As night fell, Number 6 began his ritual. He stood alone in the shadowy room and recited the description of the artworks on the screen. Gradually, an eerie atmosphere flooded around him.
Suddenly, he felt a powerful force gush from the screen and seep into his body. It was a strange feeling, strong yet unfamiliar. When this feeling disappeared, he realized his magical power value had increased again.
After receiving that mysterious man's guidance, No. 6 recovered his magical power with the help of memorizing the descriptions of the artworks. Although the speed wasn't that fast, the fact that it was effective in a world where magical values were suppressed was enough to make him happy.
However, this process was not without its side effects, as No.6 realized he had developed strong feelings for the artworks, especially the piece of a girl surrounded by "love" in various languages.
The description of the artwork, called "Universal Translator", reads:
"Words are symbols imbued with meaning that we assemble to convey our thoughts among fellow humans.
Through the intricate web of our linguistic interactions, we uncover the profound ability not only to convey but to transcend our thoughts to immerse ourselves in the perspectives of others.
This constitutes the fundamental elements of our evolution. This subtle and ever-present mechanism, nourished by countless past exchanges, no matter how humble, guides us towards a deeper understanding of the nature and reality that envelops us.
Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a pivotal moment that will significantly accelerate the pace of the global conversation. Remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly in translation and voice synthesis, are ushering in a new era of tools. These groundbreaking technologies will empower us to engage in real-time interactions with any individual, regardless of their language.
In this audacious new world, linguistic barriers dissolve into the ethereal realm of invisibility, and our voices harmonize in a universal symphony of understanding."
Every night, No. 6 stares at the artwork with fascination. The girl in the GIF seems to come to life, her eyes full of love.
Artist: @Gogolitus @aaanarratorrr (Explainer - 119)