As a player, can you behave yourself?

Summary

In Chapter 198, titled "The Little Girl in Red," Ya Ke Er observes players using a "Neil" script, noting their low levels and the potential dangers they face in "Cyberpunk." She reflects on her long experience with players who have made critical mistakes in dealing with artificial beings. Marje and Victor discuss "cyber insanity," a psychological condition resulting from hardware and software implants, which leads to personality disorders. Ya Ke Er grows increasingly concerned about the chaos Marje and Victor might unleash on Ji Ye. As they engage in combat, Li Nuo and Huai Te clash, revealing the effects of cyber psychosis on androids, which leads to violent behavior. The battle escalates, with Li Nuo using various skills to counter Huai Te's attacks, while Cha Bai supports him. After a fierce confrontation, Huai Te falls, and the situation becomes dire with the emergence of more androids. Marje manipulates the situation to appear benevolent, healing some infected humanoids while hiding his true intentions. The group seeks a satellite locator to find N2, a powerful entity behind the mechanical lifeforms. As they reach the observation room, they discover a massive celestial body linked to Final Fantasy VII, prompting discussions about their next moves. Suddenly, N2 appears, revealing its role as the mastermind behind the mechanical lifeforms. It attempts to invade the minds of the characters, but they ignore its threats and strategize on how to defeat it. Marje's psyche is attacked, leading him to confront a vision of a little girl selling matches, which symbolizes the invasion of humanity's thoughts by mechanical beings. The chapter ends with a confrontation between Marje and N2, as the stakes rise for the group.

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