Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 375 - 339: Held as Scheduled

Chapter 375: Chapter 339: Held as Scheduled

A100 tentatively swung a few times, Nemesis Armament managed to perfectly block the attacks from the left, but was defenseless against those from the right because its right arm had already been brutally broken.

It was incapable of learning and adjusting its posture and strategy in real-time, forced to rely on pre-written intelligent scripts for response, which became its fatal flaw.

Victory was a must! This was the obsession of A100.

A100 immediately attacked from the right side of Nemesis Armament, delivering blow after blow to its weaker defenses, eventually surpassing the gaps in its guard, each strike targeting its neck!

Ya Kou Liu Li stepped back, feeling a trace of nervousness. Onlookers, seeing Nemesis Armament’s awkward defense, only found it rigid and laughable, as it continuously tried to parry with its bent right arm, but the motion, due to the limb’s deformity, simply could not be properly executed.

Nemesis Armament was smart enough to swiftly adjust its strategy, attempting various plans from its existing arsenal of tactical behaviors, and also clever enough to know how to counterattack, but each move had been pre-designed by Ya Kou Liu Li, and she had never designed how to fight with a completely bent arm.

First Generation AI could only mechanically execute strategies.

Second Generation AI was capable of autonomously processing and solving problems, capable of making logical judgments without remote instructions.

Third Generation AI would learn, could adapt, continuing to attempt solutions of its own as problems arose.

A100 had severely damaged Nemesis Armament before losing momentum, then it too retreated due to injuries accumulated from the previous battle. As Nemesis Armament pressed forward, it had already sustained enough damage, collapsed on its own, and hit the ground with a heavy thud.

This battle was the victory of A100.

A100 sheathed its sword and bowed to the people around.

Applause.

The crowd clapped joyfully, Kamibayashi Kurou and Oohara Risa were especially delighted, grateful for such entertaining diversion before their wedding and for proving the superiority among Synthetic Humans, which greatly broadened their horizons. Many who were already involved in the artificial intelligence field began to adjust their operating strategies upon witnessing such a clear-cut defeat.

A100 cheerfully returned to Xu Yang and Lila, bowing to them.

"I have not brought shame upon the A-series robots!" it said, "The predecessor would surely be satisfied too."

"Living intellect will ultimately overcome rigid machinery," Xu Yang said, "Taro Tanaka’s persistent direction wasn’t mistaken."

Just then, Taro Tanaka had initiated contact.

"Mr. Xu!" he sounded somewhat surprised, "I’m getting a surge in orders over here, suddenly a large volume of them. Do you have any idea why?"

"I had A100 fight a couple of exhibition matches at a wedding," Xu Yang said leisurely, "It won, that’s all."

"I don’t know how to thank you," Taro Tanaka sounded quite pleased, "I knew the A-series robots could win... so when you return to Anjiu City, I must treat you to a meal."

"Sure, Brother Tanaka," Xu Yang replied, "I’ll thank you in advance."

"It’s I who should be thanking you first." After the initial excitement, Taro Tanaka’s tone became wistful, "Finally, the robots I designed have moved from behind the scenes to center stage, all these years haven’t been wasted."

"This is just the beginning of sales," Xu Yang said, "They’ll be mass-produced later, active in various military and security scenarios. By the way, besides the A-model robots, you have other plans, right?"

"Plenty, but I still need to consider how to design their factory personalities," Taro Tanaka said, "If the housekeeping Synthetic Humans and the cleaning ones are as combative as the A-series robots, that would be quite a problem."

"The best sellers will probably be the companion-type Synthetic Humans," Xu Yang stated, "Mechanical lovers that can satisfy all of people’s needs."

"Do you have extensive experience in romance? I never quite understand women’s thoughts," Taro Tanaka said.

"It’s simple. Just like how you treat your eyeball robots."

"Are you saying I should send them off to work? To burn?"

"No, I mean the one you’re sitting in," Xu Yang said, "What do you think of it?"

"Ah... let’s talk about it when you’re back in Anjiu City, Mr. Xu," Taro Tanaka hurriedly concluded the communication.

No one lives in a big eyeball robot for no reason for a lifetime. Xu Yang thought to himself. What has happened?

Meanwhile, in the courtyard, the heartbroken Ya Kou Liu Li carried away the injured Nemesis Armament.

"It seems that Third Generation AI is really more powerful than Second Generation AI," Kanako murmured to herself.

"It depends on the positioning, Kanako." Kurokawa Kana stood behind her. "If we treat Synthetic Humans as expendables, resources, and cannon fodder, then we need Second Generation AIs, or even the primitive First Generation AIs. If we see Synthetic Humans as high-end products that we want to sell at a high price, then they must be equipped with Third Generation AIs."

"And you? What do you see Synthetic Humans as?" Kanako looked at Kurokawa Kana.

"Merchandise," Kurokawa Kana said. "Xisheng’s merchandise."

Kanako broke into a smile.

"Then, invest in the Nestor-Tanaka Company with me," she said.

"We should support our own merchandise," Kurokawa Kana frowned.

"It’s not like that," Kanako said light-heartedly, "Nemesis Armament uses Magic Power Steel, whose production depends on Ya Kou Liu Li’s magic power. In the end, it will become Liu Li’s private army, completely under Liu Li’s command. But Type A robots, and even other products, they can be mass-produced to standard specifications. Once we’ve invested enough funds, we can force our way into management, buy up production patents, and even Taro Tanaka will be excluded by us. With our power and influence, isn’t sidelining a small scientist a piece of cake?"

Kurokawa Kana curled her lips up into a smirk.

"We truly do have our mother’s blood flowing in our veins," she said.

"Isn’t that a good thing?"

"It’s very good, extremely good," Kurokawa Kana spoke more and more lightheartedly. "Let’s have a drink together."

She was now reassured.

Originally, the prospect of Kanako colluding with outsiders was a bad omen for Kurokawa Kana, and she didn’t like Kanako either.

But now, there was one thing she could be sure of: no matter what happened during the ceremony on the winter solstice or what became of their mother, the Xisheng Family would have a place at the top of the world. It might be Honma Noriko or Kurokawa Kana.

Or maybe Kojima Kanako.

Subsequently, the wedding took place as scheduled, with Kamibayashi Kurou and Oohara Risa entering the sanctity of marriage amidst the blessings of the guests.

Both the bride and groom wore antique noble garments, as opposed to modern suits and wedding dresses. They prayed to the starry sky amidst the surrounding firepits, like the true ancient island nobility, seeking protection from the celestial messengers. Among the dark night sky, the stars seemed to ascend to unreachable heights, never to be touched again. Defying the will of the stars would lead to a disaster for both gods and rulers of the mortal realm.

"A nobleman and the daughter of a great mayor," Farosa watched the wedding from afar.

"This is their hematopoietic mechanism," Xu Yang said. "If they don’t draw some bright and beautiful people into their camp, they will gradually become corrupt."

"Choosing a marriage partner is as important as choosing one’s birth," Farosa said. "When shall we marry?"

"When we have the power to go there," Xu Yang pointed at the heavens.

A40 crouched beside them, watching the wedding.

"Do you want to speak?" Xu Yang unlocked A40’s mute.

"A100 is a super idiot," A40 said. "And it doesn’t know how to fight at all!"

"I’m talking about the wedding," Xu Yang looked at Kamibayashi Kurou taking Oohara Risa to rest in the village house.

"I’m worried," A40 said. "I’m afraid I won’t be able to please Huang Feng."

"She’s not a particularly picky Witch," Xu Yang said. "All you need to do is try."

"Understood," A40 got up. "Just like learning combat, I’ll learn about love. That’s what I need to do."

After watching the wedding, it left.

"Using a Synthetic Human that costs millions to catch a ’Command Reality’ Witch worth trillions," Farosa said. "It really is the most cost-effective deal we’ve ever done."

"You’re the last person who should be saying that," Xu Yang stretched lazily. "Let’s head back."

Something crossed Farosa’s mind, and she hummed softly.

"Idiot," she followed Xu Yang.