Super God: If I punch you, you will die

“I personally cannot understand this behavior… Sigh…” Kikuoka Seijiro sighed. His life had always been smooth sailing, and his family was perfectly intact. For someone who had always lived in the sunshine, the whole world was bright and sunny.

but--

If one has taken a trip to hell.

That probably wouldn't be the case.

"The biggest appeal of MMORPGs is the constant fighting between players. Many people feel numb and bored in today's society. So they seek new thrills to bring new enjoyment, and this game undoubtedly capitalizes on that... Perhaps only here can those humble hearts find a sliver of superiority?"

Seijiro Kikuoka stared at Lin Yan.

His opinion of Lin Yan changed somewhat. He hadn't expected Lin Yan to be even more shrewd than he thought; he was indeed an unfathomable person.

"Moreover, human desires are never predictable..."

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"Some people's desires are like a flood that can drown everything. Jealousy is a poison that slowly erodes the hearts of these people, turning them into these things, into ruthless demons."

Seijiro Kikuoka gave a wry smile.

He benefited greatly from his first meeting with Lin Yan.

Such a young-looking person possesses such shrewdness and expertise, which truly impressed him.

"You and Asuna seem to have a close relationship."

Seijiro Kikuoka suddenly changed the subject and talked about it.

"You know Asuna?"

"Ah."

Seijiro Kikuoka nodded. "After I said that the VRMMO "Swordartonline" went into public beta on November 6, 2022 and became a deadly game, the Advanced Communications Network Promotion Division of the Internal Affairs and Communications Bureau, where I work, immediately established the "SAO" incident emergency response team."

"I was the leader of the second group, and after learning the news, I was responsible for organizing people to move the stealthy 'SAO' players to a nearby hospital."

"Asuna is on the list..."

"Ah."

Lin Yan appeared indifferent to Asuna's information, but in reality, he was not indifferent; rather, he probably knew Asuna better than Kikuoka Seijiro in front of him.

Asuna, whose real name is Yuuki Asuna.

When you enter the game, you are fifteen years old, and when you leave SA0, you are seventeen years old.

Lin Yan knew everything about Asuna, including her home address, blood type, and zodiac sign. As the eldest daughter of the Yuuki family, she received an elite education from a young age, and her parents had planned a successful life for her; she was merely mechanically fulfilling their expectations.

After returning to the real world, due to being trapped in SAO for two years, she and her mother had a disagreement about their future. Inspired by Yuki, she confessed her true feelings to her mother—"I want to choose a lifestyle that can make the people around me smile, a lifestyle that can support tired people." After that, she has been working hard for it.

In addition, Asuna, like the other boys and girls trapped in SAO, was placed in a specific high school.

It was a good thing, but it has been met with much skepticism.

Because of those foolish fishing boats, these young victims have become the ones who are most criticized.

This is the victim-blaming theory.

"Mr. Lin Yan, do you have any further insights? I hope you will not hesitate to share them with me."

After hearing Lin Yan's ideas, Seijiro Kikuoka was very willing to listen to Lin Yan's opinions and thoughts.

"Most people who are addicted to MMORPGs are those who cannot find fulfillment in real life."

"After all, in MMORPGs, you will definitely get a reward as long as you put in the effort."

“It’s different in the real world.”

"Wouldn't it feel great to be the center of attention and admired by others when wearing expensive gear and high-level badges?"

"is it?"

"Yes, that's why MMORPGs are so popular. It's inseparable from the background of this era, various aspects of society, and even family education. So... it didn't happen overnight; it's a characteristic of this era."

"It's just a characteristic of human nature, especially for people at a certain age."

"Yes, you have a point."

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"Indeed."

Seijiro Kikuoka nodded thoughtfully. He understood Lin Yan's meaning: the common characteristics of these criminals.

They are almost all concentrated in a certain age group.

These conversations were deeply enlightening for Seijiro Kikuoka.

"There's just one thing I must remind you of..."

For Lin Yan, this was nothing more than a continuation of the SAO game. Since he had chosen to come to this human world, he might as well play it to his heart's content.

"Please say!"

Kikuoka Seijiro couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"This may not just be a psychological issue; I just thought of this myself. In reality, it can also have a physical impact."

Lin Yan pondered this repeatedly.

He wasn't entirely sure either.

He said this while thinking.

"You mentioned the replica rapier, which means he was affected in real life because of the game..."

"Yeah, you're right."

Seijiro Kikuoka hesitated for a moment.

He seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

They may be weighing the pros and cons.

After all, he works for that relevant department, so it's only natural that he would consider these gains and losses, and engage in deceit and treachery.

It's a conditioned reflex ingrained in their very bones.

Should he really tell Lin Yan about this? He had to consider these things, both the impact on the whole incident and the impact on Lin Yan himself.

All of these must be considered.

"There's no need to mention any concerns Mr. Seijiro Kikuoka may have."

Lin Yan spoke frankly.

Seijiro Kikuoka was even more surprised.

To be able to guess his thoughts from such a small detail shows he's quite a remarkable young man, and also so outspoken.

There are only two kinds of people who speak frankly: one is someone who speaks without thinking, or someone who is naive and foolish; the other is someone who is powerful enough that the opposing forces are not able to affect them.

Apparently—

This belongs to the second type.

Even though Kikuoka Seijiro belongs to a certain department, this young man in front of him seems to have no fear of their power.

"Feel sorry."

"fine."

"I am willing to tell you everything."

Seijiro Kikuoka made up his mind.

"Older machines do have some impact on the nervous system, and this technology is still in the early stages of research. Moreover, having to lie supine for extended periods will definitely have some effect on the body and muscles."

……

Seijiro Kikuoka gave a brief explanation and then took out the digital tablet.

"Please look at this."

Lin Yan carefully examined the digital panel.

It was a personal photo.

There is also personal information.

He was an obese man with long, flowing hair, wearing silver-rimmed glasses, and covered in flabby flesh.

"This is one of the cases."

"Kikuoka Seijiro said."

“Last month, in a villa, someone smelled a foul odor and found the source of the odor. They knocked on the door but no one answered. Finally, with the help of the security guard, they opened the door and found the deceased... The man's name was Motsumura Yasushi, 26 years old.”

"He had been dead for five and a half days when he was found."

"After investigation, it doesn't seem to be a homicide."

Is it AmuSphere?

Lin Yan asked the question as he went along with it.

"Yes, the cause of death was acute heart failure...this is..."

0257 There's always a reason why someone is pitiful. [Please subscribe]

"It's the result of a forensic examination."

Kikuoka Seijiro felt there was nothing left to hide, and when they were at their wits' end, the only person they could turn to for help was Lin Yan, who was standing right in front of them.

Lin Yan is more than just a player.

How he defeated GM's Kayaba Akihiko remains a mystery, and Kayaba Akihiko's defeat seemed like he was being played like a puppet.

have to say.

This is a legendary figure.

and so--

Seeking help from Lin Yan was the only option Kikuoka Seijiro could think of.

"A normal person wouldn't suffer from heart failure so easily, hehe." Lin Yan said meaningfully.

"Having not eaten for a long time and being in a sealed space for a long time."

Lin Yan also shared the same idea as Kikuoka Seijiro.

It's ironic, really.

Frustrated in real life, they seek honor, status, identity, and the admiration of others in virtual online games.

But they forgot that what is virtual is fake.

This includes the illusion of fullness when eating in a virtual environment.

This might increase some players' lurking time in the short term, but in the long run... it could last for tens of hours, even longer...

Prolonged exposure to such conditions can negatively impact one's health.

"There's always a reason why someone is pitiful."

Lin Yan shook his head and said.

It's truly tragic that someone who wants to gain all the vanity in a game ends up losing their life because of it.

"Did this person die around the same time he was participating in that TV show?"

Lin Yan suddenly thought of this matter, and the plot of Ghost Bullet came to mind.

"That's right, it was Mst's 'Winner of the Week,' but the show stopped after he went offline... I wonder if there's any connection..."

"There's another strange thing... someone on the screen fired a shot at Zexit. Is it really possible for someone to kill someone through a screen?"

Seijiro Kikuoka even felt a chill run down his spine when he thought about it.

His face was icy cold.