Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Tsunemori Zhu still needs more experience.

"Everything... is a bit chaotic... I haven't seen my friends much since Xue's funeral."

"Big sister, am I the most suitable person to confide in?" Tang Zhidu's voice was exceptionally gentle.

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"The investigation into Shinjima Shogo and... Shinya-kun... Don't think I'm being too talkative, but wouldn't it be better to hand these over to teams outside of Division One?"

"No...we must catch Shinjima Shogo before Kogami does."

moment.

Tears streamed down her cheeks.

The sorrow in my heart is like a flood.

Worry, sadness—all sorts of emotions were tangled together.

Her furrowed brows were heartbreaking, her eyes were swollen from crying, and her big eyes were bloodshot, making her look extremely tired.

Tsunemori Zhu choked up and could barely speak; her voice was completely hoarse.

“He’s not a potential criminal, but a real murderer or something… Absolutely not… Impossible…”

Tsunemori walked with his head bowed low, not wanting Tang Zhidu to see that sorrowful expression.

"Are you... really okay?"

Hearing Tang Zhidu's concerned inquiry, Chang Shouzhu still kept his head down.

"It's okay... If you're worried, check my Phycopass. I was shocked when I checked it this morning. Even after all this, it's still sky blue... How heartless am I..."

Even in the face of such a thing, Phycopass remained unchanged. Was her sadness all an act?

Is she really that cold-blooded?

Tsunemori Zhu couldn't help but start to doubt himself.

"The heart and the psychopass are not the same thing..." Tang Zhidu truly felt sorry for the girl in front of him. She was lost in the 'misty forest' of this world, unable to find her way forward.

"...Then, what is Psychopass?" Akane Tsunemori asked, her voice choked with emotion.

"..."

"And what is the heart?"

Asking the question again.

Tang Zhidu really didn't know how to answer, so he could only hold Chang Shouzhu in his arms and gently pat her back to soothe her emotions.

……

In the kitchen.

Saiga is preparing food with great skill, clearly someone who cooks often. You can see Saiga busy in the living room, which is an open kitchen.

Although it was old, it was clean and organized.

"Aren't you asleep?"

"We've started trying to predict what Shogo Shinjima will do next, but things aren't going smoothly."

"As expected, what else might that man do?"

“In five days, the security network in the metropolitan area will be restored. The criminal investigation officer told me that this is probably the last chance for Shinjima Shogo to set off fireworks.”

"I made coffee with real beans, and it's extra strong."

"……Thanks."

In this day and age, it's already quite difficult to have a decent meal, especially vegetables grown by oneself and eggs laid by chickens raised by oneself.

In addition to fried eggs, there is also a delicious potato salad.

The aroma of real food fills the mouth, and the wonderful texture of chewing is delightful. What was once an ordinary thing for people has now become so precious.

“I’ve looked at the information you brought. I see. No wonder we’re in such a tough fight.”

What impression did Saiga-sensei have of him?

"That's a term not used much anymore, but under the Sibyl system, if there were 'political prisoners,' it would only be that guy—an extremely vicious terrorist. Terrorists… agitators, or that group that has no interest in the public and has suicidal tendencies."

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"No matter what kind of person they are, they're all bad news."

The two chatted as they ate.

"Speaking of Kogami, what is the definition of Fism?"

"To deny domination and power is not the same as chaos and disorder."

“That’s right. To deny the dominance of non-human systems and build systems that are more like humans. Although Shinjima Shogo is very much like a 'Fist,' if he likes to destroy things like that, he deviates from the original intention.”

The coffee has a rich aroma.

Lingering between the lips and teeth.

Saiga nodded, agreeing with this statement.

"To borrow Weber's words, the ideal is a person who is 'without anger or injustice,' and 'without hatred or passion,' 'without love or fanaticism,' simply fulfilling 'duties.' In this respect, the Shubi system may be closest to the ideal form of administration. However, everything is based on the premise that the public Sibylla system is true."

"Shogo Shinjima told me on the phone that he 'knows the true nature of the Sibylla System' and added, 'That thing isn't worth protecting with your life.'"

"To quote Max Weber, bureaucratic administration refers to the domination of the masses by knowledge, while professionalism is merely practical knowledge. And it enhances superiority by keeping this knowledge secret."

"Shogo Shinjima intends to strip away this advantage."

"It's already done quite well. After the last riot, society was on the verge of danger. ... And the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has made a certain 'proposal' to Shogo Shinjima."

“Shogo Shinjima did not accept the proposal.”

"I really want to have a conversation with that man named Shinjima Shogo and record it."

"Is it part of the research?"

"No, it's purely to assist with the investigation. ...If Shinjima Shogo were here, how would he have gotten involved?"

It's rather strange that He Za Neng would say that.

It inevitably leads to all sorts of speculation.

"That guy's words... will probably be a response by quoting Foucault and Jeremy Bentham the instant after old Marco Weber is carried out."

"How about thinking of it as a giant prison rather than a system? A panopticon... the worst form of prison development, controlling the most prisoners with the fewest people."

"...Or perhaps, he might quote 'Gulliver's Travels,' that man has a satirical and twisted sense of humor."

"I see, it's used to satirize overly advanced science."

"...That's the kind of man he is."

After meal.

The two of them finished playing together.

The atmosphere was just like a typical family mealtime scene. In terms of age, He Za should be considered an elder. In the previous world, Lin Yan had never been into the kitchen before, and this was the first time he had washed dishes.

However, this feeling is not unpleasant.

Rather than saying that the people in this world are somewhat indifferent, it would be more accurate to say that many people who have been controlled and brainwashed by the Sibyl system for a long time no longer know how to express their true feelings.

Forget it, and forget it again.

Those who firmly believed in the Sibylla system became eternal prisoners, never again able to obtain that remaining space and air of freedom.

It's not just the body that's imprisoned, but even more so the mind.

People dared not think about it; they could only obey.

Absolute obedience.

"Let me ask you a few more questions. Do you think you're a lot like Shinjima Shogo?"

"Putting aside the question of whether it resembles the original or not, there are certainly aspects that are understandable."

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"But that's all there is to it."

Lin Yan thought for a moment and said, "Actually, it's more accurate to say that Kogami is similar to Kogami than to Shinjima Shogo. I am more similar to Kogami in some ways."

“I don’t know anything about Shogo Shinjima’s past. Those experiences have been erased. The only thing I’m sure of is that there was a major turning point in his life, the moment he became aware of his special constitution, the constitution that allows him to freely control his psychopass… Some people might see this as a ‘privilege,’ but Shogo Shinjima is different. What he feels… is probably alienation. In this society, not being seen by the Sibyl System to some extent means not being treated as a human being…?”

"'A child without companions'... I see. Unexpectedly, that feeling might be the origin of Shinjima Shogo."

That's what they say, but it's just speculation; the only way to know the truth is to ask him directly.

"You're not planning to ask him."

"Yes, he must be killed as soon as possible. Please help me with this, teacher."

Inside Director He Sheng's office.

She looked depressed, while opposite her was Ginoza, who stared at her without moving. The two of them stared at each other for a long time before they finally spoke.

"Just as expected, things have taken the worst possible turn."

He Sheng said.

The voice was cold.

"It's all because of my poor supervision. I will do my best to clean up the mess."

"Since you've said that..." His voice grew even colder, like the icy water at the bottom of a deep lake, as he said, "To be honest, I already feel that it's a bit dangerous to keep expecting anything from Ginoza-kun's abilities."

Ginoza unconsciously sat up straight.

He Sheng's tone softened.

"...This is not a reprimand. Everything needs to be handled properly and requires some tolerance. This time, a series of things happened at the worst possible time. Yes, for you and Ichika, it was just pure bad luck—how about it? I'll leave the investigation of Kogami Shinya to Sanka. You take a break and recharge, how about that?"

"When it comes to understanding Kogami's personality and way of thinking, and predicting his actions, the most suitable person is our Criminal Investigation Department."

After thinking for a moment, Ginoza gave this answer.

"...Oh, I see."

Ginoza's attitude was very firm; it was the result of his careful consideration and would not be easily swayed. However, Hesheng did not seem to care.

The interview has now concluded.

On the way back, Ginoza ran into Seiryu, who took the initiative to ask him something.

"So, how did it go?"

"...Our mission remains unchanged. The investigation into Shinya Kogami and Shogo Makishima will continue to be handled by our First Division. This is a direct order from our superior."

"Stop lying, Shin-Yuan. Didn't I tell you to rest?"

"..."

As expected of Seiji, he saw right through Ginoza's thoughts.

Ginoza could only sigh.

"Whether it's Miss or you, you should both stay away from those two people."

"We absolutely must have at least one!" Ginoza suddenly lost control of his emotions, his voice hoarse and furious. "At least we can react as needed, and we can persuade Kogami to surrender before we shoot him..."

"--Why!"

Zheng Lu's voice was filled with helplessness.

His attitude greatly displeased Ginoza, who clearly knew that many things were beyond his control, but...

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Ginoza still couldn't control his anger, worry, and resentment.