Chapter 3, Excavation Site

Xu Yang removed the connector from his wrist and inserted it into the socket of the communication device

In a place like Pianmu District where these birds do not lay eggs," Matteo said, "even the company's rapid response team would take 30 minutes to get in. The poverty rate is over 80%, and there is no need to calculate the crime rate; it's all just a bunch of scoundrels.

Obtain the money, flee far away, and avoid being hunted down

The Dajiangpai off-road vehicle is a sub-brand under Kyoto Unlimited, and its quality is not high

Searchlights, sentry machine guns, small-caliber rapid-fire cannons, metal storms, electromagnetic pulse demolition devices, and countless cameras are arrayed around the site, illuminating it as bright as day, with stringent defenses in place

Bacchus looked at Xu Yang for a few seconds, shook his head, and stood to the side

Not even a minute yet

Her hair is dyed in shades of purple, medium length, with light blue eyes, and a stern expression. There is a Bodhisattva tattoo on her right arm. She is wearing a black jacket and tight jeans, resembling a street girl who hasn't fully woken up

In the face of such a level of defense, any strong assault will incur heavy losses

Xu Yang issued a unified command to them: offline

A true person should never resemble those who are worn out by the company. There must exist a system that can replace the company, granting freedom to both humanity and witches. Xu Yang's work nature requires him to engage his intellect for most of the time. In the countless moments of tossing and turning before sleep, he has contemplated many matters. Now, in the perilous underground, these thoughts have transformed into actual motivation, driving him to take continuous action. Xu Yang's work nature requires him to engage his intellect for most of the time. In the countless moments of tossing and turning before sleep, he has contemplated many matters. Now, in the perilous underground, these thoughts have transformed into actual motivation, driving him to take continuous action

"Look, Xu's skills are outstanding," Matteo said

With the aid of Bacchus's equipment, Xu Yang's digital mind has begun to assault this formidable fortress. Thanks to Bacchus's prior preparations, many of the tricky joints do not require Xu Yang to breach them himself

The communication equipment has begun to operate, and the lights are continuously changing

Bacchus curled his lips into a slight smile and nodded gently

He knows that all the traps within the excavation site are waiting for them to trigger, and invading the assets of a giant corporation is not to be taken lightly

Alright, alright... Xu, she is codenamed 'Bacchus' in our team. Matteo introduced, 'She is a hacker witch. Everyone, this self-proclaimed Xu is a free neural hacker.

And outside the car window ... ...

These individuals are the local gangsters, " Matteo said, " the areas that the company cannot manage are all under the control of the gangsters.

No longer able to manage so much

I do not know," Matteo said

Once inside the facility, it is as if Xu Yang is in control of his own territory

Matteo drove Xu Yang deep into the depths of Aizuwakamatsu Underground Castle, leaving Hill 26 and heading towards Katamuki District

"Those who run out of large enterprises are usually unreliable"

"It is largely thanks to her that we have succeeded." Xu Yang took the gun and nodded to Bacchus, "One cannot accomplish anything alone."

"Just give me one minute," Xu Yang said, "Their family's cybersecurity is third-rate."

The mercenaries turned to examine Xu Yang, unable to help but click their tongues in wonder

Indeed, Anjiu City is truly a gem in their plans, but where are we

In the company, he is responsible for the real-time control of all equipment in the entire building. During his 6 years of service, he has encountered a total of 12 major intrusions, all of which were thwarted thanks to Xu Yang's coordination in defeating the adversaries

However, the replicas of civilian technology cannot compare to the genuine creations of the giant enterprises embodied by Xu Yang, and the training they received is not as professional as the specialized training Xu Yang underwent at the High Pavilion of the Nine Provinces

Xu Yang closed his eyes to rest and recover from the fatigue brought about by the use of digital mental tools

The prolonged sound of equipment coming to a halt evokes images of massive currents converging and then vanishing

He is very confident in his skills, and he also knows that Gao Ge Jiu Zhou has countless subsidiaries, branch units, departments, and assets. He is merely one among the elite engineer ranks, a small component in a gigantic machine. The most fundamental principle of corporate ideology is that everyone is replaceable

Stand up for yourself

Giant enterprises are merely a happy greenhouse, providing a safe haven while gradually domesticating individuals, dulling their fighting spirit over decades of work, leading them to accept their circumstances

He can ask openly. "Bacchus shook his head.

He is a true master. Matteo pretended not to hear, handing Xu Yang a handgun and a book. "Brother, let's make quick work of this and dig the witch out from underground and leave."

Hacker witches are a special type of witch, whose brain nerves are exceptionally developed, resulting in the suppression of their innate potential. They are implanted with tools resembling digital minds, specifically engaging in hacking activities

Once I have money, I want to escape to a more distant place, to a bustling seaside city, to buy a villa on the beach and a yacht. Xu Yang silently sketches out his dreams

It is impossible to return to any company for employment, as I have already left a stain in the corporate alliance, becoming a non-human entity discarded by the company's system.

"They are not easy to deal with," Xu Yang said, "The people of Kyoto are limitless... They are not just capable of making anime and figurines; Anjiu City is their backyard"

Companies, especially the large enterprises that form corporate alliances, provide employees with security, positions, salaries, loans, and vouchers, ensuring that an individual can lead a relatively successful life before being worn out by the age of 40 to 50

The impoverished population marginalized by the city is distributed in such areas, forgotten by maps and planning

Now, outside the giant enterprise, the situation is quite different; the people here are highly dependent on Xu Yang's skills, abilities, and experience. Xu Yang turned to observe the expressions of the mercenaries, who all appeared rather cautious

Do you believe that a person can survive without relying on a company? Xu Yang asked

This is already the dream of billions of people around the world, positions in giant corporations

Xu Yang must exercise caution and prudence in order to secure a glimmer of hope in such an environment. His numerical acumen grants him a hacking capability far beyond that of conventional hackers, which is the foundation of his existence. The enormous contract before him is of considerable value, yet the risks are equally high; he needs to violate corporate regulations and compete with other large companies, fully embracing the role of a criminal

Having wealth is of no use; without the protection of the company's power, there is always a risk of death.

Poverty is the original sin

Kyoto Unlimited

The bustling neon lights and billboards gradually faded away, leaving in their place a landscape dominated by steel domes and cold high walls. He observed the rudimentary underground residential areas, shops, and barracks, struggling to maintain a semblance of vitality under the dim lighting. Wires and cables intertwined outside, their complex arrangements resembling a swarm of insects, surrounded by dark, cavernous alleys and bottomless crevices, exuding an atmosphere of extreme eeriness

"An interesting fellow," she said

He saw a group of motorcyclists roaring through the street, holding guns, not knowing where they were headed to fight. Matteo was driving at high speed, but still made a sharp turn to avoid them

The infinite defense of Kyoto is...

Resignation or unemployment, unable to continue purchasing security services, the supply of apartment rent has been cut off, migrating from the surface city to the underground city, and then drifting to the most marginal area from the underground city

escaped from a place envied by countless people

It is too far," Xu Yang said, "I cannot control it.

Bacchus employs the SIII key, a set of advanced encryption algorithms, which is claimed to be unbreakable, thus it is widely used outside of large enterprises. However, major corporations have already internally shared the technology to crack it, and Xu Yang has also equipped a complete set of programs. He uses digital intelligence to crack the key and gain control.

The emergence of the ventilation ducts is utterly irregular, connecting to the massive overhead heavy-duty fans that operate rapidly, seemingly eager to extract all the foul air from below

Is there such technology?

Successfully cracked

The path to human depravity is quite simple

"Tell him your precious password," Matteo said

Xu Yang picked up the anonymous cash card in his arms and transferred the funds to his personal cash card, which had a balance of 10,000,000 plus a little over 100,000

Despite the considerable distance, he has already detected thousands of high-end corporate devices within the camp, but the distance is too great, and the signal is weak, making direct control impossible

Hmph... Bacchus expressed some dissatisfaction, "The training I received is no less than his; he relies solely on advanced implants. Moreover, this is not a complete set of high-level defenses; most of it was left behind by the Bronze Titan Excavation Company. I have resolved many of the difficult issues..."

Xu Yang witnessed this with his own eyes for the first time

Employees of the company are, after all, human; those who cannot join the company are not even considered human.

Just like a routine task, Xu Yang thought. From various nodes and subsystems to the command center, and then from the bus to the extension. This was an absolutely risky illegal operation. Xu Yang had originally been responsible for hunting down and dealing with such cybercriminals, yet now he had become a thief himself. Due to the nature of his profession, he was very familiar with how criminals would breach corporate network security systems; their tricks and experiences were borrowed by Xu Yang, allowing him to navigate the situation with ease.

He feels ... ... simple

He had downloaded some shooting files and knew how to use a gun. Xu Yang opened his eyes, checked the condition of the firearm, and nodded to indicate that they could set off

The vehicle passed through a vast area of sheds made of iron sheets, where impoverished, distressed, and barely clothed individuals clung to this place. They stood on rocky ground and in shadowy wastelands, gazing at the speeding vehicle with the vacant eyes of domestic pigs

You are bringing humiliation upon yourself. " Barks said bluntly, "And you want to drag us down with you, triggering the security protocols, and the riot control unit will arrive immediately.

It is your turn to perform, Matteo said

These thoughts made Xu Yang uneasy and caused unrest in his heart, especially since every aspect echoed Pan Ruiyi's words that scolded him—without the company, you are nothing!

The entire security infrastructure of the excavation camp is under his control. In his digital mind, 1,522 electrical network devices of various sizes are all at his disposal. Since he can turn them off, he can also turn them all on and exercise complete control over them

Bang

There are no hospitals or stores, only isolated metal houses standing apart from each other

Upon entering the rock crevice, Xu Yang saw a whole squad of armed mercenaries. Their expressions were stern, and among them, a woman was fiddling with a high-power communication device

"No way," Matteo said, "Brother, many local gangs are armed with robots, and they might be carrying explosives. My 'General' can't withstand the storm."

I almost thought you were going to crash into it

No wonder so many people would rather suffer in giant corporations than escape to earn money outside

Even this big guy beside me relies on a certain company, and it is even possible that he is a mercenary sent by other giant enterprises

We have a signal booster. Matteo brought Xu Yang close to a nearby rock crevice, from which a faint light from an emergency lamp was emanating

Bacchus remained silent.

The mercenaries could not help but rush out to see that all the defensive facilities of the excavation site had ceased operation, enveloped in darkness like a shroud.

To obtain this ancient witch, the company paid a tremendous price

Xu Yang quietly followed the mercenaries as they boarded an armed vehicle, the engine roaring as it swiftly drove into the excavation camp

The technology of interconnected networks is a double-edged sword. Its advantages lie in the ability to synchronize and coordinate the operations of all facilities within the network, enabling interconnectivity and the simultaneous transmission of all combat information, resulting in a significant increase in efficiency. It also facilitates centralized management by a single AI from the main host.

I mentioned that there happens to be a person with a numerical mindset looking for work

"An unexpected place." Xu Yang realized.

"Matteo? How did you bring a stranger in from outside?" The girl operating the device cast a disdainful glance at Xu Yang

The technological content of this device is also very high, and when combined with Xu Yang's digital intelligence, it is simply like adding wings to a tiger

The vehicle passed through an underground void, approaching the entrance of the excavation site. Xu Yang observed that the excavation company had blasted out a massive underground cavity, seemingly a remnant from a bygone era, shaped like a palace, yet the main structure was deeply buried within the cold rock, making it impossible to ascertain its exact nature

I will definitely prove that betraying the company is the right choice, Xu Yangmo thought. The outside world is indeed dangerous, but it also offers more opportunities that can help me survive and live better

The internal and external landscapes of the company are different; life within a giant enterprise is glamorous, while life outside can only be described as mere survival. No one wishes to be treated as a talent sent to society. In a desperate bid to escape the fate of dismissal, disassembly, and death, Xu Yang fought with all his might, but what he arrived at was not a paradise, but a perilous environment akin to a quagmire, where there is no order or law, only violence.

Kiamuki District is the most peripheral area of Aizu Underground Castle, and it is also the most chaotic

I have tried, and it is impossible to breach the infinite firewall of Kyoto in a short time. " said Barks, "It is like an electronic fortress, it feels like my head is going to explode.

The drawbacks are also quite evident; as long as the network itself is compromised, all devices connected to the network will simultaneously fall victim.