"Mr. Yan...!"

"...Yuki?"

"What was that sound just now?"

"It must be my missing friend...! Mr. Yan and I came here specifically to look for her. This... can't be..."

"...Mr. Yan!? Mr. Yan!"

Tsunemori Akane was finally relieved to see that Yan was safe and sound, and she also saw Funahara Yuki, the two girls embracing each other. Funahara Yuki burst into tears, but now was not the time to be completely at ease, as the perpetrator was definitely not just Izumiya Toyohisa.

This is Yan's intuition.

"This is not over yet!"

"This is Hound 1. Can anyone hear me?"

"Did you find anything?" Ginoza caught up as well. He had made the wrong judgment before, but now his expression was so calm. No one knew what he was really thinking.

"Blood reaction... It's practically a battlefield... Not just three or four people... Dozens... No, it's possible that nearly 100 people have died..." The self-propelled machine detected a large amount of blood, meaning that such a large number of deaths would result in this amount of blood.

Ginoza's brows furrowed tightly. How bloodthirsty and brutal must a person be to do something so heinous?

"You were led here...?"

Liuhezhong pressed for an answer.

"Mass murder...torture? What was the perpetrator's motive?"

"Isn't this a game?" Yan's words stunned everyone. She continued, "This is a hunting game. Rather than saying I'm the target being killed, it's more accurate to say I'm prey lured into the hunting ground. This isn't an ordinary crime scene; it's a hunting game where everyone is prey..."

Yan shared the same attitude towards such a bold guess. He thought for a moment and said, "Hmm, no... I've felt it ever since I arrived in this underground area. Doesn't this place feel like the stage for a war-themed game?"

"Using virtual images is one thing... but using living people in a game?" Ginoza appeared calm on the surface, but was actually shocked inside.

If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have found it hard to believe, and I probably would never have dreamed of it.

"If the culprit is a player in a game, then Enchan would be the best opponent."

Ginoza contacted all the executors.

"This is Hound 1. Can anyone hear me?"

"This is Police Dog 1, what's going on?"

"Hound 3 has been protected. It's incredible that he survived. There are multiple perpetrators; one has been neutralized using molecular incineration, but another is still at large. Detective Dog 2 is pursuing him alone. Please provide immediate backup!"

"Damn it... Got it. Stay there and don't move. We're going to rescue you right away!" The call ended.

"Route setting complete. High-speed movement is now permitted."

"Full speed ahead."

Ginoza, Fujiwara, Rokugozuka, and En are continuing their mission; they cannot relax until the final criminal is caught.

Tsunemori Akane was left behind. Although she didn't want to be separated from En, she still needed to protect her good friend who had suffered a mental breakdown. Actually, Funahara Yuki's emotions were relatively stable, especially since she had been well protected by En and therefore didn't suffer any psychological trauma.

however--

Yan had already heard the system voice.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in. You will receive a newcomer gift pack as a system reward.]

[Ding, do you want to open the newcomer gift pack?]

"Yes."

Lin Yan chose 'yes' without hesitation.

[Ding! The newcomer gift pack has been opened. Congratulations, host, you have gained all of Tokisaki Kurumi's abilities.]

Kurumi Tokisaki?

Lin Yan knew a little about this character.

Kurumi Tokisaki is one of the main heroines in the light novel series *Date A Live* and its derivative works. She is the only "worst spirit" that Shido encounters who was not sealed away from the start. Among the many spirits that occasionally appear in the human world, she is a unique being who can manifest from the neighboring world at her own will, and may even intentionally kill people.

In order to have enough spiritual power to activate Zafkiel's "Twelfth Bullet," he needed to go back thirty years to the appearance of the Primal Spirit and personally deal with her, so he kept killing people and absorbing other people's time.

Kurumi manifested as the Angel of Time, Zafkiel, a giant clock more than twice her height.

The long and short hands of the clock are respectively an ancient rifle and a pistol, which fire the power of the clock as bullets. The numbers on the clock each have different powerful abilities.

However, using the angel also consumes a lot of time. Kurumi's left pupil is a golden clock that rotates as her ability is activated.

When Zafkiel's power is activated, the numbers on the clock will cast shadows into the muzzle of the gun. The effect will only occur if the target is hit. If the target is not hit, the effect is meaningless.

The City of Time – Kurumi's barrier for replenishing time. Any life form that enters the barrier's range will have its time forcibly absorbed, and its body will become heavy and unable to move.

The barrier has no effect on spirits with full spiritual power, so Shido, who absorbed the spirit's spiritual power, can still move around normally within the barrier's range.

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Origami, who manifests AST equipment, can move within the barrier. Even ordinary humans can gain some mobility under Miku's "March" control.

"Looks like this disgusting game... isn't over yet." Yan's words hit the nail on the head, reminding everyone that the mission wasn't over. And this game was a hunting game, and it wasn't started by just one person.

"what happened?"

"Looks like En-chan hit someone. In lethal mode." Teng said jokingly, while En said calmly, "It's him, Izumiya Toyohisa."

"Senguji Toyohisa!?" Rokugozuka's expression of surprise was palpable, but when the self-contained machine collected the data, it displayed the image of Senguji Toyohisa.

"How could this be... Yan fought with Izumiyaji?"

"...Who is this person?" Teng suddenly realized that it was Izumiya Toyohisa, and he could hardly believe it.

Didn't you see the news recommendation from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare?

"People actually watch that kind of stuff?" Teng said nonchalantly. He genuinely didn't care much about the news recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; it was far too boring. Teng would never choose such utterly pointless things to pass the time outside of work.

……

Meanwhile, at another location, Tsunemori Akane waited anxiously and surprisingly chose to act alone, a move that even Ginoza could not stop.

Not long after, Tsunemori Akane encountered another perpetrator in this case.

"I am Makishima Shogo, nice to meet you." The man's voice was like that of a bard, making it impossible to associate him with a thug.

"Maki...Makishima!?"

The ruler has set his sights on Shogo Makishima.

"...You are linked to several crimes and are a prime suspect. Based on the Citizens' Charter, please come with me."

"If you have something to say, just say it here. We're both busy people, aren't we?"

"...Do you think I'd let you escape?"

"You're wasting time talking to me before the rescue arrives, aren't you? If you were a skilled criminal investigator, you would have made that judgment... Also, what are you referring to as multiple crimes? Is it Midou Masato? Or Wang Ling Li Hua Zi?"

"really……"

"I believe that only actions based on one's own will have value. Therefore, I question the will hidden in the hearts of all kinds of people and then observe their actions."

"Don't be so arrogant. You're just a criminal!"

Makishima's smile was full of sarcasm and disdain; it was clearly a gentleman's smile, but now it looked like contempt. Why would he smile like that?

Tsunemori Akane really didn't understand.

"What exactly is the definition of crime in this society? Is it determined by the gun in your hand, by the Sibyl system that controls the ruler?"

Makishima asked slowly and unhurriedly, his voice filled with dissatisfaction.

He does not acknowledge this definition of crime.

Neither the Dominator nor the Sibyl System is of any use. Makishima should have already been confident that this little girl could do nothing to her.

It's like watching a child brandishing a toy gun and threatening others—it's an incredibly childish and laughable act.

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"Crime coefficient below 50, not a target for enforcement, trigger locked."

"...Hmm?" Tsunemori Akane was somewhat doubtful of what she had heard.

The Dominator can scan anyone's appearance and crime index, but after scanning this person, the score was below fifty. With so many crimes committed, such a crime index is impossible.

However, the ruler has never made a mistake.

“By analyzing the biofield through bio-scanning, we can understand the nature of people's hearts... The wisdom of science has finally reached the point where it can expose the soul, and this society has undergone a dramatic change.” Makishima seemed to find Zhu, who was in a very sorry state because the ruler was not working, very amusing, and said while looking at her, “So this judgment is not subject to human will. What exactly do you use as a basis to distinguish between good and evil?”

"You in the end..."

“I want to see the brilliance of the human soul. I want to confirm that this is something truly noble. But do these people, who do not question their own will and simply obey the oracle of Sibylla, truly have any value?”

"That's rare. Well then, let me ask you something too, about criminal judgment and action." Makishima wanted to see just how capable this little girl was; after all, it was just a game.

"Do you think I might kill you?"

The gun was aimed at Tsunemori Zhu.

Tsunemori Akane's heart pounded. For some reason, she felt a sense of panic, more so than when she was on a mission. Was it because Yan wasn't around?

She disregarded discipline and ran off to find Yan.

at first--

Tsunemori Akane shouldn't have let him leave like that; she should have chosen to act together. I believe Funahara Yuki wouldn't have had any objections. She would have understood her good friend's perspective.

The ruler has his sights set on Makishima.

but--

The sound remained unchanged.

"Crime coefficient: 48; Non-target of enforcement; Trigger locked"

"If you want to stop me, don't use those pointless metal blocks. Just pick up the gun I gave you earlier. Just pull the trigger and the bullet will come out."

"No, no... because you are..."

Tsunemori Akane could barely utter a coherent sentence, her body trembling slightly. This was the first time such an unexpected situation had occurred, leaving her somewhat bewildered. It wasn't something that could be understood according to common sense, and something within her was beginning to waver.

"Good citizens, is that it? Because that's how Sibylla judged it?" Makishima laughed maniacally, his laughter filled with sarcasm. He pulled out a razor, a weapon that used to be common, but is now rarely seen. The blade was extremely sharp.

"What if it's this kind of knife? What would happen if it slashed you?"

Makishima suddenly pulled someone out from the side.

This poor person was originally supposed to be Yuki Funahara, but due to Yan's intervention, Funahara was saved, and this backup, unwittingly caught in the crossfire, took her place. That one slash would probably have severed her neck.

But he did not cut off the man's head.

His foot pressed down on the man's back, the blade slicing a gash, and blood instantly flowed out, dripping down his back. If the man continued to bleed like this, he would eventually bleed to death.

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The blade sliced ​​deep into her back, revealing bone, and she cried out in pain. Tsunemori Akane had witnessed the innocent victim; as an inspector, she had a duty to save ordinary citizens. When she first joined the force, a woman had been taken hostage; she had almost become a potential criminal, but ultimately, it was En who saved her.

Ultimately, it was because of this incident and what happened afterward that Yan became the person Tsunemori Akane admired.

Zhu was sweating profusely, and his throat was extremely dry. The ruler still made no move.

"Crime coefficient: 32; Non-target of enforcement; Trigger locked"

"Why, why..."

"I don't know why. I've found it incredible since I was a child. My PSYCHO=PASS has always been pure white, without even a single shadow."

Makishima stomped hard on the person's wound. This torture made the person feel like they were dying, but not enough to kill them immediately or even make them faint.

It's truly torture.

This is also Makishima's experience in killing.

He avoided all the vital points.

The wound looked gruesome and was actually quite deep, but it didn't damage any vital organs; the patient would simply bleed to death slowly. This was nothing short of torture, an inhuman act.

frenzied.

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