Summary of the story
A specialist in the field of nanomaterials experiences the peculiar occurrence of a mysterious countdown appearing before his eyes, subsequently leading to his involvement in a military inquiry. In order to decipher this enigma, he immerses himself in the virtual reality game "Three-Body," which has been created by a clandestine entity known as ETO. Through this immersive experience, he unveils the hidden veracity behind the untimely demise of numerous scientists, as well as a calamitous event from the era of the Cultural Revolution.