Chapter 1018: Schizophrenia (400 Bonus)

"What... what kind of illness is this?"

Aaron looked at Hemansha, having actually already confirmed the other party's symptoms.

Thoughts, emotions, and sensations detached from reality... delirium... hallucinations...

It was as if... her consciousness had detached from this world!

'These are all just superficial manifestations... The true cause is that her consciousness is being devoured, or rather... a breach has opened in the dam of her spirit, and her consciousness is leaking away...'

'What a pity, her inspiration was originally quite high; she was a good seedling for Occultism. Uh... in ancient times, wouldn't this just be the symptom of having channeled an Evil Domain entity? It's just that she hasn't started babbling or going mad yet...'

Aaron muttered to himself inwardly.

"But... but... I cannot watch Sister Hemansha die..."

"Should we... should we trust Mr. Aaron?"

Aaron sighed in his heart, crouched down to lift Hemansha's eyelids, and observed the whites of her eyes.

Chloe's eye sockets were slightly red, and her thick mechanical arm exerted a bit of force, about to break free from Wilson's restraint.

The other party is the de facto Emperor; would a few mere nobodies dare to demand compensation? They would likely be beaten to death by those Steel Guards immediately!

'It can be considered a "good strategy" that treats the symptoms but not the root cause...'

"You all watch over her here, I'm going to find the specific medicine!"

The old man comforted Chloe and looked around: "Do you feel that the surrounding environment has changed? The existence of this 【Secret Atmosphere】 is a sign that a true occult ritual is taking place!"

Chloe was about to rush out the door to buy medicine, but seeing Aaron's actions, she could not help but pause.

'Hmm, once too much spirit and consciousness leaks away, only an empty shell remains. Understandable, understandable... like hell it is!'

However, it would have to do: "In the name of Aaron, you shall receive Purification!"

"Alright... look, Mr. Aaron has started!"

'So... shopping is a joy for a moment, but the after-sales service is a crematorium!'

In the end, the table knife pointed straight at Hemansha's head just like that.

Just at this moment, Hemansha's consciousness awakened, her pupils gradually regaining focus, and then she saw a black-haired, purple-eyed man she didn't recognize, pointing a table knife at her forehead!

"Wait!"

Aaron grabbed a handful of white salt and sprinkled a circle around Hemansha: "I command you to form a barrier and resist Evil Domain and filth!"

Immediately following, he took out a table knife...

Aaron made a few virtual slashes with the table knife, then began to light the candles one by one.

'So... is it a problem with Gaia Network Corporation?'

"It's only one in ten thousand, it won't be our turn, right..."

Whether it is the "digitization of lifespan" from the Life Bank or the "ubiquitous wireless network" of Gaia Network, they all feel like they rely on some high-level existence.

After all, after her parents died due to their account balances being exhausted, it was Sister Hemansha who had been taking care of her!

'Case closed, is it really a problem with the Gaia chip?'

Aaron revealed an inquisitive expression.

A moment later.

"Evil Domain! I command you, leave this girl's body!"

Yes, these poor wretches didn't have any silver knives dedicated to rituals, so they could only use table knives as substitutes, and the handle was plastic, for heaven's sake!

Jason asked with some suspicion.

Jason asked curiously.

After the old man's reminder, Chloe and the others discovered that it did indeed seem as the old man said; the light in the room had become much dimmer, and the air emitted a mysterious fragrance, making their spirits feel somewhat dazed.

These Leviathan giant corporations seem to have high-speed technological development, reaching a point that is dizzying and mesmerizing.

Chloe's cheeks flushed slightly, then immediately turned to worry.

"In the name of Aaron, I Purify you!"

Then, he heard Chloe's anxious reply: "It's schizophrenia! After the brain chip is implanted, there is a one in ten thousand chance of side effects and sequelae... We cannot let her stay in this state for too long, otherwise she will become a permanent idiot or lunatic!"

"Wuu wuu... my head hurts so much!"

Aaron put on a serious face, then revealed a trace of a smile: "Alright... I actually wanted to say, for this kind of 'schizophrenia', perhaps our Natural Sciences occult rituals are more effective... Do you have any salt?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Aaron should be able to do it..."

The old man stared at Aaron without blinking, watching his every move.

The old man looked at Aaron with a sneer: "Compensation? Gaia Network Corporation only needs one finger to crush Night City; how would we dare to demand compensation?"

"Where did these candles come from?"

He used the table knife as a compass, divining the "source of evil" on Hemansha.

"This... seems to be Sister Hemansha's collection. You know, she likes to play with some tricks, like dripping candle wax onto herself..."

These candles were of decent quality; they didn't even need essential oils added, as they directly emitted a hazy, fragrant scent.

Aaron widened his eyes slightly: "You dare to implant chips even with a one in ten thousand chance of a fatal side effect? And... don't you demand compensation from Gaia Network Corporation?"

But Aaron putting on such a show was certainly not to cure a mere patient with schizophrenia.

'Just don't know... if it's someone I'm familiar with?'

'This person is beyond saving; not only has her spirit been branded, but there is also a physical chip in her brain acting as a Coordinate and locator... A double brand, a double shackle.'

Aaron held the table knife, pointing at Hemansha's forehead, performing the ritual with a feigned air while muttering to himself: 'No mistake... it is indeed "consciousness consumption" by some high-level existence...'

In this situation, a complete cure is difficult, after all, Hemansha has already been "branded"!

It is just like those unlucky ones who recited the true name of a Sideral.

Chloe gritted her teeth, still intending to go out.

"This... I heard that those Natural Sciences occult rituals, some are complete scams, while others do indeed possess miraculous effects..." the old man said uncertainly.

"However, briefly severing this connection... is actually quite simple; a small wall of Spirituality is enough!"

"Fine..."

"What are you doing?"

Aaron suddenly felt a bit sentimental.

But in reality, it seems that basic technology is still inseparable from the Mysterious.

The old man, Chloe, Jason, and Wilson stood in the corner of the room, watching Aaron fiddle with the tools they had brought, looking at each other in dismay:

"Actually... I am a doctor!"

Jason and Wilson looked at each other: "Besides... compared to schizophrenia, becoming a third-rate moron, unable to connect to the Gaia Network to play 100% realistic virtual games, is even more painful..."

Aaron spread his hands, knowing he had underestimated the ruling power and Influence of the Leviathan giant corporation.

Wilson grabbed her: "'Schizophrenia' has no miracle cure; don't trust those black-market merchants. They will only sell you some antipsychotic drugs with huge side effects, and they are especially expensive. The number of days you have left is definitely not enough!!!"

"A thief? A robber?"

She was very experienced in dealing with this kind of situation; one hand pulled down her bodice, while the other hand pressed against her thigh.

Rrrrip!

The artificial skin tore open, revealing the mechanical holster underneath, allowing her to pull out a massive firearm with a ferocious muzzle and aim it at Aaron!

(End of this chapter)