Enforcer's Handbook

When Hogg followed the large army back to the exhibition hall in the first area, he still felt like he was in another world.

The evil spirit disappeared, and the congressmen who had finished the discussion went back to their homes. Not long after, Jock, who had finished greeting others, came up to him and said, I will contact you later about the psychiatrist. I won't let your family members know it. people know.

Um.

Hogg just nodded.

Rather than consulting a psychiatrist, he now wants to know what the evil spirit is. He is very sure that the other party paused for about 2 seconds during the banquet.

Is his condition getting worse, or can enthusiastic citizens really appear by his side through some means?

After the meeting, Hogg made a difficult decision.

Consult a professional about this.

The only person he could think of at the moment who could help him in this regard was Rob Lucci. They agreed on a time at his private residence in District 1, which was a grand building in the city center. Most of the congressmen have bought houses in high-rise luxury apartments here, but they rarely live in the first district and only come here during meetings.

They need to pay an expensive fee every month to maintain their temporary residence.

Hogg had not slept well for several days. He felt that if this matter could not be solved as soon as possible, he would be driven crazy by nightmares sooner or later. He was restless in the living room, opened a bottle of wine and drank most of it, but now he calmed down. , the evil spirit did not appear again.

After experiencing a series of incidents, his emotions towards enthusiastic citizens were extremely complicated.

On the one hand, he hopes to find the other person in person and ask for clarification, but on the other hand, he is afraid that he will die in the first area.

While waiting anxiously, the doorbell of the apartment finally rang.

Mr. Lucci.

Hogg greeted him and looked around the corridor warily. When he saw that no one else was following him, he let him into the house. No one noticed you along the way, right?

After all, according to the knowledge of the High Council, Rob Lucci should be waiting for trial in the Sixth District.

No, why are you so anxious to see me?

Mr. Lucci, I think I'm sick.

Hogg sat on the sofa, his whole body sluggish. Now at least he no longer had to worry about his personal safety.

you are sick?

Song Lan was stunned for a moment, Do you think I look like a doctor?

Doctors can't solve this disease.

Hogg shook his head.

He has been deprived of sleep for a long time recently, and his whole mind is confused. His series of symptoms perfectly match the psychiatrist's diagnosis, so even he himself can't tell what is really happening around him. .

But he can't trust the family's psychiatrist, let alone Jock. Who knows if he will use the High Council to brainwash himself?

In terms of the extent of the illness, he felt that those in the High Council were no less ill than him.

He originally thought that the so-called belief in gods was just a political method they used to attract people to join the church, but after going there, he was surprised to find that everyone there had become devout believers from the bottom of their hearts. They firmly believed in gods. Guide them to the future.

The world made of plants is indeed unusual, but in the eyes of a normal person, what they instinctively think of is not gods, but alien creatures, or out-of-control products created by some biopharmaceutical companies - They never learn a lesson, and countless times they come up with something beyond human cognition in their explorations.

He still remembered the infamous experiments of Yun Gang Biopharmaceuticals in the outside world. The entire laboratory was destroyed by out-of-control creations, and no one knew what happened to those creations now.

Mr. Lucci, do you believe in the existence of 'evil spirits'?

Hogg calmed down and asked.

You mean those ghosts in horror movies?

Song Lan deliberately pretended not to understand. Back then, a certain delinquent also regarded the invincible Platinum Star as an evil spirit and imprisoned him in a detention center. He moved out of the room that had been prepared for him. Line, As far as I know, all incidents that were identified as 'evil spirits' were eventually proven to be caused by psychics. There has never been any real existence in the MI7 database. 'Evil spirit', so Mr. Hogg, I want you to believe in science.

But he kept following me. Yes, I'm sure he could still stop time for about 2 seconds.

Hogg retorted unbelievingly that he had sufficient motivation to prove the existence of evil spirits. If everything was his imagination, wouldn't it confirm his identity as a mental patient?

Hogg never wanted to become a mental patient, and he didn't want anyone to know about it, especially those who had an interest in him.

Therefore, Rob Lucci's judgment is crucial to him. The latter is made from a fair and objective perspective and as the executive officer of the highest operational department of MI7, which is highly credible.

And he believes Rob Lucci wouldn't want him to become a psychopath -- at least not yet.

You mean, you saw evil spirits?

Song Lan asked.

Not only did he see it, he could also affect reality. The anti-fatigue medicine I brought was missing. This is the most direct proof. He snatched the medicine and put it in his own pocket.

In order to prove that what he said was true, Hogg opened the pockets of his pants and clothes in front of Song Lan, and put the mobile phones, IDs and other items inside on the table. He stared at the other party nervously, with his heart in his throat. .

Mr. Hogg, you know this doesn't prove anything. Everyone who suffers from delusional disorder will say this. They may even have a friend who does not exist in the real world. They will also insist that many of the things that happen around them are Friends do everything.”

Song Lan easily told the case of mentally ill patients, thanks to Director Lu who has extensive knowledge. She also has in-depth research on mental illness and psychology. The world that patients with mental illness see is different from that of normal people. , maybe they saw a completely different scene in the eyes of other members, not to mention that 2 seconds is too short. It is possible that you were just in a trance at the time and mistakenly thought that time had stopped.

Hogg was not satisfied with these answers, but he couldn't refute them.

Indeed, all the evidence he provided was not enough to directly prove the existence of evil spirits, not to mention that the patients with severe mental illnesses he had seen would also behave similarly.

Some people think they are a mushroom.

There are also people who claim to be the reincarnation of gods whenever they meet.

And they all end up being sent to a lunatic asylum, and they may never be released in this life.

So, will this be the end for him as Hogg-Foster?

You mean, I'm seriously mentally ill?

Those are what the psychiatrist will say to you just now. Next, he will recommend that you receive treatment as soon as possible, and then send you to a mental hospital to lock you up.

But you don't think so?

Hope rekindled in Hogg's eyes.

Not long ago, when I was on a mission, I passed by a place called Egypt. It was the name before the Third War. It is now located near the Fifth Neutral Kingdom. I happened to read a document there, which recorded a group of famous people. A special group of people who are substitute messengers.”

Substitute messenger?

That is also one of the forms of psychic abilities. In different regions, the ways in which psychics display their abilities are also different.

At this critical moment, the theory put forward by Song Lan's friend who died in an accident and the former principal of Wisteria Academy played an important role. A friend of mine who has done in-depth research on psychic abilities once put forward a theory. He It is believed that the myths and legends in many areas are not fabricated. They are the result of local people witnessing psychics, adding exaggerated descriptions and the writer's own imagination, such as those that once appeared in legends. Witches, Taoist priests, and demon hunters could all come from this.”

Hogg sat up straight without realizing it. He felt no sleepiness at all for a moment, and his eyes were bright and clear.

That's what he wanted to hear.

According to Rob Lucci, not only is he not crazy, but he may have become a psychic?

You mean the substitute messenger may also exist?

Although he has never heard of this term, he would rather believe that these special groups of people really exist.

The book said that the powerful mental power of stand-ins can manifest specific images, and they can even control them to fight with people. Later, when I went to some psychic research institutions to investigate, I also discovered that there were also phenomena in the coalition government. Psychics who are accustomed to fighting in a similar way.

Song Lan has always believed that the existence of spiritual power represents infinite possibilities.

Even if a substitute messenger really appears one day, there would be no surprise.

But how can I be sure that what you said is true?

You seem to have not learned how to control your mental power, but I do know a way to verify it.

As she spoke, Song Lan took out a pistol and placed it on the coffee table in front of Hogg, Even in a state where they are unable to control themselves, their mental power will protect them.

Then if your conclusion is wrong, wouldn't I...

You may die, but at least you have to endure the pain of a bullet piercing your body.

Song Lan responded directly to Hogg.

Hogg's eyes flickered back and forth between him and the gun. He admitted that the other party had put forward an attractive enough theory, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that these theories are based on a book that has never been proven. In an unknown book.

Do stand-in messengers really exist?

Somehow, Hogg reached out and picked up the pistol on the coffee table. The remaining reason in his heart told him that he must be crazy to do this, but the remaining reason was quickly defeated by the unprovoked impulse.

He slowly pointed the gun at his chest.

With his eyes focused, he pressed the trigger.

boom--!

…………………………………………

In the afternoon, Jock received a call from his psychiatrist.

As agreed, he hired the best psychiatrist in District 1 for Hogg. However, when it was time to meet, Hogg, who had promised before, suddenly changed his mind.

I am basically certain that Mr. Hogg has suffered from severe mental illness.

The psychiatrist said in a positive tone on the other end of the phone that she could make a judgment even if they hadn't met yet.

Why? Didn't he refuse to meet you?

But he gave reasons for refusing to meet.

The psychiatrist tried his best to sound as calm as possible, Mr. Hogg said he is not sick, he just became a substitute messenger.

…

Jock, who was sitting at his desk, shook his hand and spilled coffee all over the table.

The silence between the two lasted for nearly a minute before the psychiatrist took the initiative and said, Do you still need me to continue to contact him?

Based on the mental state displayed by Hogg, she could imagine that he must be a very difficult patient.

Still as planned.

Jock's eyes were filled with darkness. He couldn't help but wonder whether inviting Hogg to join the club was the right decision. You first find a way to meet him, and you must find a way to cure him.