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Chapter 97 - 97 80 The Sakura Witch of Kyoto Infinity

97: Chapter 80: The Sakura Witch of Kyoto Infinity 97: Chapter 80: The Sakura Witch of Kyoto Infinity “`

——”Cloud Beast” self-check program initiating——

Cumulative radiation exposure area: 65%

Estimated loss of mass: 7 kilograms

…Cleaning…

…Cleaning complete…

——Exiting platform——

Xu Yang accessed the Cloud Beast’s intelligent digital control interface, where the “nano factories” on the armor crushed and discarded the irradiated area components, creating new nanobots.

They plunged into busy weaving, like diligent worker bees, sacrificing themselves for the integrity of the armor, replacing the nano fibers on the armor, cleansing the nano armor anew.

Subsequently, they ruthlessly crushed those counterparts that had lost their value, turning them into irrecoverable dust.

After a series of processes, the armor successfully rid itself of radioactive substances, but its internal reserve of metals had been depleted, requiring the addition of high-quality metals to manufacture new nanobots.

The built-in power supply system also began to signal an emergency.

Now, including the implants in Xu Yang’s own body, it was all in need of a good charge.

“Roll-up big hat.” Xu Yang boarded the Anonymous, where Lila had already set the course, turning the aircraft around to retreat.

He sat in his seat, found a charging cable, and replenished his energy using the shuttle’s power generating equipment.

The current entered the nano armor and then flowed into his body.

A slight current streamed up and down his spinal nerve bundles, feeling like someone was gently swirling a feather on his back, ticklish and thrilled.

Those implanted with too many modifications could develop an addiction to charging, reveling in the feeling of being bombarded by the powerful currents.

Xu Yang closed his eyes to recuperate.

The bloodshed and destruction witnessed within Shenkong Tower were not easily forgotten, causing Xu Yang to gain a new level of understanding of Black Fire Innovation’s madness and ruthlessness.

They neither feared nor hesitated in their actions, inflicting the greatest amount of pain and casualties.

And as the world’s largest arms supplier, their military force was also exceptional.

Erasing them root and branch within his lifetime, utterly crushing them, was the only way to appease the souls lost to this disaster.

Besides the countless humans and Ratmen who died in the initial explosion, the radioactive dust would claim even more lives.

The clouds of corporate warfare were closing in on this situation.

Since the Witch Wars, frequent corporate civil wars have become a major focus.

Not a day went by without warfare, which not only helped to reduce the surplus population but also stimulated domestic demand, expanded production, and tested corporate technologies.

If one were to measure the major corporations based on the size of their armies and military arms, Black Fire Innovation would undoubtedly be at the top.

In the future, this list would include Kyushu High Pavilion’s military shuttle machine cluster, Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing’s nano armor troops, Northern Military Industry’s power armor units, Suvy Metals’ ground armor forces, and Lighthouse Core’s near-future army, heavily armed with cutting-edge technology.

Not to mention the numerous Battle Witches and Reality Manipulators controlled by these giants, who would become crucial in determining the outcomes of any corporate wars that broke out.

Even with the successful case of Eve Anak, major corporations still did not dare to loosen the cultivation of Reality Manipulators, wary of one another and limiting their own cultivation activities.

If one lost control and a Witch went berserk, in the hands of a powerful enough Reality Manipulator, the history of the world might come to an end.

Eve Anak was confined until death after her first official use, precisely because of this consideration.

In this respect, Farosa was also a significant threat to humanity.

She had never abandoned her contemptuous ideas toward humans, and she would not give up her pursuit of power and dominion.

Xu Yang looked at Farosa, who was interference with the most beautiful Synthetic Human, who had long snow-white hair and heterochromic irises, with a deep blue left eye and a bright red right eye, a slender figure, wearing a torn black bodysuit.

At the moment, she sat erect and indifferent, folding her knees together, unmoved by Farosa’s touches.

Her temperament was different from the other Synthetic Humans, more solemn and arrogant.

In Farosa’s eyes, Synthetic Humans and humans were no different.

She would do the same to the new Little Witches in the Church, making physical contact first and then becoming familiar with them.

Physical touch could greatly enhance relationships.

“What’s your name?” Farosa asked tenderly.

“‘Seeking Shadow’ model 156ba,” replied the silver-haired Synthetic Human, giving her model number, “Naming ceremony and fingerprint recognition can unlock my additional functions.”

“Fingerprint recognition?

Where is it?” Farosa asked with interest.

“On my tongue.” She extended her tongue, causing Farosa’s pretty face to blush.

“These Synthetic Humans were created to satisfy people’s base desires,” Farosa turned and said, “They won’t do other things.”

“That’s not entirely true.

They are third-generation AIs,” Xu Yang looked up the model, “Third-generation AIs are capable of learning new things.

It’s just that they don’t have real emotions yet.

Seeking Shadow…

what interests you?”

“Combat,” Seeking Shadow clenched her right fist, “Having been subjected to brutal invasion, I now wish to possess the capability to protect myself and my companions.”

The other Synthetic Human females didn’t have the same determination to fight as Seeking Shadow, idly lingering on their seats, waiting for clients to pick them up according to their predetermined logic.

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“Am I a Synthetic Human?” Lila turned to ask Xu Yang, “I was identified as artificial intelligence in the intelligence test.

If artificial intelligence is installed in a mechanical body, I must be a Synthetic Human, right?”

“You are brand new,” Xu Yang suddenly knew the source of Lila’s doubts, “Don’t be afraid, Lila.

Don’t let old definitions confine you.

Human, Witch, Synthetic Human, robot, artificial intelligence…

These definitions don’t apply to you because you are a fresh existence to this world, a unique and extraordinary being.

Look at yourself…

Lila, possessing both the magic power of a Witch and a technological mind, this world should create a new term to welcome you.”

Lila lowered her head as many of the troubling vicious cycles were unraveled one by one in the compiler.

She could face the new future without any worries; her master had always been supportive of her.

“Now it’s time to praise me,” Farosa shook Xu Yang’s arm, “What about my part?”

“We’ll talk about it later.” Xu Yang couldn’t just satisfy Farosa’s unreasonable demands on a whim.

He stood up, searched for suitable fabrics and clothes in the Shuttle Machine’s storage, and changed the female Synthetic Humans into them, to avoid unseemly situations from occurring.

Anonymous continued its journey toward the Burrito Big Hat.

Meanwhile, Aizu City Civil Service Company and Anjiu City’s municipal company began urgently mobilizing teams to carry out disaster relief for Shenkong Tower.

However, there was a disagreement between the companies regarding the follow-up handling of Shenkong Tower, and consensus could not be reached.

The initial plan was to pour a concrete sarcophagus to permanently seal Shenkong Tower and prevent the spread of radioactive materials.

But, such an action would leave a hideous concrete pillar permanently in Anjiu City, significantly reducing the commercial value of the entire city, much like an embarrassment pillar for Kyoto Infinity, reminding everyone of the massive disaster they’d caused due to poor control.

The alternative method would be extremely costly, involving sending a large number of robots to clean and repair, ranging from large-scale excavation and transport robots to nanobots capable of decomposing and destroying radioactive material, thereby thoroughly cleaning the atmosphere, soil, and building debris.

This process would cost approximately 27 billion, twenty times more than the sarcophagus option, but it would also be faster.

With current technology, the problem could be resolved without any remaining issues in one to two weeks.

The decision was passed up the chain of command, circulated within Kyoto Infinity’s decision-making level, then copied and handed over to Xisheng Capital.

Behind the behemoth that is Kyoto Infinity stand even greater hands supporting it, and that is Xisheng.

Its influence doesn’t stop there; it also manipulates the operations of other giant corporations in the Eastern Hemisphere, and behind Black Fire Innovation are shares owned by Xisheng Group.

Corporate wars are like Xisheng using its own left hand to hit its right hand; it can control when a war starts and when it ends.

Kojima Kanako stood in a luxurious restaurant on the 160th floor of Shangjing City Huayin Tower, her hand gently pressing against the glass.

The destruction of Shenkong Tower in Aizu City naturally reached her ears.

She kept thinking about Xu Yang and them, about that unmarked black Shuttle Machine.

These thoughts lingered in her mind, heavier than all the investment knowledge downloaded into her head throughout the day.

Standing beside her was Kirino Reisei, the Sakura Witch who had served seven generations of presidents within Kyoto Infinity.

Wearing a teal fox mask, with her long black hair tied back, dressed in a pale pink strapped robe and barefoot, her delicate feet seemed to possess some sort of magic power.

Kanako dared not take a second glance after the first.

“Share prices collapse, market value evaporates, Kyoto Infinity powerless against the blast at Shenkong Tower, what do you plan to do to solve it!” Kojima Kanako tried to speak with an authoritative tone.

She was sent here as a messenger of Xisheng, conveying the grand will of her mother.

After returning, she hadn’t seen her mother’s face, and all communication was conducted through her biological father.

Her mother’s other husbands also assisted, all of them servants and advisers to her mother, fulfilling the part of her that could still be called a living being.

“Kyoto Infinity has faced even more terrifying crises,” a pleasant voice came from beneath the teal fox mask, the words of the Sakura Witch veiled with a seductive power that could sway others, “Yet we have overcome them time and time again, and this time will be no different.”

“It’s different, that’s Anjiu City we’re talking about.

Having Anjiu City turn out like that…” The thought of Xu Yang probably still struggling underneath provoked a sharp anxiety in Kanako.

Ever since Pan Ruiyi earned her promotion, she was consumed by hedonistic needs, deciding to use up all of her vacation days for the next five years, planning to sleep for two months straight, abandoning all her promises, leaving Kanako completely alone.

“Why worry so much,” through the mask, Kirino Reisei looked at Kanako’s slight figure, “Only the mediocrity and the rats are destroyed; investors will later realize the potential value of Kyoto Infinity.

I’m considering whether you might have other concerns over there?”

Kanako’s gaze shifted from the scenery outside the window to Kirino Reisei.

“No…

there’s none,” Kanako gently shook her head.

“What I’m thinking is, you’re embarrassing Xisheng.”

“Hmm…?”

“Xisheng needs new growth in wealth; we don’t have the patience to wait for you to turn losses into gains,” Kanako said coldly.

“I’ve reviewed your development plans for the next three years, they weren’t interesting to begin with for Xisheng, and judging by your current performance, you better go back and rewrite everything!”

“Yes,” Kirino Reisei bowed respectfully.

“Now, please allow me to step away for a moment.

Our artificial intelligence is readjusting the company’s development strategy, and we will soon have new results.

We will quickly soothe the calamity in Anjiu City and prove to the world the capabilities of Kyoto Infinity.”

“I hope it’s soon.

I will personally hand over your strategic plan to my mother, but I cannot guarantee what her specific attitude will be.

Also, I don’t like it when people talk to me wearing a mask, even if it’s the Sakura Witch.”

“Yes.” Kirino Reisei took off her fox mask which Kojima Kanako would never tell anyone what she saw.

She put the mask back on, fitting it snugly to her face, and once more excused herself to leave, escorted by numerous Senior Samurais along the way.

After Kirino Reisei left, Kanako gently tapped the window with one finger.

You can’t go back anymore…

Xu Yang.