Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 703 - 589: Selling the City

Chapter 703: Chapter 589: Selling the City

"This requires a concrete plan, as well as a massive project," Xu Yang said.

"I do have a plan. I want to establish a virtual world capable of accommodating 1 billion people within 10 years," Kanako said confidently.

"That would require a lot of money, a huge amount," Xu Yang reminded her.

"That’s why I need to re-enter Jialong Slope. I aim to become the city king of Jialong Slope," Kanako’s gaze turned narrow and enigmatic.

At this moment, Kanako really reminded Xu Yang of Honma Noriko. The Xisheng blood flowed in Kanako’s veins, a mark that couldn’t be erased.

"Jialong Slope is very wealthy," Xu Yang said. Indeed, if one could control the core assets of a metropolis like Jialong Slope, funding a world-class game would no longer be an issue.

"And there are countless opportunities... If we can take it down, we will control the only passage between two great oceans: Jialong Slope Strait, an essential route for global shipping...with a hundred thousand cargo ships and cruise liners passing through every year," Kanako deeply understood the intricacies of business.

"Jialong Slope is now bankrupt due to city debt, with the municipality Corporation and security forces withdrawing."

"Think about its strategic importance. If we don’t seize the opportunity to enter now, we will never get another chance," Kanako murmured.

"We must seize this victory," Xu Yang nodded.

"What I want is not just victory."

"You mean..."

With a slight smile, Kanako leaned closer to Xu Yang. He, in turn, caressed her cheek.

She stood on her tiptoes and whispered in Xu Yang’s ear.

"The time has come... Let me have a child... Xu Yang... Quickly tarnish my family with your commoner’s seed..."

Her words were seductive and soul-stirring, making one wish to claim Kanako right there and then. Xu Yang was moved by her words and responded with a deeper kiss, then carried Kanako back upstairs.

While the little fools were eating in the dining room, the adults had some serious matters to attend to.

...

Before long, Nestor Corporation began to lay out plans and intervene in the situation at Jialong Slope.

Kanako and Xu Yang arrived at the director’s office.

As the top decision-maker of the corporation, Lila pushed her plans on the map, drawing a long red arrow across oceans directly towards Jialong Slope on the holographic simulation map. All key members, including the military commander Aledy, head of research Kazama Miyazato, head of the New Witch Council Mizuiro Yoshioka, and captain of the Disciple Squad Seeking Shadow were present. The avatar of the Hundred-eyes Demon provided data and intelligence analysis, aiding in the formulation of strategic plans.

The personnel present ensured Nestor Corporation’s exceptional implementation, maintaining the company’s high efficiency to confront and overcome all daunting challenges.

"The mayor of Jialong Slope, Wu Fayao, sold 70% of his shares in the municipality Corporation a month ago and then took the funds to the West Coast. He is currently applying to become an honorary citizen of Lighthouse Core, having exited the power circle of Jialong Slope. Whatever his reasons, he has successfully avoided the financial storm now sweeping through Jialong Slope—all trading centers are closed, with an average of 700 banks collapsing each day," Lila stated calmly.

"Most of Jialong Slope’s investors were heavily invested in Black Fire Innovation stocks. On one hand, Jialong Slope is very close to the Taiya Archipelago, so currying favor with Black Fire Innovation was in their interest to maintain diplomatic stability, and on the other, they believed that the arms trade would be the biggest trend of the next decade. However, as we defeated Black Fire Innovation in the Asahara Sea battle with our bravest spirit and most fearless sacrifices, at least half of the companies in Jialong Slope instantly went bankrupt!" Aledy declared loudly, as if pronouncing the death sentence for Jialong Slope and Black Fire Innovation.

"Deep in debt, their largest creditor is Switz Bank, a banking giant from Taixi Continent. Due to over 2000 enterprises failing to pay their debts on time, Switz Bank has already deployed 12,000 law enforcement officers to violently execute a ’liquidation operation’..." Kanako pointed out the latest big news, "...usually, a bank wouldn’t resort to violence to resolve a company’s debt issues, but Switz Bank is clearly keen on safeguarding its reputation by directly intervening in Jialong Slope’s citywide bankruptcy, going door to door to settle accounts, seizing assets, and preparing to auction them off to cover debts. At this rate, by next month, 50% of Jialong Slope will become the property of Switz Bank."

"If someone cannot repay their money, the bank will take away their assets to auction them for debt. For Jialong Slope, it means an entire city owes too much to a giant corporation, so Switz Bank is poised to take over the whole city without mercy," Xu Yang said thoughtfully.

"So I have to go to Jialong Slope, seize the opportunity of Switz Bank’s auction, and purchase the core assets of Jialong Slope—the port, refineries, hotels, semiconductors... I might even have to kill some rival buyers to ensure our control," Kanako whispered.

"I will personally lead the Nestor Rapid Response Force and standby in nearby waters, ready for a full-scale armed conflict, using violence to clear the field if necessary," Aledy said, her expression slightly twisted.

"If it comes to that, you would surely loot Jialong Slope thoroughly," Kanako thought Aledy’s methods were far too frightening, including her actions on Charo Island.

"Four months from now, the whole world will be covered in frost, and who will care about what we took from Jialong Slope?" Aledy said dismissively.

"But by that point, it won’t just be us raiding the city; other corporations will also start to grab what they can," Xu Yang thought deeply.

"There must be other renowned enterprises involved in the situation at Jialong Slope, including the Corporate Alliance, Namisis Group, Black Fire Innovation, Lighthouse Core, and other major corporations from Xia, although they will maintain a neutral but friendly stance. There are also considerations of mysticism, which might be more lethal than the corporate forces," Lila pondered.

"For this, we’ll need you, Seeking Shadow, to thoroughly investigate and combat the mystical forces, the so-called ’Great River Goddess’," Xu Yang looked towards Seeking Shadow.

"Yes," Seeking Shadow was acutely aware that they were now engaged in a large-scale operation for the first time, Jialong Slope’s battle, where various parties would contest the collapsing gem of the Southern Region to add an advantage for surviving the harsh winter era.

"Come to the tech department for some advanced products," Kazama Miyazato reminded.

"The Witch Division will also send Shallow Dream to assist..." Mizuiro Yoshioka had sent all necessary rites to Shallow Dream.

Farosa had already fathomed the Secret Script magic formula related to spatial theories during her meditation. As long as three of the Seven Witches perform the ritual, they could traverse thousands of miles and invoke the boundless majesty of the Witch Goddess, providing the final safeguard for the battle of Jialong Slope.

After confirming the plan, they exchanged glances, all silently exhilarated. Nestor Corporation, once a minute force confined to the underground, now eyed the metropolitan Jialong Slope as spoils of war waiting to be seized and divided, a far cry from their humble beginnings.

"We will put an end to the chaos of Jialong Slope, and then, we will build a thousand Heat Towers to welcome the winter." Lila rose to her feet.

Her tone was icy, brooking no argument.

...

Elsewhere, at the Rose Medical Center in Shangjing, Masasuke Hazuki stood in the hallway, gazing through the cold glass at the towering Nestor Headquarters in the distance.

He looked down to check his communicator. Seeking Shadow had sent a message, summoning him to attend a squad meeting.

Masasuke Hazuki immediately pocketed the communicator, straightened his clothes, and walked into the hospital room carrying fresh flowers. Like other high-end wards, the room was isolated from signals to ensure the best rest environment for the patient.

"Sachika Reiko..." Masasuke Hazuki placed the fresh flowers on the bedside table and pulled up a chair to sit down.

Lying on the bed was a precise Synthetic Human, very beautiful, indistinguishable from humans in appearance. Hundreds of slender data cables extended from her limbs, connected to the surrounding signal equipment. She had effectively become an important data transmission center, linking the signals within the room to distant satellites, achieving encrypted links that couldn’t be traced.

"There’s no need for flowers, you know that, I don’t need them," Reiko said with a smile.

"They’re watching me," Masasuke Hazuki said briefly.

He sat in the chair, eyes fixed on the incoming commands from the signal terminal next to him. He also typed some information from time to time, ensuring that his plan would unfold smoothly.

"Will they find out who you are?"

"Eventually. But we can strike a deadly blow at Jialong Slope; that’s enough," Masasuke Hazuki silently sent out some of the most important commands.

"They’re going to Jialong Slope?"

"Yes, I’ve already received their summon for me. It can only be for Jialong Slope..."

"There is a Digital Mind being auctioned off there, drawing the attention of more forces," Reiko reminded.

"I put it there, so they would have a reason to go to Jialong Slope... at least one reason," Masasuke Hazuki continued to send messages.

"You’re really putting a lot of effort into defeating Nestor Corporation."

"Because I can’t..." Masasuke Hazuki’s fingers moved across the keyboard, his eyes growing more resolute, "... I can’t just watch them prop up an Ancient Witch to manipulate the world."

"You might fail."

"The future... Whoever rules this civilization in the future, whether it’s our descendants or the Witch Empire... When they see my attempt, they will say: Humans tried," Masasuke Hazuki said softly.

"You said when you joined that you wanted to be a partner of justice."

"I will definitely become a partner of justice." Masasuke Hazuki issued the final instruction and stood up, his black suit appearing especially dark in the lightless room.

Reiko handed him an even sharper katana.

"You should depart now," Reiko said. "Flesh alone cannot stand against destiny. Do you have any trump cards left that could make them falter?"

"Traps are everywhere," Masasuke Hazuki turned and left the hospital room.

He arrived at the warehouse where the squad members agreed to meet. Rinne seemed particularly annoyed.

"Why is she so angry?" Masasuke Hazuki turned to Seeking Shadow.

"Because someone is going to Jialong Slope, an enemy who dealt Rinne a heavy blow in the past," Seeking Shadow handed a secret report to Masasuke Hazuki.

Aiden the Crusher, an advanced modified human from Namisis Group, would intervene in the Jialong Slope incident. When Rinne saw footage of it appearing, she completely lost her composure, desiring nothing but to tear it to shreds.

Masasuke Hazuki’s expression was indifferent, and he nodded silently. He noticed on the other side of the room a darker space resembling a chapel.

"What is that?" Masasuke Hazuki raised his hand.

"To ensure the flawless execution of this operation, we must make an oath. Let’s go," Seeking Shadow said.

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