Chapter 99
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Chapter 99: Cybertyrant!
One by one, sparkling images gradually emerged from the mist.
“Operator Fragment – Fusion Slime×1”
It was another piece of Fusion Slime, perhaps obtainable someday, but not now. However, Bai Yan recalled clearly that this entity originated in the “Night Union” laboratory, not in the Air Alliance. It would have to escape through its own means.
“Relic Fragment · Blink Blade × 1”
“Relic Fragment · Dead Sea Scrolls × 1”
“Operator Fragment – Moon Witch×1”
Upon seeing this fragment, Bai Yan’s thoughts began to wander, drifting to the stunning visage of the witch Merete Chambers. For now, she remained idle at the Demon Hunt Agency.
However, with the formidable and undeniably powerful “Emperor” present, even the Moon Witch would exercise caution.
Yet it was only a matter of time before she made her move, and Bai Yan understood this perfectly.
Nevertheless, as a highly respected member of the Demon Hunt Agency, taking the initiative to expose her would be equivalent to seeking death.
“It would be optimal to isolate her before any conflict emerges, thus ensuring a peaceful resolution.”
He muttered to himself:
“Acquiring the ‘Moon Witch’ would hold no less significance than possessing ‘Queen of the Scarlet Moon’ in the mid-term… Unfortunately, her influence doesn’t extend to Tatsumi City, nor even to the Air Alliance, limiting her usefulness in the short term.”
Indeed.
Bai Yan was fully aware of the Moon Witch’s entire background.
Merete Chambers was merely one of her numerous identities. She possessed multiple names and personas across the world, making her a mysterious entity that could be deemed “unfathomable” by many.
The Euro League actually harbored a moon cult that worshipped the witch who reincarnated from generation to generation. They believed that one day she would rival the “Rainbows.” The cult’s members were indoctrinated from birth and maintained absolute loyalty to the Moon Witch’s reincarnated form.
However, few could imagine that the holy woman, leader, and deity of this ancient sect—a trinity of supreme authority—would actually be concealed in another nation’s city.
Truthfully, both publicly and privately, Bai Yan earnestly desired to obtain the “Moon Witch.”
Not for any other reason, but simply to witness the astounded expression of such a “scheming witch who toyed with people’s minds.”
It was quite an intriguing prospect, wasn’t it?
“Hmm, perhaps she and I share the same type of stand…”
Bai Yan chuckled and murmured to himself.
“Pleasure weirdo.”
“Fragment of Relic · Gungnir × 1”
In Bai Yan’s estimation, Gungnir was a respectable and powerful Relic, but collecting fragments one after another… proved excessively slow.
Currently, no better method existed to quickly amass Relics or Sacred Runes, leaving the only option to await the opening of the “Fragment Exchange.”
“Perhaps the second playthrough will unlock the ‘Fragment Exchange’ function earlier?”
Bai Yan continued his muttering.
“Operator Fragment · Girl Psychic Elene×1”
Well, she was a diligent girl, a versatile Core Operator, though other impressions remained minimal.
“Core Operator · Cybertyrant×1!”
There it was!
Bai Yan exhaled, feeling somewhat conflicted. Cybertyrant wasn’t entirely weak in the game “Babel Tower.” In fact, few Core Operators were truly inadequate.
The issue lay in the fact that this Operator’s location wasn’t in Tatsumi City at all, not even within the Air Alliance!
“This marks the first Core Operator stationed in another city, apparently facing difficulties in providing additional support to other operators, and like ‘Psychic Dancer,’ is also a specialized player.”
Subsequently, several different fragments materialized.
“Sacred Rune Fragment · Feathered Snake Quetzalcoatl×1”
“Operator Fragment · Truth Scholar×1”
“Operator Fragment · Moon Witch×1”
Moon Witch had never previously yielded even a single fragment, yet now Bai Yan obtained two fragments in one instance.
Bai Yan raised an eyebrow—could this be destiny?
“Sacred Rune · Frigga×1!”
His eyes brightened at the sight of a new Core Operator and Sacred Rune.
Opting for a ten-summon gacha had definitely proven worthwhile!
The new Sacred Rune, “Frigga,” wielded the power of “the Mother of All Things,” and its ability was actually a straightforward “healing power.”
Sacred Rune · Frigga: “Bestows the power to heal everything, converts a substantial amount of the user’s stamina, and can instantly heal anyone who still draws breath.”
“Substituting MP with HP, it possesses a simple yet practical power. Thus far, their ‘Blood of Darkness’ and ‘The Heart of Life’ both fail to heal mortal injuries, and can only self-heal rather than heal others… But with ‘Frigga,’ everyone gains healing capability.”
Bai Yan sank into contemplation. Each Core Operator could equip only one Sacred Rune, though they could be exchanged.
Currently, “Nightsaber” was most suited to equip it.
This was due to her physical advantages far exceeding the other two.
“And now, it’s your turn.”
Bai Yan’s gaze settled on the pixelated figure of the new operator, and he spoke deliberately.
“Cybertyrant.”
——
Night Union.
The Ring City.
The Seventy-Ninth Layer.
The dim night sky lacked any illumination, while murky raindrops fell ceaselessly. The dirty, viscous air could suffocate anyone unprepared.
Numerous desensitized individuals traversed the streets of Wood District, many of them armed.
Their outfits differed markedly from those in Tatsumi City—more flamboyant and ostentatious, with extreme and exaggerated colors.
In the rain, a man approaching his thirties wore a black hooded coat, head lowered as he silently proceeded toward the new street of Wood District.
He arrived at the entrance of New Street, standing before an automatic processor and gazing at the scanning device.
“Beep.”
“Scan complete. Welcome, Ryan Acker.”
“Remaining credit points: 779. What would you like to purchase? We highly recommend the newly released ‘Ultimate Otaku Happy Water’ by the Rock Morgan group, guaranteed to instantly banish all your worries! We also offer returning customer discounts!”
The young man inhaled deeply and said, “I need two basic purifiers.”
“Beep, shipment completed.”
Two spray-type bottles dropped from the automated processor’s delivery port. The man bent down to retrieve them and quickly departed.
Soon, he returned to his New Street residence.
Though called “New Street,” it had actually existed for over fifty years and was old and dilapidated. The man’s home in the cluster apartment was extremely modest, barely forty square meters.
In his small dwelling, besides himself, there sat a young girl before a computer.
She occupied a shabby yet technologically advanced mechanical wheelchair, with short black hair and striking features. Her face possessed a uniquely gentle quality.
The girl had no legs, had lost both arms, and her right eye was a gleaming artificial one.
Her sole remaining left eye sparkled like a blue gemstone, pure and flawless. Anyone who beheld it couldn’t help but marvel.
“Brother, you’re back!”
Amy turned her head joyfully and regarded her brother Ryan with a tender, delighted smile.
The Ring City stands as Night Union’s largest metropolis and one of the world’s most renowned cities. It’s a super-sized city constructed by the Rock Morgan Group.
The Ring City naturally forms an “O” shape, comprising 200 levels from bottom to top, each housing a substantial population.
The night sky was actually a virtual screen simulation created on the fifty-first to one-hundredth floors, where fifty floors housed impoverished people who lived without seeing sunlight. Many lacked stable employment and merely struggled to survive.
Amy and Ryan were siblings who relied on each other.
To supplement their income and save money, Amy had been accepting online work, some involving hacking.
“Amy, listen to me. I’ve discovered a way to earn money recently. If successful, we can acquire a huge sum!”
Ryan’s expression brightened as he approached and said, “Once I save enough, I can send you to the upper level, where you’ll definitely receive treatment… I promise you!”
Amy appeared slightly stunned, her smile fading as she frowned, “Brother, is your job truly… legal?”
Ryan clearly anticipated this question and displayed a gentle smile.
“Don’t worry, it’s legitimate work. My childhood friend Gill introduced it to me, so it definitely won’t harm us.”
“With you around, I would never engage in anything unlawful,” he added.
Amy considered this momentarily before noting, “Ah, so Gill introduced you… Though he hasn’t contacted us much lately.”
Ryan furrowed his brows, and seeing this, Amy nodded earnestly and said, “Brother, don’t worry, I’ll find ways to save money too.”
“Someday, we’ll both ascend to the upper levels, above the 100th floor… It’s just a matter of time.”
Ryan nodded and said,
“Hmm, Amy, I have other matters to attend to, remember to use these two purifiers.”
Ryan checked the time and suddenly grew anxious. He departed hastily, leaving behind two spray bottles.
The air purifier was a necessity here. People dwelling in the heavily polluted lower levels would easily succumb to various illnesses without regular purifier use.
Amy examined the “Rock Morgan” company mark on the purifier bottle and bit her lip slightly.
“Rock Morgan…”
Time to check for new hacking jobs.
She shook her head.
Perhaps it was time to accept more challenging work, Amy bit her lip again… Danger and money always went hand in hand; she had to accept this reality.
She drew a deep breath, her gaze growing determined.
Brother, our family will have money.
Suddenly, Amy heard a voice.
Ruthless and materializing directly in her mind, it induced uncontrollable fear.
[Cybertyrant.]
[You have been chosen by fate.]
