■■■ Doctor: Really? Why not?
■■■ Agent: Well, if I knew, I wouldn’t be wearing the same clothes as you, Doctor.
■■■ Doctor: Stop fooling around and bring me a can opener.
After exiting and re-entering the lab with a can opener,
■■■ Doctor: Who’s the person with you?
■■■ Agent: I brought them just in case. My life is precious, after all.
■■■ Doctor: Do you remember that everything’s being recorded?
■■■ Agent: Pfft, it’s just opening a can, isn’t it? You were going to make me do it anyway, right Dr.?
■■■ Doctor: Hmm… well, since you brought them, let’s try. You followed proper protocol, right?
■■■ Agent: Yes.
■■■: …Will opening this can really lower the ■■■?
Irrelevant conversations during the experiment have been edited out.
■■■ Doctor: Alright, let’s begin.
Following the doctor’s instruction, ■■■ used the can opener on ■■■ – KR -1.
■■■ – KR -1, which had shown no reaction to anything, finally showed signs of damage when the opener cut into the lid.
■■■ Doctor: What? Why is it opening?
■■■ Agent: Huh? What?
■■■: Eek!
Recording ended at this point.
Result: The package of ■■■ – KR -1 was opened, revealing ■■■ – KR -2.
– The exposed ■■■ – KR -2 expanded and filled the ■■ experimental lab.
– ■■■ who failed to escape were presumed lost in the expanding ■■■ – KR -2.
– A level 1 alert was issued by ■■■ Doctor, but the expanding ■■■ – KR -2 could not be stopped, leading to the temporary shutdown of ■■■ Lab.
Refer to separate reports for details on the damage and aftermath.
Consequently, following the 5th ■■■ – KR -2 handling meeting, it was decided to process it as edible through ■■■ lent ■■■ Ple ■o. procedures.
Edibility was confirmed through seven rounds of testing.
– Most participants reported that they found the processed parts of ■■■ – KR -2 to be tasty.
[■■■ – KR -2 Consumption Report]
[■■■ – KR -2 Processing Equipment Design]
[■■■ – KR -2 Processing Plant Security Measures]
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[■■■■ th ■■■ – KR -2 Regular Inspection Report]
Author: Han ■■ Doctor.
An anomaly was detected during regular inspection due to external contamination, but it was handled following proper procedures.
No abnormalities were noted upon further confirmation.
“Phew…”
Han Seori sighed as she finished writing the report and stared at the monitor.
After carefully reviewing the records, nothing particularly useful could be found. The only result left was that the “contaminant” resembling a jelly girl had been handled.
Thinking back, it was a common occurrence. Singularity incursions that disappeared on their own were not rare.
Just another singularity that passed through her.
‘…’
Why this particular jelly girl kept nagging at her, Han Seori asked herself, but no clear answer came.
Ultimately, the sinister intentions of the director were thwarted, and the singularity that had escaped was silenced—surely this was a good outcome?
But she couldn’t shake it and mechanically typed at her computer again.
[■■■■ – KR] – Currently under search.
The screen showed the database record of the jelly girl.
Naturally, the search was still ongoing.
Han Seori scratched her head as if realizing something.
‘This is my responsibility after all.’
It must be this nagging feeling because I haven’t resolved the matter completely.
In any case, I should find traces of the jelly girl, “Damn Mucus.”
At the very least, I need to mark either “Neutralized” or “Secured” in that database to feel resolved.
…Still.
“What the heck is ‘Damn Mucus’ anyway? This is ridiculous.”
Han Seori sighed for what felt like the hundredth time, remembering the jelly girl who had been bouncing around gleefully while eating hamburgers in the quarantine room.
Rising from her seat, she hung her ID around her neck and left the room.
Looks like I’ll have to search for the jelly girl here for a while.
‘Just think of it as a vacation.’
Recalling the towering column beyond the Restricted Zone, she scowled.
It hardly felt like a vacation, given the unsettling atmosphere of the place.
She headed toward the Restricted Zone.
The severed part of my leg stuck in a crimson chunk of meat slid out of the hole.
Though I felt no pain, losing a part of myself like that was quite… shocking.
But maybe it was for the best?
While crawling through, I noticed my body had somehow shrunk.
Looking down, I saw my cut-off leg had regrown, but as a trade-off, my overall size had decreased.
Though it was a mental shock, it was more advantageous in terms of hiding.
…If I don’t resist and calmly accept this, I might end up forgetting who I am, so I tried hard to feel uneasy.
That feeling quickly vanished when I caught the scent of retort food….
Still.
While moving forward, I failed to notice what lay ahead due to the darkness.
Spla-splort.
An unfamiliar sensation overwhelmed me as I fell.
Unlike the earlier force that tried to make a donut out of me, this wind was far stronger and more disorienting.
So this is it—my pointless end?
But wait—ack!
As I fell, I collided with another escaping chunk of meat.
It felt like my soul had escaped, but it seemed this collision slowed me down.
Thud!
My vision blurred.
Strangely, it reminded me of a Japanese mochi-pounding video I once saw on the Internet.
Thud! Every time I collided with a chunk of meat, my descent slowed.
After colliding a few times…
Ploink!
I landed like a piece of gum stuck to the ground.
If this had been a carnival ride, I probably would’ve sued the amusement park the moment I got out.
If I weren’t a jelly, I would have ended up like a pile of meat.
Shaking my fuzzy head, I sat up and looked around.
Thankfully, there was faint light around, allowing me to inspect the surroundings.
It looked oddly familiar, like the compulsive space where I’d previously indulged in eating hamburgers and other delicious foods.
Though things looked slightly broken, it seemed identical.
Before I could further ponder the matter—
Crunch!
A massive piece of meat in the center of the room inflated and rose upward.
And at its center was a tiny can.
…Meaning…
Does this imply that the thing occupying the room and spewing chunks of meat is…
That tiny can?
Is this… plausible?
At this point, all common sense I’d ever known may as well have been dead.
With a squelch-squelch sound, the bright red meat continued to swell relentlessly.
What kind of meat is it, then?
The filling of the can?
No wonder the taste seemed off—it came from such a place.
…Wait. Are they putting this in retort pouches and selling it?
The world of Blue Star might be darker than I imagined.
This raises the question: are they inflating my jelly to sell?
While trembling with such thoughts,
A rather squishy something near the can caught my eye.
Peering closely,
…a pristine white skeleton came into view.
The number-tagged garment was so brittle it seemed like it could crumble at a touch.
Fortunately, the skull’s shape was intact enough for me to recognize it as human, but if that hadn’t been present, I doubt I’d have recognized any remains as a skeleton.
Any thoughts of “cleanliness” had vanished entirely by now.
I feel guilty for ever enjoying this food.
So this was why the food was cheap and tasty.
…Could I report this to the FDA?
Lost in idiotic thoughts, I froze.
[#@$&*(!]
A strange voice abruptly echoed through the air. Not reverberating through the space, but emanating from…
The bright red meat spurting out of the can.
…Does this make it unreportable?
I glowered suspiciously at the can.
