Chapter 64 – Extra Story 1: A Psychological Treatment Record

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【Welcome, Psychological Department Employee】

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《Written Psychological Treatment Record Code A6530》

Doctor Code A: Specializing in human and humanoid life forms, professional mediation between systems and contractors, human.

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[Attachment 01 – Dialogue with a Humanoid Employee and a Human Employee]

Doctor A: Before we begin the treatment, please relax and tell me what areas you feel need healing.

Lin Yuetian: Sense of humor.

Encora: Psychological resilience and adaptability.

Lin Yuetian: Encora, do you really think so? I feel like you’re already quite capable in those areas.

Encora: Bro, by that logic, you might as well stop trying to “treat” your terrible sense of humor, which is as rotten as a corpse left in a fridge for a month. I’m starting to think it’s an irreplaceable part of you.

Lin Yuetian: See? That’s why I say your adaptability is great. What a vivid analogy.

(Doctor A adjusts the treatment plan and decides to conduct separate interviews.)

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[Attachment 02 – Conversation with Human Employee Lin Yuetian]

Doctor: Our entire treatment process includes a lie detection system. Please answer my questions honestly. This is not to invade your privacy but to ensure our conversation is as effective as possible. Are you okay with that?

Lin Yuetian: Sure, I have no issues with that.

Doctor: Please look at this passage… (provides material) How do you feel seeing a scumbag lover treat someone’s love so cruelly, only to try to win them back later?

Lin Yuetian: I don’t really understand.

Doctor: You don’t understand?

Lin Yuetian: Yeah, although I’m not interested in romance, I believe that if you like someone, you should treat them gently. I’m a very gentle person. I don’t get why they go through all that torment if they love each other.

Doctor: Do you feel angry about it? Do you ever get the urge to use violence to change the story?

Lin Yuetian: No.

Doctor: I see. Now, please look at these images. These are selected from the task footage you previously submitted. How do you feel when you recall these scenes?

Lin Yuetian: Tired.

Doctor: Do these images excite you?

Lin Yuetian: I’m not a psychopath, why would they excite me?

Doctor: Can you explain why you acted the way you did in these missions?

Lin Yuetian: Efficiency.

Doctor: Have your colleagues ever tried to stop you?

Lin Yuetian: I don’t think so? But I was in charge of the missions, so that’s not really their fault.

Doctor: Okay, let’s change topics. Do you have anything you’re particularly passionate about or pursue?

Lin Yuetian: Hmm… If I had to pick, I’d say money. I aim for a financially free and peaceful life. For that, money is essential.

Doctor: When the rules of the world conflict with your principles or understanding, do you ever want to change or break them?

Lin Yuetian: If they don’t affect my life, then no.

Doctor: What do you think your colleague needs the most help with?

Lin Yuetian: Hmm… his rigid perception of me and his sense of humor.

Doctor: How do you feel when missions become difficult?

Lin Yuetian: Nothing in particular. I believe where there’s a will, there’s a way. I also trust my professional skills. If there’s a challenge, I’ll find a way to overcome it.

Doctor: You seem quite confident.

Lin Yuetian: Why wouldn’t I be?

Doctor: When you experience stress, what do you usually do?

Lin Yuetian: I rarely feel stressed. If I do, I just find a way to eliminate it.

Doctor: What’s your biggest concern right now?

Lin Yuetian: Nothing comes to mind. I’m quite content with my life. The key to happiness is appreciating what you have, don’t you think?

Doctor: What are your thoughts on this therapy session?

Lin Yuetian: I think I’m psychologically healthy. But Encora—my system, my colleague—keeps insisting that I need therapy. Maybe he’s just worried that I’m too stressed.

Doctor: Alright, finally, please fill out this form. Mark what you consider terrifying, beautiful, good, and evil.

Lin Yuetian: Sure, thanks for your time.

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[Attachment 03 – Conversation with Humanoid Employee Encora]

Doctor: Our entire treatment process includes a lie detection system. Please answer my questions honestly. This is not to invade your privacy but to ensure our conversation is as effective as possible. Are you okay with that?

Encora: Yeah, hurry it up. You finished with Lin Yuetian already? I think he needs a deep-dive session.

Doctor: Our treatments are based on science… Now, please look at this passage. How do you feel seeing a scumbag lover treat someone’s love so cruelly, only to try to win them back later?

Encora: The scumbag is absolute trash.

Doctor: If you were handling it, how would you advise a contractor to complete this kind of task?

Encora: Uh, let me think… Well, the scumbag is definitely going to die. I’d suggest they behave themselves and not create too much drama.

Doctor: …I see. Now, please look at these images. They’re selected from Lin Yuetian’s mission footage. How do you feel about them?

Encora: The cinematography is terrible. The selected clips don’t even capture the full impact of the scene.

Doctor: …Impact?

Encora: Yeah, you know, that… that kind of visceral shock. You get what I mean? That intense, gripping feel—

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Extra 1 – Psychological Evaluation Record

[Session Transcript]

Doctor: Hmm, alright, I understand. Why do you think your partner acts the way he does during missions?

Encora: If I knew, I wouldn’t have pushed him to get therapy.

Doctor: Did you ever try to stop him when he did those things?

Encora: It’s not that I didn’t try, but most of the time, what’s done is done. Besides, he doesn’t listen to me.

Doctor: Do you have something you really like or strive for?

Encora: Me? …Every time we’re on a mission, I just want Lin Yuetian to finish the job as soon as possible. I can’t take it, you understand?

Doctor: You want him to complete the missions quickly?

Encora: Not exactly. It’s just that prolonged suffering is worse than short-term pain.

Doctor: …When the rules of this world conflict with your own principles or understanding, do you feel the urge to change or destroy them?

Encora: Depends. I have a lot of faith in personal ability now. I believe there’s nothing that can’t be solved with a single strike.

Doctor: What do you think your partner needs treatment for the most?

Encora: There’s no area where he doesn’t need treatment.

Doctor: Tell me what you think is most necessary.

Encora: Probably his self-awareness.

Doctor: How do you feel when missions become difficult?

Encora: Numb.

Doctor: …May I ask why?

Encora: No particular reason. Really. Every mission, every second, feels so foreign, so utterly contrary to the training I received, so incomprehensible. I’ve gone numb.

Doctor: What do you usually do when you’re under stress?

Encora: Recite scriptures.

Doctor: What’s your biggest concern right now?

Encora: That Lin Yuetian recovers soon.

Doctor: What do you think about this therapy session?

Encora: I really don’t need therapy. The real issue here is my partner, you get me? He’s just… He’s just… hard to describe… that kind of… that kind of…

Doctor: —Alright. Finally, please fill out this form. Choose what you consider terrifying, beautiful, good, and evil.

(A moment later.)

Doctor: …May I ask why you think weddings are terrifying?

Encora: I can’t disclose mission details, so I can’t explain.

Doctor: Then what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “wedding”?

Encora: A funeral hall.

Doctor: ………………

Doctor: Can you be more specific?

Encora: Then, a longsword stabbing a pig.

Doctor: …Alright. One last question—what’s the thing your partner does that you find absolutely intolerable?

Encora: Doing that with people.

Doctor: ? But I remember you work in the pure romance division?

Encora: That doesn’t mean I can handle imagining my partner doing that! I just can’t accept it! I don’t even know how to describe it! Can you—can you accept your lawnmower and the grass doing something like that?!

Doctor: …Alright. Thank you for your cooperation.

[End of Record]

[Please exit the system calmly.]

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[Post-Session Discussion]

As Lin Yuetian was leaving, the doctor stopped him. “Excuse me, Mr. Lin, I need to discuss something with you.”

Lin Yuetian responded politely, “Is my evaluation bad?”

“No, yours just shows a slight lack of emotional depth and mild narcissism, nothing too serious,” the doctor said solemnly. “It’s your partner.”

Lin Yuetian looked surprised. “My partner? Encora?”

“Yes.” The doctor pulled out a few sheets of paper. “Based on the results, not only does he have extreme impatience with missions, pushing you to complete them as fast as possible regardless of the consequences, but his perception of everyday things is heavily skewed. And for someone working in the pure romance division,This is beyond absurd.”

Lin Yuetian couldn’t help but repeat, “Beyond absurd.”

The doctor continued, “And he mentioned having a habit of reciting scriptures… I suspect he may have been influenced by some kind of cyber-Buddhism from a minor world, which is affecting his cognition. Do you want to submit a request for a new partner?”

“No need,” Lin Yuetian said. “I’ll make sure he gets proper treatment.”

“Alright. Thank you for your cooperation.”

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[Post-Session Internal Communication]

As Lin Yuetian left the session, Encora dissolved his humanoid form and remerged into Lin Yuetian’s brainwaves, continuing their conversation inside his head.

Encora: “What’s wrong? Did the therapy session reveal you’re a total deviant? Are you upset? No need, really. I think you’re not a bad guy. As long as you get proper treatment, you’ll definitely recover…”

Lin Yuetian: “Encora.”

Encora: “? What?”

Lin Yuetian, very seriously: “Don’t bottle everything up inside. I may not like deviants, but I don’t discriminate against them. You will recover.”

Encora: “??? What the hell, bro??”

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[Extra 1 – END]