Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 234 - 208 Disguised Sharp Claws

Chapter 234: Chapter 208 Disguised Sharp Claws

Xu Yang returned and took control of the situation, immediately suppressing the chaotic momentum in Aizu City. His invisible hand curbed all unfavorable factors in their infancy.

After being entrusted with a heavy responsibility by Xu Yang, Asa Katsuragi reflected deeply.

She had grown so much that she now knew how to make herself appear inscrutable and leak-proof. As the president of New Aizuwakamatsu Security Company and the leader of the Katsuragi Gang, she didn’t need to join the front-line battles, so she put the "Flood Dragon" armor in the attic, and hid the crowbar and handgun in her bedroom.

Asa Katsuragi completely changed her attire, she made an appointment with a tailor, and her new look was more upscale, wearing a blood-red long sleeve outfit on the outside, paired with a pale shirt and white trousers, all from expensive brands, with sunglasses and her long hair tied up—the transformation was remarkable.

This certainly made people look at her differently.

Originally, the core members of the Katsuragi Gang saw Asa Katsuragi as a violent woman from the Underground City, and their respect for her was mostly based on her violence and fighting spirit. Seeing her new look, they took her more seriously and reacquainted themselves with Asa Katsuragi’s charm.

Now, Asa Katsuragi also had a better understanding of how things operated. She learned pragmatism and patience from Xu Yang, how to manipulate everything with money and power from Kanako, and how to judge the situation and stick to morals from Kong Tai. On the path of adhering to principles, Asa Katsuragi had faced many setbacks, and all these experiences made her even more calm and mature.

Asa Katsuragi shut herself in her room for a day, seriously drafting a complete set of plans.

Following Xu Yang’s instructions, Asa Katsuragi listed the names of merchants worth supporting—some had provided her with great help during the expansion period of the Katsuragi Gang, others had good reputations for honest business and were trustworthy partners.

Asa Katsuragi didn’t just offer them financial support but made a point of gathering them together. She also convened representatives of the most influential people from all walks of life in Aizu City, representatives from the unemployed, and many ordinary citizens for an important meeting in the underground luxury hotel of Hui City District, where she had originally won the bid to become the security contractor of Aizu City.

These days, the Katsuragi Gang had heavily stationed themselves in Hui City District, with only about 35% of the area still fiercely defended by the Chainsaw Angel Gang. Therefore, representatives from Hui City District also attended the meeting, which overall had participants representing all levels and groups of Aizu City.

Undoubtedly, all the agreements reached at this meeting would affect the ecosystem of the entire Aizu City.

At this unconventional meeting, Asa Katsuragi first decreed the "General Peace Order."

That is, within Aizu City, all conflicts and issues must be reported to the security contractor, who possesses the highest authority to adjudicate all affairs. This entirely forbade any form of private fights, disputes, or brawls. Even incidents occurring within other companies’ jurisdictions would be subject to the security contractor’s questioning, without any tolerance. Asa Katsuragi announced that as the security contractor, they had sufficient personnel and the will to regulate the affairs of Aizu City.

In addition, Asa Katsuragi formally abolished the identity of the Chainsaw Angel Gang, decreeing their existence as illegal, and any attempt from within Aizu City to support or sponsor them would meet with strict punishment from the security contractor.

Finally, using the current "corporate law" as a framework, Asa Katsuragi supplemented and revised a set of "Aizu City Safety Regulations" to regulate nuances that corporate law had not touched upon. The primary purpose was to adapt to local conditions, creating new laws tailored to the current situation of Aizu City.

According to the demand of the participants present, significant changes were made to the Aizu City Safety Regulations, which openly declared to protect two basic rights of the citizens of Azu City, including the right to survive and the right to terminate employment contracts, which are usually overlooked in standard corporate law.

Asa Katsuragi single-handedly chaired the entire meeting, which lasted for four hours. After it ended, she didn’t feel tired at all. She asked the representatives from all sectors of Aizu City to return, and then she went to the backstage meeting room.

Xu Yang was listening in there.

He had sent Lila to investigate the resources around the seabed. Piloting the Innovation, Lila had already made a couple of rounds and had many findings. She was currently drafting these plans into a development proposal, ready to submit them for Kanako’s review. Once Kanako saw potential profit, she would provide a huge loan to Nestor Corporation from the channels of Xisheng.

Seeing Asa Katsuragi enter, Xu Yang sincerely applauded.

"Very good," Xu Yang said, "You truly have the presence of a supreme leader now."

"It’s all learned by doing," Asa Katsuragi leaned forward, hands on the table, "I was afraid at first too, but now I understand that life is just like a battle, you have to give it your all. Before, I had set too many limits for myself, thinking I couldn’t do this or that."

"Before, you thought life was just the small area in front of you, now what?"

"It’s still that small area," Asa Katsuragi said, "but this small region has become more three-dimensional. If you’re willing to invest effort, every person you meet each day can be quite substantial. I still can’t see far into the future—I don’t know what will happen in a month or two—but I know I had a good day today. As for tomorrow, we’ll see when it comes."

"For now, I’ll leave these territories in your management," Xu Yang rose to his feet, "The Chainsaw Angel Gang is a minor issue. Once I’m done with things over there and I can divert the Witches’ combat power, the Chainsaw Angel Gang will disappear into thin air."

"It’s hard to imagine what it would be like without you," Asa Katsuragi bowed to Xu Yang.

"You have become more refined than before," Xu Yang examined Asa Katsuragi, no longer the green, reckless figure of the past.

"Like a tiger whose claws have been inlaid with gold—but still a tiger," Asa Katsuragi said with a slight smile.

After leaving, Xu Yang checked his cash card. Most of his funds had been burned through various projects, leaving only 7 million on the card.

Hui City District was bustling. A new Federro Mc Gee Shopping Center had opened on Yu Central Avenue. This company specialized in retail and wholesale chains, was of substantial scale, and was considered a large company. To save trouble, they had already submitted to the security contractor, paying an annual fee for protection managed by Asa Katsuragi’s people.

Xu Yang wandered around the center, where a white eyeball robot guided him to one of the client cubicles, respectfully inviting him to rest on a reclining chair and then began to prepare tea.

He didn’t need to shop himself. The smart screen displayed a rich and logically arranged selection of goods. Once ordered, picking robots would automatically retrieve items from the warehouse, delivering them to a specified location or for immediate takeaway.

He bought new game consoles and tons of food for the Little Witches in the industrial park, coffee for Farosa, and new clothes for Lila, then he headed back to the Nestor Industrial Park.

Elsewhere, on Highway 90, Du Qianqian took 102 out to stroll along the road.

The community system here had expanded to many neighboring streets. Within two months, the number of people joining the community cooperation had grown to 9,000. They had established a decentralized, independent system. Similar schemes existed in other parts of the world, and they had developed a smart app. Now, the Highway 90 Community also made use of this program, allowing each community member to vote on pending public affairs. The main task was to decide how to use the funds they contributed monthly, with the current discussion focusing on whether to invest in building a school or renovating the old incinerator.

"Now I’m treating you to snacks, but when you get your paycheck, you’ll have to pay me back," 102 bought Du Qianqian some snacks. The price of food was high, but the community had also set a price ceiling for food within its area.

"Take it easy," Du Qianqian opened a can of sukiyaki. She wanted to try a variety of foods.

"If you go any further, you’ll leave the community," a militia member with a gun advised. The community militia had already cooperated with the New Aizuwakamatsu Security Company, responsible for the safety of their own community.

Du Qianqian ignored the warning, voraciously eating various foods, including different forms of sushi. Nigiri, maki, and battleship sushi all had distinct flavors.

"What’s that crowd over there doing?" 102 saw a group of people gathered near a tin shack, waiting in line, with occasional strange shouts coming from inside.

Curiosity piqued, Du Qianqian after finishing her snacks, quickly walked over to investigate while transforming into the guise of a bouncer she had encountered in a bar.

"Wow... you look so ugly," 102 turned to see Du Qianqian had already transformed.

"This is to protect you," Du Qianqian had even changed into the attire of a bouncer, but a touch revealed the conjured clothes had an unusual texture, seemingly like some kind of gel, impervious to complete passage by hand, leading her to feel that this was a "coating" formed by magic power, part of the illusion.

Taking 102 to the back of the tin shack to line up, they discovered an ecstasy chair inside. Since the security contractor had banned this service, it was only available in places like this. People, with bloodshot eyes, carefully hid their cash cards, eager to abandon everything for the chair, sitting until they’d spent all their money.

"That looks like an ecstasy service," Du Qianqian peered, "How much money do you have?"

"A lot of money," 102 said casually.