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Chapter 568: Chapter 565: "You really should die.

In a service area enclosed by barbed wire and filled with a heavy amount of dust and ash, people were laboring.

Most of them were gaunt, their bodies adorned with circular metal objects.

In their eyes, there was no longing for tomorrow, only the deathly stillness of dust; they cleaned the ground, carried bricks and tiles, repaired machines, worked on assembly lines... They were like mechanical gears, completely stripped of the will to be "human".

A portly man with the designation [MST (Decision-making Personality)] emblazoned across his chest was rubbing his hands together, smiling broadly at Ming’an, who was seated in a wheelchair beside him.

"—Doctor, as you can see, this batch is working in the environment for the modified laborers of M03. They all possess inferior personalities, and their emotional monitoring is often unstable," the portly merchant said with a grin.

The portly man’s name was Wang Dongsheng, an MST who had invested in this containment area.

MST (Decision-making Personality) individuals usually have extremely high intuition and can make the most precise judgments. Because of their strong insight, they are very popular in intelligence organizations and reconnaissance agencies. Those who carve out a unique path for themselves might go into business, usually making optimal commercial decisions.

Businessmen are driven by profit, and Wang Dongsheng naturally didn’t regard the psychological states of these potential criminals. After all, the potential criminals in the refuge had no human rights; if they weren’t imprisoned, they would cause harm sooner or later.

Ming’an looked through the electrified barbed wire at the crowd, which seemed as insignificant as pigs and dogs.

He maneuvered his wheelchair around.

"Ah, Doctor, as you can see, our living environment is certainly limited, primarily due to insufficient funding. If you could..." Wang Dongsheng was attempting to say more when he saw two figures rapidly approaching.

"—Doctor, what are you doing here?"

"—Let me take you back."

Two young men who looked almost identical and wore square caps came running over. They seemed to have a telepathic connection; one naturally intercepted Wang Dongsheng, while the other naturally took hold of the wheelchair.

They were a pair of twin researchers, the elder named Dong Xu and the younger named Xu Dong, both MAN (Morality-type Personality).

MAN (Morality-type Personality) individuals often have rich imaginations, brimming with curiosity and passion. Their sense of justice and morality is very strong, making it hard for them to veer towards negative and criminal emotions. They are known as the "most stable" personality type.

From this characterization of their personalities, it was evident that the twins were "good people".

Back in the lab, Ming’an started to interact with the high-end machinery.

After an afternoon, his [Mechanics] skill had risen to eighth level, and he had familiarized himself with all the high-end machinery to the extent that he could no longer improve any further.

The twin researchers were very enthusiastic; they would talk to him about interesting things, discuss the peaceful status quo, the prosperity of the bustling scenery, the happiness of the people, yet they would not mention the prisoners.

After all, these people didn’t live within their field of vision, so there was no point in mentioning them.

With a "click", and a flash of white light, Ming’an successfully modified the sniper rifle [Wandering Night Walk] in his hands.

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[Wandering Night Walk (Purple Grade):

Attack Power:35~50

Durability:25/25

Magazine Capacity:10/10

Equipment Requirement: Strength Points 50 and above, Basic Gunmanship lv.1

Special Skill [Gaze Shot]: Charge for 3~8 seconds before firing, the bullet will gradually enlarge during flight, causing an explosive + high-level piercing effect to the enemy, this shot will always result in a critical hit, and if the bullet hits the enemy’s vital spot, an instant death judgment will be conducted.

This shot will be automatically calibrated. Cooldown Time 30 seconds.

Special Attributes [Night Walk]: Equipping this gun at night will automatically reduce the player’s presence and lower the probability of detection skills finding the player.]

...

The firearm’s magazine capacity had doubled, and the attack power had been adjusted upwards as well.

With an attack power of 35~50, considering the average physical defense of less than 25, it could inflict very high critical hits.

During the modification process, Su Ming’an overheard the twins behind him talking about a researcher who had just passed away, a very young girl.

"...Such a pity, Tang Tang was only nineteen years old, and she was detained because of emotional overload. In the end, she couldn’t even last a day of psychological counseling before she died," said the elder brother, Dong Xu.

"This girl was also from the slums, an outstanding MAT (Philosophical Personality), serious and hardworking in her studies. As soon as she became an adult, she was accepted for her 85% personality adaptability. She even had thoughts of improving the environment for her inferior personality mother, but now it’s all gone to waste," the younger brother, Xu Dong, added.

"Tang Tang was indeed quiet and beautiful, with a pair of black-framed glasses, she always spoke softly and gently."

"I even gave her a birthday present a few days ago, not expecting she would pass away these past few days. Sigh, I was thinking of pursuing her... She really liked the Doctor, always saying she wanted to be his assistant. If she had been transferred here, maybe I could have taken advantage of being close to win her over..."

Listening to them, Su Ming’an gradually started to get irritated.

Here he was, focused on modifying firearms, while the twins chatted about gossip, incessantly and loudly as if unaware of their surroundings, their voices as loud as megaphones, pouring straight into his ears.

He wanted to listen for some information, which was why he didn’t stop them; otherwise, he really wanted to kick them out.

Through observations during the day and communication with AI Xike, he had learned about how the Dawn System measured humans.

It summarized a complete individual using two data points: [Personality Adaptability] and [Emotional Tendency].

[Personality Adaptability] — is divided into [First Tier Personality], [Second Tier Personality], and [Inferior Personality].

[Inferior Personality] consists of MFP and MTP, with no clear advantages, and their emotions are easily intensified. Many of these individuals end up becoming dangerous criminals that are kept in containment facilities.

The [Second Tier Personality], on the other hand, is split into four types: MST (Decision-making Personality), MAN (Morality-type Personality), MSN (Emotionally Responsive Personality), and MAT (Philosophical Personality).

MSN (Emotionally Responsive Personality) individuals have a strong ability to empathize, capable of using their speech and emotions to influence others. They often become psychologists and emotional counselors. The lightly-made-up Treya is an MSN.

MAT (Philosophical Personality) individuals are introspective, possessing an inexhaustible wisdom, and have their own thoughts and opinions on everything. They generally become scholars, scientists, thinkers, philosophers, teachers. They are the backbone of personalities.

From this point, Su Ming’an could see that these four personalities were not purely a division of human sentiments, but each had clear strengths and advantages, becoming something like [Psychic Abilities].

The highest tier of personalities is divided into MBT (Dawn Type Personality) and MQN (Guardian Type Personality). They simultaneously possess multiple traits from the second tier personalities.

Extremely charismatic, with firm resolve, high-level wisdom, unafraid of challenges, possessing a strong sense of morality and philosophy, always positive emotions and abundant energy...

— The apex of the pyramid.

Besides the judgment of personality, there is [Emotional Tendency].

People’s emotions are measured at all times, and once someone exhibits very strong destructive negative emotions, it is termed as [Emotional Overload].

During emotional overload, the Dawn System warns those nearby, advising them to stay away from the affected individual. The individual experiencing overload is then temporarily detained and reconditioned — for instance, by using [Emotion Stabilizers], labor reform, or counseling by mediators to stabilize their emotions.

This way, crime can be prevented at its roots — after all, the moment you have criminal intentions, you will be warned and arrested, so how can there be any criminals?

"...Why did Tang Tang suffer from emotional overload? She wasn’t a criminal personality, MAT (Philosophical) is supposed to be one of the stable ones. And after overload, having undergone psychological counseling, how could she have died within a day..." said the brother Dong Xu.

"Maybe the pressure was too much. You know, brother, in a place like Central City, except for the Doctor who is unparalleled, and us with our clever wits, everyone else has to give their all to avoid being eliminated..." the brother Xu Dong quickly chimed in.

Su Ming’an was somewhat intolerant of the continuous boasting of the two; they were like a couple of living treasures. He didn’t know how Acto had put up with them before.

He began to rapidly manufacture bullets. There was an abundance of metal materials in the lab, almost inexhaustible.

Items like this that could be taken back to the Main God World must be certified. Merely grabbing a handful of bullets and bringing them back simply wouldn’t work; it was only the bullets he created himself that counted as "certified" bullets.

The pointed bullets were gradually taking shape between his fingers. The completed bullets were arranged in a pyramid shape to one side, and his [Mechanics] level was slowly increasing. The experience bar needed to go from level eight to nine was astronomically high.

"Ding."

Suddenly, while making the twenty-fourth bullet, one bullet slipped from his hand. His vision began to spin, and a wave of weakness surged through his entire body.

"— Doctor!"

"— Doctor!"

The twins talking about the pretty girl suddenly panicked; one went to call for help while the other supported Su Ming’an to prevent him from collapsing.

Su Ming’an’s gaze was somewhat vacant, his vision a murky darkness.

...The weakness of this body is truly frightening.

Creating things would definitely consume the hidden stamina bar, but as his vision blackened, he had no idea how much time had passed.

By the time he regained consciousness, he was already lying in bed.

A distinct smell of blood lingered at the tip of his nose, evidently, he had coughed up quite a bit of blood again.

But during those brief fragments of consciousness, he seemed to have heard some voices. They didn’t come from beside his ears, but inside his mind, like the sounds of a memory.

...

["Before officially crossing the line... please stop! I beg of you!"]

...

["From now on... no one will tremble in fear anticipating the impending night."]

...

["...Goodnight, Doctor."]

...

["At times like this, I feel like I can, somewhat understand, the feeling you spoke of... that cannot be lost."]

...

Su Ming’an sat up, subconsciously pressing his fingers against his temples, massaging them—a method he used to calm himself down in high school.

But now, realizing that his actions were somewhat dangerous, he casually withdrew his hands.

He didn’t feel particularly uncomfortable, his Bright State stamina and health were high. It was just that the weakness this body brought made him feel superficially fragile.

He glanced at the System Time, 9:45 PM, the first day since instance activation.

This was his own room, no one around, eerily quiet. Not even the lights were on, and a few unlabeled little medicine bottles were placed next to him, probably the medicine Acto regularly took.

Perhaps Acto also experienced these sudden fainting spells, and people just left after placing the medicines down.

He got out of bed and started searching the room; he’d left in a hurry during the day and hadn’t had the chance to search Acto’s room himself yet.

The red circle of Clue Insight was too obvious, and he walked straight to the locked storage cabinet.

"Shua shua."

After unlocking it, he found a stack of papers written by Acto himself.

The content was very interesting.

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[Test Chart

MSN (Treya, 25)

Identity: Born in a wealthy family from the Safe Zone, background without threat.

Evaluation: This individual has an outstanding ability to affect the emotions of others, sensitive, and thoughtful.

Recommended death outcome: Unable to bear the emotions of those influenced, dies of depression.

Note: Arrange for an inferior persona, MFP, to interact with her and observe her breakdown.]

...

[MAN (Dong Xu, Xu Dong, 23/23)

Identity: Son of a retired "Hawk Hound" warrior

Evaluation: Strong-willed, with a pronounced sense of justice and morality.

Recommended death outcome: Judged as a deserter by MAN, to observe whether this will cause guilt, breakdown, or even suicide.

Note: Be cautious not to be counter-killed.]

...

[MQN (Qin Shaoli)

Identity: Traveler who accidentally joined the City of Measurement, assessed as MQN (Guardian Type Persona)

Evaluation: As a High-Level persona MQN, surprisingly content to be an assistant. Seems humble and compliant, might have his own thoughts.

Recommended death outcome: Would be better if I could personally kill him... to observe his response.

Note: This plan is of lower priority, the current "Peace Bomb" still needs his help.]

...

"..." Su Ming’an flipped through the files one by one.

Each one listed people’s identities and their predetermined death outcomes, clearly written by Acto himself.

"You truly deserve to die, Acto," Su Ming’an muttered to himself.

He flipped to the second to last page.

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[MAT (Tang Tang)

Identity: from the eastern impoverished district

Evaluation: An ordinary MAT, maybe suitable as an initial experimental subject.

Recommended death outcome: Inform her of her mother’s death to induce emotional overload. And I will provide psychological counseling to see if she will show signs of "Personality Degradation".

Note: Outcome achieved. She committed suicide during psychological counseling, a pity she did not degrade into an inferior persona before her death, it seems the Dawn Brain does not need adjusting for now.]

...

Su Ming’an frowned.

...Was this treating living humans as experimental subjects for testing [Persona], arbitrarily scripting their ends to test the rationality of personas?

What did this Acto take those who admired him for?

Su Ming’an’s frown deepened as he opened the last page.

Seeing the name on this page, he was stunned.

...

[MBT (Yasa Acto)

Identity: Myself

Recommended death outcome:...

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