I said you are all war criminals

Hakuno actually likes the feeling of things being out of control.

He liked the sudden changes in the plot, which exceeded expectations and destroyed all the original plans with a crazy pace - Bai Ye actually enjoyed this feeling of being out of control.

From this perspective, Hakuno and Deng can be said to be at two extremes.

But... if you call this "complementarity", it's a bit ridiculous.

"How about we go and see what Yukino did now?"

Hakuno asked from behind the lamp.

Deng can actually turn on the simulator's function right now and switch the perspective to the secondary simulator - this is a function that Bai Ye added in the previous simulation, and it can also be effective now.

But the light didn't do that.

She just turned around and hugged Bai Ye.

dong dong.

Through the thin underwear, Hakuno could feel Deng's steady heartbeat.

fantastic.

Despite the skin contact in this situation, Deng's heartbeat did not speed up, but was calm and steady.

"Hakuno,"

The lamp asked, "What would you do?"

“…Hey, [Focus on the controller], is that what you just said?”

Bai Ye was a little helpless, "Why are you asking for my opinion again now?"

“…It was also my decision to ask for opinions.”

Deng whispered, "I wonder what Hakuno would do."

What would I do...

Hakuno thought about it.

"Then let's just leave Yukino alone for now and let her have her own fun. After all, this isn't a big deal, and it's very possible that Yukino hasn't even noticed the curse beads... If we cut to Yukino watching the Ending Band's live performance, wouldn't that be awkward?"

The lamp said "hmm".

"In that case, there won't be much progress on Aine Ritsuki's end... After all, they just killed someone, so they need to calm down a bit. They're high school students after all."

Deng nodded.

"Professor Okabe... I think he's working on a time machine. I wonder if he can build it in fifty days. After all, Professor Makise is abroad, and if he's alone, progress will definitely be slow..."

Deng rested his head against Hakuno's chest, listening to his heartbeat which was getting faster and faster.

"I think Kamiki Hikaru has gone insane. I wonder if he'll do anything big. I'll have to keep an eye on him. Compared to him, Akito is pretty good. He kills criminals bit by bit, improving social morale while also lowering the per capita crime rate. He's truly the pride of Japan..."

Deng smiled gently.

"So, what are we going to do?"

Hakuno sweatdropped.

No, I haven't thought about it. After all, wasn't it agreed that you'd play alone? How did you end up letting me do it? This isn't what we agreed on!

Hakuno's expression changed again and again, and finally he raised his hands in surrender, "Let's go see what Yukino is doing."

40

Chapter 40: Yukinoshita Yukino.

Yukinoshita Yukino sat in her easy chair.

Simulator... She had heard of this thing.

This is what Toyokawa Shoko once said after drinking.

Yukinoshita and Shoko are not close personal friends, but most of the Starry Knights' cadres have heard Shoko's drunken nonsense.

For example, a simulator.

For example, a satellite crash.

Like what a shining year.

To be honest, no one really believed Xiangzi's nonsense. After all, it was just Xiangzi's second-year setting, and he just said it when he was drunk.

did not expect……

There actually is a simulator.

Yukinoshita silently apologized for having once thought Xiangzi was a fool.

...But then again.

"What do you do in the simulation?"

Because it is a simulation, you can do things that you "would not do or cannot do in real life" or that "would have uncertain consequences if you did them".

……His Majesty?

No, no, no.

Yukinoshita shook her head repeatedly.

Disrespectful, extremely disrespectful!

Then... let's see what Kaguya is going to do.

By the way, I also have to apologize to Xiangzi... once in the simulator and once outside the simulator.

Oh, and looking at Xiangzi’s crazy look, maybe the simulator will only appear on a person once, so we have to seize the opportunity this time.

Yukinoshita didn't want to become like Xiangzi, a resentful woman who kept repeating over and over again, "If I had done this or that at the time, there would definitely be a perfect ending."

"Anyway, let's make a plan first."

Yukinoshita pulled out a whiteboard and started writing on it.

First, we need to decide what to do.

After obtaining this...wonderful item, the simulator, if she does nothing, Yukinoshita will definitely regret it.

But the problem is that Yukinoshita has nothing to simulate right now.

——As long as she waits for His Majesty to wake up step by step, all problems will be solved.

This is not nonsense, but the fact.

Your Majesty can solve all problems, and there is nothing that stands in your way.

We just have to wait for His Majesty to awaken.

So... Yukino thinks this simulator can be used for "personal purposes".

But...it's my personal purpose.

Yukinoshita thought.

Do you want to have a relationship?

She did love His Highness, and His Highness loved her as well. But that love was not a love between a man and a woman, but rather... the love between a slave and a king.

If His Highness is interested, Yukino will of course sacrifice herself again.

But... before that, can Yukino also pursue human love?

“…No, this is too extravagant.”

Yukinoshita said softly.

As a member of His Majesty's Knights, it would be shameful to still expect the happiness of an ordinary person.

...Then, let's treat this simulator as something like an early warning device.

Yukinoshita thought.

As soon as she said it, Yukinoshita opened the simulator and let her simulated self begin the investigation.

Investigate recent "paranormal" events around the world.

Logically speaking, the appearance of Hollows and Shinigami wouldn't begin until His Highness recovers his spiritual power and brings Soul Society and Hueco Mundo closer to the living world... However, since everyone in the Starry Knights possesses memories of the future, the future might change.

In order to avoid unexpected changes, Yukinoshita plans to use this simulator to conduct advance observations.

Of course, Yukinoshita is not Toyokawa Shoko after all, so she would not completely believe this simulator.

After the simulation is over, she still has to conduct a second investigation to see if the simulator is real... In this way, what needs to be investigated is indeed what "will happen" rather than what "has happened".

The meanings of the two are completely different.

"Well then, let's investigate... what's going on in this simulated future."

Yukinoshita activated the simulator.

You wake up in your apartment.

You practiced the basics of Quincy for a bit, then prepared to go out to school—

"No, don't go to school,"

Yukinoshita stopped the simulator and said, "Let's go to the internet cafe and read the news."

As a model student, even after becoming a member of the Starry Knights, Yukinoshita would not skip classes under normal circumstances. Becoming a knight did not mean that Yukinoshita no longer had to abide by the laws and school rules. Knighthood was an honor, not an excuse to break the rules.

If the simulator wasn't so important, Yukinoshita wouldn't have skipped classes to go online.

You went to an internet cafe near your home. After paying the internet fee, you walked into a private room.

[This place is about the size of four tatami mats, and it houses a computer. A bookcase on the wall contains a complete set of comics and today's newspaper.]

You ordered breakfast, turned on your computer, and started looking up supernatural news.

Unlike ten or twenty years later, today's supernatural news isn't some morning news story based on fake eyewitness reports, but rather groundless rumors.

You're not good at distinguishing truth from falsehood amidst such a flood of information. After all, your job has always been more direct "hunting." This kind of search is actually Kaguya Shinomiya's specialty.

[You intend to ask for help——]

"No, I'll investigate on my own."

Yukinoshita shook her head.

Shinomiya Kaguya... When everyone worked together, this junior knew when to act, was well-educated, and her abilities were reassuring, so everyone had a good impression of her.

However, after returning to the present, Kaguya has changed.

…She began to become insatiable.

Becoming a member of the Starry Knights is a supreme honor for any human being. However, despite receiving such an honor, Kaguya Shinomiya remains unsatisfied.

She wanted more.

"Yes, in the simulator, we also need to pay attention to Kaguya Shinomiya's actions."

Yukinoshita held the side of her face and whispered, "We can't let Kaguya do whatever she wants alone..."

You begin investigating paranormal events and the Shinomiya family.

The former's information is extremely complex, and many of it appears to be unreliable rumors. In comparison, the latter's information is very clear.

The leaders of the Shinomiya family all died overnight, leaving only the youngest daughter, Kaguya Shinomiya, to stabilize the army. Even so, this caused significant social unrest...

"Didn't this guy consider the economic turmoil that would result from killing the Shinomiya family?"

Yukinoshita frowned. "This is too immature. They should control the intelligence first, and then kill them one by one after another after two or three years. Can't they even wait for such a short time? This guy...what is he in such a hurry?"

Yukinoshita temporarily gave up investigating supernatural events and instead focused on the matter of Kaguya Shinomiya.

No matter how you look at it, this side is much more important now.

41

Chapter 41: Resurrection and Survival.

"Honestly, I think it's best for you two to go back to your studies as a cover-up..."