Super God: If I punch you, you will die

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"……learn."

"After arresting that man, just take him directly to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. After that, don't worry about anything else. En Seigo will not pose a threat to society again. Just like Fujima Kosaburo."

Inside the police station.

As for why Yan appeared in the hospital facility, it's because even though he didn't have any external injuries, he still needed to be hospitalized for observation. After all, inhalable aerosols are unpredictable and could potentially lurk inside the body and cause damage to organs.

And with a shortage of executives to begin with, they should certainly be cherished.

He lay on the bed, reclining comfortably.

However, Yan didn't like such boring days. He would rather always be walking on steel blades; the thrill gave him a clear sense of being alive. There's a saying that might be considered old Versailles-esque: invincibility is the loneliest thing.

He picked up a book from the side and started reading. In that world, Yan's reading volume was astonishing; he had had an inexplicable obsession with books since childhood. With the system's support, the already gifted Yan was now even more adept, able to perfectly replicate the content of a book after reading it only once, and could even analyze it systematically, adding his own insights, sometimes surpassing the original author.

dong dong dong-

There was a knock on the door.

Tsunemori looked exhausted as she slowly entered the ward. She had hesitated to visit Yan, as she couldn't deny responsibility for this adventure. Even though she had used all her abilities, resources, and ideas to protect Yan throughout the entire process, she had still put him in danger.

Another heartbreaking thing is that her best friend, the poor kidnapped girl, actually chose to end her own life.

She committed suicide.

This was something Yan hadn't anticipated, demonstrating the complexity of human nature; no one knows what will happen. Human hearts aren't machines, and from this perspective, the Sibyl System was somewhat arrogant, or rather, those who invented and implemented it were overly arrogant.

human heart.

It is the most complex thing in the world, even more mysterious and unpredictable than the universe.

"……Hello."

"what."

"Are you reading?" Tsunemori Zhu brought some fruit and drinks, behaving like someone visiting a patient, and her manners were impeccable. However, Tsunemori Zhu was more concerned about whether Yan was alright. Although Yan was a rare talent, she didn't possess a strong inner strength.

As can be seen from the cover, the book being read is Kundera's "The Center of Darkness".

Kundera's "Center of Darkness" was published in 1902.

The novel depicts the story of Marlowe's journey through the Philippines. Marlowe is hired by a European ivory trading company to take over one of the company's steamships in Central Africa.

Marlowe boarded a French ocean-going vessel to reach the mouth of the river in Central Africa, then transferred to an inland riverboat and sailed upstream for 100 miles to reach the company's trading post.

Here, he saw emaciated native workers toiling away in chains, a group of dying Black people huddled under the shade of trees waiting to die, their wounded corpses riddled with bullet holes...

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The trading post, however, was piled high with ivory plundered by Europeans from the African continent. Here, Marlowe kept hearing stories of a white man named Kurz who had broken away from the "civilized world" in the heart of Africa and was revered as a god and leader by the natives.

It turns out that Kurz was a young man who once thought of adventuring in Africa to educate the barbaric and ignorant natives.

In pursuit of wealth and power, he abandoned all moral principles and became exceptionally greedy, ruthless, and cunning.

He operated a trading post, amassing an ivory empire exceeding the total trade volume through blatant robbery, theft, and plunder. Marlowe, after much difficulty, found Kurz. He brought him back, only to witness Kurz's moral decay.

Throughout the journey, Kurz remained preoccupied with his ambitions, but when the ship broke down midway, his confidence wavered, and he entrusted a package of private letters to Marlowe.

A few days later he closed his eyes, and before he died he repeatedly exclaimed "Terrible!"

When Marlowe returned to Europe and delivered the letter to Kurz's fiancée, he found himself having to comfort her with a lie, saying that Kurz had died calling her name.

This lie brought tears to the girl's eyes and gave her hope to live on.

Marlowe's African journey in the work is both realistic and symbolic.

The author organically blends these two layers of meaning together, making the novel a masterpiece that can be read again and again.

The author wants to tell the world that only when a person recognizes their own potential for crime and mobilizes their own strength to overcome it can they become a truly human being.

Tsunemori Akane was unfamiliar with this book, while En had read it before. However, she never expected that there would be a similar book in this different world. What does this mean?

Is this really a parallel world?

Is he really traveling in another world?

Countless questions flooded his mind at the same time... His thinking never stopped, but the questions he pondered were no longer on the same level as those pondered by the people of this world.

"Wouldn't e-books be more convenient during hospitalization?"

"Paper books are more comfortable for my body. I'm so sorry to have made you come all this way."

"No... I was told I needed to rest for a bit anyway."

"...What about the funeral?"

"The day before yesterday."

"...That's it."

"..." Tsunemori Akane suddenly fell silent. Actually, such a silence was a little awkward, after all, Tsunemori Akane looked unusually haggard. She was still grieving because of the sudden death of her best friend, which was understandable.

After all, although Tsunemori Akane appears radiant and promising to others, a 'superhuman', she is still just an ordinary girl.

She can cry, laugh, act coquettishly, get hurt, and feel depressed... She is capable of experiencing all the emotions that ordinary girls have.

This is perfectly understandable.

"...I'm sorry. I couldn't be of any help this time..."

"This is not your responsibility. The strange one is the ruler, isn't it?"

Tsunemori Akane was not wrong. In the original story, that guy cunningly survived, but Yan eliminated him. Perhaps this will have some subtle effects in the subsequent plot, effects that Yan cannot predict. So, we can only take it one step at a time.

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True, unwavering leaders are not afraid of an uncertain future; the variables of the future are not frightening.

"The gun itself doesn't seem to have any defects. Mr. Ginoza is currently negotiating and investigating the details with his superiors."

“That guy is involved in several incidents, but he hasn’t given himself away once.” Kogami’s eyes turned dangerous. “There might be something going on… an unexpected secret for those of us who rely entirely on the Dominator.”

"...Still the same as before." Zhu smiled with relief. "Mr. Kogami, he is seriously injured and is recuperating."

"...You too, you recovered faster than I expected."

Yan wasn't particularly interested in a dead person; he had originally thought it could add a splash of color to his otherwise dull and gloomy life.

I never expected them to be so easily defeated.

That's true. Who in this world can withstand a single blow from him?

Being invincible is not scary.

What's terrifying is that people are constantly 'evolving' and 'getting stronger'. Although his previous abilities were greatly reduced, Yan also felt that his ever-strengthening physique had not disappeared due to the shift in the world; it was still as powerful as ever, to an abnormal degree.

Although he had lost interest, En still knew a lot about Makishima Shogo.

Moreover, he has quite a bit of experience with it.

Shogo Makishima is an important character in the anime series "PSYCHO-PASS".

A mysterious man operating behind the scenes in many events. He possesses an "immunity from punishment," his complexion remaining pure white regardless of circumstances since birth. Because he operates in the shadows, he doesn't appear often. However, Makishima Shogo is an absolutely indispensable protagonist.

Let's set aside universal values ​​like "moral correctness".

Shogo Makishima can be described as a person with a pure sense of self, high execution ability, and high judgment.

Such a person has the ability to quickly learn knowledge and ways of thinking, and is not affected by external constraints.

From a philosophical perspective, most people in society label the white-haired man as evil simply because his worldview doesn't conform to "political correctness." However, is the Sibylla system, as the eye of the state, absolutely righteous?

Because of their strong logical thinking and learning abilities, they acquire the ability to make universal value judgments, ultimately arriving at the firm conclusion that "this world is incorrect."

However, most "socially adept" individuals lack such "worldview judgment." Take the female protagonist and the policewoman, these social elites, for example; even these "heroic" elites are confused about the right and wrong of their life's direction in society. One can imagine how lonely someone like Bai Mao must be. I know this world has problems, yet I watch helplessly as everyone around me—those I cherish and those I hate—falls into this problematic world without realizing it.

Shogo Makishima was ruthless and treated human life with contempt. He would not discard pawns who had lost their usefulness, but would instead physically destroy them.

I personally find this very objectionable. Life is the prerequisite for all freedom; when the body perishes, the spirit perishes.

Was Shogo Makishima great or not? By the usual standard of "promoting the progress of human society and increasing well-being," he probably wasn't.

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From another perspective, considering that he was able to remain clear-headed and uphold his beliefs in such a world, never allowing his personal will to succumb to those hypocritical and ridiculous "truths," his soul was lonely.

I don't want to comment on the other aspects of the story. Perhaps many people will study Makishima Shogo, his personality, psychology, and everything else.

Let other people comment.

“We can’t stay so down. We have to arrest Yan Shenghu. This is a friend’s revenge.” Every word Zhu spoke felt like a needle piercing his own body. “…It’s the same for me, and for Mr. Kogami.”

"……yes."

"Great! How are you feeling, Yan-chan?"

"I'm fine now. The doctor won't let me leave the hospital."

"Actually, it's better to do a thorough check; that guy is very cunning."

"Three days is enough. That's why I always exercise."

"Ah, yes, yes. Do you have any cute nurses?"

"Whatever, whatever your tastes are."

"Don't be so stingy, tell me."

The two chatted casually, since Teng was practically one of their own, there was no need for formality, and Yan had always been a very carefree person. Besides, for him, this world was merely a point in a long journey, insignificant to the overall picture.

Teng only wanted to come and chat; there was almost nothing he could do.

“I don’t remember anyone’s face. I get yelled at when I want to smoke, so I’m not good at dealing with them.”

"As expected of En-chan. She lacks presence in strange places."

"It's noisy."

"Well... although I came here for a medical consultation, my true love is the nurse, so..."

"Go flirt somewhere else, you idiot."

Teng had no interest in the book whatsoever, but he noticed the fruit that Tsunemori Akane had brought as a gift for the sick, and he said with a grin.

"Who has been here? Was it Zhu?"

"Ah, just now."

"So you've come to talk about that composite photo."

"A composite photo?"

This was the first time Yan had heard of such a thing. He raised an eyebrow, while Teng looked astonished, as if he had done something wrong, which was quite intriguing.

"...Um, I'm going now! It's great that you're so energetic! Goodbye!" Teng had clearly done things he shouldn't have done and said things he shouldn't have said; these were things he clearly wanted to hide. Although Yan didn't really care, in order to emphasize the details, Yan still blurted out the words.

"Wait. Tell me. If you just leave like this, I'll kill you within three days."

"Well……"

"...No, saying I killed you is too much. I probably had three ribs broken and a few finger bones broken."

"Enchan, it seems like they really will do that..."

"You know what I mean, right? I'm the kind of person who does what I say."

This is nothing more than a well-intentioned threat.

Although Teng knew his life wasn't in danger, who could guarantee that Yan wouldn't use various subtle methods to torture him? He couldn't comprehend the intricate thoughts running through the mind of this man he'd never truly understood.

This is a case of dimensional reduction attack.

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"Okay, okay...where were we?"