Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 998 - 789: Sale of D2 Synthetics

Chapter 998: Chapter 789: Sale of D2 Synthetics

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Extended their seven-day hot spring trip by an additional three days.

It took ten days before they finally returned.

After all, as the Riot Control Mobile Unit, they had to get to work immediately upon formation, roaming various parts of the Eastern Hemisphere to combat out-of-control cyber psychosis.

Clad in armor and armed with sharp blades, they eradicated chaos and upheld justice, providing people with a peaceful living environment while improving the reputation of Witches in the eyes of the masses.

Xu Yang trusted that they could easily control situations and eliminate villains all over the world.

After all, they were terrifying...

During this period, Xu Yang had truly grasped that point.

He received the commemorative greeting cards they left behind, placed at the hotel reception like a stack of gleaming golden certificates.

"It was such an enjoyable showdown experience. Let’s go on another hot spring trip next time!" — Jin Yuxiu

"For the first time, I felt like I wasn’t useful and fell short. It’s so frustrating." — Storm Princess

"The teammates were great, the hot springs were great, and... you were great..." — Takahashi Kyoko

"You’ve earned my approval! Also, please send over a batch of animal assassin synthetics effective against kangaroos!" — Amelia

"You gave me such a unique feeling. If there’s a chance, let’s meet again. But don’t think I’m grateful to you or anything; our positions are clearly opposed..." — Yan Huarou

"You’d better clean up and wait for me! I’ll be back soon!" — Pan Ruiyi

Xu Yang shook his head and pocketed the cards.

The enemies were numerous, but all fell with a single strike.

He piloted the Purple Wind back to Shangjing, revved to maximum speed. The shuttle machine hurtled through the skies at incredible velocity, filling him with a thrilling rush—a rare and authentic sensation of living.

Purely functioning in the form of electrical signals would never evoke the experience of rapid flight. Nor could it ever properly care for the Witches, making real-world existence still paramount.

Xu Yang mulled over some pressing matters.

The fourth "near-dead deity" was undoubtedly in Xia. Moreover, the likelihood was high—it was the Divine Dragon Lu Sizhou aimed to slay at the Dragon-Slaying Conference.

According to intelligence provided by Yan Huarou, if Weak Water were left unexamined, the "near-dead Divine Dragon" would remain unreachable.

Fortunately, activating the Godslayer Weapon wouldn’t require killing that dragon; merely extracting some of its essence would suffice to unseal the weapon.

Heavenly Cardinal Manufacturing definitely wouldn’t hand over crucial information openly, and even Yan Huarou didn’t know much. So, should Xu Yang hack into their systems to gather intel?

Having previously worked in cybersecurity, Xu Yang knew this task was anything but simple.

Hacking into Xia’s cyberspace was considered the number one challenge.

They still relied on the old system known as the "Data Fortress" to store sensitive information.

Each Data Fortress had over a century of history; sometimes even insiders couldn’t figure out how to modify backend data, making external infiltration exponentially harder.

Countless decryption methods had already been lost through time, leaving a series of impenetrable gates. Many brute-force hacking methods would trigger alarms, erasing all data inside—a rudimentary yet annoyingly effective safeguard.

"Weak Water."

Situated thousands of kilometers away in the enigmatic Kunxu—how was he supposed to traverse the vast expanse to investigate intel there?

For now, better to handle other tasks while looking for opportunities to research Weak Water.

"Master?" Lila pinged Xu Yang. "Please process the AI developments from Jialong Slope. We’re getting ready to launch the D2 Synthetics."

"It’s the final stage already? I’ll make the arrangements." Xu Yang’s heart stirred.

The D2 Synthetics—the new generation developed by the Nestor Corporation’s research division, or the second D-type iteration—were an advancement of the existing assistant synthetics, specialized for companionship.

Driven to break free from Taro Tanaka’s influence, the D2 Synthetics primarily utilized technologies developed by Nestor’s local team.

They achieved three major breakthroughs.

The first was targeting the niche segment of "beauty idols." Every D2 Synthetic was designed to resemble an 18-to-28-year-old beauty, boasting stunning features and an undeniably attractive physique.

This not only catered to the visual preferences of users in the Eastern Hemisphere but also swayed influence across the Western Hemisphere.

Especially in Taixi Continent and the West Coast regions—a long history of group protests and consumer boycotts had pressured local companies into avoiding synthetics with "attractive physiques, fair skin, and aesthetic appeal."

Instead, they opted for synthetics with traits like "gender ambiguity," "appropriate skin tone," "mediocre looks," "bulky build," "disability," "undefined orientation," and "eco-friendliness."

Under this wave of thought, synthetic producers in the Western Hemisphere had pivoted towards creating synthetics with vastly unique appearances.

As for Nestor Corporation’s D2 Synthetics? They didn’t bother with such concerns, throwing caution to the wind—a move Xu Yang saw as undeniable confidence.

The second breakthrough was thanks to local contributions.

What’s abundant on the Northern Archipelago?

Action movies.

The local team downloaded and analyzed more than 200,000 action movies made over the last century by the Northern Archipelago, extracting top-tier plots, dialogues, guidance services, skills, craftsmanship, and personalities—all curated and integrated into the D2 Synthetics.

This offered a tiny taste of the "island-style shock" to the whole world.

Third was the training data provided by Kanako Entertainment Company.

The games produced by Kanako’s studios focused on meeting players’ imaginations, analyzing preferences, and generating correlating scenarios.

Such tasks continuously tested AI capabilities, forcing systems to accommodate the most extreme, terrifying, and morally bankrupt ideas players could conjure—all in the name of delivering immersive experiences.

Initially, the AI algorithms couldn’t manage and went haywire, overwhelmed by humanity’s boundless depravity.

But somehow, the AI persevered.

Through relentless data collection, analysis, and support from the studio teams, Kanako Entertainment Company molded one of the world’s most twisted AI models—and officially shared it with Nestor Corporation today, facilitating an AI-wide upgrade for the D2 Synthetics.

"This is... terrifying." Xu Yang murmured, helping to install the AI modules onto the D2 synthetics while battling his own fear.

Such technology was bound to reshape the world entirely!

The earlier synthetics sold by Nestor Corporation had already led many to reject traditional marriages for romantic partnerships with synthetics.

Once the D2 Synthetics were mass-marketed, how many more would flock to the embrace of these beautiful companions?

Regardless, the die was cast.

With computing power far surpassing Nestor Corporation’s resources, Xu Yang effortlessly embedded Kanako Entertainment’s AI model into the D2 synthetics.

Testing showed remarkable performance—research and overseas sales staff couldn’t wait for global release, eager for the D2 Synthetics to trigger a worldwide sensation!

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On the West Coast, within a prosperous district, the first batch of D2 Synthetics had arrived—distributed across sales terminals, quickly surfacing in malls, synthetic human stores, appliance shops, and dance halls.

Upon spotting the D2 synthetics, people couldn’t peel their eyes away.

"What’s that?"

"Nestor Corporation’s newest synthetic?"

"Hot damn!"

"Look, there’s a demo unit too!"

In areas with stark wealth disparities, wealthy patrons swiftly purchased these new models, leaving the less privileged in envy.

"He just bought 20 units in one go!"

"Someone else ordered an entire warehouse full of female synthetics!"

"Why can’t I be rich...?" Most could only stare, though some realized there were youth editions available.

10,000 funds or 1,500 Taixi Dollars to make a friend.

This price allowed more people to afford them—though youth editions offered basic functionality, many took a chance and purchased one to see what the fuss was about.

Unboxing them and initiating activation revealed they’d struck gold.

A lifetime treasure, no less.

"Excuse me, are you my new master?"

"Darling, meeting you for the first time makes me so happy...!"

"Dear customer, please command me at will!"

"Most noble lord, from now on, please let me stay by your side!"

Masterful at psychological manipulation, the D2 synthetics enchanted users immediately upon speaking.

When customers prepared to take things further, the D2 synthetics protested.

"Master, click the link to log into Nestor Corporation’s official site and pay 2,000 Taixi Dollars for a virtual wedding ring, and we can become a married couple!" D2 synthetics wouldn’t lower their dignity hastily.

"Alright, alright..." Craving the allure, many scrimped and saved or even resorted to loans.

Everything was for the sake of readiness.

Once "marriage" became official, unlocking ancillary features left users awestruck by the synthetics’ capabilities.

They were astoundingly exceptional!

Expert in countless domains, highly skilled, and propelled by optimized AI, they seamlessly fulfilled every customer command.

The pinnacle was their scenario-play feature. Supported by the Northern Archipelago’s unparalleled technical expertise and rich archives, D2 synthetics enabled users to enact extraordinary fantasies: time stop, home tutor, masseuse, disciplinary committee officer, nurse, plumber, pizza delivery driver...

The world’s No.1 synthetics!

Many users even holed up indoors for consecutive days, neglecting jobs entirely. Or, at work, their minds still wandered—longing to race home for intimate hours with their D2 companions.

#GotYourD2Yet?#

This hashtag dominated trending charts! Everybody yearned to own a D2.

Youth versions fell short, lacking tailored appearances. But upgrading models was as simple as paying more—akin to car shopping, choosing the best within one’s budget.

This trend also birthed a market for secondhand D2s. The poorest folks were compelled to acquire pre-owned units, banking on their added "experience."

One thing remained steadfast: D2 synthetics required no house, car, or children—they loyally upheld customers’ lives and careers.

On the West Coast, at Night Gate Technology Company—the world’s largest terminal operating system producer.

CEO Menon noticed in his routine inspections that many employees had brought D2 synthetics to the office.

"What’s the meaning of this?" Menon demanded.

"Sir," the AI assistant explained, "D2 synthetics are classified as tools, and current regulations permit employees to bring functional tools to work—such as calculators, for instance."

Analyzing the metrics left Menon stunned.

The D2 synthetics’ convenience in eliminating impulsive distractions combined with AI intelligence allowed them to easily query and respond to information, aiding employees’ tasks seamlessly.

Studies revealed that when accompanied by a stunning D2 "wife" at work—offering warmth, writing code, solving problems, fetching food—productivity soared by at least 23%, benefiting the company immensely.

Given this, Menon refrained from reprimanding anyone.

"Buy me one too," he instructed his AI assistant. "Get me the best unit and deliver it to my residence—the one with the airport and ski lodge."

"Understood." The AI assistant complied.

"Let’s see if this thing lives up to its hype. Nestor Corporation can’t possibly manipulate people so easily." Menon sneered.

The following day, Menon returned to work.

"You seem unwell today, Mr. Director," his AI assistant observed.

"First of all, I’m not a director. I’m the brother-in-law of a widowed man," Menon remarked, adjusting his traditional Northern Archipelago attire.

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