Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Tsunemori Akane wore a head-mounted demonstrator and gloves from a real-access kit. This involved intervening in the brain's visual processing functions, synchronizing the device's electronic stimulation with brainwaves.

Tang Zhidu was in charge of monitoring.

Lin Yan was probably the calmest one. He had become Chang Shouzhu's pillar of support. No matter when or where, this man could always turn danger into safety and misfortune into good fortune.

this point is very important.

"Me and you?"

In fact, Tsunemori Akane wanted to cooperate with Lin Yan, but Lin Yan was an executive officer and could not carry out this mission, so it was only the two of them, as inspectors, who were the only ones who could cooperate.

"Potential offenders are not allowed."

This is the only explanation.

A potential criminal?

Tsunemori didn't like the title, but Lin Yan seemed indifferent, saying, "I just want to know the specific plan."

"A completely new image that has never been seen before can indeed easily arouse the other party's vigilance."

"Don't be afraid."

Lin Yan, standing nearby, suddenly spoke gently, and these words were like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, creating ripples. The calm lake represented Chang Shouzhu's heart, and those ripples represented the fluctuations of her emotions. This academically excellent girl, though still quite naive and easily swayed by many things, had never before felt so unsettled because of a man.

"So this time we're going to use a personal image..." Tsunemori Akane still had some concerns about the implementation plan, and using a personal image was something he was unwilling to do.

"It's fine."

Lin Yan spoke again.

Tsunemori Akane finally nodded.

Tang Zhidu added, "If there are any problems, I will provide timely support, so you can rest assured."

It means the same thing.

Tsunemori Akane's attitude was different. She was very dissatisfied with Tang Zhidu's sarcastic remarks and even glared at him, but it was to no avail. More importantly, Tsunemori Akane trusted one person very much - Lin Yan.

They exchanged glances.

Tsunemori was ready, and then came the artificial pulses to the nerves in her fingertips from the strong thunder.

puff-

As if their entire bodies were submerged in deep water, Tsunemori Akane and Ginoza entered the social network, where the entrance to the social arena lay before them.

Their virtual avatars are "Lemon Candy" and "NG," respectively.

The design inspiration for "Lemon Candy" comes from the owner, Akane Tsunemori herself, as well as jellyfish and fairies, while Ginoza's "NG" is simply a coin. The relief on the coin is majestic and solemn, giving people a chilling feeling. In short, it feels very uncomfortable.

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The lobby is surrounded by advertisements.

It is extravagant and full of consumerist desires.

Are you satisfied with your figure? Want a killer figure? We are the most professional in creating the perfect body. "Infant formula, the absolute motherly care." "Do you want to lose at the starting line? You don't want your child to lose at the starting line, do you?" "Men should also be refined."...and so on. The overwhelming advertisements catch people off guard.

Tsunemori found the entrance to the social arena.

Search for users.

"Talisman's social arena." The result came out quickly, and the two of them wasted no time heading towards the entrance of the social arena.

Social setting — talismansalon.

In this flashy space, besides the two of them, there were countless other virtual figures.

"They've already made a fortune just from advertising revenue sharing. They really are capitalists...heh..." No matter the era or the world, capitalists' ability to amass wealth has never disappointed. Their greed for money is like a vicious dog's desire for a bone.

"Managing such a large social space requires a certain level of skill; it's not something just anyone can do."

"It's that one, talisman."

Not far away was a striking clown, attracting a lot of attention; it was undoubtedly the most unique one.

"He probably wants to go to other social events."

"Follow."

This time, the two worked together seamlessly, activating automatic tracking. Following the tracking, they arrived at a peculiar location. Both their destination and the ancient city had a Halloween atmosphere.

Zombies are roaming around.

The zombie with its face covered in festering sores, and in such a dark, patchy manner, was a truly bizarre and absurd sight.

“BoogieGarden”.

"Spookyboogie's social scene."

Tsunemori Akane tracked Talisman toward the ancient city where Spookyboogie was. Although she felt disgusted by the place at first sight, they were on a mission, and as an inspector, she had to complete the mission perfectly. So she suppressed her unpleasant feelings and walked forward.

"Watch out for the administrator."

"Have you communicated with Hayama Talisman?"

“We need to conduct a detailed examination so that we can see the pattern…” As Ginoza was speaking, a strange thing happened: Tsunemori Akane’s virtual image suddenly disappeared, leaving him full of doubt.

"...Chang Shou?"

"Mr. Ginoza...!?"

Ginoza was not the only one who was somewhat panicked by this sudden situation; Tsunemori Akane, who was already feeling uneasy, was also caught off guard. She looked around for Ginoza but could not find him. Instead, she saw another unfamiliar virtual image, which was a cat wearing an eye patch, or more accurately, a cat-headed human.

He has a bit of a cat-like gentlemanly demeanor.

His clothes were gorgeous.

For example, the record of the Nyanta in the horizon.

"Welcome, Miss Lemon Candy. I'm the host of this social space, Spookyboogie. I've invited you to the chat room because you're a rare guest. Is this any trouble?"

“No, that…” Tsunemori Akane’s eyes were full of doubt.

"Although I've heard the rumors, you seem completely unaware of what kind of celebrity you are. Lemon Candy, or should I call you Tsunemori Akane?"

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"Should I address you as Tsunemori Akane?"

Who is it?

How do you know who I am?

Where was he observing me? Tsunemori Akane felt like she was being watched; the hairs on her body stood on end, a chilling sensation running down her spine. Suddenly, the ground folded open, instantly creating a closed space.

Or rather, it's a box.

Then the interior of the box underwent a dramatic transformation, clearly resembling a Baroque-style secret room—a chat room.

"How...how did you know...how did you know...about me..."

"Tsunemori Akane! An outstanding student, the only one out of 500 to score 700. She chose to become an Inspector in search of a 'lifestyle only she can do.' You're a well-known figure, so it's not surprising that I know you. Besides, this isn't our first meeting, Miss Lemon Candy."

"Are you..."

"Here's a friendly hint: the graduation album—maybe I'll be in it? But you might not even guess. If you do, there'll be a reward! Anyway, there's something else I'm curious about: what brings the Criminal Investigation Department's Inspector to my social scene? You wouldn't come here without a reason, would you? Come on, tell me."

Chang Shouzhu was unable to guess the other party's true identity for a moment.

The only thing that's certain is that this person is very suspicious.

Although Tsunemori Akane might be quite special within the system, attracting considerable attention, her identity is kept secret. Who else could know such detailed information about Tsunemori Akane, so clearly about her role as an 'Inspector'?

Besides the surveillance officer, there are many other positions in the entire public security system, and Spookyboogie sometimes figured out that he was the surveillance officer.

This is even more suspicious.

Does the administrator of a well-known social gathering have such a wide network of connections? It's truly frightening that they can obtain such accurate information.

"I'd like to ask... excuse me..." Tsunemori Akane realized something: even as an inspector, she couldn't do whatever she wanted, nor was she completely safe. After all, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. At this moment, it was Tsunemori Akane, an active-duty inspector, who was being restrained.

"...Are you and Talisman very familiar with each other?"

"I'd say it's alright. After all, we're competitors. It's impossible to say we're complete strangers, right?"

"Do you know the latest news? Is there anything different about that person than before?"

"Let me think about it. Recently... I haven't felt anything, but two months ago, something seemed to be bothering me."

"Two months ago?"

Tsunemori Akane knew very little about Talisman; if it weren't for this case, she might never have known of his existence. So, this unexpected surprise was a welcome surprise; perhaps she could glean more useful information from him. Clues that could help advance the case would be even better, but she couldn't let her guard down. He didn't seem so easy to deal with, and Tsunemori Akane couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if he were by her side.

But now is not the time to rely on that person. We must be strong and face the hardships before us with strength.

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"Talisman suddenly made some extreme remarks, such as speaking without regard for the surrounding atmosphere and openly advertising paid activities, which increased his number of opponents. Rumors and opinions are also spreading wildly online, such as 'it's all over'..."

"...But it's still fine now."

"Hmm, it's still the same cool and gentlemanly Talisman today... Since the Inspector has already come knocking, something must have happened. So... what did Talisman do to warrant such a large commotion?"

"Although this is a secret, you know my job, so you must understand what I'm doing. All I can say is... that we must now use the real person behind the Talisman avatar..."

"Since you're an interesting person, I might be willing to help you."

"really?"

"Besides, it's good to do someone a favor. Maybe I'll need your help in the future, so I've decided to help you."

"This was really unexpected."

After all, spookyboogie was not very satisfied with the authorities and even had some dissenting voices, so the decision at this moment was indeed somewhat unexpected.

"Then we'll see."

This encounter between Tsunemori Akane and Spookyboogie, and the ensuing conversation, was truly unexpected. However, her primary concern is that things will proceed smoothly, and she hopes the case can be resolved as soon as possible.

Afterwards, both Tsunemori Akane and Ginoza returned to the real world.

They met in the criminal investigation department.

"Shall we meet in person?"

Tsunemori Akane recounted the entire incident, including her conversation with spookyboogie and the consensus they reached.

"Not sincere."

Tsunemori nodded.

She made a huge decision this time, but it still surprised and shocked Ginoza. "The people I gathered are all people I know in social circles. We all know each other through virtual avatars and have a lot in common."

"It evokes peculiar associations."

Zheng Lu said.

Will talisman definitely participate in this event?

Most importantly, Tsunemori Akane finally met Lin Yan. The moment she saw him, she wanted nothing more than to tell him everything she had seen and heard, confident that Lin Yan's keen insight and analytical abilities would detect something special. During this time, Tsunemori Akane also heard many rumors about Lin Yan, some good and some bad.

"As part of the entertainment, Spookyboogie applied for a projection game duel with Talisman. If he is absent, Talisman's popularity will plummet. Whoever replaces Hayama Kimihiko as Talisman will definitely pretend to be Talisman at offline events, since he is so enthusiastic about continuously running social events."

"That couldn't be better."

Zheng Lu said.

"Whether it's a virtual avatar or a projection, hue scanning will expose them. As long as the crime index is detected, all problems can be solved," Ginoza said, still full of confidence in this plan.

Where is the venue?

"Exocet, a club in Roppongi."

ClubExocet is a very eerie building. There's no trace of windows in any corner; it resembles a giant coffin, cold and even mysterious. Contrary to its surface desolation, the interior's projected decorations are constantly changing.

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The interior of this enormous coffin is like a dreamlike kaleidoscope, offering a completely new visual experience. The only constant is the frenzied people, all immersed in this world, venting their inner emotions.