Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 176 - 154: The Daughter’s Return to Her Hometown

Chapter 176: Chapter 154: The Daughter’s Return to Her Hometown

"It’s okay," Xu Yang gently patted her shoulder, "It’s all in the past, the current you is really... so beautiful, completely different from before, so lovely..."

Lila began to relearn breathing, experiencing a sense of life unlike anything she had ever felt before.

Initially, her consciousness was placed within a Sky Crane Robot, where she was acutely aware she was manipulating a robot body, as if conducting a marionette. Her custom-made body now was different, with circuits distributed using a completely new biorobotic concept, the control system refined to every mechanical module, closely resembling the human brain’s control over the human body, tailored for the "Ascension" of advanced digital consciousness, offering a precision far surpassing the past.

She had come to life.

What’s more, on the outside, this body had no seams, with wiring ports and charging areas all able to be concealed. She examined her joints repeatedly, finding no traces of seams, her skin as tender as that of a newborn infant, utterly indistinguishable from a Witch.

Even her mind seemed clearer, more transparent; code pages and complex formulas were hidden in her "subconscious." As long as she didn’t pay heed to the operations occurring behind the scenes, she could think just like a normal Witch.

New ideas and concepts she had never had before sprang up, and Lila felt nothing but joy; these were all new lines of thought, new philosophies that had previously been impossible for her.

She lay in Xu Yang’s embrace, unclothed, as she had no need for clothing.

"Master? Please... do check Lila’s new body thoroughly," she said, her cheeks flushed.

"Indeed, a thorough examination is needed," Xu Yang nodded, facing the current perfection that was Lila, he could no longer contain himself.

The warehouse had its own charm.

Elsewhere.

After investigating the excavation site and determining Xu Yang and the Ancient Witch’s whereabouts, Mireya spent a considerable amount of time locating Suzuki Shinji, who was currently detained at the headquarters of Anjiu City’s Metropolitan Service Company. He was living behind bars with a bunch of clumsy gangsters, like a herd of swine.

She had no choice but to wait in the visiting room for Suzuki Shinji to come out.

Based on the information currently available, it was certain that the Suzuki Group had come in contact with the Ancient Witch and the hacker Xu Yang. The task at hand was to extract information from their mouths.

Mireya felt exhausted from her trip to Anjiu City; she was tired of the endless troubles within Kyoto Infinity’s jurisdiction, where everywhere there were procedures, approvals, and formalities, every corner watched by cameras and monitors.

The "Century Pure Land" system was like a pair of eyes towering over personal privacy and dignity, constantly watching everyone’s actions. As a mental Witch, she was under even stricter surveillance.

To enter the building, Mireya had to go through security checks by three different departments; robotic arms and scanners searched every corner of her body. It was a good thing she was no longer a virgin, or she would have regretted it for life.

But it was necessary.

No matter the difficulty, she had to find and apprehend the Ancient Witch.

The Corporate Alliance had already pledged the Ancient Witch to the Lighthouse Core, and Mireya, on behalf of the Lighthouse Core, declared ownership of the Ancient Witch while also seeking to gain the favor of Dilnai.

She had received a secret directive to capture the presumptuous Witch Farosa de Aquilia, who was beyond redemption.

Dilnai was a mysterious demigod who stood behind the history of the Lighthouse Core. As an externally hired "Messenger of Peace" for the Lighthouse Core, Mireya gradually came into contact with this being and formed a stable connection with her.

Dilnai’s stance was straightforward: she wanted Farosa brought to her side.

As long as Mireya brought Farosa back to New Taixi State, she would help Mireya achieve Ascension, promoting her to a Dominator Witch!

How could Mireya not dedicate herself fully to the cause?

She would leave no stone unturned to clarify the whereabouts of "Farosa" and "Xu Yang."

Turning to a mirror in the waiting room, Mireya’s appearance remained dazzling and seductive, her lips red as blood, with heavy eye shadow, proud bosoms, and a deep cleavage drawing attention, her legs long, her body wrapped in a refined black bodysuit, tightly fitted, barely containing her voluptuous figure.

Her Magic Power had an unrivaled force, known as "Eternal Slave," which, through gaze, could make anyone her servant.

After touching up her makeup in the small room, Mireya saw the "Shinmaru" space mothership shuttling across the sky outside the building, like a black whale taking the firmament as its ocean. It was an important force of Kyoto Infinity, now carrying soldiers and Witches southward, preparing to defend against the possible onslaught of a Black Fire Innovation war that would disrupt the power balance of Archipelago Continent.

A corporate war was about to erupt; optimistic people hoarded gold, while pessimists hoarded clean water.

Waiting patiently in the waiting room, Mireya suddenly heard footsteps approaching.

"My apologies."

A modest greeting sounded from behind.

Mireya turned her head to see a girl of modest height, nearly that of a female high school student, shy and with a graceful countenance, light makeup, wearing a refined, expensive suit, emitting a pleasant fragrance.

Kojima Kanako...

Mireya knew who she was, known as "The Daughter Returning Home," Xisheng’s child lost in the past, who had come back to the family a month prior.

Her background was clean and unblemished, untouched by the "investments" of other forces, immediately drawing attention from all factions.

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To contend for the enormous inheritance left by Honma Noriko, many large corporations were eager to join the fray, and for gamblers who had not placed their bets in the last round, Kojima Kanako, who had just returned home, became the best target for their wagers.

Xisheng Investment Group wielded tremendous influence in Kyoto Infinity, and Honma Noriko’s children were like countless tendrils emanating from this mysterious woman, reaching into every department of this colossal enterprise, from animation supervision and market marketing to thought control and implant modification, with children of Xisheng occupying key positions.

This Kojima Kanako was currently acting as a commissioner for Xisheng, connecting the upper echelons of Kyoto Infinity with her mother, conveying messages between the two.

Mireya believed this indicated that Honma Noriko was very fond of this daughter.

"Good morning, Miss Kojima," Mireya greeted Kojima Kanako. "I am Mireya, the Messenger of Peace from Lighthouse Core, investigating the situation of the criminal Suzuki Shinji. He is the manager of Katagi District Suzunoki Spring and also the leader of the gang group, the Suzuki Group."

"I see," said Kojima Kanako with a cute smile to Mireya. "Actually, I am here for the same reason."

So friendly. Mireya thought to herself. She’s nothing like the other Xisheng Group elites.

"How so? What is your connection with this gang member?" Mireya asked.

"Before," Kanako said, "I received help from this ’Suzuki Shinji.’ Now I want to listen in on Suzuki Shinji’s testimony. I am worried that his words might harm Xisheng’s reputation."

"I didn’t expect children of Xisheng to have been to a chaotic place like Aizu City," Mireya said.

"It’s surprising," Kanako said with a relaxed tone.

But inside, Kanako was anything but relaxed.

Suzuki Shinji of Suzunoki Spring!

This guy knew way too much about Xu Yang’s trip and would instantly sell out the information about Farosa and Xu Yang.

And Mireya was a "Messenger of Justice" sent by Lighthouse Core, undoubtedly trouble for Farosa.

Ah, what to do... Kanako bit her lip. What should I do?

If Mireya followed the clue provided by Suzuki Shinji all the way back to Aizu City, it was only a matter of time before Xu Yang and Farosa would be exposed.

If Xu Yang was proven to be alive, then Pan Ruiyi who lied would be done for! She’d suffer the highest penalty immediately, and seeing a companion perish like that would be quite frightening.

The problem with Farosa was even bigger. If Farosa were caught, she’d likely face two outcomes.

One was to die rather than submit, have her brain turned into a personality matrix, and her body used as expendable material.

The other was to strike a deal and cooperate with the company, causing mischief together. Farosa was a capricious person, quick to kill, and capable of reviving the dead, which would make her a powerful weapon in the company’s hands.

Either way was bad news.

They’d be better off under her control than falling into the hands of Lighthouse Core, Kanako mused. Everyone on the shuttle had their uses.

"What are you thinking about?" Mireya asked with a playful look at Kanako.

"Nothing much," Kanako replied, somewhat wary of Mireya.

After all, the other was a Witch with mental powers. If she silently activated her power, it would be bad news for her.

Kanako stealthily sent a message to her Professional Ninja using the communicator on her forehead, requesting her protection.

Nowadays, Kanako had been fitted with plenty of advanced new implants. Wearing clothes that were form-fitting and custom-tailored, maintaining a professional smile, she had undergone comprehensive training and upbringing with Xisheng Group and had returned to be part of the family. The archives of skills and knowledge implanted into her brain had fundamentally changed her way of thinking.

Games?

Such a waste of time...

Clearly, making money is more meaningful.

Recently, Kanako had been closely following international trade and the trends in bulk commodity prices, and attempted to short the real estate market in Shangjing. Should a war break out, a lot of capital would flee, providing her an opportunity to profit from the turmoil. The children of Xisheng must prove their foresight in investment management to gain appreciation from their mother. Besides, they needed to build up their protection to avoid being harmed by their siblings.

Suzuki Shinji was brought over in a wretched state, wearing a pair of electronic handcuffs he couldn’t break free from.

He had completely misjudged the intentions of The Big Shot, thinking that he could replace the Toshiaki Family Group and establish a connection with "The Big Shot" to secure half a position in Kyoto Infinity. However, "The Big Shot" hated the Suzuki Group’s aggressive encroachment into Anjiu City and jailed them all without any indication of when they would be released.

Oh heavens! If only he had stayed with Asa Katsuragi to defend Suzunoki Spring, at the very least, he would have protected the Suzuki Family’s property! If he were to descend to the underworld now, how would he face his ancestors!

The demon sealed within the Shrine would bring harm to the world if it appeared!

"Hey... hey..." Suzuki Shinji murmured weakly, disheveled, with a beard and hair that hadn’t been tended to for a month, looking like a dead dog.

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