Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 545 - 470 Cooperative Plan

Chapter 545: Chapter 470 Cooperative Plan

In Xisheng Divine Palace, news about the shutdown of the "Calculation Matrix" gradually spread.

"The original scientific research plan will probably be difficult to implement," Miyazato Kazama came to report.

She had a series of plans she wanted to carry out, but if every terminal was as slow as a snail, this place could hardly be called the company headquarters and research center.

Xu Yang had not yet revealed what exactly was inside those black walls, and it was obvious that if he told Miyazato Kazama where the partners who disappeared from the research institute every year had gone, it would probably give her nightmares.

"Does everyone know?" Xu Yang pondered in his office; if he couldn’t find an alternative computing resource, some plans would have to be put on hold for the time being.

"Naturally," Miyazato Kazama reminded, "Nestor Corporation’s development benefits from highly centralized data centers, bringing unimaginable levels of informatization and standardization advantages. Once we lose the compute equipment of Xisheng Divine Palace, our development speed will significantly drop, a major hidden worry for our need to race against time."

It was somewhat troublesome. Xu Yang mused.

Apart from other companies, the only server rooms currently available were the core bases of the Hundred-eyes Demon, but it was unlikely to hand them over willingly.

Based on current contact, the main body was still ambitious and had not changed its attitude, waiting for humans to hand its freedom back on a silver platter. Once that happened, it would truly become an Artificial Intelligence nightmare that encompassed the Archipelago, and the problems would be even greater.

"We will do our best to solve it," Xu Yang could only offer such consolation.

"I hope it happens soon," Miyazato Kazama said goodbye to Xu Yang, and then left with a troubled heart. She did not want to see Nestor Corporation stop in its tracks at such a time.

It could only be so. Xu Yang watched her retreating back. From their standpoint, they absolutely could not leave the Witch Matrix behind.

When Lu Jing heard that Nestor Corporation was worried about this, she hurried over.

She wore a light cyan long gown, her figure graceful, with a long sword and a jade pendant at her waist, engraved with Secret Scripts of magic formulas. As an "Immortality Artifact" of special heritage from Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing, it provided her full protection; with Anti-Magic Power and sword skills on hand, her strength was also considerable.

"Regarding the server and computer situation, Miss Lu wants to offer help," she said as she walked into the office. Lu Jing knew nothing about Xu Yang’s identity, only that he held a significant position here as a high-ranking member, so she was extremely respectful, "May I know if you are willing to hear Miss Lu’s conditions?"

"I would like to hear the details," Xu Yang said, taking the electronic jade slip that Lu Jing offered and reading its content. In no time, he fully understood Lu Sizhou’s plans.

At present, cities in the south such as Bibo City, Shinmaru City, Hosokawa City, etc., were still under the control of Black Fire Innovation.

Lu Sizhou hoped that Nestor Corporation would send troops to those cities to not only reclaim corporate cities and acquire resources, but also greatly pressure Black Fire Innovation from the side. It was like opening a second front that could instantly affect the outcome of the corporate war, mutually beneficial for both sides.

Nestor Corporation had also become a force that could influence the outcome of the battle. Xu Yang mused to himself. However, what they needed now was to develop as much as possible, not to get entangled in a full-scale war against Black Fire Innovation.

Black Fire Innovation, the world’s largest military arms giant, had not fallen behind in the war that had begun, and was bound to cover the world with black flames.

Of course, they had to attack Black Fire Innovation, just not now. Resources had just been secured, and development still needed time.

"We can only offer limited assistance for now, deploying warships to patrol the south, to somewhat contain the situation," Xu Yang explained. "A full-scale advance, I’m afraid, will have to wait until we’ve integrated the resources of Shangjing and have completely solidified our current gains."

"As long as you can provide a definite date," Lu Jing said confidently, "Miss Lu will lease the server and server rooms of the Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing Shangjing Office to Nestor Corporation."

"Probably between August and September," Xu Yang said cautiously, meaning that Nestor Corporation would focus on developing for half a year, until they had fully integrated fragmented resources and could launch a surprise attack directly on the side against Black Fire Innovation. "However, what we need is not just server rooms, but more opportunities for cooperation."

"As for that, Miss Lu will arrange it," Lu Jing assured him as she bowed. "We also have many high-tech and strategic resources that we are willing to trade with Nestor Corporation."

"How enthusiastic," Xu Yang murmured. "Miss Lu is indeed generous."

"I heard there was oil discovered in the nearby sea..." Lu Jing smiled.

"Probably," Xu Yang responded knowingly.

Long ago, Lila had discovered oil reserves when exploring sea resources, but due to a lack of power, it was not exploited. Now, finally, there was enough strength to construct offshore drilling platforms. Evidently, this also made Nestor Corporation’s position all the more pivotal.

"In that case, I’ll represent Miss Lu to collaborate well with your company," Lu Jing said generously.

"You really have gone through a lot," Xu Yang observed Lu Jing. During her time in Aizu City, she had been running around for the power of Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing and even came to the rescue with warships during Mireya’s attack on the Katsuragi Gang, which was a great help. "If Miss Lu needs any help, we will do our best as well."

"Not at all," Lu Jing said modestly. "It’s just that, there is indeed something I’d like to see."

"What is it?"

"The Cyber Specter," Lu Jing looked up, her fists clenched with excitement. "I have heard that Nestor Corporation is so powerful that it has even captured the Cyber Specter, which is now locked up in the Helis Sea, laboring arduously, forced to intercept those hackers. I was also aware of its existence in the past... Knowing its current plight... such misfortune, may I ask for permission to visit it? Of course! I understand this matter is very private, involving the secrets of Nestor Corporation, but still, but still..."

She always felt that something was not quite right about the Cyber Specter, a fighter with a heroic image, now wounded all over in the Helis Sea, like a beast guarding the gate.

It was the Cyber Specter that made Lu Jing feel uneasy about everything.

What was the meaning of the residents of Xia working so hard for Miss Lu and her family? Now, these irreverent thoughts were shaking Lu Jing’s heart, preventing her from ever passing the loyalty test, forever remaining an outsider to Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing, yet now in good terms with Nestor Corporation.

Xu Yang thought of the words he had once said to Lu Jing and couldn’t help but smile, yet with his mask on, nothing leaked out now.

"Yes, the Cyber Specter was caught by everyone and is still working hard," Xu Yang said.

"As expected—" Lu Jing whispered under her breath, "The Cyber Specter was caught, no wonder Nestor Corporation has become so powerful."

"Indeed, it has been giving its all for Nestor Corporation, but we also treat it fairly," Xu Yang said softly.

"Then, can I take a look?" Lu Jing was extremely hopeful.

"First off, can you even enter the Helis Sea? That’s a dangerous network area, and a single misstep could leave you unable to return," Xu Yang admitted. "You’ll need to deeply study hacking skills to stand a chance of successfully diving deep. Let’s talk about this after you’ve completed your training."

While Xu Yang was speaking with Lu Jing, Wei Shiyue led Du Qianqian by hand into the room.

"Hello!" Wei Shiyue showed off a diamond ring on her finger, and Du Qianqian, seeing there was a stranger present, blushed completely red, "We’re getting married!"

"Is that so." Xu Yang simply thought their relationship had been ambiguous, not realizing it had nearly become a fact. If Mond knew of this, who knows what he would think.

"Hehe..." Du Qianqian bowed her head.

"We want to have a wedding, but the public security around Shangjing is really bad," Wei Shiyue explained. "There are said to be many opponents and rioters in the streets and alleys, waiting to pick up weapons and attack members of Nestor Corporation. Qianqian and I would like to get married in a more luxurious place, and Shangjing is the most suitable, but it is also such a dangerous area. If anything threatening occurs during the wedding, it would be troublesome."

"Is public security that bad?" With the news, Lu Jing perked up, "I’ll help patrol then! Our Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing Shangjing Office was established to assist with these troubles in the first place."

"Nestor Corporation will send people to form a team with you," Xu Yang nodded to Lu Jing. "Do you remember Seeking Shadow?"

"I do," Lu Jing nodded, having been acquainted with these people during her time in Aizu City, so there were no barriers to communication.

As they chatted idly, Wei Shiyue observed Xu Yang.

Her perceptiveness was unparalleled; just last night, she had heard interactions brimming with vitality on the rooftop, the core power of which had left a deep impression on Wei Shiyue.

Although she was about to enter into the major event of her life with Qianqian hand-in-hand, reproduction was equally significant for the Dragon Clan, as reaching a certain age triggered the instinct to lay eggs.

To be frank, Wei Shiyue wanted to create a dragon egg.

Otherwise, her and Qianqian’s future would also be empty. Nevertheless, she would need to find the right opportunity.

Time flew by.

Nestor Corporation’s decisive victory over New Xisheng brought it an immeasurable amount of resources, and the company’s influence radiated out over the surrounding areas, fulfilling previous promises one by one.

In the third week of April, twelve abandoned apartments owned by Xisheng Real Estate Company resumed reconstruction and were now officially topped out.

After being delayed for 7 years and 5 months, with robust funding from Nestor Corporation, materials and workers were put back in place, and the entire building was finally completed. In addition, six nearby apartments, which were seriously damaged while awaiting reconstruction, have been thoroughly demolished, and the land has been repurposed.

The twelve completed apartments offered 3024 rooms. Since many people didn’t hold out until completion, only a third of the rooms were inhabited by the original owners, with the remaining rooms fully handed over to new employees of Nestor Corporation, becoming their new homes. Both the constructors and residents of the apartments were Nestor workers.

In the morning, a 30-year-old decorator was lying in his new room.

His name was Naoya Aozu, who had joined Nestor Corporation for only half a month yet had already encountered many new things. Due to the excessive workload in the previous half month, he had earned plenty of vacation time and could now lie down for the following week, as Nestor Corporation did not advocate for overtime work; one person’s overtime would take away another’s job opportunity.

This did not match his personality.

His current work was rated N4, bringing in 9,000 each month. He was not satisfied; Naoya wanted to work hard, go all out to earn quick money, and quickly rise through the ranks. In the past, he held multiple jobs, working tirelessly from dawn to dusk.

He used the money he earned to undergo numerous cybernetic implant surgeries, using rhythm modifiers to reduce sleep time and built-in neural activators to maintain high efficiency.

Upgrading to better implants was to improve work efficiency, and improving work efficiency was to earn money for even better implants—it was a cycle that continued up to this day. Due to the heavy burden of various injections in his body, Naoya constantly felt severe pain in his kidneys; he needed better artificial kidneys, and the surgery would cost at least 750,000.

He joined Nestor Corporation for more benefits; otherwise, he would never stay at such a slow-paced company, surrounded by idle slackers who would leave work on the dot to flip through comics and play games, moving around in the recreational facilities.

Earn money, earn money, earn money. Modify, modify, modify.

An electronic notification sounded in the room.

"Mr. Naoya Aozu, your package has arrived."

The delivery robot shoved a huge package into the automatic tube repository downstairs, and the package was transported up along a conveyor belt embedded in the wall, finally reaching his room.

At last, an opportunity to strike it rich overnight. Naoya rose to his feet.