The rulers have already begun their attack.

Fujii probably never imagined that one day he would be targeted by the Dominator again, and in the form of annihilation mode. This was probably the closest he had ever come to death.

That wonderful feeling is hard to describe.

Faced with such a drastic change in circumstances, Fuji didn't even have time for sadness or fear; he had to confront his current situation and desperately try to escape. Images flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern, all of them people he had worked with: Tsunemori Akane, the Lin Yan he admired, and Seiryu.

There's also Ginoza, Rokugozuka, and Tangzhi Du—.

Most importantly, he couldn't share the information he had obtained with Lin Yan and Chang Shouzhu, which was a real pity.

I'm sorry—

Teng didn't even leave behind any remains.

He disappeared.

The interior was now a scene of utter chaos, as were the streets and buildings. Shops had been vandalized, there were signs of burning, and wreckage from the attack was everywhere. Armored vehicles could be seen maintaining order throughout the streets.

This is Doron, from the Army's defense system.

It resembles a gigantic robot, quadrupedal with wheels on its legs. It measures approximately six meters in length. The rear is equipped with electronic warfare chaff, infrared decoys, and anti-laser smoke generators. Weaponry includes multi-purpose grenade launchers and electromagnetic cannons. Depending on the model, some also carry military-grade Dominators.

Dorons are machines created to assist human labor. In public institutions, businesses, and shops, they have their own tasks—to patrol in place of relevant departments, transport goods, treat patients, maintain order, and protect the scene when incidents occur. Even in Nona Tower, there are unique drone surveillance systems used to execute alarm and surveillance commands.

Everyone looked dejected.

Their hearts were filled with unease.

In addition, security personnel are also busy working.

Ginoza, Seiri, and Rokugozuka were all extremely busy and didn't realize that one of their colleagues had disappeared.

Disappearance is equivalent to death.

His death was even more terrifying than that of an ordinary person.

"Shogo Makishima has been arrested... All the helmet criminals have been apprehended..." Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, but Seiryu was still frowning. He seemed to have an uneasy feeling weighing on his mind. What was wrong?

He couldn't explain it clearly.

"One thing left... and that's it?" Rokugozuka seemed a little downcast; he hadn't even reacted yet.

Ginoza also had a furrowed brow.

"...Fuji has disappeared..."

"An officer from the Second Division also escaped in the chaos."

"...Will the vine run away?"

Ginoza muttered to himself.

They probably never imagined that Teng would be eliminated. In his last moments, he was still thinking of them. What a tragedy! A law enforcer who was also a former lawbreaker was killed by his own people in his final moments.

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Ministry of Health and Welfare Headquarters nona tower.

Many people were injured, and some even died. There were also casualties inside. Ambulances and super-ambulances appeared inside the Nona Tower at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare headquarters.

Tsunemori Zhu and Lin Yan also arrived inside the Super-Ambulance. Tsunemori Zhu was not injured, but she had low blood sugar, which was probably due to excessive stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition.

At that moment, they received a message from Ginoza.

This should be the fastest news available.

"The death toll alone reached two thousand, and the number of injured was several times that. The psychological damage caused by psychopass affected tens of thousands of people..."

Such a price made Tsunemori Akane frown.

Her brows furrowed.

She never imagined there would be such a heavy price to pay. Tsunemori Akane had lived in a peaceful environment since birth. Such a large-scale death was something she had never thought of, not even in her dreams. After all, these were two thousand precious lives.

"In the end, although we successfully arrested Shogo Makishima... can we say we've won?"

"Criminal work is basically about treating the symptoms..." At this point, many medical dorons and micro-robots can be seen working, indicating a large number of injuries. The cost is indeed quite high. "Starting the search only after victims have appeared means we've already lost..."

Tsunemori Akane nodded as well.

She strongly agreed, but felt incredibly heavy-hearted.

Lin Yan continued.

"But... at least we managed to turn a losing situation into a draw, so that's not bad."

"In the end, what does the Sibylla system's security myth even mean?"

"A safe, perfect society is just an illusion. The society we live in today is still a 'dangerous society'...with countless potential dangers..."

"What's the meaning……?"

“A long time ago… when Country D was still a country, there was a sociologist, Ulrich Beck, who often said something like this. He said that society’s reliance on ‘convenient but dangerous’ things makes us bear risks… but the risks are cleverly dispersed and distributed so that no one notices them. No, it’s not that no one notices them, but that even if they do notice them, they pretend not to see them. Perhaps everyone is turning a blind eye. The danger certainly exists, but if we don’t pretend it doesn’t exist, we can’t stay rational.”

Ulrich Beck is a sociologist, professor of sociology at the University of Munich, and a centennial visiting professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science for the British Journal of Sociology.

Beck was born on May 15, 1944, in Pomerania, a town in Słupsk.

In 1966, Beck entered the University of Freiburg to study law, but in his second semester, he transferred to the University of Munich to major in sociology, philosophy, psychology, and political science. In 1972, Beck graduated with honors, earning a doctorate in philosophy, and remained at the university as a faculty member. In 1979, he was promoted to lecturer. From 1979 to 1981, Beck served as a professor at the University of Münster, and from 1981 to 1992, he was a professor at the University of Bamberg.

Since 1992, Beck has been a professor of sociology at the University of Munich and director of the Institute of Sociology at the University of Munich. In 1997, the London School of Economics and Political Science appointed Beck as the Centennial Visiting Professor of the British Journal of Sociology.

Baker has served as editor of *Social World* magazine since 1980. He has published over 150 articles and authored several books.

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Baker served as a member of the Future Committee from 1995 to 1997.

From 1999 to 2006, Baker served as the head of the Research Association’s Reflexive Modernization Research Project.

Beck has received numerous international awards and honors, such as the Munich City Cultural Honor Award in 1997, the German-British Forum Award in 1999, and honorary doctorates from the University of Marillata in Italy and the Union University of Madrid in Spain in 2006 and 2007, respectively.

Elizabeth Baker Genesheim of Baker was also a social scientist.

"The citizens of this city think of so many things, including myself."

"I don't like to lump all kinds of people together, but to put it simply, I think humans are very clever creatures. They can unconsciously engage in behaviors that evade their own responsibilities."

"...".

"Even though I've said so much, I might still be planning to run away."

"……Eh?"

“How to punish Yan? The problem has arisen. Since we can't determine his guilt through psychopass, we can only obtain testimony through interrogation. This is much harder than pulling the trigger on a Dominator.” Kogami's gaze hardened with obsession. “But we must do it. The evidence of his crimes is irrefutable!!!!”

Upon hearing this, Tsunemori Akane suddenly felt uneasy, a feeling he rarely had before, but which was now so intense.

Anxiety was ever-present.

"Do you think we should have killed Shinjima Shogo just now?"

"If it were me, I would have killed it without hesitation, but... that's precisely why the owner put a collar on it. Your judgment is correct!!"

"Thank you."

"You're not worth thanking."

This was something Lin Yan hadn't anticipated. Two fists can't fight four hands, and such serious losses still occurred. However, this was not within Lin Yan's plan, so it can't be called a failure. Besides, without Lin Yan, the death rate caused by the Shinjima Holy Guard would probably be even higher.

"The only thing I'm still worried about is Teng, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. That bastard... went underground after we separated... why did he lose contact with us?" This was probably the only thing Lin Yan hadn't considered: Teng's disappearance, which meant his death.

After all, Lin Yan didn't know the plot of "Psycho-Pass". If he had known the plot in advance, he could have made all the necessary preparations.

The disappearance of the vines was not actually necessary.

Lin Yan didn't dislike the big boy either.

His life was a tragedy; must he simply vanish without a trace, leaving no trace at all? If Teng's disappearance and death were inevitable, shouldn't we give everyone an unexpected surprise? There's nothing Lin Yan can't do in this world; if there is, it's simply that Lin Yan doesn't want to do it, not that he's truly incapable.

Unlike Fujiwara, the Second Division Executive Officer, Ryogo Kamui, simply ran away.

I wonder who will be more pitiful.

Ryogo Kamizuki is an escaped Enforcer from the Second Division of the Investigation Department.

She is in love with Aoyagi Risa from the second department.

He fled during the investigation of the Makishima Shogo incident.

The escape was an attempt to escape the rising crime rate caused by the Sibylla system.

Ultimately, he was killed by Aoyagi Risa, which was probably the only ending for him, after all, this was in a crazy world.

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Aoyagi Risa is an inspector in the Criminal Investigation Department, Section 2. Her lover is Kamizuki Ryogo, an enforcement officer in the same department. She has a bob haircut and a beauty mark on her right eye that indicates she's prone to crying.

The current situation is still far from optimistic. The large number of criminals has led to a sharp rise in the group crime index, and the city is already in a state of near paralysis. Choosing to escape the supervision of this system at this time is indeed a wise choice.

Ryogo Kamitsuki looks like a child who has never grown up.

but--

He had been an Enforcer for many years. Unlike Fuji, who had a life filled with hardship and anxiety, Fuji was identified as a potential criminal at a young age, and his life ended there. Ryogo Kamitsuki, on the other hand, had been an Enforcer for nearly ten years.

Perhaps they've grown tired of this kind of life.

After all, being an executive officer forever is a life without end or hope.

This is better than quarantine facilities, although personal freedom is still lacking, the 'human rights' they receive are limited and pitifully few. Allowing those in charge to date is probably the greatest benefit and freedom they receive, but their choices and social circles are very small, so the chances of success are almost negligible.

Even among surveillance officers, the chances of them being able to stay together are actually very small.

Without love, the future is shrouded in uncertainty.

Ryogo Kamui has fled to the abandoned area, the only place where all the potential criminals hide, the last piece of land in their tragic world. Ryogo is almost completely exhausted; after all, in this world ruled by the Sibyl System, Ryogo knows better than anyone how difficult it is to escape surveillance.

He has been an executor for nearly ten years now.

Now that he has escaped, there is no turning back. The terminal device has been destroyed, and the Dominator is nothing more than scrap metal to him.

So--

All that's left in life is to escape.

Once the Sibyl System restarts, he won't be able to stay in even his last hiding place. Even this lawless land won't be his final 'home,' as many powerful forces exist here. This world is cruel and ruthless.

At least that's true for people like Fuji and Ryogo Kamitsuki.

Tap tap tap tap——

The footsteps slowly approached.

Shen Yue Lingwu shuddered, almost as a conditioned reflex. At this moment, Shen Yue Lingwu was already a frightened bird. However, he still had basic professional qualities and heard some information. For example, the person's footsteps indicated that he had strong athletic ability.

At this moment, Shingetsu Ryougo shuddered. These were definitely familiar footsteps; he had been too nervous to recognize them earlier.

It was an escape, after all.

Or should they simply surrender?

The idea kept replaying in my mind, and there was no time left to think. The footsteps grew louder and closer.

is her.

It's really her.

It must be right.

She's here!

"……cough……"

"The police won't arrest fugitive officers, you know that, right?"

"Hmm..." Not far away was Aoyagi Risa, only a few meters away from her. Aoyagi Risa had a bob haircut that was low in the front and high in the back, and slender eyes. She usually looked like a cool and edgy woman, but now she had the expression of someone who had lost their beloved dog after many years.

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