I said you are all war criminals

Deng thought that perhaps Hakuno believed that all humans, including himself, were "not human".

If we have to say who would make Hakuno waver, then it would probably be killing Yamada Ryo.

Deng was so sure.

…The bullet gradually penetrated the brain, and new memories were violently dug out.

As her mind raced, Deng recalled a time when Hakuno had mentioned his "grand blueprint" to her, about two years prior. He'd said he'd considered marrying Aine, Riki, and Suzue. At the time, Deng and Hakuno were already in a relationship, so Deng knew she should be angry... but she'd spoken a heartfelt word.

"That's good."

That might be a very selfish thing to say.

The reason for saying this is that Deng wants Hakuno to become a human as well.

No longer empty, no longer someone who can disappear so easily, no longer someone who treats everything in the world as a game flag.

Even if he hesitates not for Deng but for someone else, Deng hopes that Hakuno will become the kind of person who "will hesitate".

It was precisely because of such selfish desires that Deng said those words that seemed to condone Bai Ye's infidelity... However, when Bai Ye heard these words, a look of displeasure appeared on his face.

"That's no fun, Deng."

Hakuno said to Deng.

His attitude was like that of a director who saw that his actors did not act according to the script.

"You should be like a human being, get angry and furious at my rude words, and then punch me in the face."

Deng remembered lowering his head and saying, "I'm sorry."

Bai Ye didn't say anything else.

It was only after that that Hakuno began to frequently visit Yamada Ryo's laboratory to inquire about the progress of "gene sequencing" technology.

Deng didn't know what this technology could actually do, but she could tell that Bai Ye was hoping it would change the world. However, that change probably wouldn't be for the better.

Because Hakuno told her that this technology could destroy the world.

Just like when Hakuno declared that he was going to "cheat", what he expected was definitely an angry fist going to his face.

However, the lamp did not punch.

Because she realized one thing.

Bai Ye is an awkward person.

He said to Deng at that time, "I want to cheat on you," but he didn't cheat the last time because Deng agreed to Bai Ye's cheating request... This awkwardness may be the reason why Bai Ye is more like a human being than Deng.

Hakuno wouldn't change the world for no reason.

There has to be some reason.

There must be some reason that can convince Bai Ye himself, so that Bai Ye will take real action and plunge the world into chaos.

Even if this world is just a game to him, he still needs a reason to make this game reasonable.

...Deng hopes that the reason can be himself.

"I'm sorry, I'm being selfish..."

The body of the lamp floated into space.

Deng cares more about Hakuno's thoughts than saving the world.

When Deng heard about Hakuno's moon trip plan, he more or less realized that Hakuno was probably planning to kill someone important to him in space and then find an excuse to go crazy.

Deng was very sure of this.

Because the person Hakuno initially approached was Ryo Yamada, who developed the gene sequencing technology for him, not Deng.

Deng didn't know how important she was to Hakuno, but she knew that Yamada Ryo was important to Hakuno, very, very important.

I'm afraid Hakuno plans to kill Ryo in space, then return to Earth and do something with the gene sequencing technology.

"Because Liang was killed," Hakuno can justify his madness. He can use this to convince others, and more importantly, he can use this to convince himself.

The lamp saw that future.

...So, the lamp threw a tantrum for the first time.

She asked Bai Ye to take her with her on a date to the moon.

If the light wasn't important enough to Hakuno, then Hakuno would have no reason to go crazy.

If the light is important enough to Hakuno, then... the reason for Hakuno going crazy could be the light.

"I'm sorry, Ryo..."

The light's vision was blurred by the speed, but it didn't have a chance to clear up and it just turned into darkness.

In the bottom of my heart.

She felt a little happy because Bai Ye chose to kill herself.

However, the light is a little disappointing.

In the end, Hakuno did not choose to become a human, but became an empty shell.

ps1: To put it simply, during this period of simulation, Bai Ye was just AFK waiting for Liang to develop gene sequencing. After Liang solved the technology, Bai Ye felt that he could start.

Of course, Hakuno knew the simulator was real, but that didn't stop him from killing Deng. You ask why? Because Hakuno is just that kind of person.

Also: Bai Ye is basically an author whose actions can pass the review. So when you say Bai Ye is mentally twisted, the author really doesn't understand...

ps2: Like yesterday, if everyone thinks that my writing is not good and actively points it out, I will make additional changes. This is not counted in the daily update, and of course it is not counted as an additional update.

However, if I think it doesn't make sense, for example, I don't know why several people are still asking "Will the real world change?" after the third simulation, then I will leave it alone.

PS3: The original plan was to continue the story after Hakuno got the gene sequencing project. If there are still readers who say "I don't understand what happened in the past five years", I will add an explanation from Hongxia or Xiangzi's perspective as appropriate. However, I personally think it will be a bit watered down. It depends on what you think.

PS4: Book club, 426128346. I will receive your feedback faster if you directly express it in the group.

Chapter 62: Xiangzi Five Years Later

Shoko Toyokawa knelt in the center of the dojo, and opposite her was her own mentor, Senzaemon Nakiri.

Today marks the important day for Shoko to obtain the "Menkyo Kaiden" title. In Japanese, "Menkyo" means "permission," and in ancient ryu traditions, it refers to the permission given by members of a school to teach the various techniques of that school. Receiving the title "Menkyo" grants the right to share the name of one's school with others. Specifically, if Shoko can satisfy Senzaemon, he can claim to be a descendant of the Nakiri-ryu school.

What Xiangzi prepared this time was the first meal that transformed her from an ordinary person into a half-demon and forced her to embark on the path of becoming a chef.

This dish.

This culinary tradition dates back to the Muromachi period, and its original purpose was to honor the gods. The so-called "honzen" (Japanese miso soup) is a dish where rice is placed on the left and soup on the right, a tradition that stems from ancient rituals used to honor the gods, and symbolizes the ritual of treating guests as if they were gods.

The lacquerware food boxes were opened layer by layer, and a total of three sauces and eleven dishes of the main course were presented one after another. The freshness of the fish, the fragrance of the meat, the sweetness of the vegetables, all kinds of aromas intertwined and filled the air.

Senzaemon picked up his chopsticks and first scooped up a handful of rice, placing it in his mouth. The rice grains were plump, soft, and velvety, with a light, delicate fragrance. He then picked up a piece of golden, grilled yellowtail, the skin toasted to a crisp, gentle crunch. He took a gentle bite, and the succulent juices of the fish instantly burst in his mouth, while a rich aroma filled his nostrils. The yellowtail was rich in fat, yet not at all greasy, instead complementing the perfectly cooked texture, creating a perfect balance.

"Hmm..." Senzaemon closed his eyes, savoring the delicious aroma. After a long moment, he opened them again, a glint of admiration in his eyes. "The heat is just right, bringing out the freshness of the fish perfectly. Xiangzi, your cooking skills have improved again."

Next, Senzaemon sampled the other dishes: light and refreshing stews, juicy roasted chicken, fragrant fried tempura... Before he knew it, his clothes had ripped, revealing the muscular build beneath.

"Shoko," Senzaemon put down his chopsticks, breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face. "From today on, you have officially obtained the title of 'Menkyo Kaiden' and can call yourself the successor of Nakiri-ryu."

Xiangzi was not particularly surprised.

All of this was a natural progression... She only challenged Senzaemon after she was confident enough.

...Besides, if you fail the competition, you just have to reset and prepare the ingredients all over again. Over the years, Xiangzi has reloaded the save file hundreds of times in Shokugeki just to fight against the dark cooking world.

Yes, the dark cuisine world.

The so-called dark culinary world is made up of chefs who use half-demons as cooking ingredients and deviate from common sense... Not to mention, they not only target half-demons that have already awakened, but also those half-demons that have not yet awakened, those half-demons that are no different from ordinary people. These dark chefs will also target them.

...What a despicable bunch of guys.

"You're so murderous! Are you going to find those dark chefs today and kill them all?"

Senzaemon smiled.

He is obviously an old man, but he does not look old. Instead, he has a kind of vigorous vitality.

"How many dark chefs have you killed in the past few years?"

"I can't remember clearly, and I don't intend to remember anything like that."

Xiangzi stood up. "Besides, I'm not going to take out those guys today... I have other things to do."

Things like dealing with the Dark Chef can be done at any time.

However, today is the day that Deng and Shirano return from the moon.

...Xiangzi has to go and see those two people.

Xiangzi walked out of Senzaemon's courtyard and took a deep breath. The air still lingered with the aroma of cooking, mingling with the sweet fragrance of early spring earth, but it didn't make her feel at all relaxed. Five years had passed, a full five years. During these five years, besides honing her culinary skills and managing her band, she had spent almost all of her remaining time clearing out the dark chefs lurking in the shadows. Like a well-oiled machine, she worked tirelessly, with a single goal in mind: protecting those half-demon who hadn't yet awakened, including... Deng and Hakuno.

She had never imagined that there were actually two half-demons around her, and that they were the two of them. If it weren't for the gene sequencing technology developed by Yamada Ryo, which allowed people to distinguish between ordinary people and half-demons, Xiangzi would never have known about this in her life.

...However, if it weren't for this technology, the Dark Chefs probably wouldn't be so rampant.

Thinking of this, Xiangzi felt a little bit of hatred towards Yamada Ryo.

Why does Yamada Ryo want to do something as meaningless as gene sequencing? Can't he just follow the trend of the times and develop prosthetics?

The taxi stopped at the entrance of the Tokyo Space Center. Xiangzi paid and got out. A cold wind blew in her face, making her shiver. She looked up at the sky. It was gray and looked like it was going to rain. This was not a good omen. Xiangzi was a little worried, but she put the worry aside.

The Tokyo Space Center towered into the sky, its technologically advanced exterior awe-inspiring. Xiangzi entered the arrival hall, but it wasn't crowded. Space travel was a relatively new business, after all, and compared to the train, it was far emptier than even an airport. A few uniformed staff members were chatting idly, and when Xiangzi entered, they only glanced lazily.

Xiangzi walked straight to the VIP room. It was empty, with only soft sofas and huge French windows that offered a clear view of the helipad outside. She sat down on the sofa and looked up at the sky.

Xiangzi looked into space.

It was her idea to take Hakuno's trip to the moon.

A few months ago, Hakuno came to Xiangzi and asked, "Is there a good place to propose?"

Xiangzi said at that time, "Let's go to the moon."

The moon is a great place to propose.

There are so few people there, just you and the person you're proposing to in the vast expanse of plains. In a world without gravity, not only will your wedding ring feel light, but the person's heart will feel light too, and they might even agree to your request without realizing it.

"Besides, she's willing to go to the moon with you, so why wouldn't she want to marry you?"

Xiangzi said this half-jokingly.

After simulating for so long, she couldn't tell whether she was simulating or had lived all this time. It made no difference to her; after all, five years had passed, and all the obstacles she had once thought insurmountable were now in her past.

Xiangzi has become a top-notch chef, and the Toyokawa family, who had originally kicked her out, has invited her back, resuming their role as a father. Wildfire's fan base has surpassed many professional bands, and Crychic's fans are pretty good too... Xiangzi even recently reconnected with Chuhua, going on several dates with this long-lost childhood friend.

...It's not that kind of date, just girls going shopping together or something.

Everything went smoothly.

In other words, seeing that Deng and Bai Ye's relationship was getting better and better, she felt a little unhappy.

It would be better if that corny couple could get a little more frustrated.

Xiangzi thought so.

While she was thinking this, the plane landed quietly.

It brought back a man.

There is another body.

Chapter 63: Revenge

"Do you remember what happened?"

Hongxia looked at Bai Ye lying on the hospital bed and asked in the calmest voice possible.

Bai Ye gave a half-bitter smile, "I told the police everything I know... Hong Xia, I didn't lie."

He looked very haggard.

...For a man whose lover was killed, this expression is very reasonable.

"You said someone attacked you on the moon... But the police have checked everyone who went to the moon during that time, and they all have alibis."

"It sounds like a coincidence that hundreds of people have alibis." Bai Ye's smile turned a little colder.