He was a man wearing a sharp suit and glasses.
Behind the glasses was a young face.
He should be a staff member in the same position as Tsunemori Akane.
He glanced down at the time on his watch.
"It's me. I'm sorry to have suddenly called you to the scene. I just took office and I've already encountered a case. It's really unfortunate."
"I often guard Zhu, and today I've been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department. Please take good care of me..."
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The person before him was Ginoza Nobumoto, also an inspector. Out of politeness, Tokimori Akira bowed and said politely.
"I am Tsunemori Akane, who is scheduled to be assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division today. Nice to meet you—"
However, such people are generally not used to small talk, and their conversation is often interrupted coldly before it is even finished.
"I'm sorry, the Criminal Investigation Department is severely understaffed and doesn't have time to properly take care of the new recruits."
"The subject's name is Nobuo Okura, who works for VirtualSports. When he was undergoing a hue test on the street, although the self-reliant machine asked him to undergo mental treatment, he refused and fled. The scanner recorded PSYCHO=PASS as forest green, which indicates that he has very high levels of aggression and obsessive-compulsive symptoms."
The hue, or PSYCHO-PASS, is merely a superficial assessment. Some analysts believe that the Siberian system can visualize previous assessment values.
A good mood tends to gravitate towards the color white.
If one has negative thoughts, the hue will lean towards black.
This simple device has become widespread and has become a mental health indicator that the public pays attention to in their daily lives.
Nobuo Okura's complexion was already quite murky.
"Your complexion is already so murky, why won't you accept treatment..."
"There's also the possibility that he possesses performance-enhancing drugs used by athletes. There's no need to even measure his crime coefficient; he's definitely a potential criminal."
The devices on their wrists allow them to see the other party's relevant data, with the virtual screen clearly displaying the relevant values.
This is a high-performance portable intelligence terminal provided by the relevant departments.
A holographic projection will appear simply by moving a finger on the palm of your hand.
Rather than saying this is a world dominated by humans.
Rather, it's a world dominated by instruments, weapons, and data. If the world of Attack on Titan is about the fear of being dominated by Titans, then this world is about the fear of being dominated by data.
"The problem is the neighborhood that Okura fled to, because there is no transfer station in the abandoned area so the autonomous machine cannot enter. Also, it seems that Okura took passersby hostage while he was on the run."
"hostage……?"
According to eyewitness testimonies, the hostage is a young woman, but her identity has not yet been confirmed.
What about the evacuation of nearby residents?
“Although it’s logged into an uninhabited area, it’s actually a den of homeless people. Be prepared.” Nobuyuki Ginoza tossed a jacket to Akane Tsunemori.
She noticed an escort vehicle passing by not far away. The vehicle gave off a depressing atmosphere, and she couldn't help but frown.
"An escort vehicle?" It was an escort vehicle; Chang Shouzhu recognized it at a glance.
“The people we’re about to see are pretty much like that.” Nobuyuki Ginoza, also wearing the same jacket, said, “They are all individuals with personality flaws whose PSYCHO=PASS crime coefficient exceeds the prescribed value. They should be isolated as potential criminals. The only social activity they are allowed to participate in is driving away other criminals like themselves.”
The escort vehicle stopped.
The heavy rear door slowly opened.
Rather than calling it an escort vehicle, perhaps a more accurate translation would be 'mobile prison'.
“These guys are hounds—hunters that hunt other beasts. These are the executives, the subordinates you will be managing.”
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I'll introduce it to you in a bit.
Nobuyuki Ginoza's tone was also full of disdain for them.
They are not human.
Instead, they were hunting dogs.
Sitting in the carriage were three men and one woman, including Lin Yan, who had transmigrated to this world, also known as Kogami Shinya.
They got out of the car one by one.
Everyone had a solemn expression.
Lin Yan casually glanced at the cute policewoman, who immediately blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.
Another short man with a frizzy head of blond hair, even wearing a hair clip, looked at her with a grin and asked.
"Is that cute little girl over there the legendary newcomer, Gino-kun?"
"Supervisor Tsunemori. Starting today, you will be your second owner."
"Please, please... take good care of me."
Tsunemori even bowed nervously.
Ginoza Nobumoto completely ignored Tsunemori Akane's greeting and continued, "Have you all looked at the target's information? Now, split up and surround him. Divide into two teams to track him one after the other, place repeaters in the suppression area, and hand them over to the Autonomous Machines."
"Rokugozuka and Fuji are with me. The remaining two... will be with Inspector Tsunemori!"
"learn."
The only female member, dressed in all black, responded in a low voice; she was Rokugozuka.
Yayoi Rokugozuka was a professional singer, but her Psycho-Pass value increased during her artistic creation period, making her a potential criminal.
Later, in order to save his friend Reina Takizaki, he became an executive officer in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Police Department.
Even citizens with legitimate jobs and no criminal record can be deemed potential criminals due to an increase in their so-called psycho_pass value.
This world is just so absurd.
"Huh? I'm fine with being with cute girls."
Teng Xiuxing, who spoke and acted frivolously, was actually a victim as well.
Because he was identified as a potential criminal from childhood and was destined to be without freedom for life, he was slightly dissatisfied with Tsunemori Akane, who was troubled by "not knowing which job to choose".
"It's so fake that no one complained."
"You let it slip."
……
This atmosphere left Tsunemori Akane somewhat bewildered. What followed was a truly brutal war, where the latest technology—the Dominator—was displayed through advanced and dazzling equipment.
"Goodbye."
Teng Xiuxing was a very outgoing boy. With a smile in his eyes, he waved to Chang Shouzhu and ran off into the distance.
“I want to ask you what to do…” Tsunemori Akane looked at the oldest executor beside her, somewhat at a loss.
He looked mature and composed, wearing a light gray shirt and a clean white shirt, with a formal black tie.
“As long as you order us to stay put, there won’t be any problems. However…”
The older man is Seiji Riku.
A seasoned veteran known as "Old Man." He has a masculine yet kind personality and usually works alongside Tsunemori, guiding her on how to conduct a search at a crime scene.
He possesses the sensitive nose of a "hunting dog," or "police intuition," as evidenced in Shinya's own words; he can spot a "potential criminal" at a glance without needing to test "appearance," but he himself says that this is precisely why his "criminal index" is so high.
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"Don't mislead girls."
Lin Yan said in a very serious tone.
At this moment, Lin Yan's image was reflected in the pupils of Tsunemori Akane who was looking over. He was still the same as before, and it seemed that he had completely replaced Kogami Shinya.
"Young Miss, don't be so nervous, relax..." As expected of the seasoned veteran 'father', Seiryu Tomomi, he maintained a smile throughout.
That kind smile makes it hard to believe he's an executor.
Talk about it.
In reality, they are just ordinary people.
The problem isn't with them, it's with the world.
"You know how to use the Dominator, right?"
"I've received some training..." Tsunemori Akane still looked like a frightened deer. In fact, she was the only normal person, completely different from the aloof Ginoza Nobumoto. She was like a newbie in the workplace, afraid of making mistakes.
"This gun can read PSYCHO=PASS for the target. The safety will only be released when the target is a potential criminal. Don't hesitate to shoot, it's okay."
Zheng Luzhi patiently explained to her.
"What do you mean, 'just shoot'..."
"The basic method is anesthesia. Even if someone is shot, they will only become unable to move, and an arrest can be made immediately. Simple, right? There's nothing complicated to consider."
He continued.
Tsunemori Zhu took out a Dominator. At this moment, a system and cause sounded, which was somewhat similar to Lin Yan's system voice.
[Carrier-type psychological diagnosis]
[Suppression Execution System, Dominator, Activation]
[User Authentication Supervisor Zhu]
[Confirmation of the use of the permit by the Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division]
[Suitable User]
[The current execution mode is non-lethal anesthesia, relaxation, and targeting; please render the target incapacitated...]
"That's a directional sound, so only you holding the gun can hear it. Don't worry about it. Although it was a little annoying at first, you're used to it now."
Seiryu Tomomi explained to the somewhat astonished Tsunemori Akane.
He forgot to mention the audio prompts.
Perhaps it startled the little girl.
This is an automatic identification system designed to ensure the proper use of users and firearms, but it lacks any human touch whatsoever.
"So, we don't need a case summary... or any discussion of the plan?"
Tsunemori Akane seemed not quite used to or familiar with the rules of this field, and she asked with an extremely serious expression.
"We hunt, you supervise, that's all."
Lin Yan also explained.
After all, Lin Yan does not belong to this world; his true identity is that of a transmigrator.
They are observing the world from a perspective similar to that of God.
Although he knew little about this world, Lin Yan's keen observation and insight led him to some guesses. The so-called "Sibylla System" was merely a tool used by rulers to enslave the people. Science had advanced to a higher stage, yet humanity had become slaves to machines—truly a tragedy of human history.
However, whether it is the so-called 'Sibylla System', the previous 'True Dragon Emperor', or other divinely ordained authority, they are all just means to fool the people.
“That’s not what I meant…” Tsunemori Akane frowned slightly. She was really not used to her current work situation and interpersonal relationships.
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"Leave the work to us; we're professionals in this field." Lu Zheng, standing next to Lin Yan, gave a kind smile; he always maintained this enigmatic demeanor.
It gives people a feeling that is both approachable and unfathomable.
"Of course, if the inspector is not satisfied with our actions, she can use that [method] that involves us..."
The fact that Zheng Lu said those words with a smile on his face was truly chilling.
"I... what are you saying?" Tsunemori Akane's brows furrowed even more.
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