Chapter 117: I'm Also Very Afraid |
If the simulator influences reality, then everything Guan Shan thought to be false, because the simulator is just a fabrication, is incorrect. In fact, it's the opposite.
The simulator only virtualizes the appearance of real people and things. What Guan Shan actually touches also exists in reality.
However, back in the alley outside during the [Zombie Siege], the unusual zombie's claws passed through Shen Dinghua's body, as if they were clipping through a game model, unable to affect her.
That was a major reason why Guan Shan firmly believed the simulator scenarios were fake.
But now, based on the conclusions Guan Shan had already reached.
If "zombies" are real, then conversely, it means...
Shen Dinghua, who wasn't affected by the "zombies," is fake? "No, no, no, Xiao Shen definitely isn't fake, but she might not have a physical body..."
Guan Shan thought for a moment, wanting a cigarette: "...Damn, isn't that even worse?"
Guan Shan's already shaky worldview took another heavy blow.
He firmly believed in his heart: "She wouldn't lie to me."
Lin Wu got off the car and immediately saw Guan Shan at the hospital entrance. As he got closer, he noticed the young man looked a bit dazed, lost in thought.
But he wasn't surprised. There were plenty of odd people among Espers. Isn't it normal to be in a daze after killing someone?
Lin Wu approached, extending his hand with a sincere tone: "Hello, Xiao Man should have mentioned me on the phone. I'm Lin Wu, the captain of the third squad. I must thank you for saving our entire squad and making up for my negligence."
Their third squad was responsible for research and some intelligence work.
Due to his major oversight, Zhao Hong and his wife were almost wiped out by parasites, resulting in him being demoted and confined for a month. He had just resumed his captain duties.
So, Guan Shan was indeed their squad's savior.
Lin Wu had heard of Guan Shan's exploits against the "Death Hive" and couldn't help but cheer for him, admiring him deeply.
Guan Shan looked at the righteous man in front of him, thinking, when did I save your entire squad? Forget it... It was probably during one of those simulations when he saved an NPC.
Guan Shan was almost numb to it now. He shook hands briefly and shook his head: "It's nothing, really."
Wei Hong approached, laughing heartily and giving Lin Wu a hearty slap on the shoulder: "Why are you here? Finally out of confinement? What about that little girl?"
The loud slaps made Guan Shan's own shoulder ache just watching.
Lin Wu's face twisted in pain for a moment, then he took a deep breath: "The first squad is with Captain Xia, engaging the 'Death Hive' on the front lines. They can't leave. I wanted to ask, why are you guys here?"
Wei Hong's face turned serious: "Long story short, we discovered someone selling genes here. This is a recent development, but this profit chain has existed for a long time. This isn't a simple matter. I'll report it later and discuss it with you in detail."
Lin Wu nodded. The two discussed, deciding that the evidence found in the basement would be taken by Wei Hong, while the bodies would be handled by Youhao Team.
Guan Shan watched silently until they finished talking, then asked Lin Wu for a favor.
"The complete files on the criminals you killed before?"
Lin Wu was taken aback but then nodded: "You already have access to them. No problem. When do you need them?"
Guan Shan replied, "As soon as possible."
Lin Wu said, "Then by today. I'll have Xiao Man hand them over to you."
Guan Shan thanked him, but Lin Wu quickly said, "No need, it's my duty."
He added with a smile: "Honestly, I'm glad you're taking an interest in these criminals. I heard you usually work alone and don't interact with the Special Security Group. I thought you only dealt with those who offended you..."
Naturally... because I had no idea!
Guan Shan couldn't help but think.
"I was probably... pretty ruthless to those criminals, wasn't I?"
Guan Shan thought about his previous actions towards the BOSSes and cautiously asked: "Aren't you scared?"
Even he thought the Special Security Group was bold for recruiting him...
Guan Shan had another thought.
If the Special Security Group decided he was dangerous and acted against him, would the simulator treat them as BOSSes and monsters, creating a scenario? Guan Shan was shocked by this idea. Could the simulator activate because someone had murderous intent towards him? Lin Wu didn't hesitate: "Did those criminals kill fewer people than you? Were their methods gentler? No, they were more and more brutal! Letting them live is the real cruelty to the victims. Compared to that, you're doing a good deed. What's there to be afraid of?"
He added, self-deprecatingly: "Unlike me, who almost got so many people killed. This incompetence is the real cruelty..."
Did he just gain a fan? Guan Shan's mood lightened a bit despite his heavy heart.
If the simulator exists to eliminate scum like Xiang Wen, it does have some positive significance.
The only thing that's not pleasant is, why does it simulate horror games? Guan Shan patted Lin Wu's shoulder, sincerely saying: "In the future, I hope you can have someone follow me, to remind me or... um, help me when I act."
When the simulator activates, it's a free-for-all.
He had killed evildoers before, but who knows about the future? Although the BOSS must die, some NPCs might be mistakenly killed by him. The Special Security Group could serve as an anchor at such times.
"Ah..." Lin Wu's shoulder twitched, and he awkwardly replied: "But we can't help..."
"No, you can!"
Guan Shan felt this was crucial, seriously saying: "I'm not having an easy time either. I'm very scared, understand? Can you bring more people to help me?"
You call those ten-minute massacres not easy?
Lin Wu nodded in a daze: "Un-understood."
Guan Shan patted his shoulder again, said goodbye to the grimacing Lin Wu, and headed home.
After a few steps, he saw Jiang Siyan's family getting out of a luxury car. The elderly man, reportedly highly experienced in the newspaper industry, was checking Jiang Siyan's injuries with concern. An old man with white eyebrows and a sage-like appearance accompanied them.
The old man confidently said: "I told you, he's carrying Yang Sha and must enter an extremely yin place to avoid disaster. You didn't believe me and didn't put him in the ICU, now it's come true!"
Jiang Siyan cursed: "You're talking nonsense! I'm not sick! Xiang Wen is in custody, and you still dare show your face?!"
Gan Chen, unfazed, relied on his connections with various influential figures, sneering: "Xiang Wen is deeply sinful. I merely used a small trick to lure him in..."
Guan Shan coldly said: "Did you predict your own imprisonment today?"
He snapped his fingers, activating [Gravity Control], causing Gan Chen to fall hard with a scream.
Jiang Siyan instinctively covered his mouth, remembering his knocked-out teeth, almost triggering his PTSD.
Guan Shan had the Special Security Group take Gan Chen away swiftly, shaking his head and advising the wide-eyed, trembling elder Jiang: "You should be more cautious, sir. Buying health products is better than being cheated and harmed."