Chapter 6, Explosion
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The faint sound of an engine grew closer from a distance
I have started, be careful, I am still waiting to turn you into my paid leave. The supervisor sent Xu Yang the last message.
He turned his head and saw a black shuttle swiftly darting through the dark underground space, heading towards the mining site
Upon detecting Matteo and the witch in the core area of the excavation site, the security systems immediately activated, and a multitude of bullets swiftly targeted them, pouring forth.
The sound of gunfire was incessant, and Xu Yang dove into the nearby mining equipment. Bullets and shells exploded on the rocky ground, leaving countless craters and gaps, while landmines detonated one after another, creating a thunderous roar.
Zila—
Current situation: Exile
Xu Yang was bewildered upon seeing this message
Perhaps she can cure me? Xu Yang thought. But I cannot place my bets on this murderous monster
Affiliated Company: Gao Ge Jiu Zhou
All is silent.
Shackles, oh, shackles
As long as I can get into that shuttle, anything can be discussed. Even if I have to crawl, I will crawl in!
An electromagnetic pulse swept over Xu Yang's body, instantly destroying the implants on his head and right hand. The pain was greater than that of a thousand arrows piercing his heart. He smelled the scent of his own muscles being scorched, and his head was ringing with a deafening noise, suffering even more than being struck by lightning
Da da da -
Xu Yang did not dare to respond, fear gripping his heart
Pain
"Hide there." Matteo looked towards the mining equipment where Xu Yang was hiding and rushed towards him, "If you don't want to join, then we might as well dig out your brain. You should be quite familiar with this kind of punishment, right? Extract important information, erase free will, create a personality matrix, find a robot to insert it into, and it will serve the same purpose... And the digital mind belongs to us all... And your money..." "If you don't want to join, then we might as well dig out your brain. You should be quite familiar with this kind of punishment, right? Extract important information, erase free will, create a personality matrix, find a robot to insert it into, and it will serve the same purpose... And the digital mind belongs to us all... And your money..."
Please wait," the supervisor replied
This weapon is specifically designed to target electronic devices, capable of generating extremely high voltage instantaneously, thereby destroying electrical components and electronic systems
Until I saw my file being exposed before...
Position: Level 2 Neural Network Engineer
Immediately thereafter, the other party directly sent over Xu Yang's file copy
Recidivist Code: CAA1449 (Recommendation: Kill or retrieve the complete head; live capture: not required)
Boom boom
Xu Yang stood, gasping for breath, as the air entered his lungs with a burning sensation, as if he were inhaling a ball of fire. He felt as though his internal organs were boiling, his hands and feet were unresponsive, and his head was spinning uncontrollably. He could not distinguish between front and back, left and right, and he felt he could fall at any moment. He had never experienced such pain in his life.
Criminal Record: Betrayal of the High Pavilion of the Nine Provinces (Details 24) / Major Violation of Company Alliance Regulations (Details 79) / Unauthorized Handling of Company Assets (Details 1680) / Absenteeism (Total 10 Days) / Insufficient Performance (Total 11 Days)
Given that the situation has reached this point, I can only brace myself and deal with him for now
The witch struggled to support herself with her elbow on the ground, raising her head to look in the direction of the shuttle.
No matter how powerful Matteo's physique is, it cannot withstand the lethal force of this nemesis. Even though his advanced body is equipped with anti-electromagnetic interference components, it is still insufficient to resist the power of the electromagnetic pulse device within the mining site
He gritted his teeth and climbed up the ladder, crawling on his knees on the cabin floor
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Last observed location: (Updated) Aizuwakamatsu Castle - Katagihara District - Bronze Titan Company A1 Excavation Site
Damn it, just at this moment, the supervisor from Kyoto Unlimited has connected! They have directly taken control of the excavation site equipment through remote manipulation
The shuttle before me has a streamlined exterior, entirely painted in black, without any embellishments, making it quite unremarkable. It swoops in at a high speed, coming to a halt near the burning corpse of Matteo
His left hand was not fitted with an implant, thus it still appeared healthy. Xu Yang grasped the treatment needle and forcefully stabbed it into his own chest, injecting the medication.
In the next moment, accompanied by an ominous buzzing sound reminiscent of a countdown, Matteo sensed something was amiss, pushed off with his legs, and swiftly made his escape
Xu Yang was feeling troubled and agitated
After a burst of gas pumping sound, the left side hatch opened, and the gangway automatically extended, awaiting the crew to board
After a series of explosions, they have been reduced to scrap metal, rendered useless just like before when they were hacked and shut down
Xu Yang from the High Pavilion of the Nine Provinces? '' The other party sent a message
"This is you, isn't it?" the supervisor said
Total reward amount: 21.5 million funds + 35 days of paid annual leave (remaining public announcement period: 199 years)
A medical box was hanging on the wall, and he reached out with his trembling hand to take it down, unable to bear the sight of his burned skin
The ancient witch stood silently, holding her own hand, her body covered in blood
... ...
Wait, there is also a witch
Pursued by the high towers of the Nine Provinces, an infinite alertness was triggered in Kyoto. Encountering the advanced robots of the Black Fire Revolution, I found myself surrounded by an incredibly dangerous killing witch, while surveillance was everywhere outside. As for myself? My entire body was ravaged by electromagnetic pulses due to the implants.
What number am I this year? The people before me were all like dogs in the company, how difficult must it be to be a free and unrestrained person?
The shuttle is a commonly used vehicle in modern times, capable of low-altitude flight, and is generally operated by AI
Xu Yang looked up and saw several cameras operating on the rock wall, their red lights flashing
Has the road narrowed? I do not believe it—I want to see the sun on the ground! Xu Yang roared in his heart. I want to be the first to escape from the lofty towers of the Nine Provinces and survive, I want to spend this one hundred million joyfully!
The pain is unbearable
Gao Ge Jiu Zhou has become exasperated due to my escape, and its attitude towards fugitives is indeed more severe than that of other companies. Since its inception, Gao Ge Jiu Zhou has retained the absolute power of life and death over all employees.
Xu Yang's face turned pale.
No, the supervisor replied, "An electromagnetic pulse will destroy the entire mining site, and only a KOM-3 level command can be executed"
The so-called work of digital mentality took about twenty minutes, neither a loss nor a gain. Matteo's steel body remained motionless, bullets striking its shell merely ricocheted off, unable to even leave a dent. It maintained a leisurely attitude, its voice completely transformed into electronic synthesized sound, "Next time, we might consider the cost-effectiveness again, but as it stands, it's not as mysterious as it seems online; you are only worth 1 million..."
After the first explosion, as the smoke cleared, Matteo emerged unscathed, though his synthetic skin had been completely destroyed, revealing the dark metallic shell beneath. His sunglasses were also blown apart, and his eyeball was shattered, exposing the bulletproof camera behind it.
... ...
If you want to minimize the losses, this is the last opportunity; it must not fall into the hands of the black fire innovators!
She is indeed standing, but her face is devoid of color, her body is covered in wounds, and the clothing she wore when entering the coffin has been reduced to powder.
Xu Yang turned around and looked towards the outside of the excavation site. He saw the giant sentry towers reignite their searchlights, illuminating the excavation site as bright as day
Isn't it clear how many devices have been completely damaged in the control console? If this is not resolved soon, everything here will be doomed! Even the ancient witch's living specimen must be discarded!
Save me
The witch took two steps towards Xu Yang, her eyes vacant, resembling a person on the verge of death
My camera has captured you
I can hardly protect myself. Xu Yang is simply incapable of saving her
The security department of half the companies in the Eastern Hemisphere has already received news from Gao Ge Jiu Zhou, the supervisor said, you have hidden your technology quite well
Staying inside will lead to being killed by Matteo or the witch, while going outside will result in being hunted by the high tower of Jiuzhou. Previously, I foolishly hoped for a chance to reconcile with them, following the advice in the employee handbook. Now it seems that the reconciliation provisions are nothing but a trap; as soon as I take the money and contact them, I will be baited.
He bit down on the buckle, lifted his head, and tore it open. Xu Yang looked at the contents with his impaired vision: treatment needles, where are the treatment needles... Yes, there are still some.
"It hurts so much... it's so hard..." The witch weeps incessantly, her body covered in wounds
With a piercing sound of metal tearing, Matteo had already ripped off the door of the mining vehicle with one hand. It leaned forward, its stiff and cold mechanical face gazing at Xu Yang, resembling the visage of death
Name: Xu Yang
How difficult it is to completely break free
The supervisor will never let go of his own! Xu Yang frowned in contemplation
The shuttle must be equipped with supplies and other necessities
However, the harm is the same for Xu Yang! He also has electronic implants in his body
Xu Yang's thoughts were in disarray as he grasped the edge of the shuttle
If one lingers in the high tower of the Nine Provinces, will circumstances change
Giant enterprises have their own means to deal with fugitives, and Xu Yang is unaware of the fate of each individual. This information is kept confidential, as the company clearly does not wish to expose its cruelty nor encourage more people to imitate.
Security package: has expired
In the past, when I was in control, I could shield my image from the screen. Now that the device has fallen into the hands of others, my movements are completely exposed, and my means of concealment are no longer advanced enough.
"Under attack by the Black Fire Innovation Company." Xu Yang sent a message back, "Urgently in need of assistance."
The Black Fire Revolution is almost an enemy of the entire world, and the people of Kyoto should also understand what they will do with the witches
Save me ... ... The witch's body continued to bleed, and she struggled to crawl closer to the shuttle, emitting a low, mournful whimper
feeling drowsy and completely drained
Warning: Illegal activity detected. Electronic sound announcement
He crawled outside and saw Matteo already lying on the ground, his whole body engulfed in flames
Your territory has been ruined by the people of Black Fire Innovation, " Xu Yang quickly sent a message to the supervisor of the mining site, " Turn on the electromagnetic pulse device! "
Xu Yang gritted his teeth, supporting his body to stand up, limping as he walked towards the shuttle.
The hair stands on end
Immediately, she fell heavily to the ground, blood flowing from her wounds
The implants in the body have been destroyed, the body is severely damaged, and the digital consciousness is also gone. There are no conditions nearby for the repair of the implants, and even if one were to survive by a stroke of luck, they would be left as a cripple.
The witch is different; previously, during battle, she was torn apart by the bullets of mercenaries, yet in an instant, she fully recovered. It is evident that her power allows her to heal extremely severe injuries.
Breathe
To be a live dog at the company's workstation, or to escape outside and become a dead man
The other party did not respond for the time being
Place of birth: Summer
This bastard deserves to die a thousand times over
My family has been part of the company for three generations, and the third generation cannot escape this cage. Who dares to think about it, who dares to act?
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The surroundings were filled with a deafening roar
It is the shuttle that the mercenaries called for before! There is hope!
Severe pain in the eardrum
Xu Yang scanned Matteo's iron body in despair, every network access point was locked, making it impossible to hack in
He nearly fainted, collapsing to the ground in convulsions, as the electric current short-circuited the fuse of the implant within his body, coursing through his internal organs, and internal bleeding was inevitable
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Xu Yang raised his head and looked at the witch with despair
I still have the ability to send a message to that supervisor, but what should I say
Wait, wait, wait, until when
Age: 28
However, the electromagnetic pulse wave has erupted instantaneously, sweeping across the entire mining site with a massive scale of electromagnetic pulse!
He lifted his incredibly heavy legs and moved closer to the shuttle, once again hearing the witch's mournful cry
In the next moment, he realized that the witch's situation was even more dire than his own
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The witch lies dormant on the ground, having likely been blown to death.
There was a sound... Xu Yang heard the noise, turned his head, and his body trembled
I am about to die!
Die? ... Absolutely cannot die ...! ... I currently have 100 million on my card! I need to take the money out! I want to return to the surface! I want to live freely! There are so many things I want to do, very many!
She cannot save me! Xu Yang thought in despair. Just now, when the defense system bombarded Matteo, those bullets also severely injured her.
A set of missile launchers rose on Matteo's back, and several high-explosive missiles shot out rapidly, striking several main power generation equipment, batteries, and turrets in the vicinity
Every minute and every second away from the company feels like walking on a tightrope
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Xu Yang lacked the strength to lift the medical box, and it fell to the ground
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Come here, you! Matteo reached out his hand towards Xu Yang.
Xu Yang looked at her. If the information was accurate, she came from a thousand years ago and could not possibly recognize what this was, but she must have guessed—it could bring a turning point to the current situation