Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 430 - 387: Going to Silla

Chapter 430: Chapter 387: Going to Silla

Lila finished her work and quickly returned to Xu Yang’s side.

"Master has returned," she greeted Xu Yang with a bow, then gently sat on his lap.

"How’s the election going?" Xu Yang was curious.

"Lila is very hopeful, almost certainly going to win." She smiled at Xu Yang, her voice melodious and pleasant.

Oohara Risa had already secured an absolute advantage, and she would actively encourage her supporters to vote for Lila afterwards.

Just as Lila had anticipated, considering the military support that Nestor Corporation could offer, Oohara Risa had to use her political resources to support Lila in becoming a legislator and participating in city governance.

"...This way, the social fabric of Anjiu City will gradually stabilize," Lila reported to Xu Yang, "Lila will work in the council, turning Anjiu City into a stable, peaceful, and prosperous rear area, facilitating our continued expansion of the military and accumulation of funds."

This was considered a done deal. Xu Yang nodded inwardly. The authority of Nestor Corporation was unquestionably consolidated, spanning across the city’s security, legislation, judiciary, and law enforcement sectors.

Anjiu City would become their largest and most solid backup and base. Once the communication with Mond was perfected, helping him find his daughter would also be scheduled, including the matter of the lunar teleportation gate.

At that moment, a new message appeared in Xu Yang’s inbox, a communication key that could connect to the A40 channel.

This was the second time A40 had sent a message back since its departure. The first time was when it transited through Greeny City, a selfie of itself, wearing new sunglasses and a red scarf, looking very arrogant, with the message that it would definitely find Huang Feng and take it down.

Using the key, Xu Yang entered A40’s private channel and saw an anonymous user come online. A40 knew it was Xu Yang and began to shout excitedly.

"Oh, boss! Forgive me for taking so long!" A40 said loudly.

"How’s it going? Did you meet Huang Feng?" Xu Yang asked.

"No! I’m afraid it will be a long time before I see Huang Feng!"

"What do you mean, did you reach the Taiya Archipelago?"

"I didn’t make it, I was stopped on the way, something big has happened!"

"... Spell it out."

"Cough, I left Greeny City and arrived in the Gran Chaco District of Agave Continent, planning to find a copper mine ship to the Taiya Archipelago as you instructed."

"Nothing went wrong, I hope."

"Hard to say, I’ve been wandering around like a swordsman, haven’t I? In Gran Chaco, some gangsters, mainly stamp dealers, came looking for trouble, wanting to test my skills."

"You must have killed them."

"Of course, anyone who came after me got slaughtered. When they realized how strong I was, they told the three major stamp-dealing families about me, and those families really valued me! They arranged to meet me in the outskirts. All three family heads were there, talking about business and witnessing my swordsmanship. We hit it off, they admired me, gave me new fine swords, and formally invited me to be their little brother!"

"What, you’ve turned bandit? Didn’t I tell you to crack down on the stamp dealers?"

"No! Just then, I remembered, boss, you’ve always told me to eradicate the stamp dealers, so as soon as I got the swords, I turned around and slaughtered the three heads."

"... Then they must have surrounded and attacked you."

"Of course, so it’s a big mess! The rest of them went crazy, trying desperately to kill me, seeing that these stamp dealers had some submachine guns and helicopters, nothing strong. I didn’t baby them! First a slash, fought for three months, killed thirteen hundred stamp dealers."

"Then you were still acting justly and courageously," Xu Yang said with a laugh.

"That’s what I thought! But those uniformed city servants, instead of rewarding me, started shooting at me, so I chopped them up too, for no good reason! Later I even seized two bombers, took a heavy armored vehicle, it was really a hassle."

"Are there any people left in the city..."

"There are, all local civilians. They don’t hate me, in fact, they praise me as a hero, bringing me supplies and batteries. I had no idea! Now Gran Chaco’s three major families have mostly been chopped down by me, and it has become no man’s land. People are saying they have decided to make me the king of Gran Chaco! I have no idea how. I’ve just escaped the city, and that’s when I had the chance to message you!"

It turns out A40 had already rampaged through a small city. Xu Yang checked the location of Gran Chaco, which lay on the vast plains in the southern part of Agave Continent, a coastal town with a large number of cattle and sheep ranches, producing a lot of livestock meat, with a population of three million, surrounded by low hills suitable for planting stamps.

"For now, just be the boss there for a while," Xu Yang thought for a moment and then said.

"But I want to see Huang Feng," A40 yearned for Huang Feng, almost going crazy.

"Then I’ll send A100 to be your substitute," Xu Yang suggested, "Anyway, you two look alike."

"Excellent, excellent," A40 was very pleased, "Hurry and send A100 over!"

"Wait a minute."

Xu Yang summoned A100 and explained the situation.

A100, upon hearing that he was to take over management of Gran Chaco from his senior A40, initially declined.

"Wow, I really don’t know if I can replace my senior," A100 was nervous and anxious, "That’s territory conquered by my senior, how could I presume to take it over."

"He’s a good man longing to retire in the countryside with his beloved. You can help him share the responsibility he’s unwilling to bear," Xu Yang explained.

"That makes perfect sense," A100 nodded, then felt pleased at the thought of being able to help his senior, "I’ll get ready and leave right away."

Lila, hearing of A40’s actions, seemed thoughtful.

"This way," she said, "we too can open up a route to the Agave Continent and establish close ties with Gran Chaco."

"This is truly extending our influence overseas," Xu Yang nodded, "I hope Gran Chaco will become our first new stronghold on the Agave Continent."

"And don’t forget about Silla," Lila nodded, "Master, Lila will go organize the team now."

"Choose a few cautious and experienced people to accompany Du Qianqian," Xu Yang instructed, "to prevent any incidents."

"Understood," Lila took the order seriously.

The room was once again left with Little Fool and Xu Yang.

It was getting late, and it was time to find Farosa. Xu Yang felt he hadn’t seen her for a while and missed her terribly.

As he started to leave, Little Fool sensed trouble and hastily grabbed his sleeve.

"Quack, hoo hoo hoo..." Little Fool gestured with her hands, warning Xu Yang of a danger from which there might be no return.

"It’s fine, go find Miss Yamano Sanae if you’re hungry," Xu Yang patted Little Fool’s head.

Watching Xu Yang leave the office, Little Fool sat on the table and sighed, feeling she had done her best.

Xu Yang arrived at the secret room downstairs, pushed open the door, and saw Farosa appear sullenly, looking unhappy as if a Phantom had floated in front of him.

"Where were you yesterday?" Farosa asked coldly, ready to give Xu Yang a hard time if he said anything unfortunate.

"Just wandering around," Xu Yang scrutinized Farosa carefully.

"Why... why are you looking at me like that?" Farosa frowned.

Xu Yang didn’t speak; he felt Farosa was more vibrant than before.

It was the thrill of a short separation being sweeter than a reunion.

After the brief parting from Farosa, seeing her now seemed more beautiful than ever before. The freshness of their first encounter returned, especially since Farosa had made progress in her cultivation, changing day by day, now looking even more dignified and elegant, which made Xu Yang’s heart flutter.

"It’s alright," Xu Yang shut the door to the chamber and suddenly lifted Farosa by the waist, peering into her eyes, "I’ll make it up to you."

Farosa averted her gaze and thought to herself. This matter had to be... considered at length.

There must be a way to keep Xu Yang by her side forever.

On the other hand, Lila formed the Nestor Guard Squad, which was assigned to escort the Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing diplomatic delegation to visit Silla.

The Guard Squad was led by 101 and 102, who both wore Nestor Corporation badges, including fifty members of the Nestor Legion, plus a hundred from the Defense Army and a hundred security personnel.

and 102 both took Magical Items and set off together.

With such an impressive lineup, it was assumed that no matter what trouble they encountered, they could keep the Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing team safe.

"You are to ensure the personal safety of the employer’s team," Lila instructed, "and investigate the rumors about the Moonlight Princess on the way, Wei Shiyue, and matters related to the moon-white flame and the shadow of the Giant Dragon."

"Yes!" 102 saluted Lila cheerfully, "Mission will be accomplished!"

"Understood," 101 nodded likewise.

When they arrived at the port, the Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing diplomatic merchant ship had already arrived. It was a fairly understated, exquisite civilian cruise liner that would sail to the Silla coastline under the protection of a Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing submarine.

The so-called diplomatic delegation was led by a Mechanoid called "Spiritual Fire."

It was actually a puppet operated by artificial intelligence, its exterior resembling a creation made of jade. These beings known as "Mechanoids" were widely used within Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing, acting as vital operatives in various roles and commonly equipped with a third-generation AI, boasting decision-making capabilities far beyond that of ordinary people.

"Nestor Corporation is thanked for the escort," Spiritual Fire greeted them.

"We will safely protect you and your team," 101 nodded.

Non-human entities... 102 thought silently. Too frightening.

She boarded the ship and discovered something even more terrifying... Lu Jing and Mireya were also on the ship, with Mireya locked in a coffin-like facility, her condition not visible. Lu Jing looked troubled and was unresponsive to those around her.

After 16 hours of sailing, the merchant ship docked at Yidu City, a metropolis on Xingping South Road.

The port already had Modern Entertainment Company forces on standby to receive the Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing diplomatic delegation.

"Welcome to Silla," said a man from the company, looking capable and clad in electroplated armor, as he greeted the jade Mechanoid, "I am Song Chaoxun, head of the diplomatic department of Modern Entertainment Company. Silla is currently in a state of war; please excuse us, but we must know the purpose of Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing’s envoy’s visit."

"We are heading north," Spiritual Fire said, "to Xingping North Road. We’ve heard that a rebel force is active there, right?"

"Yes," Song Chaoxun admitted, "...the rebel force is continuously at war with our company, being unreasonable and entrenched in the Gran Chaco District. Although our positions are conflicting, we will not prevent you from heading to Xingping North Road."

"In the rumors, the rebel force is led by Wei Shiyue, right?" Spiritual Fire inquired.

Hearing the name Wei Shiyue, 102 perked up her ears and listened intently. Was Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing also in pursuit of Wei Shiyue?

"Yes," Song Chaoxun nodded, "but Wei Shiyue has already been killed by our forces."