Resurrection Empire

Chapter 801 304: The Truth Behind the "Law

In just a moment, Ren Zhong felt that he had come to the right place.

Counting the Nine Major Groups, which one holds the most information?

Without a doubt, it must be Deep Communication Group.

Ren Zhong had always held a keen interest in Deep Communication Group but struggled to find a point of entry.

Now things were different, the unintentional planted willows made a shade, there was another village amidst the dark willows and flowers.

However, Ren Zhong would not rush to show his interest in the other party.

Already imprisoned, and without plans to reopen, he should keep a low profile for now.

Ren Zhong gave a thumbs up, "Of course I've heard of it, I was once a player of 'Dream Inn'."

"Oh? Mr. Ren, you've experienced it too? Was it fun?"

Ren Zhong: "Ahem, not too bad. In short, you are quite remarkable. Especially since it achieved a very high-level virtual reality experience with minimal computing power, not an easy feat."

Talking about her work, Hua Yuelan became interested, "Mr. Ren, you are truly worthy of being called the first genius in a millennium evaluated by Purple Crystal Mining, catching the real selling point of 'Dream Inn' in one go. This information compression technology, along with sensory amplification technology, is my specialty. I achieved almost 70% efficiency using energy and computing power equivalent to only 1% of virtual reality training. Of course, I mainly research human sensory interaction, which cannot achieve the comprehensive equipment coordination of virtual reality training. Moreover, my chaotic algorithm used for confidentiality is also a unique skill of mine."

Ren Zhong immediately seized the opportunity, "And you were arrested because of the chaotic algorithm?"

Hua Yuelan nodded, "Yes. When I initially accepted the job offer from Deep Communication Group to start developing this project, I made it clear to them that I wanted to create an absolutely safe and private space for everyone who longs to enjoy the freedom of personality. They agreed, which is why I officially joined Deep Communication Group. But during the trial operation phase of the product, Deep Communication Group went back on their word. They wanted not only to make money but also demanded I hand over the underlying keys. Their reason was that it hindered the monitoring of the 'net.' They promised me they would never utilize privacy in the game to control anyone. Ha ha..."

Ren Zhong: "So you physically destroyed the storage medium containing the keys?"

"Yes. Of course, the thing is still in my head. If I wanted, I could restore it. But why would I? My purpose in creating 'Dream Inn' was nothing more than to satisfy my sneaky fantasies as a child. To create sexual freedom for everyone is my dream! I won't let my dream become their tool for controlling others. So, when they resorted to the name of the 'net' to imprison me here, and forced me to maintain the game, I could no longer see the post-migration world through sleep. But so what? Just thinking about how so many people could pursue pleasure in the world I created, and that I brought happiness to so many people, makes me satisfied. That's enough."

Ren Zhong smiled, "That is indeed a great dream."

"Then, Mr. Ren, what was the reason you were arrested?"

Ren Zhong: "I killed a Seventh Level Citizen. Wang Dingyuan, the chairman of Tianyuan Military Industry."

Hua Yuelan was taken aback, then said in confusion, "Then you shouldn't have been arrested."

"Why do you say that?"

"Mr. Ren, you just became a citizen not long ago, right? You underestimated your own value. I've heard of Tianyuan Military Industry too, and Wang Dingyuan in the social division of labor was just an asset manager, not a creator. He wasn't that important. You're different, Purple Crystal Mining has already labeled you as a creator, and will certainly spare no effort to protect you. Even if you killed him, at most you'd be fined. It would seem like a large sum, but definitely within your means. As long as you fully pay the fine, you could gain relative freedom."

Ren Zhong: "Relative freedom?"

Hua Yuelan: "Yes, you've surely heard of the concept of bail and probationary period, right?"

Ren Zhong: "Yes."

"The definition of bail and probationary period is that during this time, even though you are an Advanced Citizen, the Association can still review you at any time and confiscate your assets. Regardless, that situation is still better than being imprisoned. Your assets should have been completely confiscated by now, right?"

Ren Zhong: "Before I was arrested, I transferred all my assets to someone else. The killing was solely my act and had nothing to do with others."

"What about your lodging fees?"

"They are covered by the person who received my assets."

Hua Yuelan was astonished, "You must be crazy! Aren't you worried about being betrayed and sent to the Hard Labor Prison?"

Ren Zhong smiled, "I'm not worried."

"Uh, you're quite a strange person. Alright, no more talking. See you tonight at seven, at the hall of the clubhouse at the mountain top. I'll go and negotiate with others in the residents' committee to prepare a lively welcome party for you."

"That's kind of you."

After bidding farewell to Hua Yuelan, Ren Zhong returned to his room, finally having the time to carefully study his judgment document.

Just as Hua Yuelan said, he underestimated his own value and overestimated the justice of Source Star's legal system.

The law of Source Star protects the "sense of security" of citizens.

It is permissible to do harm to the wilderness people because they don't dare, nor have the opportunity, to resist.

But citizens cannot use the resources they control to directly threaten the life of another Advanced Citizen.

Wang Jinsou hinted that Zheng Dafa prepared a gun that opened Pandora's Box, putting Wang Jinsou within the range where Ren Zhong could legally kill him.

As for the Seventh Level Citizen Wang Dingyuan, according to Source Star's legal system, Ren Zhong indeed shouldn't have killed him, but there was always a somewhat tenuous justification.

It was this justification that saved his life.

The moment Wang Dingyuan died, the trial against Ren Zhong immediately entered the phase of value evaluation.

Ren Zhong's "reason for the crime," "associated value," "strength and cost of the guarantor," and many other factors combined resulted in the current outcome.

Regarding the ten-year sentence, it might seem casual, but it's actually quite harsh.

First of all, Ren Zhong's personal assets would be confiscated on the spot.

If he hadn't completed the asset transfer ahead of time and used the rule of "personal assets being sacred and inviolable" to protect the wealth through Ju Qingmeng, he, unable to pay the fine, would have directly found himself in Hard Labor Prison, then waiting for a lifetime service contract with Purple Crystal Mining, or the rescue of Tanggu Group and Ying Hao, or perhaps needing to undertake various labor tasks without compensation.

Moreover, during the sentence period, he is not allowed to own any personal assets.

During his imprisonment, he will turn from a sovereign citizen into a public slave of the Source Star Business Association.

For killing Wang Dingyuan, he was stripped of ten years.

If he had paid the fine in full, he could indeed use ten years of hibernation to evade it.

In all judgments, the cruelest is not the death penalty, but the life sentence.

Source Star's life sentence is truly indefinite, passed down through generations, never-ending, impossible to escape by any means.

In short, Source Star's system exudes pervasive utilitarianism.

The essential purpose of law enforcement is not to promote justice but to maximize benefits.

Ren Zhong fell into deep thought.

He began to ponder the metrics of this law.

He needed to find a way to return to the Second Prison next time without turning himself into an utterly inhibited slave.

At dusk, the hall of the clubhouse in the mountain-top villa area was splendidly decorated and bustling with activity.

It was festively decorated, almost as if there was a New Year's celebration.