The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"In my previous life... I see. Is this the source of this [Aura]?"

"Kimi Saki doesn't seem to believe it, does she? That's not surprising, after all, the soul can be reincarnated, but visitors from another world are really unbelievable..."

To be honest, if it weren't for their previous friendship and real "relationship" as proof, Pingxin really felt that he would hear laughter as soon as he opened his mouth.

"No, I believe you. With your ability, there is absolutely no need for you to tell such lies."

The Concubine Long Hua, who was sitting opposite, put away her folding fan with a snap, still sitting with her legs crossed, staring at Ping Xin.

What? Are you impressed by my domineering aura?

But to be honest, I still prefer older ones. Even if Kisaki is wearing a cheongsam and making such a pose, it can only make people feel that she is a pity now and a possible wife in the future. Of course, if you know that she is already 18 years old, most people will probably feel regretful, while a small number of people will be ecstatic.

Although his height is approaching the 155cm mark due to his ability, the "xiaolongbao" is still a xiaolongbao, and even the curves of his waist, abdomen and legs have not changed much.

After quietly and quickly thinking about some impolite questions in his mind, Heishin began to communicate further with Kisaki about information, including his actual ability level (Planet Marbles), his fate with Kisaki (the connection in the previous life), and the beliefs and goals he was about to talk about (ideas, future plans and profit distribution)——

Judging from the memories on that disc, his relationship with Kisaki in his previous life hadn't reached its peak, or rather, hadn't reached the point where they were completely devoted to each other. While this was likely due to the fact that he was surrounded by many women at the time and his attention was preoccupied with various events, it's clear that Kisaki in this life didn't "inherit" much affection for him.

Well... to be specific, it's not even as impressive as this face + the fact that it makes her taller.

But this cannot be blamed on her. After all, except for him, the time traveler, the memories of the other "students" were all cleared equally, even those like Asuna Karin and Rion Yuuka who already had a strong bond with him.

Well, there are still hours... After being haunted by nightmares and knowing that he could not escape, Hiranobu used his diary to review his lost memories. During that time, Asuka Batoki also existed and was quite close to him, although now... In short, Hiranobu does not intend to use the memories and impressions of his previous life to deal with Kisaki and the reincarnations he may meet in the future.

Before heading to the battlefield alone, Ping Xin must make arrangements and backup plans, and Long Hua Feisaki will be a key part of it, second only to his former sister, the maid Xiao.

Therefore, in order to quickly eliminate her possible resistance, Ping Xin must reveal everything about his past life and convince her with an absolute attitude, so that he can entrust her with an important backup plan...

Now that the past was clear, he was about to tell us about his plans for the future.

"Hisaki, why do you think the Yakuza exists?"

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The underworld, the Yakuza, the triad, the mafia, the gang... Since ancient times, these underground organizations that rely on violence and dishonorable means to establish and maintain themselves have always emerged one after another, regardless of time and region, and sometimes even appear in the sun and receive the respect of the public.

This in the end is why?

"Sometimes it's poverty and hunger brought on by natural disasters and man-made calamities, sometimes it's the insatiable greed deep within the human heart. Some people do it to protect themselves, some to safeguard their own interests, and some are even industries supported by the so-called government and righteous ways."

After saying this, Ping Xin did not continue, but waited for Long Hua Feisaki's reaction.

Although Long Hua Feisaki is very petite, she is often mistaken for a junior high school student. Her hairstyle is a childish bun and her voice is sweet.

Yet, her expression was always grave, a cold expression devoid of any emotion. Her light grey eyes remained unwavering even at the sight of blood and flesh. She had grown up in the shadows of the "underworld," but hadn't Kisaki ever considered this?

Of course she had thought about it, so she also followed Ping Xin's line of thought and gave her own answer -

"It's a necessary evil."

Ping Xin was quite satisfied with this answer. Although it was still superficial, he had already thought about it more deeply. Of course, it was also possible that he just thought the little girl opposite him was cute when she pretended to be cool and spoke.

Yes, a necessary evil. This isn't to flatter the Yakuza and similar mafia organizations, but rather they are an inevitable evil in human society, an essential part of its functioning, acting like a lubricant and a drain.

Even though this lubricant may be extremely harmful gutter oil, it is still needed by society... right?

"No matter how many times we clear it out, it will keep growing back like weeds in ruins, cockroaches in a garbage dump, or study materials on a teenager's computer. So it's not so much a 'necessity' as it is a certainty that it will appear somewhere."

Long Huafeisaki didn't respond, simply lowering her head and taking a sip of her tea. While Ping Xin's example was somewhat odd, it made it clear enough to understand. However, it wasn't what Ping Xin truly wanted to convey.

"Ping Xin, what do you want to say?"

"No, I mean... have you ever wondered why this happened?"

"......What?"

"Have you ever thought about where those weed seeds, cockroach eggs, and collected study materials come from?"

"!"

No, although I know you are talking about something great, these metaphors are indeed very distracting. The fact that she can keep a straight face and a distracted mind is a credit to Himesaki's maturity.

"Things don't appear out of thin air, nor do they shift without reason. The best way to permanently solve a problem is to address its source. Even elementary school students know this."

"...What exactly?"

Long Hua Feisaki faithfully fulfilled her role of supporting the main character (interrupting the conversation). Judging solely by their looks and beauty, the two could be described as a perfect match, though more like a brother-sister pair. If they debuted as a group, they would surely have a significant following... at least those who repeat their jokes and those who admire their appearance would be a sure bet.

Ping Xin didn't keep the topic secret and continued, "Actually, looking at all these organizations, the origins, or the opportunities for their emergence, are similar. There are probably three reasons—"

Chapter 80: World Conquest?

"First, the pressure of survival... specifically, lack of food, shelter, lack of income, or direct threats to one's life. This is one of the reasons for the poor public security in ancient times. People struggling to survive lose their rationality, and stealing, cheating, and robbing are all natural. This is the origin of many bandits and gangs."

Like some ancient ship gangs and beggar gangs in Yan State, the Italian Mafia, and the underworld in Dong State, at the beginning many of them were poor people who could not afford to eat and were homeless, so they united together for self-protection and survival.

It's just that human desires are never satisfied. When these poor people, or the dregs of society, are divided into different classes, the vested interests have new pursuits, which are nothing more than the clichéd pursuits of money, power, and women, and often they also add the vanity of being admired.

Although Long Hua Feisaki has always known that Ping Xin has many spies in the underground world, most of whom she is unaware of, she never thought that Ping Xin would be a Yakuza scholar (?)

"Secondly, knowledge, or the level of education... specifically, a lack of labor skills, vision, and insight. Limited by family circumstances and surrounding circumstances, many lack the conditions and motivation to learn. Poor academic performance often leads to ostracism, ridicule, and criticism, leading many to simply give up.

Without sufficient knowledge and skills, or even a method for learning, it's impossible to persevere in anything. Consequently, many people fail to even graduate from high school. In today's world of severe discrimination against academic qualifications and the proliferation of information technology, some people, with their high expectations and low skills, can't even hold down odd jobs, ultimately leading to self-destruction and ultimately falling into evil.

Aside from the children of the truly vested interests, second-generation gangs are rare. Anyone who has been there knows it's a den of ruthless cruelty, unlike the chivalrous underworld depicted in the movies. Yet these gangs have never ceased to exist. Where do all the new gangsters come from?

Obviously, they're not Monkey Kings; they've simply followed the three-stage evolutionary path from delinquent to thug to gangster. In reality, most gangsters are former delinquents. Besides extorting the weak and fighting, they have no other specialties, ultimately relegated to doing what they're best at.

Others are former inmates who, unable to integrate into society, have fallen into depravity, failed to make amends, or simply haven't been accepted by others. In short, darkness is like a garbage can, housing these "homeless" people. Most prisoners commit crimes due to a lack of education, love, and an environment; truly deviant individuals are rare.

To Hirasaki (a true city dweller), the first reason Hiranobu gave seemed more applicable to ancient times, while the second was clearly more realistic. She had also heard about Hiranobu recruiting delinquents and building a military-style academy for their work. While she hadn't witnessed the epic 1v1000-man battles, she had personally visited that academy and might even have someone assigned to her in the future.

Could it be...that he started trying to cut off the roots from then on?

A hint of depth also revealed in Kisaki's always calm gray pupils. From the perspective of the head of the Yakudo family (the vested interest), Hirayukoshi's behavior was undoubtedly a declaration of war, because he was digging out the roots of the underground forces.

From a human perspective, Ping Xin did a great job, but this approach is undoubtedly difficult to scale. To promote this model, in addition to financial resources and power, it also requires a charismatic leader. Even if it can succeed within the East, it will be difficult to expand beyond it.

As she pondered, she recalled the moment she met Ping Xin. It seemed like a bunch of yakuza bosses had initially been furious, then, upon learning more information, had chosen to befriend him. Back then, Long Hua Feisaki was merely a messenger, or rather, a lackey, before the true rulers of the underworld. They had sent Ping Xin because of his Yan Nation heritage and his lustful nature.

The result was that Long Hua Feisaki's Xuanlongmen became the number one overlord of Tokyo and even the underground of the East Country, while those old men who once looked at her with lustful eyes were reduced to desolate bones in the grave. No, they didn't even have a grave. It was said that they had to choose between Tokyo Bay, a cement machine, or a fertilizer factory.

It actually gives people the opportunity to choose, which is very "humane"...~

Although he didn't know why Kisaki was laughing, it didn't look like she was laughing at him, so the magnanimous Hiranobu used his Tickle skill to punish her a little before continuing his passionate commentary.

"Third, dreams, or specific goals... Although most people live their lives in obscurity, muddling through life without any lofty goals or ideals, they do have vague plans like going to college, finding a job, and getting a promotion and a raise.

It's just that some people lack the guidance of others, the ability and courage to forge their own path, and ultimately remain stuck in their current state, lost in a daily trance, their first half of life slipping away in a trance. Accomplishing nothing, living a mediocre life, these people lacking self-awareness are easily influenced by the outside world.

For example, many young people pursue fashion out of vanity. While this might be considered a good thing if it's simply for conversation or to fit in, some people pursue money out of a desire to compete. When their lucky money runs out, some people go to work, while others resort to stealing, cheating, and extortion.

One reason for the proliferation of JK prostitution is that, influenced by social norms, they haven't learned to respect themselves, and instead treat their bodies as valuable commodities. They simply pay for sex, requiring no skills or upfront investment; they can earn money by simply lying down. And it's not surprising, because everyone around them is doing it, so why can't they?

"..."

Long Hua Feisaki fell silent, not just because the word "dream" was ridiculous, but because she had always known many of the things Ping Xin was talking about. She knew them, but only knew them, just like you know where the landscape trees are planted on the road and where the lawns are laid, a kind of indifferent understanding.

Her abilities might be enough to manage a gang, but managing the entire Tokyo underworld would require the help of capable individuals. As for controlling the entire Eastern Kingdom, she was simply incapable of it. However, Hirayuko managed forces hundreds and thousands of times greater than hers, yet he was able to thoughtfully consider topics so distant from him, which filled Long Hua Feisaki with a deep sense of admiration.

It is an affirmation of his vision and ability, and also of Ping Xin's kindness.

Although she is a member of an ancient Yan Country gang that came to the East Country, Long Hua Feisaki actually does not like these residents of the underground world, because no matter where they are, whether they wear suits and ties or have tattoos, they are undoubtedly evil.

Kisaki knew she wasn't a good person either. Although she had rarely taken action herself, mostly executing traitors to establish her authority, her orders had caused considerable damage, both directly and indirectly. Sometimes, even as the leader of a faction, she had to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to some darkness. Thankfully, with Hiranobu's appearance, this situation no longer occurred.

"Hisaki, in your opinion, has Tokyo become a better place since I took over here?"

"...Yes." Higasaki answered subconsciously, but quickly added: "But it's not good enough. Although the source has been contained, it is only contained. It is still a long way from the basis..."

Precisely because she hated it, because she'd seen so many different things, Kisaki subconsciously compared them. Whether it was the yakuza, gangs, the yakuza, the mafia, or whatever else. But it was precisely because of this comparison and reflection that Kisaki was even more surprised by Hiranobu's statement.

In modern times, these underground forces have become part of public consciousness. You may not have encountered delinquents, hooligans, or the Yakuza, but you are undoubtedly aware of their existence (or similar). In a sense, these rats, who were supposed to live in darkness, have become part of society, a phenomenon as natural as mountains and rivers.

And Hirayobu actually planned to rely on his own strength to fight against a [phenomenon] that has existed since the formation of human society. This made Himesaki feel excited but also felt...impossible.

Even though he's made some progress now... no, it's precisely because of his "success" that he feels it's impossible. In fact, even among the reformed Degenerates, there are truly hopeless degenerates, so this is impossible.

Survival of the fittest, social classes, and underground forces that are like garbage cans are phenomena and truths that are rooted in human society, an evil that can never be eradicated.

The best way is to use people like her as human pillars (sacrifices) to contain them, so that there can be a minimum level of "order" in those shady places, and prevent them from being exposed to the sun and naked in the public eye.

This is how the ancients did it, this is how the government handles it today, and if nothing unexpected happens, it will be the same in the future. In other words, what Ping Xin is doing is a daydream and a useless effort...

It's impossible for him not to think of it at his level, so he deserves more admiration——

"It's right and proper to blame everything on human inferiority, government incompetence, and the tacit consent of vested interests...but will it have any effect?"

"......No."

Was Heishin the only one who could see through these things? Was he the only one who sought change? Was he the only one who made the effort?

Of course not!

But they all failed after trying. Either due to lack of environment, insufficient financial resources, or lack of power and strength to realize their ambitions.

"Since ancient times, humans seem to have changed and yet haven't changed at all. We've moved from caves to houses, from consuming raw meat and drinking blood to dining at the table, from walking to owning bicycles, cars, and even ships and airplanes... But have we really changed?

Even as times change, many people and things simply reappear in a different form. Perhaps humanity is progressing, surpassing millennia of effort in just a few decades, but who can guarantee that things will get better? Or, in other words, who can guarantee that the world will be good enough before it 'ends'?

Ping Xin has only been to one parallel world, but he has traveled through countless different worlds during his journey. Although the average level of most time and space is not as good as that of this earth, they have made more outstanding attempts in some aspects.

For example, some disaster films often feature problems with human research, such as the classics Resident Evil, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Jurassic Park.

In some worlds farther away than Earth, humans have not changed much. Even though they can travel freely to and from the moon, the huge gap between the rich and the poor, monopolies, and privileges are more serious than ever before. Gangs and yakuza have simply become cyber gangs and cyber yakuza.

Even in the Halo world (pre-BA civilization), which possesses extraordinary powers and already has colonies outside the Milky Way, there are still gang members, terrorists, and capitalists in their society.

Countless examples prove that what really hinders human progress is not only productivity, but also human beings themselves!

"Even if material things are met, the spirit remains empty. Humanity has developed too rapidly in the past few decades, so rapidly that their hearts and minds are not yet ready for the next stage. If humanity does not take the initiative to change, then there will be no talk of a better future. If the chains of sorrow are not severed, the world will forever be filled with classism, oppression, and darkness."

"..."

Long Hua Feisaki didn't even realize that the scalding tea spilled out of the cup and fell on her legs, because she was really shocked by Ping Xin's idea.

For ordinary people, being able to make good use of a three-month vacation is already a rare opportunity. Those who can make a three-year plan and work hard to implement it are already remarkable talents. And those who can foresee the direction of the next 3 years are all famous sages and wise men in history, many of whom are thinkers and revolutionaries.

As for Ping Xin, it is already a remarkable thing that a high school student who is not even an adult can have the idea of ​​changing the world. Many people do not even have the courage to think carefully.

What’s even more amazing is that his vision extends beyond 30 years, or even more than 300 years, and he sets his sights on a thousand years into the future of mankind!

The most unbelievable thing is that he's actually serious about this. He's not just imagining things, fantasizing, or just talking big, but actually taking action. He looks like he might even have a plan for the next 50 years. How could one not be surprised by such an inhuman act?

"With great power comes great responsibility... While I don't agree with that statement, I do believe that the exercise of power should have reasons and principles. And a powerful being like you who possesses power should absolutely have a reason, a responsibility, and a mission. So... is your goal world conquest?"

There was an irrepressible excitement and yearning hidden in Long Hua Feisaki's tone. It was a kind of boiling blood that she was about to participate in the grand narrative and leave her name in history. She was just like those rebels who rose up to overthrow the corrupt dynasty and were full of a sense of mission.

If that day really comes, then death would be enough!

Chapter 4000: Not God ()

Unexpectedly, this time it was Ping Xin's turn to look subtle.

"No, actually my goal is just to change the world, conquer something..."

To be honest, it can be done with a wave of the hand, but the order maintained by personal violence is too fragile and too boring. It is more in line with my style to operate honestly behind the scenes.

But seeing how excited she is, I'll probably call her when the time is right to rise up...

In fact, Ping Xin himself is not a great man with noble morals. It’s just that people’s quality in this era does not seem to be very high, and he is more of a foil for other vested interests.

Ping Xin really wanted to say, "Go to hell, the future of mankind is none of my business!", because in his opinion, it doesn't matter what happens to strangers and places that cannot be seen (beyond cognition). Instead of worrying about that, he might as well think about how to accompany his wife and children in the future.

But...he is Ping Xin.

In fact, he doesn't have any lofty ideals or goals. The main reason for doing this kind of thing... It must be because he is dissatisfied with them. A group of people exploit the value of labor every day, and in the end they even lose their dignity in order to obtain more benefits.

He felt uncomfortable all over when he thought that one day he might be disgusted by them. He would oppose what he didn't like. He had endured that kind of thing enough in his previous life!

"For a period of time to come, the underground forces in the East will face an unprecedented vacuum."

"...Is the Great Purge coming again?"

Long Hua Feisaki was not surprised by this. After all, Ping Xin, a patient with severe persecution delusion, would organize a "team-building activity" every time before going out. His swift and decisive methods, keen wisdom, and firm bottom line of never giving in, coupled with irresistible power and authority, could even scare the yakuza, who were used to bullying others, into impotence in the underground world.

"You don't have to worry about foreign interference this time. Just focus on integrating the underground forces in the East Country. I've specially asked Hikari to help. The scum in other places will have to take care of themselves this time."

But the ones who suffered the most were definitely the guys who came to Tokyo to try to extort money, followed by the Eastern Country. After all, Hirayuko was always ruthless to "his own people" (his own things).