Super God: If I punch you, you will die

She had accepted the fact that the Sibyl System was not a god who would save the world, but a real monster.

This monster is too powerful to defeat.

Even so, so what?

If she can't win, should she just surrender without a fight? No, she would never bow down to a monster or surrender; she would never submit to a monster.

"Tsunemori Akane, you also disagree with Kogami Shinya's personal punishment of Makishima Shogo. You and I share the same value of avoiding unnecessary sacrifices caused by emotional impulses."

“I just think that Shinjima Shogo’s sins should be judged properly, and so should you. If you have a criminal record, you should pay the corresponding price.”

"We are essential to the ideal society we live in now, and our contributions to society are enough to atone for the sins of the past."

"...You're quite the smooth talker."

“Shogo Makishima can also atone for his sins and bring greater benefits to the public by becoming a constituent part of us.”

"On one condition."

"Please tell me."

"If I bring Makishima Shogo back alive, in exchange you must guarantee Kogami Shinya's life and withdraw his execution order."

"There is no equivalent proposal in theory."

"Your theories are irrelevant. If Kogami can't get help, I'll leave Shinjima Shogo to die. In special circumstances, I'll kill him myself, and you can just sit here and watch."

The Sibyl System fell silent, and Tsunemori Akane's provocation intensified. She was no longer the timid, bewildered little girl she had been moments before.

Sometimes the rate at which humans grow is frightening.

It's hard to imagine.

"Or should we kill me for being disobedient? Fine, then kill me like you killed Fujiwara-kun, and then go find other pieces we can use."

"...Understood. If Makishima Shogo is arrested without cause, special measures will be taken against Kogami Shinya."

……

Tsunemori Akane, Yuki, and Kaori sat facing each other in the café. The world still seemed peaceful, as if nothing had happened.

Those who died.

Those who have gone mad.

So, homeless people.

So what about those who have lost their loved ones?

Everyone's pain will be covered by dust, and Jiazhi glanced at the terminal device; it was almost noon.

"Three minutes left, will my future be decided? Waaah..."

Kaori looked very distressed, her brows furrowed tightly as she stared unhappily at Tsunemori Akane opposite her.

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"Xue, do you really think your final assessment score will be that bad?"

Kaori said.

"Yeah, that's terrible. I don't even want to think about what will happen to me right now."

“If it weren’t for the Sibyl System, we would have had to choose our careers without any guarantee,” Kaori said, poking Yuki’s soft cheek. “It’s already much better than the past when happiness was entirely up to fate. I’ve already told you about the most successful career path.”

"It's great that Kaori has several suitable jobs; she can choose whichever she wants."

“But compared to Zhu… this kid scored 700 points on the final exam, unbelievable.” Tsunemori Zhu even blushed a little.

He was particularly taken aback by the praise from his friend in person.

“It’s always been like this; I only get good luck during exams.” Kaori and Yuki exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat helpless.

"Based on Zhu's score and psychopass, she will undoubtedly go to a ministerial-level unit."

"A job anywhere is suitable, right? A life tinged with rose color, ah, it really is."

"Oh... I see..."

The message "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Sibyl System Notification: Occupational Suitability Diagnosis Result Notification" has been transmitted to the terminal devices.

"Ah, here it comes!" Xue's voice was noticeably louder, rising several decibels.

This is a significant milestone in the lives of half of them, so it's natural for them to feel excited and nervous. They are just ordinary people and cannot understand the life of a genius like Tsunemori Akane who seems to have been given a cheat code. However, they don't know that Tsunemori Akane also has her own hardships.

The image projected onto the terminal device, that is, the device on their wrist, is what determines their future report card.

Complex and obscure.

Everyone had a tense expression on their face.

This applies to both Yuki and Kaori.

Tsunemori Akane didn't know how to comfort them. After all, she was an academic genius that everyone envied. Offering words of comfort would seem a bit like talking without thinking. So, Tsunemori Akane simply stayed quietly by their side.

Moreover, Tsunemori Zhu also had his own troubles.

Moreover, it's the kind of hurdle in life that most people will never experience in their entire lives.

"Ah... my first choice is an F... I can't recommend it, huh... I knew it..." Yuki was devastated by the result, her face immediately contorting into a grimace. "The best option is... Body Healer = Trainer, job rating is C... Ah—"

"It's alright, Xue has always preferred physical labor, hasn't she? -- I only do administrative work, so it'll be hard for me to get promoted later..."

"How is Zhu?"

Wow! That's amazing! They'd be perfect for central and provincial government departments!

"That score is incredible! It even gets you into the police force..."

"No, but... if all these positions are recommended to me... in the end I won't know which one to choose..."

"I don't know, how could someone like us possibly know?" The voice belonged to none other than Teng, who had appeared out of nowhere.

"There's no job you're not suited for, and no life you can't choose. You're probably still struggling with that, aren't you? How amazing! It's just like before the Sibyl System appeared."

The voice seemed to be reminding Tsunemori Akane of something, but what could it be? Suddenly, Tsunemori Akane realized.

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What I see before me is not real.

This is a dream.

“Long ago, people had to choose their own lives and take responsibility for them,” Tsunemori Akane murmured to herself, feeling as if she were in another world. This unreal feeling made everything seem hazy, as if reality were a dream.

rattan.

Has it really disappeared?

Tsunemori sighed softly.

"Hmm...how wonderful."

Tsunemori Akane was somewhat resistant to the current world, or rather, the stark contrast had made her a little slow to react. She didn't know what to do, yet she had no choice but to face the current reality head-on, vulnerable yet forced to be strong.

She and Teng were not actually very close.

Yet, they simply couldn't believe that a living, breathing person had vanished just like that, as if he had never existed in this world. This was undoubtedly the cruelest thing; soon, perhaps no one would even remember that Teng had ever existed. This was the loneliest kind of loneliness, the most helpless kind of helplessness.

do you died?

Is it impossible to come back?

No, perhaps one day the vine will reappear.

Tsunemori Akane's tears flowed uncontrollably. Who could understand the sorrow in her heart as she wept? Sorrow is always like a raging flood, overwhelming the weakest point of a person who is on the verge of collapse and still struggling.

They were completely routed.

How should we face this?

"...A world where everyone can grope their way to choose their own life, and that this is the only way it should be, actually existed."

"It's chilling. Now the Sibylla system can read people's talents and point out the happiest way to live. Real life? The meaning of birth? How can anyone be troubled by such things?"

"Yes, it's a heavy and painful worry, but... now that I think about it, being able to worry about these things is actually a blessing in disguise, isn't it?"

“Everyone has no doubt about the future determined by the Sibyl System, and feels that they should live blindly like this as a matter of course. ... They can’t live otherwise. I was rejected when I was five years old because of the psychopass test, and I have been a potential criminal ever since. The chance of recovery is zero, so I am here now. It is more comfortable to be a police dog and do murder than to stay in an isolation facility for the rest of my life. This is all I can do.”

“It’s not a matter of course at all. If you give up, everything is over. Even if you can’t do anything, you can’t take your eyes off it… What is right and what is wrong?”

The world is not simply black and white.

There is never a definitive answer to what is right and what is wrong. There is wrong within right, and right within wrong. We constantly ponder where the line between right and wrong lies, yet we remain perpetually disappointed by the inability to arrive at a completely satisfactory conclusion.

correct?

wrong?

Right or wrong...

"I believe that humans are only valuable when they act based on their own will, so I inquire about the hidden will of various people and observe their actions."

"Yes, I can understand how you feel to some extent now."

"Ultimately, how is crime defined? Is it defined by the gun you're holding, by the Shubi system that controls it?"

"...No, it wasn't right from the start..."

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"By analyzing the biological data obtained from mental scans, the human heart has finally been deciphered... Scientific wisdom has finally revealed the secrets of the soul, leading to a tremendous change in society. However, this judgment does not involve human will. What standard do you use to judge good and evil?"

"...The most important thing is not who is good or evil, but what you have to bear, worry about and accept."

The distinction between good and evil is no longer clear.

The burden of fate is so heavy, yet we must still carry on. All the troubles come at once, and we are powerless against all rejections; we can only choose to accept.

"I want to see the brilliance of the human soul, to confirm whether it is truly something sublime, but do humans who never question their own thoughts and simply live according to the divine mandate of the Sibylla system still have any value?"

"Impossible... No way. You're going to decide their worth? To decide the happiness of their families, friends, and things you don't even know about..."

Why have the opposing team changed to Kaori and Yuki again?

Isn't it a dream?

What exactly is reality?

The boundary between dreams and reality gradually became blurred, but Tsunemori Akane's inner thoughts became increasingly indistinct and unclear.

"Zhu, do you think I'm happy?" Before me was Xue's smiling face, her smile so innocent and lovely.

Such a happy face, yet it seems somewhat unfamiliar.

This problem stumped Tsunemori again.

What exactly is happiness?

"How can you know if you're happy if you don't understand what happiness is?" Tsunemori Akane pondered for a moment, then could only say to Yuki.

"...Happiness is attainable, as long as one is alive, anyone can achieve it..."

Suddenly, a voice rang out, quite abruptly.

But then I woke up with a start.

Tsunemori Akane suddenly woke up. She looked around and realized she was in a patrol car. The car was in autopilot mode, and the portable equipment was still beeping.

Chang Shouzhu grabbed the walkie-talkie.

"Hello, this is Tsunemori Akane."

"What exactly are we doing? In such a critical time..."

"Ah...uh...the commander ordered me to deliver some things to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare." Ginoza's voice was tinged with anger, but he kept suppressing his emotions. Ginoza smacked his lips at Tsunemori Akane as he spoke.

"A murder has occurred in Ichikawa. Kogami's fingerprints have been detected at the scene. Come quickly." Tsunemori Akane continued listening after the route was set. She still seemed somewhat dazed, but she had no choice but to go to the scene, as her lead had emerged.

Go straight to the scene.

With mixed feelings, Chang Shouzhu quickened his pace.