Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 860 - 701: The Legion’s Top Soldier

Chapter 860: Chapter 701: The Legion’s Top Soldier

Upon hearing Nidelaide finish his entire past story, Seeking Shadow’s initial fury gradually subsided, and she looked at Xu Yang with a flicker in her eyes, as if regretting getting so angry with Nidelaide before.

"You seem to have many great inventions, can I see them?" Xu Yang asked.

"I’ll go downstairs and get them." Nidelaide got up to find his great implant creations.

After Nidelaide left the room, Seeking Shadow quickly stood up and whispered to Xu Yang, "I was too irrational when I scolded Nidelaide."

"What’s your feeling about him now?" Xu Yang inquired.

"Nidelaide turns out to be a much tougher and sincere person than I had imagined," Seeking Shadow sighed.

"What made him become like this, anime?" Xu Cheng asked.

"That’s how they are in the two-dimensional world," Xu Yang shrugged.

"Nidelaide should grow up; what kind of adult still uses these anime logics and phrases non-stop. He should forget these... two-dimensional things. Always doing this, doesn’t he feel ashamed?" Seeking Shadow blurted out involuntarily.

"..." Vierre stood by, remaining silent.

Soon, the sound of a cart approaching echoed, and Nidelaide returned from the warehouse with a bunch of implants.

"Hey, these are my personally registered ’non-genuine series,’ a somewhat famous combination of human body modifications," Nidelaide said mysteriously.

Xu Yang examined these implants.

Non-genuine limbs/Price 1000 (Replaces disabled limbs, standard models, mechanical appearance, unisex, suitable for ages 16~50, with options for arms, hands, legs, feet, etc.)

Non-genuine artificial eyes/Price 1500 (Restores vision for those with eye damage or missing eyes, only black pupil model available, with options for children or adult version)

Non-genuine nose/Price 750 (Replaces the nose for those with nose damage, featuring automatic respiratory tract cleaning function, with wireless charging version or battery-powered option available)

Non-genuine intelligence chip/Price 3500 (For those with impaired intelligence or those who need to enhance their intellect, increases brain nerve operation efficiency by 1.85%, requires a pre-installed neural circuit bundle)

Non-genuine artificial cochlea/Price 5000 (For those with weakened hearing or congenital severe hearing impairment, recreates the auditory nerves through an implanted electrode system in the brain, restoring hearing function)

These meaningful implants could change a person’s life, and their prices were extremely low, only one-fifth of the market price for similar standard products.

"They’re all branded ’non-genuine,’" Xu Yang said as he picked up and examined these implants.

Each plastic packaging box was printed with these three characters, naturally exuding a rustic feel, entirely different from the luxurious and advanced implants produced by the Scarlet Reconstruction Company. No one with any standard demand for body implants would choose the "non-genuine" prosthetic series.

"Only by doing this can I ensure they get to the hands of those who truly need them. My implants are cheap, but their effectiveness is quite similar to the standard prostheses on the market. If I were to go the commercial route and compete with other prosthetics businesses, I would get entangled in business disputes. Many rich people would also buy them, I would get rich, but ultimately I would have to either raise the prices or be back-stabbed or sabotaged. But by labelling them as non-genuine, I voluntarily categorize myself as inferior. These products are unorthodox, unfit for distinguished people to use, and only truly desperate ordinary people would buy them," Nidelaide explained.

"You really have helped many people. You’ve also piloted this in Silla before," Xu Yang nodded.

"Yes, you allowed me to pilot in Silla, so I tried making some implants for free. But I found out that one person wasn’t enough; by the time I helped one person, they were already gone. Ultimately, I had to expand the industrial scale, setting up factories so that I could distribute widely. In fact, I have the Nestor Corporation to thank for this later on," Nidelaide reminisced.

"Yes... the craftsmanship of Scarlet Reconstruction," Xu Yang nodded.

Due to Farosa’s reasons, the Nestor Corporation collaborated with the Scarlet Reconstruction Company, receiving many data related to the manufacturing processes of prostheses. Through Xu Yang’s authorization, Nidelaide cautiously mimicked and ultimately produced these cost-effective "non-genuine" implants.

"Maybe it’s because I was influenced by always hearing Master Cui’s thoughts, and I’ve seen too many people suffer, I want to help more people regain their health and dignity. And to set up factories, you need a bunch of machines and people to help make blueprints, establish standardized production processes. I still don’t understand all of these but the Nestor Corporation has so many talented people. They casually assigned a few people to help me, quickly developing my ’non-genuine implant factory’!" Nidelaide was very pleased.

"Old Cui is also half-retired now," Xu Yang nodded, "You’re the only successor left in the way of the Prosthesis Doctor."

Below Cui Junyou, there was a gap in prosthetics technology, with Nidelaide’s skills roughly equivalent to some of the other famous prosthesis doctors in the Northern Archipelago, who are now the backbone of prosthetic technology.

These implants naturally affected the interests of other prosthetic manufacturers, and Xu Yang also made arrangements for Nestor Corporation to provide additional cover, facilitating the expansion of Nidelaide’s business and continuously doubling the sales. However, all assistance was provided clandestinely, to avoid impacting Nidelaide’s operations.

As Nidelaide’s business expanded, the once-feared concept of "disability" began to be vigorously overcome. The affordable and durable prosthetics he developed served to compensate for people’s deficiencies and regrets.

"It would be great if giant corporations like Scarlet Reconstruction Company could lower their prices," Nidelaide sighed. "The stuff I make definitely doesn’t reach their technical heights. Thanks to you guys, I’ve also seen a lot of their experience, and it really is... something that only thousands of experts could develop with decades of dedicated research. But theirs are meant for the ultra-rich. If it could become widespread among all humans, everyone’s quality of life would greatly improve."

"Until the whole world unites, everyone can only seek their own interests," Xu Yang said.

Seeking Shadow, upon hearing about Nidelaide’s many "small contributions" and recalling everything from past to present, consciously classified Nidelaide on the side of good.

She repeatedly tried to generate an apology command, but a strong sense of embarrassment in her emotional module stubbornly stopped her, leaving her unable to execute it.

"Nestor Corporation’s research department seems to also be developing complex prosthetics," Xu Yang observed from past logs.

"Right, I seem to be regarded as an important advisor on prosthetic technology by them. They gave me money to write many plans for them. Let me show you the part I was responsible for," Nidelaide complied.

The research department proposed a project called "Advanced Legion model."

In response to a near-future battlefield that supernatural beings increasingly frequent, it was essential to evolve humanity to its utmost limits in the most advanced human augmentation project.

Nestor Research Department’s goal was not only to control life but also to design life, achieving substantial evolution, combining all technology they held, to create superhumans.

Under Nidelaide’s demonstration, an "Advanced Legion model" that surpassed the current Nestor Legionary was projected into the room using 3D imaging technology.

This awe-inspiring Advanced Legionary was intended to match up against Dominator Level Battle Witches, and the only prototype currently undergoing testing was the "Quantum Warrior."

Quantum Warrior, second only to Fumihiko Kawa as a swordsmanship master in the last fifty years, was killed during the fifth Battle Festival and his brain had since been preserved by Xisheng Company. New Xisheng, in resistance to Nestor Corporation, reactivated Quantum Warrior, ordering him back into battle.

Since defeating and capturing the Quantum Warrior at Xisheng Shrine, his ferocious battle heart still emitted an intangible aggressive consciousness.

Therefore, the Quantum Warrior became the perfect subject for the research department’s powerful augmentation project, and he was also the impeccable prototype for the so-called Advanced Legion.

After rebuilding the Quantum Warrior’s fragmented brain, the research department planned to reconstruct his body based on his DNA, and completely reconstruct this legendary war god according to their design from start to finish.

The original Quantum Warrior was to undergo a triple evolution.

The first layer was the flawless original body designed by the research department, extremely durable, capable of withstanding the maximum level of modification and drug impact. This body, enhanced by genetic surgery, would surpass any other known human body.

The second layer was the super implants researched with the assistance of Nidelaide, which, using built-in chips, devices, and metal enhancements, would fully arm him from head to toe.

The third layer included powerful magic potions provided by the Witch Division and high-end mythological weapons based on Moon Dragon Race technology, ensuring his equipment was second to none.

"So it’s a perfect... powerful framework, an Advanced Legionary that far surpasses the current regular Nestor Legionaries. I’ve already made quite a few usable parts and sent them to the Northern Archipelago. Just don’t know where such a fierce warrior could test their strength," Nidelaide explained.

"Of course, there’s a place," Xu Yang nodded, "There are plenty of places for war, Hot Tree Continent is not bad."

The research department indeed had enough ambition, designing many astonishing things. Xu Yang reflected. Such an "original" possessed terrifying, exceptional physical qualities, and its native organs’ efficiency greatly surpassed ordinary humans, complemented by perfectly designed advanced implants.

Xu Yang carefully examined the Advanced Legionary. The Quantum Warrior had already been a superb warrior second only to Fumihiko Kawa, now with multiple enhancements, he could very well hold his own in a rematch.

As the first prototype, Quantum Warrior’s greatest value was to test the limit of human potential.

Xu Yang was curious whether this super soldier, forged through relentless refinement and created with hundreds of billions of funds, could tear apart a Dominator Level Witch with his bare hands?

Nestor Research Department’s subsequent plan was to use this original body as a template to clone and mass-produce an endless number of Advanced Legionaries, which would also be quite a spectacle in terms of military power.

Amalgamating so much wisdom, effort, and resources, Nestor Corporation was gradually increasing its stake in the game against "Seven Seals," Xu Yang mused inwardly.

Until they emerged victorious in the final battle, achieving everyone’s grand ideals.