Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 973 - 771: Big Kanako and Little Qianshu

Chapter 973: Chapter 771: Big Kanako and Little Qianshu

Nakamura Mizuki had dealt with the Laughing Star virus, and Kanako was finally able to release the new game upgrade.

With the launch of version 3.0, news media around the world once again converged their attention on "Paraiso Euphoria"; gaming review agencies lavished it with praise, extolling its virtues.

"All players can enjoy a brand new world of their own!"

"Remaining the most popular game number one! Yesterday, I became the ruler of all the universe’s beautiful girls in the game, and I really don’t want to leave this fantasy world!"

"Once people try it, they won’t give up, it’s more exhilarating than any game before! A real world for each individual, anything is possible!"

"With improved guidance and online competition features, this game is going to present a revitalized look!"

"It has already become the ultimate form of games!"

Kojima Kanako needed money, so she didn’t hesitate to support the related marketing and introduced paid elements, beginning to attract players with high purchasing power.

This might shorten the game’s lifespan, but she needed to realize its value as soon as possible.

Earning money, investing, sustaining operations - Kanako’s wealth accumulation was precise and efficient, thanks to the verbal teaching and example set by her mother, Honma Noriko.

Revenue flowed continuously into the Kanako Entertainment Company.

On the first day of the new version’s launch, there were over 4 billion in turnover, much to Kanako’s satisfaction. With these results, she could also continue to pursue other acquisitions and expand the scale of Kanako Xisheng Company.

Nestor Corporation was able to successfully implement a zero-pressure society, partly thanks to the financial support from Kanako’s earnings.

The game industry, with its wide audience, allows remote work, involves a multitude of industries, and can recruit diverse talents. It’s low-cost with high returns, environmentally friendly, and pollution-free, a model industry of modern society.

Kanako made a fortune with her abundant gaming experience as soon as she entered this industry; she knew exactly what players wanted.

Setting a unique precedent, she became the queen of Jialong Slope’s city, holding the reins of Kanako Xisheng Company valued at over 1.4 trillion.

However, she still felt extreme fear.

A month ago, Honma Noriko had rebuilt the massive "Xisheng" group in the Near East. To differentiate, people often referred to it as the Original Xisheng or Near East Xisheng.

Honma Noriko had even attended the same economic conference with Kanako, appearing as casual as any mother-daughter conversation, but Kanako was so frightened that she abruptly disconnected from the meeting, not caring about the embarrassment or the economic loss.

Honma Noriko...

Unless she completely killed Honma Noriko, Kanako would never feel at peace.

She also feared assassins, the mental influence of the Ancient Mystics, and the Witch’s reality-warping powers.

In Shangjing, with Xu Yang and Farosa holding the fort, she naturally had no worries.

But Kanako in the distant Jialong Slope was vulnerable and on her own, feeling constantly on edge.

Reliance on some Ninjas and security personnel was not enough for 100% peace of mind.

But she couldn’t go back to Shangjing.

She had given birth to Xu Yang’s daughter, and owing to Xu Yang’s previous diligence, she was pregnant again.

If Farosa saw her walking around in Shangjing, she would certainly want to kill her.

To dispel this fear, Kanako took Chishiki from the crib and communicated with Xu Yang, generating real-time holographic images.

"Kanako!" Xu Yang was delighted to see her and Chishiki.

Little Chishiki was almost one year old, as cute as ever.

"Nguh-uh..." Chishiki, with a pacifier in her mouth, was not yet articulate and swayed in her cradle, waving her tiny pink hands, trying to greet the holographic image.

Kanako felt immense tenderness in her heart.

After so many years of effort, she not only had a career but also had a child with Xu Yang, reaching a peak of happiness in her life.

But the mother, Honma Noriko, loomed like a dark shadow, a sword suspended overhead, never knowing when it might fall and strike Kanako down.

The more she treasured her current precious situation, the more she dreaded the potential deadly threats.

Kanako had to be strong, and so did Chishiki. Mother and daughter had to stand firm in Jialong Slope and withstand external pressures.

"Chishiki can speak, but she dares not to, which is too bad for her," said Kanako.

"It’s fine for a child; she can live as she pleases," Xu Yang, manipulating his digital figure, walked around the room, occasionally teasing Chishiki.

"Nah nah?" Chishiki babbled.

She tried to touch Xu Yang, but her fingertips only passed through the phantom.

"No, that won’t do, she needs to get smart quickly, and then learn how to use all resources," Kanako said with her arms folded across her chest.

Clad in her uniform, she looked every inch the corporate elite. But because of her petite stature, Xu Yang found her adorable rather than imposing.

"Have you already planned her life for her?" inquired Xu Yang, curious.

"Private education, guaranteed admission to the finance department at Shangjing University or Jialong Slope University, she can take over the business before she turns 20," said Kanako briefly.

She also arranged for numerous tutors and some of the world’s most prestigious scholars to provide personal instruction, ensuring Chishiki would quickly master most business knowledge from the highest educational environment right from a young age.

This would make future brain enhancements and knowledge engraving more convenient, as the side effects of technologies used by the rich were smaller.

"Straight to work? No further studies? Learning something profound?" Xu Yang asked.

"Why would you think of having our child pursue further studies! She could have been a trillionaire, and once immersed in academia, she would become some kind of expert wasting society’s resources, every second in school a waste of millions she could be earning," Kanako marveled incredulously.