Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 1104 - 855 The Flames Ignite the Blades

Chapter 1104: Chapter 855 The Flames Ignite the Blades

The Near East Technician approached and handed the repaired Sakura Passing to A40, the entire weapon looked even sharper than before it was damaged. A999’s weapons were all destroyed and then recycled.

"How nice." A40 twirled the blade in its hand, leaving A999 only to watch.

In the factory, there was the hum of machines and the clanging of metal everywhere. The post-battle reconstruction work required a vast amount of materials; countless robots were repaired and manufactured here.

A40 observed with a hint of reverence the more advanced design paradigm of A999, which appeared more human and had a body that was more lightweight and compact. Taro Tanaka’s work was impeccable. A999, as the last Class A Synthetic Human, was indeed perfect, reaching the upper limit for these robots.

"You are a worthy opponent, reliable in battle," A40 admitted.

"...You too," A999 and A40 shared mutual respect.

After that terrifying battle back then, their conflicts had gradually faded, replaced by respect and recognition for each other.

They continued to share their understandings of swordsmanship and warfare, progressing to higher realms through their communication.

Only when the technician informed them that it was time to go did they reluctantly walk out side by side.

"My biases against you were wrong before, A40. I hope we can fight side by side in the future," A999 said.

"...Yes." A40’s chip generated a strange code.

It hadn’t made friends in a long time, and A999 was truly a friend worth having, equally strong, equally sincere, and equally brave.

They patted each other’s shoulders. The workers in the factory nodded discreetly upon witnessing this scene. It seemed that even Synthetic Humans could form remarkable friendships.

Friendship stronger than gold.

Both came to the open space outside the factory. A40 placed its hand on the hilt, watching the Shuttle Machine land in front of them.

Xu Yang and Farosa disembarked one after the other.

"Oh, boss!" A40 said.

"It’s time to go." Xu Yang sniffed the air, which carried a faint peculiar smell of burning wires and melting metal.

"Huang Feng specifically asked me to pick you up and save you. The fact that you were repaired so quickly is thanks to me," Farosa said indifferently.

"Oh, Huang Feng!" A40 was delighted to know that Huang Feng cared about it so much.

"Ah...why haven’t you defeated A999 yet? That’s also something Huang Feng urged you about," Farosa turned and saw A999.

A999 froze.

A40’s eye light color shifted from white to red.

It turned to A999.

"Brother!" A999 yelled.

"There’s a flaw!" A40 swiftly raised its sword and chopped A999 to the ground.

The workers working overtime in the mechanical factory were shocked.

It pointed its sword at the broken A999 on the ground and took a photo.

Victory.

"Congratulations." Farosa clapped. "Now Huang Feng will recognize you. All that’s left is to kill the Quantum Warrior, then Huang Feng will emerge and become our strongest ally."

"Great." A40 came up.

The workers dragged away A999, and its repair cycle was extended by 3 months.

...

The next day.

The strategic meeting room of the Khalifa Spire.

"There exist seven ancient towers and seven new towers in this world," Farosa discussed her thoughts with Xu Yang.

Kojima Kanako, Wei Shiyue, Zenith, and Golden Chryses were also present.

"The Khalifa Spire and the Xisheng Shrine are both among the modern towers, with five others like them," Xu Yang observed.

"The key lies at the base of the tower," Farosa’s tone was very eager, "I need it. We found the Seal of Wealth at the bottom of the Xisheng Shrine. Who knows what kind of power the base of the Khalifa Spire provides?"

"The key is in Kanako’s hands," Xu Yang looked at Kanako.

"...Yes, my mother also gave me the final password of Xisheng. Now I can freely access all databases of Xisheng, including the entrance code to the bottom layer of the Khalifa Spire. If it weren’t for me, no one could open the secret door," Kanako said softly.

"However, what exactly these towers are and what they mean, only you know," Farosa turned to Golden Chryses, Wei Shiyue, and Zenith.

"The ancient seven towers were built by the civilization of the Old Ones, while the new seven towers were built by your civilization. Their purposes and functions seem identical..." Chryses’s voice shimmered, as it spoke the entire room glittered as if its worth had doubled.

"The ancient seven towers of the Old Ones seem to have lost their function, which is why seven towers were rebuilt in the corporate era: Nestor Headquarters, Khalifa Spire, Lundinium Big Clock, Corporate Alliance Tower, Seine Iron Tower, Savior Statue, World Trade Building... these should be the seven, unique and tall, strategically placed," Wei Shiyue analyzed.

"The key to opening the Giant Tower is Yao Guang and the Keyshadow Sisters. They are said to bear the responsibility of becoming the ’Tower Key.’ If they disagree, no one can obtain the true secrets of the Giant Tower project. But this secrecy, what indeed are we being made to avoid?" Xu Yang pondered.

"Zenith." Zenith said it didn’t know.

"Then we have no other choice but to personally go to the bottommost part of the Khalifa Spire, to see what kind of power this tower holds," Farosa said.

"When they were defending the Khalifa Spire, they didn’t use any peculiar technology. It seems the seal within this tower is rather special," Xu Yang walked down.

"Perhaps it’s entirely passive or a power inconvenient for the corporation to exploit," Wei Shiyue speculated.

"The internal documents left by my mother say it bears flames, immense flames," Kanako murmured.

At first, they did not know what these flames referred to until Kanako opened the secret chamber at the base of the Khalifa Spire, and they realized how perilous the situation was.