Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 410 - 370 Infinite Altitude

Chapter 410: Chapter 370 Infinite Altitude

The Angel began to chant in Secret Script, with a melodious voice that mesmerized anyone who heard it, reaching a high, lamenting pitch as if heralding a miracle, yet also like a harbinger of the apocalypse. A city-scale miracle of such magnitude could inevitably trigger a catastrophe, ensnaring all citizens.

When Xu Yang heard this singing, a thread of worry unfurled in his heart as if an invisible hand had unlocked a Pandora’s box within him, and his first thought was one of repentance, a reflection on his past mistakes.

In the past twenty-eight years, what was the gravest mistake he had made?

Xu Yang had no idea.

Looking back on his past actions, he could not consider himself spotless, but he could say that his conscience was clear. He vaguely remembered committing some grave error, but it had slipped completely from his memory, leaving only a thorn in his heart, now stirred awake by the Angel’s singing.

In order to prevent the Young Witches from being affected by the sound, Xu Yang activated the protective measures of the Shijin Mansion, dropping explosion-proof soundproofing panels on each floor to stop the strange singing from further penetrating the building and bewitching the hearts of people.

As the sliding tracks sounded, the office’s floor-to-ceiling windows were also covered with a layer of soundproof black gauze, and the golden colossus in the direction of the port no longer glared. However, when Xu Yang turned away, the illusion still flickered within his heart as if he was under constant judgment.

Seeing the grim situation inside the Shijin Mansion, Xu Yang understood the intense impact this event would have on the entire Anjiu City.

"I told the citizens not to look outside," Lila said.

"People have a rebellious streak," Xu Yang said, "The more we tell everyone not to care, the more they want to know what’s happening at the port."

"Then how can we divert their attention?" Lila was puzzled, "In an hour, the whole city will be worshipping that Angelic illusion, losing their sense of self."

"The only thing that can suppress a major event is another major event," Xu Yang mused, "Either overshadowing the Angel’s limelight or directly taking it down would be good."

"Then let’s go into battle readiness," Lila was ready to have her troops strike at any moment.

"No need," Farosa suddenly spoke up, her eyes blinked rapidly as if she regretted her words as soon as she uttered them, "..."

"What is it?" Xu Yang asked.

"A hypothesis," Farosa pondered, extending her hand, a dark blue flow of light blossomed from her palm, with white specks of light emerging, hinting at the purity of her Divine Power, "Ancient Empresses seemed to be the officials in charge of the stars."

Under her guidance, Divine Power coalesced into form, becoming a powerful Divine Sword.

"Star Tamer," Xu Yang recognized it as Farosa’s self-forged weapon.

"The Divine Power of generations of Witch Goddesses can also communicate with the stars," Farosa raised the Star Tamer, nearly feeling the sword commanding and dominating extraterrestrial beings, "It’s called ’Star Tamer’ for a reason."

"You mean..."

"If it’s about creating a miracle, I can do it too," Farosa said.

Xu Yang’s heart stirred.

"An astronomical phenomenon?"

"The Rainbow Cloak and Star Tamer are treasures I obtained through ritual, and I’ll use the Star Tamer to call forth a meteor shower that comes once in a century," Farosa pointed the magical sword at the sky, "But according to ancient records, it can’t be done indoors. Xu Yang, I need you to take me up high, as high as possible."

"I’ll prepare the Shuttle Machine," Xu Yang went to the Shijin Mansion’s hangar to find the Innovation.

Only Farosa and Lila remained in the conference room.

Farosa gave Lila a meaningful look.

"I know Xu Yang is your master," Farosa said, "But what do you think you are to Xu Yang?"

"I only wish to be my master’s slave," Lila seriously replied, "But the master treats me as an important woman in his life, for which I am grateful."

"Pathetic," Farosa sneered.

"Lila cherishes everything about the master, so Lila will always be happy," she said, "This is something you will never understand, and it is the root of all your suffering."

"...You soulless machine, stick to domestic affairs here," Farosa turned swiftly, stepping away quickly, "So you will never achieve what I have. You are just... an animal."

Lila indeed found happiness more easily than Farosa because the mere sight of Xu Yang made her happy. Regardless of what else happened in the world, her master was her deepest and perhaps only concern. At that moment, Lila began to analyze the last safety measures. In the event of an emergency, would she need to take her master away and protect him in a secret facility, forever and ever...

Communications from all across the city interrupted Lila’s analysis process.

As the Angelic chant echoed throughout the city, alarms sounded, inquiries and questions came in like a blizzard, and her inbox instantly received hundreds of emails. Corporations from across the city sent strongly worded documents, demanding that Nestor Corporation resolve the situation, with the number of emails still growing, including many private queries.

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Giant angels abruptly appeared, swords of flame releasing bright light, and sacred chants enveloped the entire city, breaking the quiet of the night with a nearly apocalyptic vision.

From the glittering central skyscrapers to the desolate, dark woodland on the fringes, people were jolted from their dreams by the intense anomaly, compelled to direct their attention towards the harbor.

Everyone hoped Nestor Corporation would provide an official answer to enlighten them, especially Mayor Oohara Nobuhiko of Anjiu City, who was eager to know exactly what had happened at the port.

All the pressure fell squarely on Lila’s shoulders.

Recalling what Lu Sizhou had said before, Lila really wanted to coldly respond with "No comment," but she couldn’t do that. Nestor Corporation was the party responsible for the safety and health of Anjiu City’s residents and for the substantial security contract provided by the mayor, tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of this city of 6 million people.

"Mysterious cult activities have been detected in the port area, and we are currently purging and destroying the cult," Lila replied with such wording for the time being.

Mysterious events were happening all over the world; one ancient being after another was awakening. Thus, such statements actually worked, allowing people to attribute the situation to various historical legends.

Once again, technology clashed with the mysterious, and many people grasped the reality of the situation as they overcame their initial confusion.

Those on the neutral path couldn’t help but take this opportunity to observe the true strength of Nestor Corporation.

"Wow..."

"Such things really happen!"

"Those four wings..."

"God has arrived."

"I hope it gets resolved quickly..." People immediately went online. The majority learned the latest trends and developments through social media. In a bid for attention, media outlets such as Kakuya Media exaggerated and sensationalized the port’s miracle as a mysterious blessing, striving to attract viewers. News spread like wildfire, and before long, not just Anjiu City, but half of the Archipelago Continent was aware of the incident.

The crisis had to be resolved swiftly and decisively, Lila thought to herself. Whatever astronomical miracle Farosa intended to initiate had to be grand enough to overshadow the angels. Farosa might be able to heal bodily injuries, but she could do nothing to erase memories. Such extraordinary beings should never enter the public’s view. The opponent’s blatant appearance was an obvious test for Nestor Corporation and Farosa, probing their firepower.

At that moment, a clue released by the Corporate Alliance rose to the top of the trending searches.

#3 Ways to Avoid the Harm of Mysticism

"When you discover events in the real world that clearly defy the laws of physics, please follow these 3 guidelines to minimize irreversible harm to yourself and your family. These not only apply to a Witch’s rampage but also to other supernatural phenomena.

① Check the security service you have purchased; call for their assistance, and trust that the security firm in charge of your city/region will resolve the issue promptly, following the company’s official guidance.

② Stay in a trustworthy building, lock yourself in a room for at least 24 hours, until the external changes disappear.

③ After the event, consult with a mental health testing institution authorized by the Corporate Alliance [click here for the list]."

Seeing the instructions published by the Corporate Alliance, Lila made a note of them. Being of older age, she remembered a time when the Corporate Alliance was in its heyday.

The Corporate Alliance had been combating mystical forces for over a century. People were united under the universal banner of the Alliance, sealing supernatural powers with fleets and soldiers from around the world, and had acquired rich experience.

Even though the Corporate Alliance had lost its influence and ceded ground to monopolistic groups formed by giant corporations and interstate capital, they still had a wealth of experience and were willing to share it in times like these, to lessen public anxiety.

Stay at home, citizens...

Lila swiftly commanded the Nestor Legion to action, ordering them to reach strategic locations immediately, ready to launch large-caliber ammunition to confront the giant angelic illusion; she also instructed Defense Army Soldiers to enter the streets, set up checkpoints at key intersections following the emergency plan, and control the flow of people to prevent them from going to the harbor area, intentionally or not; at the same time, she urgently called upon regular security personnel to prepare giant engineering equipment and to start constructing tactical defenses straightaway—if the opponent truly intended to attack Anjiu City, Lila was determined to arm it like a fortress.

Each giant corporation also made its own preparations, but branch managers had limited authority in such events. Besides holding Lila accountable, they could only report to their superiors and wait for approval.

In the meantime, the atmosphere in Anjiu City grew tense and solemn.

Farosa... Lila thought to herself. Her nature was so unpredictable, now all they could do was hope that the great miracle she summoned would take effect, diverting the public’s attention. Most people were now wide awake, staring unwaveringly at the angel in the harbor, even feeling a sense of reverence, continuously supplying it with power, a disaster in the making.

At that moment, Lu Sizhou was on a silver shuttle, speeding towards Anjiu City.

She quickly proposed a response to Nestor Corporation, for she and the entire matter were intricately connected; she personally oversaw the escort of the Haiyun, only to be effortlessly hijacked by an "angel." This was something Lu Sizhou couldn’t accept.

It was a tremendous blow to her reputation; ever since the Haiyun went missing, she had been actively tracking it until the ship finally appeared in Anjiu City. Even though the damage control troops had yet to arrive, Lu Sizhou had to go in person to gather intelligence.

As the shuttle reached the harbor within visual range, Lu Sizhou also saw the colossal angel standing at the harbor, and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly; this fearsome being was beyond the power of humans to shake.

Nestor Corporation was just a minor regional company with some achievements in the security business; how could it possibly stand against such a daunting creature?

When the angel raised its flame-wreathed giant sword high, the entire city’s dazzling lights faded in comparison, and none could compete with its brilliance.

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