Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 561 - 479 Assistant_3

Chapter 561: Chapter 479 Assistant_3

"What did you and your team encounter on the West Coast?"

"..." Rinne shook her head.

"Chips." Xu Yang answered for Rinne, "There’s a control chip hidden in your brain, right? I guess, once the pursuers arrive, they can easily seize control of your entire being. You have no control over your life, you’ve caused trouble, some accident led you to escape the corporation’s pursuit, but with that chip planted in your head, they will come eventually."

"Stop it." Rinne stood still.

"What a pity." Xu Yang sat back down on the sofa.

Rinne’s gaze was lost, and she too sat down on the sofa.

She turned on the smart screen, where a social commentator was promoting Nestor Corporation on a nighttime program.

"...In general," explained the commentator to the host, "we all know that some particularly formidable individuals have a strong ability to shape history and determine the fate of society. Currently, Miss Lila Nestor is such an existence. There is no other figure like her today, both astute and charismatic. We all expect modern society to be built, where everyone’s rights and dignity are protected. Keep in mind that in these degenerate times, people’s vitality is like steam trapped in a jar, making that lid flutter wildly. If we don’t guide them to contribute to the construction of society, they will get involved in its destruction."

"I really do need an assistant," Xu Yang said while looking at the commentator who had received promotion fees from Nestor Corporation, his performance deserving of recognition, "but you’re not ready yet."

Not ready yet.

Rinne walked into the bedroom disappointedly to sleep, she left the door ajar, lying on the bed watching the light from the screen outside, waiting for Xu Yang to change his mind, but he didn’t.

So she waited, until sleepiness finally overcame all her alertness, and she fell asleep.

The next morning, before the premiere of "Siphon!" Rinne woke up after a peaceful, lengthy sleep.

She checked the room and herself, disappointed to see everything was normal. Coming to the living room, she saw Xu Yang lying in the hammock on the balcony, basking in the sun, while beckoning her over.

"What for?" Rinne asked.

"This is part of the technical documentation for Helis Sea, the preface and first Chapter. Don’t share it; I got it from someone else too." Xu Yang handed Rinne a Separation Chip.

Rinne held her breath, knowing how precious this item was, hence she dared not accept it.

Priceless treasure.

"...You... you said you wouldn’t let me be your assistant, right?" Rinne asked.

"You’re not ready to be my assistant yet, because you still fear your past and refuse to talk about it," Xu Yang made a gesture pointing up, "However, you must continue to learn until you become a top hacker."

"I..."

"You have extraordinary talent, which I can’t let go to waste. With your energy and natural ability, you really are worthy of mastering Helis Sea. I don’t want to stop you from becoming an expert."

"I’m not worthy of such praise." Rinne bowed her head in shame.

"The mortal world is a cage, the digital space is without taboos. I’ve missed the ultimate in technology... if you’re eager to pursue it, go for it, you have the potential."

Rinne smiled faintly and bowed deeply to Xu Yang.

"Really, thank you very much." She accepted the Separation Chip earnestly.

"Be aware of your whereabouts. Shijin Mansion and a few other hideouts are safe. Once the pursuers come, tell us, and Nestor Corporation will beat them back into the sea."

Rinne smiled.

After the deaths of her team members, it had been a long time since Rinne felt such ease. She looked out at the sunshine, Anjiu City was bustling yet peaceful, much more livable compared to the noisy Shangjing, the buildings dazzling as if bathed in golden quicksand.

Xu Yang lay in the hammock, sharing the same view with Rinne, his hands cushioning his head. Nestor Corporation had become huge, everyone doing their specific jobs, scattered across various work locations, less frequent contact, making everything feel cold.

The Witches had grown up and become systemized, each with their work and training. Even Little Fool found the perpetually turbulent Milk Sanctuary under Kanako’s guidance.

"You said I was like a robot before," Xu Yang reflected, "Maybe it’s because everyone’s been busy lately. It’s quite strange, acquaintances aren’t mingling together like before, only connecting through communication channels, each with their tasks. It’s made me listless as well, lacking my usual enthusiasm."

"Hmm, you’re just too lonely, no one comes to this mansion." Rinne put her hands behind her back, leaned in, kissed Xu Yang’s face, then walked to the edge of the terrace, connecting remotely to Harada Anime Cinema, preparing to help Seeking Shadow with the defense, "Seeking Shadow? Are you there yet?"

At that moment, Seeking Shadow had just climbed to the top of the cinema roof, overlooking the crowded entrance.

Despite it being morning and the showing still quite a while away, the enthusiastic otakus were still eager to get inside because a Nestor Corporation commemorative merchandise selling area had been set up, featuring not just "Siphon!" but also limited edition Dragon figurines from Wei Shiyue, inevitably exciting the crowd.

"It’s too lively, too chaotic," Seeking Shadow crouched on the dome-shaped roof and looked out, "If Ghost Warrior were to challenge Nestor Corporation, it would be big, and it would definitely be today. Let’s protect these anime fans! Otherwise, they’ll end up blasted to bits!"