Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 972 - 770: Creating a Dungeon in Dreams_2

Chapter 972: Chapter 770: Creating a Dungeon in Dreams_2

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Given time, a rather peculiar hybrid civilization will emerge in the heartland of the Hot Tree Continent! When people discover the tremendous changes that have been taking place in secret here, they will be astonished.

Xu Yang is quite confident about this.

And right now, the Synthetic Human "Hasan," whom he controls in the Near East, is diligently serving the noblewoman Aisha.

Aisha is an ambitious woman, but her influence is minimal, with just a few estates and a couple of orange spice fountains to her name.

Hasan must constantly provide Aisha with information and advice, helping her cope with all manner of natural and man-made disasters, and of course, he must also satisfy her emotional needs.

Now, Hasan is increasingly becoming a trusted AI advisor in Aisha’s eyes, his advice gradually influencing Aisha’s decisions.

He always provides insightful comments, so Aisha has almost reached the point of consulting Hasan about everything, just as Kanako used to depend on the "Retainer" system’s commands. Once a habit is formed, it’s difficult to break.

If this can be used to penetrate the Near East, it might also serve as a covert move in the grand strategy. Xu Yang thought silently.

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The next morning, Farosa woke up radiant.

"The Witches will be satisfied," she declared.

"What? Did you do something good?" Xu Yang asked.

"I left different ’gifts’ at different levels, some are scraps of ancient secrets, and some are terrifying influences. The witches are compelled to learn how to assimilate this new power and make it their own. As they climb... they will also pledge their loyalty to me," Farosa said sinisterly.

"That must be quite useful," Xu Yang said, resting his hands behind his head in a relaxed tone.

"When most of the Witches in the world have quietly become my loyal servants in their dreams, it will be my turn to launch the largest-scale war by the Witches. What are networks? The grasshoppers of the virtual world can leap at will, but the real world will be conquered by me. Whether it’s the Seven Seals or some other foe..." Farosa’s ambition reached its peak.

Xu Yang could almost see the terrifying phantoms taking shape around Farosa, shadows of dreams.

The dreams she provided for the Witches were undoubtedly perilous.

With absolute focus and passion for her cause, Farosa vanished from the room, leaving behind a sketch of the dreamscape.

The idea I gave her turned into a real case so quickly, she is indeed diligent. Xu Yang picked up the sketch and observed it carefully.

The Witch Goddess’s dream created by Farosa consists of a series of complex cities, dungeons, mountain ranges, and other areas that occasionally undergo changes.

Because Farosa has now cultivated some benevolent characteristics, she has provided areas similar to safe houses, where if one does not wish to take up challenges, sitting in the house and waiting for the dream to end is also possible, and it would be blissful and peaceful, spending the comfortable night.

For the brave ones, she prepared complicated challenges, they must take action to explore, and with each dream, they would continue the progress from the previous part. Resting in a newfound safe house revives their energy and extends the dreamscape.

Most areas are guarded by powerful enemies, and the Witches need to showcase their abilities in the dreamscape.

For Witches not skilled in direct combat, Farosa also provides mechanisms to defeat the foes, and there are even ways to skip challenges directly or wear down formidable enemies through stubborn persistence.

It remains to be seen whether the Witches can demonstrate the two abilities that Farosa values most in their dreams.

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Power and wisdom, possessing either one, will allow continuous advancement and the acquisition of treasures left by Farosa.

As the Witch Goddess, she can easily grant witches increments in their magic power growth or precious knowledge. If they overcome numerous challenges, the witches will obtain tangible rewards from their dreams.

Witches can also leave advice and illusions to provide reliable suggestions or malicious deceptions to others in different dream realms.

Death mechanism is crucial; should one fail a challenge in the dream, each failure accumulates "Farosa’s Marks" from fear, manifesting as black patterns on their real-life bodies.

These marks both hasten a witch’s growth and cultivate their loyalty to Farosa.

If one fails too many times, they would become powerless loyal servants of Farosa.

If they pass with very few deaths, that is undoubtedly a witch of exceptional power and wisdom!

At that time, Farosa herself will descend into the witch’s dream, rewarding the brave with answers to their queries and fulfilling their desires.

To avoid detection by rival corporations, Farosa has only conducted limited testing; she feels it’s effective, a fine method to assess the neutrality and allegiance of witches from various factions through dreams.

This also significantly elevates Farosa’s prestige and influence as the Witch Goddess.

Fragile as her divine position currently is, Xu Yang contemplated, she must first earn the majority of witches’ support and endorsement before she can truly unleash all her divine power.

So begin with this Witch’s Dream, expanding contact with the witches.

He stood up, drank a cup of coffee, and looked out the window at the city. Nearby were clusters of low ancient buildings, and farther away, skyscrapers defined Shangjing’s skyline, symbolizing the solemnity and prosperity of the entire city.

Yesterday was Ishizaki Takashi’s online memorial service; today he must attend the one in reality.

Xu Yang asked A40 to follow him as a temporary guard, then headed to Ishizaki Takashi’s home to visit his family. He later spoke at the funeral, ensuring that his death wouldn’t go unnoticed.

Those who die for the Nestor cause will receive a grand farewell and sufficient respect.

Xu Yang visited Mingge Mountain’s cemetery, laid flowers for the deceased, and then set off to return.

"Luckily, I’m a mechanical body, able to backup my consciousness chip, not afraid of dying. I’ve been ’killed’ many times already, each time with new discoveries," A40 viewed death lightly.

"A duplicated consciousness is not the original, lacking continuity, so respect yourself a bit and don’t die where we can’t find you. Death is serious," Xu Yang stood on the edge of Shangjing.

"Wow... now that you mention it, indeed so many people have died. Death is like putting a period to their lives! So many dreams, aspirations, and pursuits gone," A40 turned back to look at the cemetery established by Nestor Corporation at Mingge Mountain.

"Because death is so harsh, people naturally pursue immortality," Xu Yang nodded in agreement.

Shura appeared like a phantom on the pine-covered mountain path, arms crossed, watching them.

"You’re too young; it’s not yet time for you to speak of death," he said coldly.

"Yes," Xu Yang realized Shura was right.

First understand the meaning of "life"; this moment’s hearty heartbeat bears a heavier weight than death.