Machine Gunner No. 2

Han Che walked unsteadily toward the warden's office.

A strong arm reached out from behind and took Han Che's arm.

Han Che glanced sideways and saw that it was Shi Ding.

He wasn't wearing armor at the moment, but was dressed in the civilian clothes of a prison guard. He had drunk some alcohol, but his complexion didn't change.

Neither of them spoke, and they walked back to the warden's office.

After sitting down in his office chair, Shi Ding turned around and closed the office door.

The prison guards were having a meal and drinking in the canteen, and the prison was unusually quiet.

"You... you figured it out a long time ago?"

Han Che didn't lift his eyes, staring at the red gloves.

"I could tell after you told me to take him away."

"They look alike, why?" Han Che's voice trembled slightly.

Shi Ding didn't reply for a moment and remained silent.

"I think he is Dazhuang, but..."

Shi Ding pondered his words, unsure how to explain.

"You don't need to comfort me. They look alike, but they are not the same person."

"Personality, memory, behavior, only their appearance and equipment are the same."

"Dazhuang still hasn't come back..." Han Che's words seemed stuck in his throat, his voice hoarse and dry, with a slight sob in it.

Shi Ding couldn't answer for a moment, and the office fell into a suffocating silence again.

"System! Give me an explanation!" Han Che couldn't help but shout angrily.

[Host, what kind of help do you need?]

"I'm asking you, who resurrected Dazhuang? How was he resurrected? Why is he a different person?"

[Host, you have failed to revive the machine gunner you called "Dazhuang"]

The machine gunner has been resurrected in Tidal Prison.

This answer exceeded Han Che's expectations and disrupted his train of thought regarding the questions he was about to ask.

"What does this mean? Why did Tide Prison revive Da Zhuang?"

[Correction] The system's voice remains a emotionless, mechanical tone.

The Tidal Prison did not resurrect the "Big Strong" machine gunner you mentioned.

The Tidal Prison simply revived the Marine unit.

The machine gunner is part of Tidal Prison, and the prison has the right to revive him.

This explanation confused Han Che even more, not because he couldn't understand it, but because he understood the logic behind it.

"So, if I don't resurrect all the prison guards in this prison after they die, they will be resurrected?"

"But it's like a completely different person?"

Yes, host, your understanding is basically correct.

"This is called possession!" Han Che slammed his hand on the table and jumped up from his office chair.

[Host, Hafk's soldiers are dying every day. This is the only way we can ensure that there are a corresponding number of soldiers on each map.]

The host can also use more resources, namely the prison account balance, to revive the soldiers' original personalities and memories.

[Of course, this also helps them gain experience.]

Han Che clenched his fists tightly, but he also figured out the key points.

This is why none of the prison guards Han Che asked knew their own names, where they came from, or what they did for a living.

That's why other map NPCs act like idiots, rushing into the street and shouting.

Some NPCs don't even recognize enemies right in front of them.

These are all "new recruits" who were just recruited by the map. They have no experience at all and are sent to battle as soon as they are resurrected.

They don't even know who they are, where they came from, or what they're doing. They'll just be killed by passing player operators.

However, some NPCs can pinpoint the player's location precisely, and even take the initiative by hiding behind cover.

Some NPCs are even just like players, knowing how to dodge, hide, and ambush, truly locking onto enemies from extremely long distances.

They are just "veterans" who have survived a few times; they have more experience and clearer goals.

Just like the player operators, they have their own ideas and tactics.

That tactic might not have been very wise, but it was all experience he had gained from surviving.

Until he was killed in one of the operations...

Just like Da Zhuang, a soldier who was resurrected without even knowing why.

It goes on and on, again and again.

He is still him, but he is no longer the same person he was at the beginning.

Han Che slammed his fist heavily on the table, his anger finding no outlet.

I don't know how to vent.

"It's actually quite fair, isn't it?" A voice in Han Che's mind sneered as it told him.

"Money can buy experience and resurrection."

"If you have no money, try again and again with your life on the line. If you're lucky, you can become an outstanding person without spending a penny."

"But if you fail even once, it's all over."

Han Che didn't ask any more questions, and the system didn't offer any further explanations. The office fell silent again.

"Shi Ding, Da Zhuang... that machine gunner, what should I do?"

"Should we assign him to the Royal Guard?"

Shi Ding didn't know why, but the warden's tone returned to calm, or rather, indifferent.

"Your Excellency Warden, I believe that Dazhuang... is still a trustworthy partner."

"He's not Dazhuang anymore; they just look alike."

"But... Boss, he really isn't Dazhuang. But you have to think about it, you'll recruit other soldiers in the future, and many more people will become our brothers."

"They all look different, but they are all devoted to Tide Prison."

"Dazhuang is the same kind of person now, he just happens to..." Shi Ding paused for a moment, unsure if he had used the word "just happened to" correctly.

"He was only resurrected in this body; that doesn't mean he can't be trusted!"

Han Che listened in silence; to be honest, he understood what Shi Ding said.

As long as someone is loyal and does their best for the prison, whether they are strong, strong, or thin, they should be trusted.

But there was a hurdle in his heart... stuck in his heart.

"Trust..." Han Che gritted his teeth, squeezing out the words through the gaps between his teeth.

Dengdengdeng.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door, which made Han Che's shoulders tremble.

He looked towards the gate, then met Shi Ding's gaze and gave an affirmative answer.

Shi Ding opened the door, and then Da Zhuang walked in; he was the only one outside.

"Dazhuang, what's wrong? Have you eaten?" Shi Ding asked warmly with a smile on his face.

"Brother Shi Ding, I have something I'd like to discuss with the warden."

Shi Ding turned around and met Han Che's gaze. After confirming his meaning, he stepped to the side and let Da Zhuang go in.

"Go ahead." Shi Ding then stepped outside and closed the door behind him.

"What's wrong, Dazhuang? What happened?" Looking at that face, Han Che tried his best to remain calm and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Your Excellency Warden, thank you for taking care of me today." Da Zhuang bowed slightly. Han Che was about to say something when Da Zhuang continued.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'm not the Dazhuang you described."

"I learned what kind of person Brother Dazhuang was from the other brothers in prison."

"He's amazing. I just arrived today and haven't done anything yet, so I don't deserve such an honor."

"I don't know why I'm in this body. I have no memories of what happened before."

"But, Your Excellency Warden, I think I will become like Brother Dazhuang."

The machine gunner then stood up straight, put his feet together, and gave Han Che a proper salute.

"Warden, Machine Gunner Number Two reporting for duty!"