Enforcer's Handbook

It seems that before they entered the "Sea of ​​Souls", Qi He reached some kind of agreement with the program. Although the blue ball of light still seemed very reluctant, he finally abided by the agreement.

Lu Xiang witnessed the whole process of Qi He's figure gradually becoming blurred, and then disappearing into scattered light spots in front of her.

After a moment of confrontation between one person and one ball of light, RT6 finally broke the silence.

She did not show up when Lu Xiang was talking to Qi He.

She and the "King" didn't know much about what happened in the Dark Ages. Their mother created them after that era and gave them completely different missions.

RT4, who had experienced that era, had always kept silent about it and never mentioned the specific details of that war in front of them.

RT4 never even recalled the details of that war, while the "Emperor"'s reaction was more direct. At least according to RT6's observation, the latter's cognitive bias about that war was quite complete. He was just like today's The senior leaders of the coalition government also believed that it was the group of "terrorists" that brought disaster to that era.

This is also the reason why they met.

At that time, the "Emperor" was running around the "outside world" in search of a way to completely eliminate the shadows.

If even the direct participants in the war had forgotten the details of that war, how did Qihe complete this "jigsaw puzzle"?

The conversation just now aroused RT6's strong interest, and he even planned to add Qi He to his watch list.

Compared with Qi He's knowledge of the dark ages, she was more curious about the other party's reasons for doing this.

"What that human said was true."

RT6 had direct communication with the "Sea of ​​Souls", and she tried to connect the minds of both parties.

As the minds of both parties came into contact, what happened in the first area was clearly communicated to the "Sea of ​​Souls" - this was far more direct and efficient than any communication method.

The flickering died down.

"Sea of ​​Souls" seems to understand the threat mentioned by Qi He.

It slowly floated towards Lu Xiang.

For a moment, the bright light filled her eyes, and it felt like she had been hit with a flash bomb right next to her face. In addition to being dazzling, it also brought waves of dizziness.

"Relax, this is normal."

In this white world, the voice of RT6 came, "It is creating a connection with your thinking. This may be a little uncomfortable for humans, but only you can complete this thing."

Even if there was no house demolition just now, Song Lan would not be able to accept the "Sea of ​​Souls".

Because he is one of the few 100% pure human beings in this era, and he does not even have a single basic functional prosthetic body.

Lu Xiang heard RT6's whisper, and the passage of time seemed to become extremely long. However, as time passed, the harsh noise in his ears changed until it turned into ethereal and distant words.

She knew that this was the door to the "Sea of ​​Souls" slowly opening to her.

Later, she woke up.

Lying on the bed of the Eden Hotel, the equipment RT6 had prepared for her was connected to the back of her neck.

Song Lan woke up earlier than she did, and was sitting at the table discussing something with the "Emperor". For a moment, she had doubts about the scene in front of her, wondering if this could be caused by the "Sea of ​​Souls" Another illusion woven.

This is the sequelae mentioned by RT6.

The longer they dive into the false world of data, the farther away they become from the real world. Until now, they have not been able to discuss a method to clearly distinguish virtuality from reality.

Lu Xiang sat up and did not act immediately.

Not long after, another consciousness emerged in her mind, giving her a sense of reality about the world she was in.

The Devourer seemed to be aware of the "foreign object" appearing in her mind, and started a not-so-friendly communication. It seemed to have learned a lot of knowledge from past observations, and it had begun to talk to the "soul" in the tone of an intelligence department staff member. Sea" was tortured.

Who are you?

Why should it appear in the Queen's mind?

What is your purpose in coming here?

This also made Lu Xiang suddenly realize that the Devourer's consciousness had not entered the data world created by the "Sea of ​​Souls".

In a daze, the image of a confrontation between an insect and a ball of light appeared in her mind.

Devourer was wary and curious about this new friend who suddenly appeared. If she hadn't been "watching" from the sidelines, Devourer would probably have put the ball of light into his mouth and taken a bite to judge the other person's background.

Artificial intelligence and genetic creations seem to be naturally at odds with each other, and both seem to dislike each other.

Lu Xiang could actually sense part of the thoughts of the "Sea of ​​Souls". At this moment, it was ready for a defensive counterattack - if the noisy bug dared to bite it, it would let the opponent have a taste of the laser weapon. sharp.

This made her feel like she suddenly became a kindergarten teacher, watching two children who didn't have a good relationship.

"Now your mind is connected to two different consciousnesses, which is unique for humans."

Noticing Lu Xiang woke up, RT6 came over to greet him.

Lu Xiang's condition was much better than she imagined. She didn't know if this was related to the huge genetic creation in District 17, but the mental connection with the "Sea of ​​Souls" did not seem to be overloaded.

Strictly speaking, RT6 feels that Lu Xiang can no longer be counted as a human being.

Before this, no one could maintain the ability to think independently while having two completely different consciousnesses in their mind. In this state, becoming a cybermaniac is already the best result, and more people will Because different consciousnesses compete for control of the body, the brain is burned.

This may also have a lot to do with Song Lan.

This "wild" genetic creation even changed its behavior a lot under the influence of Song Lan.

In the inherent impression of RT6, the minions of the Gene Lord are often a group of beasts driven by instinct. Their genes are imprinted with plunder and assimilation, but this Devourer has completely turned into a BB-based player. , even when facing an unfamiliar consciousness, he actively tried to negotiate and communicate.

As a result, the confrontation between the two sides reached a delicate balance.

RT6 also had a strong interest in Lu Xiang, "You can actually guide and even control them, instead of becoming a puppet without independent thinking."

If it weren't for Song Lan, she would have wanted to poach him.

The mission given to her by her mother was to integrate into human society and observe those unique humans. She was convinced that Lu Xiang was one of those with the most special physique.

"Is this the end?"

Lu Xiang composed himself, "The 'Sea of ​​Souls' ran into my head?"

"Of course not. No matter how special your brain structure is, it can't withstand that level of information bombardment. It just establishes a mental connection with you, allowing you to get in touch anytime and anywhere. It is still located somewhere in the data world."

Fortunately, Lu Xiang is different from Song Lan. She has been trained as a hacker. It is much easier to explain the current situation to her than to a layman. "You can understand that it opens the background permissions for you and allows you to perform certain functions." Modify, for example, in the case of Zingoshi, he has not returned from the dead for more than a few hours."

RT6 said, "Now you can decide to let his clone return to Kolo Films, or you can terminate this cycle... By the way, during the time you entered the "Sea of ​​Souls", the Abnormal Case Investigation Bureau received When we reported the crime, we found Xingosi’s body. His attacker was a plumber with 6 years of work experience in District 4, and they have now taken biochemical viruses into consideration.”

After all, when their detectives arrived at the scene, Xingoshi's body had been chewed to pieces, just like the scenes in those zombie movies.

Even well-informed Bureau agents don't know what could possibly cause a normally quiet plumber to behave like this.

"This matter has touched the Council. The 'Emperor' has received several orders from the Council. They are very worried and told him to nip this biochemical virus in the cradle."

RT6 can understand the mood of the MPs.

This has undoubtedly been a troubled year for the coalition government.

No one wants to see a biochemical virus suddenly appear and sweep the entire coalition government after a majestic coup.

The coup in District 1 made lawmakers realize that in these troubled times, anything can happen.

Before this, who would have thought that some humble plants could almost destroy the power center of the coalition government?

Compared to the plant gods created by the High Council, biochemical viruses are more scientifically possible. After all, in the villages on the outskirts of the Third Neutral Country, the problem of mutations caused by nuclear radiation has always existed. For people in 2167, zombies are not It's not just a setting that exists in movies.

"Of course, if you are willing, you can cause a biochemical virus to break out immediately in District 4, infecting more than 60% of the residents in one day, but that may require the help of the big bug that has a mental connection with you."

"…Why should I do this?"

Lu Xiang frowned. She felt that RT6's idea was very dangerous.

"I'm just teaching you how to use the "Sea of ​​Souls". It can change people's consciousness and memory, making seemingly unbelievable things become common sense in their eyes. To a certain extent, you can treat it as a story. An editor, when used properly, is enough to turn any story you want to tell into reality, and people will not doubt the authenticity of the story, nor realize who wrote it.”

This is the power of the "Sea of ​​Souls".

In the past few years, it is not humans who have written the story, but the entire Kolo Films and District 4.

If it is mastered by an ambitious person, it will bring unimaginable changes to the world.

"It will be up to you to decide how this turmoil at Khloe Films ends."

"Compared to these..."

Since RT6 mentioned how to use the "Sea of ​​Souls", Lu Xiang directly stated the idea she had with Song Lan from the beginning, "How to clear out the original copied data and retain the extracted knowledge?" Come down?"

"You want to clear them out?"

RT6 was a little surprised, "Those copied thinking data are your real weapons. Once they are missing, the credibility of the story will be greatly reduced."

In her ideal model, Lu Xiang should not eliminate any consciousness, but should copy the consciousness of the members and even the chairman of the Senate.

"I don't need to use it as a weapon."

Lu Xiang shook her head. What she needed was the knowledge stored in the "Sea of ​​Souls", which could enrich the mutation of the insect swarm.

The light blue light ball in his mind flashed a few times, seeming to have Lu Xiang's thoughts in mind.

This decision made it a bit surprising. Based on its understanding of human beings, everyone wants to control more resources and power. This is their innate instinct.

Therefore, in order to avoid the situation mentioned by RT6, its creators have set up many firewalls in its program. Once these firewalls are seriously violated, the user's thinking will also be purified.

The person who enjoys the authority of the "Sea of ​​Souls" must not be an ambitious person.

At least Lu Xiang was satisfied with his current thoughts, except that he had some doubts about not immediately returning Xingoshi's clone to the company.

Lu Xiang thought of something else, "Will clearing the copied consciousnesses lead to their death?"

"That's not true. Most of them are the same as the original Xingoshi. When you first arrived in the fourth area, you saw his true form."

Only an ontology that has not been "optimized" will have a strong fear of death and thus violate the company's interests out of fear of death.

"All copied consciousnesses are to prevent emergencies. It's not like a random civilian killer can use a micro tactical nuclear bomb to blow up the villa of the company's top executives into rubble. This is the first time in so many years in District 4. This happened once.”

Most of the time, "Sea of ​​Souls" does not need to step forward to deal with those who have a grudge against Kolo Films.

"That's good."

This answer made Lu Xiang feel a little more at ease.

Just now, she felt dizzy when she thought that she might have to run up to some strangers she had never met before and tell them, "Actually, you are dead, and now you are a clone."

Lu Xiang could only be grateful that it was artificial intelligence that controlled the "Sea of ​​Souls" in the past. It seemed that only artificial intelligence could strictly abide by the rule of "not replacing the body unless necessary."

"They're not needed now."

"The Sea of ​​Souls can hear your thoughts."

The Devourer carefully listened to the conversation between Lu Xiang and RT6. Now it has a more detailed understanding of this new "transfer student" and has determined that the other party is not an enemy who broke in here.

It felt vigilant and uneasy from the constant flashing of the light ball.

So, with the surge of consciousness, the tentacles growing from the Devourer's body rested friendly on the ball of light.

In the past, it did not understand the rules of interpersonal communication, but in the process of long-term observation and learning, it has grown a lot.

"From today on, we are brothers."

Devourer behaved like a big brother, "Follow us and drink spicy food. If anyone provokes you, just say something and we will help you settle it."

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Small theater its two hundred and eleven:

A certain day of a certain year, a certain day, a Saturday, in the morning.

As a public servant of the coalition government, Song Lan resolutely performed his duties.

He has used practical actions more than once to prove that killing is not the only way to solve problems. Through peaceful negotiations, he has made it possible for the coalition government to no longer have to worry about these "dangerous elements."

Seeing Lu Xiang and Madele coming over, the movements of the people leaning on the sofa were almost all carved from the same mold.

The salted fish virus always spreads quickly and inadvertently, and to this day Lu Xiang has not been able to find a way to eradicate this problem.

If placed in a model environment where the virus is raging, she feels that she may be the kind of person described in the movie who is born with antibodies.

Merdale, who couldn't stand it anymore, gave an order and called everyone in the common room to gather. For a while, only Song Lan and Lu Xiang were left in the huge lounge.

"Lao Lu, you're here just in time, the seventh season of "The Rescuers" is released!"

The source of the virus waved at her in a friendly manner, trying to infect her too.

Is it time to watch a movie now?

Lu Xiang wanted to sneer back, but when she thought about what happened last night, and considering Song Lan's poor physical strength, she sighed, and then resignedly sat down next to Song Lan.

"Open your arms."

This is her last fight against the pathogen.

——Even if you are not affected by the virus in the end, you still have to lie in your arms!