Warning: the answer is not what you expect.
In this puzzle, we're dealing with imaginary numbers, not the kind that exist in the real world. No, no. These are the kind that defy the laws of mathematics and logic. The kind that will drive you mad.
Imagine six cubes, each with a side length of 1 unit. You'd think that the sum of their areas would be 6 square units, right? But wait, what if we add a seventh cube with a side length of -1 unit? Suddenly, the sum is not 6, but -5! Or is it?
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