NIKKE, after maxing out the favorability, all the Nikkis are not right

"Among the instructors who previously coached Mori, many were bewitched by her. Some even attempted to erase her criminal record. If you are coaching her through rehabilitation, I suggest you maintain a clear mind. Also, during the rehabilitation process, Mori will definitely ask to remove the converter from her mouth, the mask-like device. Please do not do this, as it can filter out her brainwashing abilities."

"I see. What about the last one?"

Green looked at the last one, Nikki, who was wearing prison uniform and had a huge shackle on her hands, but her smile was still very bright, and she looked like a sunny and cheerful girl.

"Kansi."

"This Nikki initially committed only minor crimes, but because she kept trying to escape and succeeded repeatedly, her crimes became increasingly serious." Speaking of the last serious prisoner, Mana's expression relaxed. "As I said earlier, Kansi is skilled at escaping, digging holes, and excavating secret passages. Even if she's tied up, she'll always be able to slip out of the rehabilitation center unnoticed, though she'll eventually be recaptured."

"......"

"This guy sounds like he would be suitable for performing magic tricks." Green twitched the corner of his mouth. He could understand the first two, but this last one, the jailbreak king, was not a serious criminal in any way.

"That being said, we can't let Nikki, who has escaped prison so many times, go out freely. This is the law and regulation of the Ark. Unless she can reform under your guidance, she will face an eternal life sentence." Mana pushed her glasses and said, "That's all I have to say. Make your choice."

"I want all three." Green said with a wave of his hand.

"sure?"

"Well, as long as I'm free, I will take some time every day to tutor them. Ark should also be happy to see these Nikkis being used in the right place, right?" Green said with a smile.

"That being said, please prioritize your own safety while you perform your tutoring assignments. I've approved it, and I've granted you access to the cell. Now, please go straight through the passage in front of you and take the elevator to the cell."

"clear."

hum.

The elevator door slowly opened, and Green took the elevator to the underground cell level.

Unlike the heavily guarded iron prison he had imagined, the cell floors inside the rehabilitation center were like a prisoner activity center. Inside the spacious underground facility, people wearing prison uniforms and collars were chatting or exercising, and many were working on an assembly line in a workshop.

A female officer leaning against the wall smoking a cigarette noticed Green's new face.

After looking at him, she took out the cigarette from her mouth and greeted him: "Newcomer, this way."

Green walked up to her and held out his hand: "My name is Green, who are you?"

The female officer raised her lips and shook his hand. "Anachi Jane, just call me Second Lieutenant Anachi. And there's no need to introduce yourself. As a commander, you're a great name, everyone knows you. But I didn't expect you to come to a place like the Rehabilitation Center to conduct a mission."

"Is it strange that I come to the rehabilitation center?"

"You know, there's no base salary for a commander's job. We're paid based on how many missions we complete. If we don't, we'll either retire and find a job, or just lie down and starve to death." Anachi shook off the ash from his cigarette, a hint of self-mockery crossing his freckled face. "Not everyone is as brave and fearless as you, and those mediocre commanders who don't want to go to the surface and fight Letcher will inevitably end up in places like the Rehabilitation Center."

"So...how about the salary here?" Green continued to ask.

"Not a lot, but not a few either. Compared to the average person, it's a high-paying job, but it's also dangerous. Every now and then, there's a few rogues who overestimate their abilities and try to challenge the serious criminal Nikki. And then, you know, those rogues either have their hands broken, or they break the rules and get fired, or they quit because they can't stand the environment here."

"If you're here looking for a job, stay away from the serious criminals, okay? Also, if any of the human prisoners here disobey you or want to cause trouble, feel free to ask me for help. After all, I've been here for quite a while, so I have a bit of prestige."

"Thank you. After all that talk, is there anything I can help you with?" Green nodded to Anachi and asked politely.

"Well, you're very understanding. There's no such thing as a free lunch. We're all commanders, so we should help each other, right?" Anachi smiled at him. "Actually, there's nothing much I want to say. I'll just consider this a favor. If you find a good job or a good place to go in the future, remember to introduce it to me. After all, I can't work in the rehabilitation center forever."

"When you say good job, you don't mean the kind where you fight Letcher, right?"

"Do you think I look like a brave and fearless soldier?" Anachi scratched her hair dejectedly, revealing a slightly decadent smile. "I still remember the first time I went to the surface, the Nikki team that followed me was wiped out. I luckily killed the last wounded Letcher, then cut off their heads with a dagger, put them in a bag, and ran off in a certain direction."

"I ran and ran in the wilderness, not knowing which direction was the right path."

"Fortunately, I was lucky. Halfway through, I met a pilgrim in a white cloak. She showed me the way and taught me how to deal with Nikki's fallen head. Just like that, I ran back to the Ark, survived, and successfully completed my first ground mission."

"But the days after that will be like a lottery." Anachi said with a sardonic smile, "You know the rules of the Ark, right? Every time we go on a mission, we're randomly assigned a different Nikki. So you have no idea how capable this batch of mass-produced Nikki you're leading is."

"If it's a veteran, it's fine. They have some experience, so a mission is easy. But if you run into a rookie like Nikki, fresh out of the military academy, let's put it this way. If you're drawn into a team like that, even on the simplest mission, the commander's casualty rate is as high as 60%."

"Then one night, I came to my senses. What kind of glory is it? Reclaiming the land and liberating all of humanity? That kind of thing is not something an ordinary person like me can do. So I applied to be transferred to the Rehabilitation Center."

"Here, as long as you get to know the prisoners well, your life is basically safe, but the salary is just so-so." Anachi shrugged. "So, if you ever find a good job in the future, don't forget me, my dear junior."

"Hmm, thanks, Anachi. I'll keep that in mind." Green nodded. He didn't usually interact with other commanders, so it was nice to get to know a few people he could talk to. "By the way, I'd like to hear about some of the Nikki prisoners."

"What is your name?"

"Girti, Sen, Kansi, are there any special things we need to pay attention to with these people?"

"......"

When Anachi heard the three names he called out, her face paled. She immediately removed her cigarette and spat on the ground. "Damn, you really know how to pick people! These three Nikkis are among the most serious criminals. The technicians in charge of managing the files definitely haven't told you that no instructor here is willing to tutor them, because if you're not careful, they'll ruin your life."

"is it so serious?"

"Of course, Kirti... well, that should be her name, but here we usually call her the paranoid super-strong king." Anachi recalled for a while and said, "The rehabilitation center is also a small society, and a super-strong woman like Kirti, even if she does nothing, there will be Nikki who is imprisoned there and wants to seek her out for support."

"But Nikki seems to have some kind of psychological trauma. She's always asking those who approach her questions, asking if they're afraid of her strength. But who wouldn't be afraid here? After all, Kirti crushed Nikki like it was an ant, so everyone's inevitably afraid."

"And then, just as you've heard."

"If you show even the slightest bit of distrust, she'll break your arms, crush your bones, and mutter something... A woman with this personality is truly terrifying. If you want to be her instructor, you'd better consider whether your ribs are strong enough."

Chapter 4000: Sickly Super-Strength Girl Gilti ()

"Oh, and that Sen."

"That Nikki's been locked up in a cell for years. I'm not very familiar with her, but when it comes to causing trouble, she might be even more formidable than Kirti." Anachi's face paled slightly when she mentioned Sen. "Just last month, a young man recklessly tried to become her instructor. Within three days, he barged into the control room with a gun, injured several security guards, and even tried to erase Sen's criminal record."

"What happened to that person later?" Green asked curiously.

"He's been fired and is currently incarcerated in a rehabilitation center."

Anachi shook off the ash from his cigarette and said, "The funniest thing is, during the interrogation, that young man was still defending Sen, even shouting that she was innocent and that it was all because of the Ark's tyranny. Sometimes I don't understand these guys. Why would they do this for a serious criminal like Nikki? Didn't we learn this in the first lesson at military school? Although Nikki has a beautiful appearance, she is as dangerous as a killing machine."

"Well..."

"I just remembered you were sent by Nikki. I'm outspoken, so just pretend you didn't hear what I just said." Anachi threw the burnt cigarette into the trash can and shrugged. "Actually, strictly speaking, I support you. If Nikki's status rises, commanders like us will be more valued by the higher-ups. But to be honest, I'm a little prejudiced against Nikki."

"What prejudice?"

"Niki thinks she's a woman, right? I'm a woman too. I just can't accept these tin men having the same status as me." Anachi scratched her slightly dry yellow hair and said, "Look at them, each one is so beautiful, has a long lifespan, looks ageless, and fights as well as a Terminator. If things like these sneak into our lives and become equal to humans, what will we ordinary humans do then?"

“So, I think it’s good to keep it like this.”

"If Nikki isn't restrained, and one day they're at the table for dinner, I'd bet my monthly salary they'll purge the Ark without hesitation." Anachi pulled another cigarette from her pocket and silently lit it. "After all, this is how the world is, isn't it? It's either kill or be killed, enslaved or exploited by the upper class. There's no third option."

"I understand how you feel, but I disagree with you."

"There are always some people who are willing to move in a positive direction," Green said.

"For example, the one in front of me?" Anachi narrowed her eyes and looked at him with a smile.

Green didn't answer, but the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.

Anachi wasn't stupid either. She smiled knowingly and said, "You're right. Ideally, I think humans and Nikki can still coexist."

"So keep going, Commander, you're the brightest star in this industry. Everyone is counting on you to create something new."

"By the way, I heard you were quite romantic with Nikki." Anachi shook off the ash from her cigarette and flirted with him. "No matter how you think about it, the Tin Man's steel pipes can't compare to a real woman like me, right? If you're single, why don't we look around?"

"If you are willing to quit smoking, I will consider it." Green smiled and declined her invitation.

"Oh, easier said than done." Anachi shook her head, a hint of self-mockery on her face. "Smoking is a bad habit, but people always need some kind of comfort or entertainment. Ever since I've been to the surface a few times, I've grown tired of playing games and watching TV. If I have to give up this last hobby, I really don't know what the point of living is."

Anachi smoked a cigarette and seemed to want to say something.

But in the nearby "sports ground" for the prisoners, two prisoners suddenly got into a fight. Anachi adjusted his military cap and said, "I have to go deal with the prisoners. Be careful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

"Okay, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Green watched Anachi walk away quickly.

After staying there for a while, he also came to Kirti's cell.

Unlike the residences of other prisoners, these single cells are all square alloy iron shells. Green gently stroked the wall of Gilti's cell. The metal that made up this wall was so hard that it was unimaginable.

"Single cell."

"It takes some skill to be able to get a single room in the rehabilitation center." Green looked up at the number displayed above the cell. After confirming that it was Gilti's room, he took out his ID card and swiped it on the sensor.

"drop..."

"Authentication passed."

"Instructor: Green, Rehabilitation Subject: Gilti."

"This rehabilitation session will last for two hours. If you encounter any danger, please press the alarm on the desk immediately."

Accompanied by an electronic prompt sound, the iron door of the cell slowly opened.

The empty single room had few facilities, just a bed, two chairs, a table for conversation, a small bookshelf and a small wall-mounted TV.

On the bed, the tall Nikki, wrapped in a milky white tights and chain belts, lowered her head slightly, staring at the handsome instructor who had suddenly visited her with a look that was not sure whether it was gloomy or relieved.

"Hello, Kirti."

"I'm your instructor, Green." Green pulled out a chair and sat down at the table. He then gestured "please" to the seat in front of him and said, "Please sit down. Let's talk."

"Instructor?"

"I didn't expect that even after what I did last time, the rehabilitation center would still be willing to send an instructor over."

"S-Sorry, it's inconvenient to move in this outfit. I'm coming."

"..."

Kirti slowly moved himself up from the bed and sat on the chair in front of him.

Then, she carefully raised her head, glanced at the tall and handsome man in front of her, and lowered her head hurriedly.

Green saw all her little movements.

Her emotion, which was either inferiority or fear, made Green a little confused.

She was obviously a tall and slender lady, but she acted like a pitiful little girl with a wronged look. He had seen women with this kind of personality before, but most of them were very difficult to deal with.

"......"

"......"

The two of them sat facing each other in silence for a while.

Green finally couldn't stand the awkward atmosphere anymore and said, "Why don't you say something? Like, introduce yourself or something?"

Being suddenly questioned by him, Gilti raised his head again like a frightened rabbit and looked at him cautiously: "Instructor, don't you know my name?"

"Just because I know your name doesn't mean I understand you."

"I want to hear your answer about how you were imprisoned here and why you hurt those people," Green said seriously. "So, what did you do?"

"Instructor, I did nothing wrong."

"It was those researchers from Missilis who turned me into this. They locked me up in a rehabilitation center... and conducted inhumane research on me every day..."

"The real bad guy is not me, but those researchers from Missilis." Gilti closed his eyes and defended himself in a low voice.

"But you have committed a crime."

"According to the information I have, you broke Nikki's wrist and mutilated her body. You've committed more than a dozen crimes."

"Is all this involuntary?"

In response to Green's question, Gilti's expression froze slightly.

She did lie.

But this was her way of currying favor with the instructor.

After all, this single-family cell was too stuffy. Her hands and feet were tied with restraints, and she couldn't even open the books on the bookshelf. It was rare for such a newcomer to come, and Gilti also wanted to say a few more words to him.

Gilti thought for a moment and continued to defend himself, "Instructor, my name is Nikki. I was born to live the life that Ark had designed for me."

"Originally, I'm no different from the other Nikkis. I'm just... a little stronger than them, and yet I've been subjected to this inhumane treatment."

"I'm locked up here every day, unable to even move my hands and feet, and I'm also being studied."

"Does the new instructor also think I'm wrong?"

Green frowned.

He was keenly aware that Kirti was avoiding the question.

She kept silent about her crimes and instead kept playing the victim. However, for his own reasons, he felt that it was not a wise thing to provoke her now.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Whether it's right or wrong, I won't comment on it for now. But I deeply sympathize with your terrible experience. I once had a Nikki in my unit. Simply because she was so special, the Ark took her for dissection and research. I despise such behavior, which is why I chose to be your instructor."