Super God: If I punch you, you will die

That's practically the same as having no restrictions; it's a truly Zen-like system.

There's another sign-in task.

This surprised Yan slightly.

However, this had no impact on him; on the contrary, it brought him some conveniences, which was a good thing. Suddenly, Yuki Funahara smiled, a smile that was slightly surprised, yet also had a touch of playful charm.

"...I mean...aren't you going to comfort or encourage me? Aren't you a criminal investigator? Being so cold won't be well-received..."

"I'm sorry, I'm thinking about something," Yan said very seriously.

"Alright, alright, let's say something. You... when you're silent, it's a little scary..." Funahara Yuki was no longer panicked, as if she had suddenly realized something, and she even relaxed completely.

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The current atmosphere is more like casual conversation over tea than the helplessness of being exhausted.

“...I was thinking of using you as bait to lure out Tsunemori Akane, and then having me search for her instead. Even considering these things, those people set up this hunt.”

"...Those guys were trying to mess with you, weren't they? And I was just...damn it...just dragged into this, wasn't I?!"

“That’s true. If you had lured me to the abandoned building, your mission should have ended. But those guys… why did they let you ride the subway?”

"This is... to prevent you from escaping so easily, right? Because... right now, I'm holding you back. If it weren't for me, you could escape much better on your own, wouldn't you?" Yuki laughed self-deprecatingly, as if she were being sulky.

"...Fine. Whatever. How annoying, I never thought my life would be treated like a toy..."

"This fox hunt was not a one-sided game. The enemy also showed us the light of victory."

The pulse transponder didn't have an antenna, and Yan still had some things he hadn't figured out, so he said this while thinking.

"In other words... we are being tested. Whether we will abandon you along the way... this is definitely one of the keys to success or failure..."

An idea flashed through my mind like lightning: perhaps this would work? In an instant, everything became clear.

Yan spoke very seriously to Funahara Yuki.

"Hey, take your clothes off."

"What!? What are you thinking at a time like this?!" Funahara Yuki's face flushed red instantly; she hadn't expected to hear such a thing. Even as she stared intently at the man's face so closely...

He was breathtakingly handsome, with a sculpted face and sharply defined features, his features strikingly beautiful. He appeared carefree and unrestrained, but the glint in his eyes betrayed a sharp, unyielding nature that commanded respect. His thick, jet-black hair framed long, narrow, captivating eyes beneath arched eyebrows, eyes brimming with allure that could easily draw one in. His high, straight nose and full, red lips were now adorned with a dazzling smile. His delicate features, narrow eyes, and simple work clothes, combined with the perfect curve of his lips, conveyed a cool yet gentle, elegant and noble air. His refined demeanor surpassed even that of Ji Kang, and his talent inspired admiration from poets like Li Bai and Du Fu.

Her figure was also perfect, tall and well-proportioned.

Every muscle seemed to have reached the pinnacle of perfection.

It doesn't seem unacceptable for such a handsome guy to have something happen between them; in fact, she even feels a little secretly pleased.

But when the time actually came, I was still a little shy.

"Listen to me, give me this nightgown. I need to confirm something."

"Are you serious?! Are you out of your mind?"

"If you want to live, do as I say."

Although she didn't know why Yan was doing this, and with such a serious expression at that, her initial shyness seemed to have faded, replaced by a slight feeling of disappointment. However, Funahara Yuki obediently took off her pajamas, naturally feeling quite shy and somewhat at a loss.

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Yuki Funahara didn't even dare to look Yan in the eye, while Yan took the pajamas as if they were nothing out of the ordinary, and carefully examined them.

"Is there something strange about my pajamas...? Why are you looking at me..." Funahara Yuki started to get nervous again. Yan's gaze had actually fallen on him. Why was he looking at him? Anyone would be a little flustered, especially if it was someone he didn't know well and who was of the opposite sex.

"What...what are you looking at?!"

"Don't you wear a matching set of underwear when you sleep?" Yan asked, leaving Funahara Yuki momentarily speechless. Why would he ask such an absurd question? What was his reasoning behind doing so?

"kindness……?"

It's not a matching set of underwear.

Seeing Yan's serious expression, Funahara Yuki also began to think about the problem. The most important thing now is to live well, not to worry about these details.

"This isn't the bra I wore last night. Why..."

Give me your bra.

This time, Yuki Funahara's face turned red again, and she said in a slightly coquettish tone.

"Don't look this way!"

Yan turned around as if it were a routine matter, but in fact, this did not cause him any emotional fluctuation. He took the bra from Funahara Yuki and looked at it carefully, even examining the underwire and the edge of the bra. Finally, he found a not-so-obvious flaw.

That means the underwear was sewn on.

Since it has been sewn up, it means it was taken apart before.

Why was it taken apart? And these weren't even Yuki Funagawa's own underwear before. Why did they put Bieder's underwear on her? It's obviously a case of trying to cover something up. However, given how frightened she was and how busy she was running around, even Yuki Funagawa herself probably didn't realize anything was wrong.

"...The last item in the strategy guide, you are the hidden location." Yan removed the bra, and the collar was taken out.

That wasn't an underwire bra at all; it was an antenna for a pulse transponder.

I never imagined that the final hiding place, the last strategic resource, would be hidden in such a bizarre location.

This is something no one could have predicted.

Only someone with a very quick mind, who knows how to think divergently and find the key points, could come up with this method.

"This is the antenna for the pulse transponder."

Yan showed the pulse transponder's antenna to Funahara Yuki. Only then did Funahara Yuki realize what was going on. She also understood why Yan had made such a seemingly excessive request; it was actually a carefully considered and deliberate decision.

At this moment, Yuki Funahara's emotions were even more complex when she looked at Yan again. It was a mixture of surprise, admiration, and a desire to approach him yet a fear of getting too close. She completely trusted Yan; this was the truest feeling from the depths of her heart.

"Can we leave here alive?" Yuki Funahara asked softly.

"must."

Yan answered the question almost without hesitation, and this answer warmed Funahara Yuki's heart and made her feel very at ease.

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Tsunemori Akane had been making every effort to locate Yan. She traced the abandoned underground route, while her colleagues in the Criminal Investigation Department were also busy. The self-propelled machine moved forward, while Rokugozuka stared silently at the computer with a worried expression.

"...There is very strong local interference in this area. Carrying a terminal may not be very effective." At this moment, Ginoza's order came: halt the advance.

However, Tsunemori Akane had some questions.

"What about the source of the interference with radio waves?"

"It's in the southwest... but according to the map, there shouldn't be anything there. The old water storage tanks were buried during redevelopment as earthquake-resistant measures."

"It wasn't actually buried, I'm afraid. Someone did tamper with the data after all." Ginoza said, as if his anger was coming from the bottom of his heart. "...Such a large-scale project can't be explained by hacking alone. Is there someone who can change the records of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism...? What exactly happened? Damn it... Anyway, set up a transit base here. Make all the self-propelled machines work with cables."

Teng agreed with this statement, saying, "In that case, the Dominator can also use it."

"Don't trust map data. Conduct a thorough search. And—"

Although Ginoza was somewhat tired at this moment, he was still highly focused.

My mind is constantly racing.

He said with a cold expression.

"Once he is spotted, fire with the Dominator immediately. No warning needed." This statement came abruptly, catching everyone off guard.

Why make this decision?

life?

Worthless?

Tsunemori Akane, in particular, almost jumped up instantly. She glared fiercely at Ginoza, who was resting with his eyes closed, and tried her best to suppress her emotions. Her anger was about to burst out, but in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, Tsunemori Akane held back.

"However, it has not yet been confirmed that he fled."

"This judgment will be made by the Sibyl System. If Yan has a clear conscience, his crime coefficient will not change; he will simply be anesthetized."

“Yes, that’s true.” Teng was just as calm, seemingly without any extra emotion about the matter, and you couldn’t tell at all that they were 'comrades-in-arms' fighting side by side.

What about loyalty and affection?

Is there really none?

Such heartlessness and ingratitude.

"...If Yan-chan really wants to escape, the Dominator will activate it without hesitation."

"A physical examination cannot be fooled. This way, we can also know Yan's true feelings."

"Does this mean it doesn't matter if he's killed? Mr. Ginoza, you're friends, right?" Tsunemori Akane became more and more agitated as she spoke, her body even trembling slightly.

But a voice inside me kept telling me to persevere, to keep going, and not to mess things up, absolutely not.

"If Yan dies, Inspector Tsunemori, it will all be your responsibility to supervise him."

Every word deeply wounded Tsunemori Akane, piercing her heart like a sharp blade, leaving her speechless for a moment. Her body trembled, unable to utter a word; her anger, with nowhere to vent, had built up to the point of near collapse. She truly didn't know what to do, yet she still urged herself to think of a solution quickly.

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"If you could have controlled the flames properly, things wouldn't have turned out this way. ...How does it feel to cause someone's death because of your own incompetence? Is this what you meant by 'doing a good job' before?"

"........."

Once again, I don't know how to respond.

Unable to refute any of Ginoza's words, Tsunemori Akane suddenly wondered if she was the one who had caused Yan to reach this point. Her anger turned into guilt and self-blame. Tears were almost welling up, but Tsunemori Akane endured them, persevering... She knew that crying now would be useless, offering no help in solving the problem, and would only make her appear foolish and cowardly.

She didn't want to become a laughing stock, nor did she want to be a stumbling block for Yan.

“I said, Inspector.”

Seiji appeared silently beside Tsunemori Akane and grabbed her by the collar. Compared to Seiji, Ginoza looked like a kitten being carried. This sudden change left Teng and Rokugozuka wide-eyed in astonishment. What was going on?

The immense force, as if pulling up a thousand pounds, and the sharp, blade-like extension, even overwhelmed Ginoza in terms of sheer power.

His mind went blank, and he even gave up thinking.

"There's no need to go this far. It's a bit too insidious."

In that instant, it seemed as if Zheng Lu had completely taken control of the entire scene. This man, who usually appeared quite amiable, now exuded a powerful aura that no one could resist. It was an absolute shock and dominance.

Then--

Zheng Lu released his grip.

Ginoza staggered several steps before grabbing the independent machine to avoid falling, while Seiryu, on the other hand, revealed a cheerful smile. Behind that cheerful smile, however, lay indifference, desolation, anger, and resentment, a complex mixture of emotions.

Masahiro Tomomi possesses the sensitive nose of a "hunting dog," or "police intuition," as evidenced by Shinya's description; he can spot "potential criminals" at a glance without needing to test "appearance," but he himself says that this is precisely why his "criminal index" is so high.

Ginoza hadn't quite grasped what had happened yet, and he needed some time to calm down. His clothes were crumpled, and his tie was ripped open.

It is evident that the territory of the Zheng Lu was quite large.

Tsunemori Akane stared in astonishment.

Could it be that Zheng Lu did it for her?

That's why they would do such a thing.

After saying that, he let go. He laughed heartily at Ginoza, who stumbled and steadied himself on the independent machine. It was a seemingly hearty laugh, but actually a cold and weary one. Ginoza hadn't grasped what had just happened and was simply staring blankly. His collar and tie were a mess.

There is no doubt that Zheng Lu's actions were to save Tsunemori Akane.

This incident completely shattered the somber atmosphere.

As the alarm sounded, everyone's portable intelligence terminals received the alarm, and Yan's voice came through the self-contained machine.

This was a voice that Chang Shouzhu had been longing for.

Her eyes suddenly lit up, and the gloomy, disappointed expression she had been wearing vanished instantly, replaced by a radiant glow.

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Now that Yan has made contact, it means the 'escape' hypothesis has been overturned. This is fantastic news.