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Chapter 181 - Becoming Allies

Was nuking SCP-3221-1 feasible?

The Foundation had considered it—and dismissed it.

Reasons:

Unpredictable Dimensions: SCP-3221-1 was vast. Seven recorded window events (since 1997) showed entirely different landscapes each time:

A green plain with a fountain and two elderly men.

A cavern spewing green ooze and floating ores.

Prester John's army (where they first witnessed the white bone spear).

A sermon by an unknown priest.

Conclusion: The dimension was too large for nukes to meaningfully affect.

Catastrophic Risks: Bombing an interdimensional rift could:

Collapse the channel, potentially vaporizing Earth.

Trigger an XK-class scenario.

Thus, the Foundation only authorized nukes against Prester John's followers on Earth—never his home dimension.

How Luo Shu Made It Happen

Self-Deception Memetics:

Luo Shu believed nuking SCP-3221-1 would work.

This memetic effect swayed Barbie (reluctantly) and Peter (enthusiastically).

The Play:

A Black Hawk delivered the nuke to the rift.

Prester John, fearing for his kingdom, rushed back.

Prester John's Last Words:

"Why help me?"

Luo Shu grinned. "Because 'God' is our common enemy."

The king nodded. "If your words hold true, we are allies."

Aftermath

Stigma-9 (the absurdly named MTF) resealed SCP-3221.

Jianjia's Cover: Told Barbie Luo Shu threatened the king.

Barbie's Suspicion: She didn't buy it—but couldn't prove otherwise.

The Twist:

The nuke did destabilize SCP-3221-1—just enough to force Prester John's return.

But now he owes Luo Shu a favor.

Luo Shu's Victory:

He flipped open the Anomalous Item Archive, heart racing.

New Milestone Unlocked:

[ ] Anomalous Ally: Prester John

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