Legend of the Cyber Heroes
Chapter 804 - 49 Starting Now

Chapter 804: Chapter 49 Starting Now

All along, to avoid mutual influence, Tumor Xiang Shan has been using inner strength to close off his neural network, preventing any unnecessary information from flowing into Jeanne’s neural network.

If it weren’t for encountering a First Heavenly Layer Martial Artist from the Six Dragons Sect, Tumor Xiang Shan might not have considered "how to synchronize with Jeanne’s neural network without any preparation" for a long time.

But the issue isn’t difficult for Xiang Shan. As a scientist, he is inherently skilled at detecting patterns and summarizing them. His ups and downs in officialdom and the business world also provided him with ample related experience.

He thought of the keyword "powerlessness" during the moment Jeanne was evading the magnetic chain weapon.

If truth be told, Xiang Shan could have thought of this earlier. He had vaguely considered it before, only a step away from this final judgment.

This is precisely the reason he felt he was in error.

[In the end, it’s because I’m too weak... I should have realized it on my own...]

[Humans can rely on others. Reliance on others is an innate advantage of the human race.] Xiang Shan said, [The problem is your thought process. You are inclined to attribute failure to yourself, yet you never consider that the external world could be at fault.]

[The world is flawed...]

[This world, this era definitely have problems. In my youthful days, there were also issues, but they were never as twisted as now.]

Jeanne once again felt as if iron was flowing in her deepest inner self.

It’s much like how someone being poor is not necessarily due to their laziness.

It’s much like how ignorance does not necessarily mean someone is naturally stupid.

The unruly villagers in the barren mountains weren’t innately more nefarious than others, but chose the lifestyle passed down from ancestors for generations. This is the conservative strategy that has carried their genes to the present. Can an outsider visiting from beyond this "lifestyle" establish enough credibility to make them abandon this previously validated strategy by their forefathers?

——That’s right, young ones... compatriots...

——This pain needn’t be attributed to yourself...

——Sometimes, your suffering and misfortune are truly the world’s fault!

Jeanne looked down at her knees: [My heart is so fragile; can it be as strong as yours?]

[It’s probably a bit difficult to reach my level. After all, I was at the forefront of a revolution. But I can assure you, at the beginning, I wasn’t any stronger than you.] Xiang Shan extended his hand to Jeanne, clenched his fist: [Though it’s ten years late, starting now is still timely...]

[Hmm?]

[I’ve said before, my initial victories were achieved with the help of others. I also mentioned that your problem’s external cause is your isolation.] Xiang Shan looked straight ahead: [Dear girl, I can’t make promises like "No matter what happens, I’m always on your side." I’m not that kind of person. I’ve never said such things even to my wife. But I can ensure, as long as you continue to empathize with others, not losing your passion, willing to understand mutually... then I will stand by you. Although I was born from a conspiracy.]

Jeanne raised her hand, clenched her fist, reaching towards Xiang Shan. The two fists met, then overlapped.

Xiang Shan smiled. It was the smile of youth, slightly arrogant and unrestrained.

[Then, from now on... let’s ignite this world. And first, let’s start by loudly cursing Hartman.]

[Huh?]

.....................

When the Hermo Association crowd came to see Jeanne again, Asgard was there too. She seemed puzzled upon seeing Jeanne come out from the Quiet Room.

"I feel like you’ve changed..."

[This girl is indeed sharp.] Xiang Shan commented like this.

Jeanne smiled wryly: [Sharp indeed. I just cursed that bastard Hartman a few times... What could have changed?]

Earlier, Xiang Shan asked her to, alone in a soundproof room, directly curse Hartman with the harshest words and said, "Now we’re disconnected from the network, and this room is soundproof—if anything happens, it must be due to eavesdropping—and frankly, any problem lies with the eavesdropper."

Loudly, curse it out.

Jeanne initially couldn’t even do that. Something seemed inexplicably stuck in her synthesizer.

But truth be told, it wasn’t difficult.

Once it got started, everything naturally fell into place.

Xiang Shan said it was a good start.

Asgard didn’t dwell on this topic too much. Meanwhile, the leader of the Hermo Association caravan reiterated his decision to Jeanne.

Simply put, they plan not to get involved, intending to make a direct escape from the City of Ur.

Although fending off the Rangers is a good thing, having a different gang of ruffians capable of repelling them wandering the city isn’t ideal either. At the same time, they decided to contact the authorities of the City of Ur.

Soon, the city management will send someone to request Jeanne and Asgard to assist in an investigation.

The Hermo Association will wait for the investigation to conclude. They are willing to take some risks to escort Jeanne and Asgard to Chaldea.

After that, they’ll be square.

Behind the leader, Asgard raised her chin slightly, her prosthetic eye flashed multiple times, showing a triumphant expression. Evidently, she exerted some effort for this outcome. The Hermo Association members thought she wasn’t a bad person and felt she has done some work for the chamber of commerce over the years.

Now, the chamber of commerce plans to settle the debt of gratitude.

But Jeanne recalled another conversation with Xiang Shan earlier.

After cursing Hartman, Xiang Shan discussed the subsequent matters with Jeanne.

[It’s best we act quickly, dear girl, the stakes are somewhat heavy.]

Faced with Xiang Shan’s judgment, Jeanne was slightly puzzled: [Which means? That roll of nano-fibers? It’s been stolen for years, never used. Although theoretically, it could be made into quite advanced integrated circuits and implanted in the brain, that surely requires technical support, doesn’t it? We can’t find any!]

[The problem doesn’t lie there.] Xiang Shan sighed: [Remember how that thing came to us?]

[It was stolen.]

[From whom?]

Jeanne fell silent.

[The Six Dragons Sect used to know only that there’s a thief on Mars opposing them, seemingly strong, yet without knowing exactly how strong. They misjudged our strength, allowing us to escape multiple times. But now, with that roll of nano-fibers exposed, they know, oh, this guy is here and pretty skilled in martial arts.] Xiang Shan stated: [The Six Dragons Sect will surely come again.]

[Besides, I suspect that bastard is also preparing to escape. He managed to survive till now despite neither me nor Yawgmoth liking him; he surely has basic vigilance. The recent commotion should have scared him quite a bit.]

Jeanne sighed at the chamber of commerce leader: "Well... I appreciate the gesture... but I have to do something."