"Perhaps in the moment when that block is pulled out, the entire tower of blocks can still remain stable, but if you want to continue stacking upwards, there's the risk of it tipping over. The higher it goes, the more dangerous it becomes."
"Violently deleting and modifying memories might not just lead to memory disorders, but could potentially trigger personality collapse. People who have had their memories forcibly erased will feel a complete disconnect between their behavioral patterns and memories. They will feel as if their way of thinking has no roots or origins. This could lead to their mental collapse."
"Seems like the only way is to start from him. My idea is to guide him in constructing his own Thought Palace. It would help him control when The Hulk comes out."
Shiller snapped his fingers and he and Charles returned to his Thought Palace. The two of them stepped out of the room and arrived at the corridor of the High Tower. Looking down, Shiller explained, "Actually, I have some very dangerous personalities too. Once they take over my body, they might perform some crazy actions."
"But within my Thought Palace, there are traps and challenges specifically targeted at them. They must climb layer by layer to reach near the surface consciousness."
"The activity level of a personality also has a relationship with mental strength. The portion of strength allocated to them is consumed in their struggles with the traps and challenges. Naturally, they will become quieter and not interfere with my actions."
Charles stared at the seemingly endless interior of the High Tower and said, "I've never thought of such a method, so I'm not sure if it will work. However, I think we can give it a try."
"If, as you said, his personality is some sort of destructive monster, then even a slightest control over it would be a great improvement. The situation wouldn't get any worse than it is now."
Soon, Banner's consciousness reappeared in Shiller's Thought Palace. But this time, the three of them arrived at the ground floor.
Shiller explained his plan to Banner. He said, "Next, I will take you on a tour of my Thought Palace. You can draw inspiration from it to construct your own."
"As you can see, this is the first floor. This black floor represents the bottom of my consciousness. I've reinforced it countless times to prevent certain personalities from falling into it and becoming irretrievable."
"Hmm..." Banner made a somewhat puzzled nasal noise. Shiller turned his head and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something you don't understand?"
"No, it's not that. I understand everything, including the theory of the Thought Palace you just mentioned. I am just curious about the pit in the middle."
"Uh... That's a remnant from the past. Wait a moment..." Shiller pulled out a phone from his pocket. He said, "Hello?...What's going on? Didn't you promise last time that you'd fill the hole you dug up? What if someone falls into it?... What? You're on vacation? Going on vacation before finishing your work, you... Hello? Hello?!?"
Shiller hung up the phone. He helplessly curled his lip and said, "Pay it no mind. It's just a temporary passage. It should have been sealed, but the guy who dug it went on vacation. When he returns, it should be sealed."
"Let's continue upstairs. Watch out for the staircase and also, don't touch that handrail. There might be traps there. The next stop is the first floor. This building is one of the oldest. Look to your left, there are two rooms here..."