I said you are all war criminals

The simulator was silent for a long time, so long that Bai Ye thought it had crashed, before it finally responded.

[Based on the current simulation progress, Goto Ichiri's personality in the simulator is composed of half of the player's perception of Goto Ichiri and half of the initial setting.]

"Then I'll just treat her as Hakuno Ichiri."

Bai Ye held his chin, "I think I can reduce my own control a little in the next simulation, and only operate at the most critical points..."

He has already started studying his opponent for the next simulation.

[Do you want to continue the simulation? ]

"Wait, I haven't figured it out yet... Since Ichiri has my way of thinking, why did she let Xiangzi run for Prime Minister? It can't be just to see her little breasts jiggling around on TV, right?"

Bai Ye took it into consideration and began to think about the reasons.

"All I can think of is some kind of law. For example, if you automatically lose your human rights when you join a company, you become a piece of the company's equipment..."

The more he thought about it, the more plausible this speculation seemed. Giving companies greater power and stripping employees of their rights would significantly reduce corporate costs, boost profits, and lead to explosive growth in Japan's economy.

"Sickly growing..."

Hakuno whispered, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"This is... so interesting!"

He seemed to have seen the future: companies were devouring everything like giant beasts, employees were being ruthlessly exploited like ants, and the entire Japanese society was shrouded in a kind of morbid prosperity.

"As a result, the gap between the rich and the poor will widen, and social contradictions will become more and more acute..."

A playful smile played on Bai Ye's lips.

"Eventually, all of Japanese society will collapse and descend into chaos. This is truly...exciting!"

He even began to look forward to such a future.

Let’s not talk about whether this is feasible or not, but it feels... very interesting!

"I did this the first time I played Liang, let me see if Ichiri does the same!"

The simulator was silent for a moment.

Then it reminded.

[The Goto Ichiri in the simulator is not the player himself, and 50% is Goto Ichiri. 】

"Well, Ichiri and I are the Best Match!"

Hakuno waved his arms.

Although there are still many things that have not been resolved, such as how to deal with Hongxia's current slacking off, how many people are there in Starry's Knights, and where did the Grim Reaper go after the Hollow appeared... There are still many problems, but Hakuno ignores them all.

"I want to see what war crimes Ichiri is going to manipulate Toyokawa Shoko into committing! Start the simulation!"

[Simulation begins. 】

【Shoko Toyokawa received 272 votes in the first round of voting and was elected Prime Minister with a huge advantage.】

After becoming Prime Minister, Shoko Toyokawa began to take action on the economy.

"Yeah!"

Hakuno was expecting what orders Xiangzi would issue.

She has access to every banknote in circulation in Japan, whether it's yen, dollars or anything else.

"Ok?"

Hakuno sensed something was wrong.

【In January, Japan's economy doubled.】

【In February, Japan's economy grew another 50 percent.】

A year later, Japan's GDP per capita has surpassed Luxembourg, while prices are lower than Georgia's.

"Hey! This is impossible!"

Hakuno was stunned.

135

Chapter 135 Xiangzi, Sushi and Lixi.

Toyokawa Shoko sat at her desk, her brow furrowed, a thick stack of documents in her hands, looking overwhelmed. She rubbed her temples, looking exhausted.

Nagasaki Suyo gently walked behind Xiangzi, placed her soft palms on her tense shoulders, and began to massage gently.

"Xiangzi, you've worked hard."

Xiangzi closed his eyes slightly, feeling the strength coming from Su Shi's fingertips, and his tense muscles gradually relaxed.

"Sushi...thank you."

Her voice was a little hoarse and a little tired.

Su Shi's fingers moved deftly around Xiangzi's shoulders and neck with moderate force, just enough to relieve Xiangzi's fatigue.

"Xiangzi, your shoulders are very stiff. Although work is important, you also need to take care of your health."

"I know……"

Xiangzi sighed, "But the situation is too complicated now... I feel like I'm walking on a tightrope. If I'm not careful, I'll be doomed."

Japan's economy is now almost entirely supported by Xiangzi alone.

Thanks to his youkai bloodline and the sacred text bestowed upon him by Goto Ichiri, Shoko is able to single-handedly control the entire Japanese economy. With the support of the Starry Knights, Shoko is able to completely eradicate all corruption.

...However, even if all forms of corruption were eliminated, Xiangzi was able to drag the Japanese economy to such an exaggerated level by relying on other means.

"Steel wire? Xiangzi, you are too modest."

Su Shi chuckled softly, and kneaded Xiangzi's tense muscles with more force. "In my opinion, you are now riding a giant dragon, a dragon that may get out of control at any time...a dragon of money."

Xiangzi smiled wryly. She knew she was playing with fire. To rapidly boost Japan's economy, she had employed every possible means at her disposal: currency manipulation, high-risk investments, and even covert manipulation of the international futures market. These maneuvers were like a mad rush to fuel the economy. While the short-term effects were significant, with GDP soaring like steroids, the long-term risks were enormous. A collapse would have disastrous consequences.

"I see,"

Xiangzi took a deep breath, "But, Goto..."

Goto Ichiri asked Toyokawa Shoko to provide sufficient financial support.

If Xiangzi couldn't do it, who knows what Yili would do to her.

Su Shi stopped massaging, still keeping his hands on Xiangzi's shoulders, feeling the tense muscles under his hands.

"Xiangzi, you're too tired. Tell me, what happened? If you keep going like this, your body will collapse."

Her tone was filled with worry, and her eyes showed genuine concern.

Xiangzi closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Nothing, just... I'm a little tired. Let's end the massage here."

After declining Su Shi's massage, Xiangzi plunged headfirst into the pile of documents.

Su Shi quietly packed up the tea sets, a hint of worry in her eyes. She knew Xiangzi too well, and her tense shoulders, tired demeanor, and deliberately evasive eyes all told one truth: Xiangzi was hiding something from her.

Su Shi didn't ask any further questions, as she knew Xiangzi had his own difficulties. Some secrets are like a bitter plum, which can only be chewed and swallowed alone.

So, Su Shi walked out of the Prime Minister's office.

…Then, Su Shi paced back and forth outside the Prime Minister's office, her high heels tapping against the polished floor, making a crisp "tap-tap" sound that seemed to strike at her heart, one by one, disturbing her. Xiangzi's furrowed brow, his exhausted demeanor, and the flickering look in his eyes that seemed to want to say something but couldn't, were like tiny thorns that pierced her heart and made her unable to ignore them. She knew Xiangzi so well that she could even detect the uneasiness he was deliberately hiding.

Su Shi paused, took a deep breath, and sighed softly. She knew Xiangzi was carrying a tremendous amount of pressure, and she also knew she had her own secrets. But the feeling of being excluded, like being isolated behind a transparent barrier, visible but untouchable, made her feel powerless and anxious.

"No, I can't just leave it like this."

Su Shi bit her lip, her eyes gradually becoming firmer. She took out her phone and flipped through her address book, finally stopping at a name - Shiina Riki.

After graduating from high school, Li Xi plunged into the world of detectives and is now a bit of a celebrity. Although Li Xi's achievements pale in comparison to Xiang Zi, who is now the Prime Minister, in Su Shi's eyes, Li Xi may be her only hope now.

After dialing the phone, the beeping sound made Su Shi's heart beat faster.

"Hello? Who is it?"

Li Xi's lazy voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of hoarseness, as if he had not woken up yet.

"Lixi, it's me, Sushi."

"Su Shi?"

Li Xi's voice regained some strength, "What's the matter?"

"Lixi, how have you been lately?"

There was a barely perceptible tremor in Su Shi's voice.

"It's OK. I can eat and sleep well, and I can catch my affairs. Life is OK."

Li Xi yawned, seemingly not fully awake yet, "Why did you suddenly remember to call me?"

Su Shi hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Xiangzi...she has been acting strangely lately."

"Something's wrong? What's wrong?"

Li Xi's tone became more serious.

"She's...very tired and anxious. She always locks herself in her office and doesn't even want to see me..."

Su Shi's voice became smaller and smaller, with a hint of grievance and worry, "I'm worried that she might have encountered some trouble."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, then Li Xi sighed: "I've never been interested in political affairs, but since you asked, I'll help you. See you at the usual place tonight, and we'll talk in detail."

"Thank you, Lixi."

Su Shi's voice was filled with gratitude.

In the dimly lit cafe at night, filled with the aroma of coffee, Su Shi described Xiangzi's recent abnormalities in detail, including her furrowed brow, tired demeanor, deliberately evasive gaze, and increasingly frequent secret meetings.

As Li Xi listened, he quickly wrote down the key information in his notebook, his brows gradually furrowed.

"Secret meeting? It seems that things are not simple..."

"I think so,"

Su Shi said anxiously, "I'm worried that she might be involved in some political struggle..."

"There will always be political struggles... but you know, I can't possibly be following the prime minister."

Li Xi said, focusing his attention on the "secret meeting person", "Are you sure... this Yukinoshita Yukino often meets with Xiangzi?"

"I'm sure. Can you check on her?"

Su Shi was a little bit expectant.

Li Xi didn't answer, but just closed the notebook.

"...Well, I'll give it a try."

136

Chapter 136: Tatsuki Shiina.

Tatsuki Shiina, 19 years old.

The reason she didn't go to college was because her entire family was killed.

The police concluded the death was "natural causes." There was no poisoning, no trauma, no other signs of harm. And yet... a family of three, silently departed at the same moment. Coincidence? Perhaps. But for Li Xi, it couldn't be a coincidence.

She remembered that day: her parents had specially prepared a cake, and her sister had even returned from college to celebrate. The family chatted and laughed, a warm and harmonious atmosphere. But just as she closed her eyes and blew out the candles… Li Xi forcefully slammed the cheap whiskey down her throat. The liquor burned down her esophagus, bland and tasteless.

She will never forget that day.

I can’t forget it today, nor tomorrow, and maybe I will never forget it.

Unable to forget all this, Li Xi found a monster called "Xuan" in ancient books. It was a monster that fed on souls. They came and went without a trace, devouring souls silently.

People think it's a legend.

It's a ridiculous ghost story.

Even if Li Xi wanted to entrust other detectives to investigate, those detectives would just treat Li Xi as a joke... No detective would investigate seriously, and no detective would try to trust Li Xi.

So, Li Xi could only investigate on his own.

...The investigation went unexpectedly smoothly.