In a crossover anime, do you believe that a machine spirit can defeat a fake human?

"I'll make a call and ask for you."

Yotsuya Miko said in the group chat.

Chen Jun's phone is busy.

Not long after, Miko Yotsuya sent a message.

"She's just been busy, Yuihama, don't scare yourself."

Bubbles rise beneath the snow.

"Legend has it that those targeted by the cursed videotape will mysteriously and tragically die in their homes... Waaah, what should I do now...?"

Yuihama was so frightened that she shrank back under the covers, only half of her face showing as she stared at the videotape.

On the other side, Chen Yi had just thrown away the videotape in the underground parking lot, but then stood there pondering a question.

"Kroos, if it can teleport home like in ghost stories, will it take some of the dirty liquids from here with it?"

Chen Yi glanced at Kroos standing next to him and pointed to the trash can.

"...Probably?" Lorelei was actually thinking about this question.

That's bad.

P.S.: It's a little late tonight... QAQ

Revisiting Izu: Chapter 248 Tourist Rules

Chapter 248

came back.

"Klukka, when did that videotape come back, according to the surveillance footage?"

The elevator doors opened, and Chen Yi stepped out and stopped near his front door.

The videotape lay quietly beside the carpet.

"Commander, real-time monitoring shows that it was probably the exact moment you threw him into the trash can."

In other words, this thing came right back as soon as it was out of sight; it's quite intelligent.

If it was the work of a highly intelligent imposter, Chen Yi would have to start setting a trap.

He bent down, picked up the videotape, flipped through it, and casually squeezed open the plastic casing, then pulled out all the tapes inside.

Chen Yi found a comfortable spot nearby to support himself, then unfolded the tape and pulled it hard.

The tape snapped shut, leaving Chen Yi with only a pile of scattered parts.

Chen Yi didn't plan to read the contents. He didn't want to risk it involving mental harm, and who knew if it was just a gimmick to lure curious people in.

"By the way, Commander, someone just called."

"Yuigahama-san?"

Chen Yi studied the videotape in his hand without looking up.

"Correct."

Chen Yi put down the videotape, then took out his phone and glanced at its contents.

"Yuihama, remember not to play the videotape; it might be mentally disturbing."

'Mental pollution?'

It's not impossible...

Yuihama subconsciously bit her finger.

After all, ghosts and monsters may be fake, but fake people are real.

'But isn't Chen Jun's house in a very high-end apartment building? How did the fake human manage to infiltrate it?'

Kasumigaoka joined the discussion in the group.

window?

Chen Yi glanced at the open ventilation window next to the elevator lobby.

With one household per floor, it's highly unlikely that the neighbor's house was invaded, and it's also unlikely that something entered their own home. There's no way they wouldn't have noticed if there were two humanoid girls inside.

“Commander, actually, I can sense if there are any malicious creatures at this distance.”

Lorelei pointed to the window.

If that's the case, it means that the real person who was pretending to be a ghost never actually appeared, and the videotape itself may not have been dangerous.

but......

"It's too quiet."

"Commander, you mean... this videotape might not be a real videotape?" Kroka paused for a moment, then immediately understood.

"Hmm, I didn't feel any emotion."

As Chen Yi gained a deeper understanding of various mechanical creations, his abilities regarding machine spirits also improved, such as being able to sense the emotions of machines when he concentrated.

"I can hear the doorbell ring, but there's not a sound from this videotape..."

After a moment's thought, Chen Yi put away the parts of the videotape, turned around, and went into the house.

......

"Dr. Maruki".

Naegi greeted Maruki Takuto, who was leaning against the window deep in thought.

"You're here? Have a seat."

"What's going on with these guys over here...?"

Ishizaki, a colleague with whom Naegi had a good relationship, hesitated for a moment before sitting down. He watched as Naegi casually picked up the candy on the table without stopping him.

"As for physical problems, apart from overwork, there's nothing particularly special... Oh, one of them seems to have slightly high blood sugar."

Although Dr. Maruki is a psychiatrist, he is also an honorary advisor to the Metropolitan Police Department, so he is entitled to know these medical reports.

"Hmm, so... is there any psychological problem?"

“The psychological assessment is still ongoing... because we cannot completely guarantee that they are free of any problems,” Dr. Maruki said, shrugging.

"What do you mean?" Ishizaki pressed.

"That means we haven't detected any overt mental disorders in them yet... but latent mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, are still under investigation."

Dr. Maruki explained.

"If you're worried, you can go into their room to check on them later, but before that, please take a look at this first."

Dr. Maruki took out his phone, which showed several photos of what appeared to be the same document with different handwriting.

"......?" Ishizaki stared at it for a while, his expression serious.

"These manuscripts have already been handed over to ATSS. I don't know if you two know about this."

"These are... manuscripts written by the Echo team?" Naegi glanced at them and guessed.

"That's right. However, the handwriting is their own, but it wasn't written in the ward. It was found on their bodies when they were unconscious and undergoing examinations. They also claimed that they had no memory of writing such a manuscript... By the way, don't tell me I told you this. When I called the case management team over to get the clues, they didn't make me sign a confidentiality agreement. I don't know if this counts as a clue that can be made public."

"Then you're doomed," Ishizaki joked.

"Stop fooling around, look closely." Miao Mu stared at the identical titles on several manuscripts and fell into deep thought.

Zoo Visitor Guidelines.

......

Good evening... Thank you for coming to keep me company.

Yuihama opened the door and invited Yotsuya Miko, who was carrying a fishing gear bag, inside.

"It may be presumptuous of me, but I'd like to ask... are your family members still at the company at this time?"

Yotsuya Miko sat on the sofa, took the glass of water Yuihama poured for her, and quietly said thank you.

"Well, my mom's company recently went through some personnel changes, so she has to work overtime... but it'll only be for a few days. It just so happens that this happened... that's why I asked someone to come and keep me company... I'm really sorry to trouble you."

"It's okay, we're friends."

Miko Yotsuya unzipped her fishing tackle bag and gently stroked the cold barrel of the AR-15.

She had taken very good care of the rifle; Yui could even smell the faint gun oil that always clung to Chen Yi from the opening of the fishing tackle bag.

"So how exactly do you issue gun licenses? I've applied several times but haven't been approved, they say I'm not old enough..."

Yui looked at the AR-15 with some envy, but did not rashly touch it.

"Actually, the gun license belongs to my mother, because you need to be over twenty years old to apply for a gun license."

As long as you have a gun license, no one cares who is using that right unless something happens. As long as someone can be found to take responsibility if something does happen.

Miko Yotsuya took out the AR-15, then took out a Glock 19 from inside and handed it to Yuihama.

"Eh?"

"You'll know how to use it. It's reassuring to have a weapon on you, isn't it?"

Miko Yotsuya caught a glimpse of the cassette tape on the table out of the corner of her eye, and her expression froze.

When did it get there? I didn't see it when I came in.

"You... probably haven't seen the contents of the tape, have you?"

“I don’t even have a video recorder at home…” Yui Yuigahama said, sounding a little aggrieved.

"That's good......"

To be honest, Miko Yotsuya is still a little scared of things related to the supernatural.

You're asking about evil spirits? Isn't that a fake person? Or rather, a guy who can't be exorcised with firearms? Even Yotsuya Miko can't quite face him calmly.

Revisiting Izu: Chapter 249 Someone Knocks on the Window

Chapter 249

"Chen Jun? Why aren't you asleep so late?"

Saki Kawasaki was holding a cup of hot coffee, seemingly planning to work overtime tonight.

"What about you? Why aren't you asleep either?"

Chen Yi played with the complete videotape in his hand, then leaned back in his chair in a relaxed manner.

"I...uh..."

Can you say you can't sleep because of the videotape?

Kawasaki Saki felt a little guilty and her gaze fell on the object in Chen Yi's hand. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a videotape.

"...!"

"Mr. Chen, you still have... this?"

“I tried throwing it away or destroying it.”

Chen Yi placed the videotape on the table and continued studying Otrus's plan on the computer.

"However, for safety reasons, I do not recommend that you step into this room, because so far I am the only one who has come into contact with the videotape, and the probability that it will target me first is the highest."

Chen Yi said without turning his head.

"Ah..." Kawasaki took a step back towards the door subconsciously, then realized what was happening.

"If it comes... just call for help, and I... I'll come to save you..."

The spirit of self-sacrifice is commendable, but unfortunately, there is a lack of confidence.

"Go back and rest. The strongest fighters in the whole room are all sitting here. We won't miss you."

Chen Yi pointed to the two humanoid girls in the room and spread his hands.

"...Then, take care."