Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 570 - 486 Qualitative Change_2

Chapter 570: Chapter 486 Qualitative Change_2

Lu Jing sensed that the Tian Que Attendants had also been summoned, so he stood to one side on guard, knowing their combat strength was not to be underestimated.

Drawing from the experience in practitioners’ texts, Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing had performed at least twenty different types of body-enhancing surgeries on some soldiers with extraordinary physiques, equipping them with the currently most luxurious Pixiu Armor crafted by the latest technology, along with plasma rifles imported from Taixi Continent and swords from mythical weapons.

Such a huge investment of funds had resulted in a small chance of cultivating an active Tian Que Attendant. Whether fighting against Kyushu High Pavilion or Black Fire Innovation, they seldom suffered defeats in corporate warfare.

"I want an explanation," Shi Qing said, staring coldly at Lu Jing.

Lu Jing sneered contemptuously.

She raised her hand, and colorful anti-magic power spilled out like a mysterious bird spreading its wings, expanding in all directions, filling the entire corridor!

Glittering gold and the afterglow of a sunset adorned the surroundings.

Exceeding its understanding, Shi Qing lifted his head, then turned and observed through his vision enhancers. The abundant anti-magic power flowed like a vast sea, boundless and radiant, displaying a myriad of colors within the anti-magic power, appearing like mirrors reflecting all different kinds of magic power, cutting off and consuming all other magic powers.

The two Tian Que Attendants exchanged glances, secretly pleased. Having such a powerful witch was indeed a stroke of good fortune for Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing, sufficient to defend their overseas interests.

At this rate of growth, even the potential Ancient Witch might become a defeated subordinate of Lu Jing.

Shi Qing silently assessed the intensity and density of these magic powers.

"—You are a High-Ranking Witch," now Shi Qing could understand everything, the logic gaps had been filled, and the thought model continued to operate, "I see."

"I am," Lu Jing said as she withdrew all the anti-magic power in the room, "and moreover, I am the youngest High-Ranking Witch at present, and in the foreseeable future, I’ll join the ranks of the Dominators. That’s why Miss Lu appreciates me more. As for you? Why did you call so many people here, what exactly do you want?"

"...Fine," Shi Qing dismissed the others.

No matter how hard it tried, it just couldn’t make sense of it...

How was it achieved?

Overnight, going from a Lower-rank Witch to a High-Ranking Witch, changing her status within the entire company!

If the news of Lu Jing’s advancement to a High-Ranking Witch were to spread, it might even change the course of the war.

Shi Qing swiftly adjusted its assessment of Lu Jing’s status in its mind, paying extra attention to her, listing her as a Battle Witch of strategic value, on par with the member of the Riot Control Mobile Unit, Feng Qing.

High-Ranking Anti-Magic Power!

Unlike the simple blocking of anti-magic materials, Lu Jing’s anti-magic power was capable of completely removing the effects of magic power.

"Have you informed Miss Lu?" Shi Qing inquired.

"Of course," Lu Jing replied confidently, with the full support of Miss Lu.

From Lu Sizhou’s perspective, the Lower-rank Witch Lu Jing was naturally both troublesome and impractical, barely able to protect herself—it was unknown how much longer she would tolerate her.

However, once promoted to a High-Ranking Witch, the situation became vastly different. Witches within the company often progressed slowly, taking thirty to sixty years to achieve High-Ranking status, with Dominator being an even more distant goal. Yet Lu Jing had just turned twenty-two and had already become a High-Ranking Witch, showing great promise for the future.

Just like dealing with the Reality Manipulator Blackfire known as Huang Feng, once Lu Jing intervened with her anti-magic power to disrupt and dispel the distortions of reality, it would significantly weaken Huang Feng’s influence on the battlefield.

Considering the current trade-off of interests, and that Nestor Corporation was willing to join the major companies in warfare only in autumn, Lu Sizhou had been considering putting off military confrontation with Black Fire Innovation, even contemplating hosting an unconditional peace.

But now that Lu Jing had become a High-Ranking Witch, Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing had great confidence from the perspective of witch combat and was more than ready to continue the war!

As long as they defeated Black Fire Innovation and gained control of the Taiya Archipelago, they could ensure a massive supply of rubber and oil. The mineral resources would bring unimaginable returns, enough to support Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing and Kyushu High Pavilion through the coming great depression and economic downturn, avoiding disaster and mitigating the impact of a global recession.

Shi Qing treated Lu Jing with even more courtesy.

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"Miss Lu has gained a new level of respect for you, and it brings me joy as well," it said.

"Thank you for playing these ingratiating remarks from the aircraft’s system," Lu Jing bowed to Shi Qing, "Please transfer the start-up authority of the Blue Phoenix to me."

After receiving the key provided by Shi Qing, Lu Jing piloted the Blue Phoenix towards the Shijin Mansion.

Inside the office on the top floor of Shijin Mansion, everything was as usual.

Xu Yang was working, he needed to check the frequent disturbances caused by synthetic humans. All the elite soldiers were the slightly smaller A40 models, and the sight of tens of thousands of A40s clamoring to fight in the city required attention, and some parameters would have to be discussed and readjusted with Taro Tanaka.

Rinne had a more leisurely time, playing games with a virtual helmet on.

She lay motionless on the sofa, her consciousness transformed into a space warrior, slaughtering chaotically shaped monsters on an alien planet. When Lu Jing arrived, she turned off the game, looked up, and saw Lu Jing before her, a completely different air about her.

Almost a different person.

"Yesterday—" Rinne remembered what happened yesterday.

"I’ve already taken care of it," Lu Jing said with a smile, pulling Rinne’s hand to walk outside, out of Xu Yang’s sight, and led Rinne to the hangar platform outside. Then Lu Jing embraced her, "Thank you so much."

"Ah, Lu Jing..." Rinne had never thought Lu Jing would embrace her actively, "Lu..."

"Miss Rinne is a very good person," Lu Jing said as she snuggled up close, Rinne feeling a warmth spread throughout her body, "Thank you for coming to help me yesterday."

"Eh? Oh..." Rinne reached out to caress Lu Jing’s hair but hesitated to do so.

"I see Miss Rinne is also lacking an ’O’ life," Lu Jing said, looking up at Rinne while in her arms.

"Of course, I don’t have that," Rinne said subconsciously, "Who can I find for that?"

"So Miss Rinne is a good girl after all," Lu Jing said with a smile, "Let’s drink again in a few days. I’m going to have Digital Mind installed."

"Digital Mind!" Rinne was startled. Wasn’t that meant for her?

Rinne wanted to ask more, but she saw Lu Jing already cheerfully running off, back to the Blue Phoenix shuttle.

Lu Jing boarded the cabin and sent a message through an encrypted channel to a secret frequency. After sending the message, Lu Jing piloted the Blue Phoenix into the sky.

Since there wasn’t any scandal, that enigmatic Witch Goddess should feel at ease now. Lu Jing looked back at the platform. Rinne walked back to the office with her head lowered. Rinne was an independent woman and wouldn’t easily submit to anyone.

As for herself? The good girl was gone, never to return. Lu Jing sighed inwardly. Rinne must be very saddened when informed.

The sad truth was that Lu Jing had to be stronger than ever to carve out a space for herself to survive. Lu Jing once wanted to feign ignorance, but the world is full of malice towards the naive.

"Don’t forget to call me for the next mission~" Lu Jing finally sent a message to Rinne. For her, everything had changed. The blessing of the Witch Goddess allowed her to break free of her shackles, and the new power brought new relationships and conflicts.

Now that she was stronger, she should be able to protect Rinne and Seeking Shadow. If she got the Digital Mind installed, she could also personally dive into the depths to witness the true form of the Cyber Specter... She must persevere.

The only issue was, Lu Jing still hadn’t found her own standard for living. A few words from the Witch Goddess and Lu Jing couldn’t resist the prospects she promised, altering her own way of interacting with others. This new approach was more exhilarating than caution, and she was enjoying the thrill. She would continue doing this until she hit a wall. The Witch Goddess was so skilled at manipulating hearts; surely, her life must be smooth sailing.

In any case, the gift was priceless.

She quietly touched her lower abdomen.

There was now a strange, intricate tattoo—a blessing mark left by the Witch Goddess, visible only when activated by thought.

With this, in the future, when the Witch Goddess spread her graces among the witches, those who received her blessings would be able to recognize each other.

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