Cyber Era Witch-Chapter 60 - 43 The Deceiver and the Guard

60: Chapter 43: The Deceiver and the Guard

60 -43: The Deceiver and the Guard

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The shuttle machine stopped at the side of the road, locked its entrance, and shut down completely.

A40 loyally stood nearby, even though the shuttle machine had never allowed him to board, he still considered it one of his own.

Xu Yang went to the ramen shop that was once called Wellspring House, hoping to find a spot to sit and gather his thoughts, while the others searched for shops that were still open to buy things.

There were still some automated intelligent shopping services in the city area, you couldn’t roam as freely as in unmanned stores before, now you had to pay.

Kanako sat at the entrance of the shuttle machine, biting her finger, took a deep breath as she glanced at the connection point.

“Miss Aquilia,” Kanako said to Farosa, “let’s go…

buy clothes.”

“Okay,” Farosa was surprised, but she accepted.

They walked into a boutique clothing store, where a jet-propelled floating robot spiraled towards them from inside, Farosa looking wary.

“What is this?” she felt uneasy.

The thing had eight metal tentacles, and on its diamond-shaped screen flashed different clothing brand advertisements, one glamorous lady after another appeared under the colorful flashing lights, flaunting their exquisite clothing.

“Robot,” Kanako said, “record her figure.” She pointed at Farosa.

The shopping robot shone a green light over Farosa, making her even more uncomfortable.

“What is it doing?” Farosa recalled the sensation of being enveloped by the Green Dragon Spell in the past.

“The robot now knows your size,” Kanako said with a smile, “Let’s follow it.”

The shopping robot floated away from them, heading deep into the store, looking for suitable clothing for Farosa.

Farosa’s gaze swept over the various clothes hanging or stacked around her; their colors, styles, and materials all felt novel to her; she knew what places that sold clothes looked like, with tailors standing behind long tables piled with various wools and linens, it took effort to communicate to find a suitable piece of clothing, rather than being led by a glowing steel phantom as it was now.

“It’s strange,” Farosa said, puzzled, “how did you suddenly think of buying clothes with me?”

Everyone’s greatest desire is to kill each other, stabbing with knives, smiles are always just to cover up conspiracies.

“I feel very…

scared.” Kanako looked down.

“Scared?”

“Miss Aquilia, you’ve played games with me, right?

We got so immersed in the gaming world, we barely noticed what’s happening outside.”

“It’s a magical illusion.”

“Maybe it’s an illusion, but it’s an extremely powerful one, it got me so addicted, not for weeks or months, but for over a decade.

Actually, when you found me that time, that machine had been on for a month, I didn’t leave it for a single step in that month.”

“Machine…

you mean that metal shell, the one smashed by the rat?”

“Yeah, that one…

I had lost all sense of reality, I nearly went insane, I fell out of a 30-day dream and was thrown into this chaotic, disgusting, and cold place, I tried everything to find a place I liked, I just wanted to hide away from it all, but now, it seems inevitable, I still have to come back to reality, to face so much bloodshed and hatred.”

“Illusions are fleeting.”

“But I don’t want the illusion to leave, I want the game, I want to keep playing, not stay here a second longer, I need to get to the ground, to a safe place, with my game.” Kanako stroked the large bag on her shoulder.

“You also saw, it’s hard to get past, even though with my perspective I can’t clearly describe what those things stopping us are, they are definitely very powerful,” Kanako added.

“No, it’s not like that, I can go there in an instant if I want to.”

“What do you mean?”

“I…

I am very rich, no, it’s not me, it’s my family.”

“Xu Yang is also very rich, but still, he stays humble.

He could control these things, but he hasn’t chosen to do so either.”

“It’s not the same, none of it is; my family actually controls a lot of things, it can be said that my…

my elders’ opinions carry a lot of weight, on the board, in the equity structure, these things can’t be measured by money alone, it’s capital, it’s actual power.

I don’t know how to explain this situation to you simply,” Kanako said.

“You’re a princess.”

“Yeah…

maybe, maybe you could say that, what I mean is, I have to help Xu Yang and everyone else, including you, I want to take you all away with me,” Kanako explained.

At this moment, the shopping robot had already lit up all the clothing styles in the area suitable for Farosa; its screen displayed combinations of outfits, wrapping various styles of clothing on a 3D constructed body – glamorous, daily, fashionable, haute couture, local style…

everything you could want.

Farosa never thought that clothes from this era could look so good.

“Stockings…” Farosa hesitated to say one of the items Xu Yang mentioned.

The shopping robot’s screen immediately switched to a combination of a miniskirt, white shirt, and black stockings, Farosa didn’t understand well, but judging from the model’s preview, she realized that this attire would look prettier.

“What’s next?” Farosa asked.

“You don’t have any underwear either, let’s take our time to pick,” Kanako reached out and swiped on the screen, just like a very sophisticated dress-up game, the shopping robot had already generated a body shape diagram for Farosa, with countless combinations for reference on the side.

Kanako patiently helped Farosa choose suitable intimate wear, looking for sizes and figures that fit her, and asked the robot to fetch them.

After changing in the fitting room, Farosa experienced modern technology-enhanced clothing for the first time; they were extremely comfortable to wear, with soft and warm materials, clean and smooth, the undergarments gave her an unprecedented sense of comfort, supporting her bosom.

“You look beautiful,” Kanako naturally praised Farosa after making her selection.

“Yes,” Farosa looked at herself in the mirror, beginning to imagine how Xu Yang would compliment her.

Kanako also chose some new clothes and cosmetics for herself, calling a beauty robot to trim her disorderly hair through the shopping robot.

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The transformed Kojima Kanako now looked nothing like when she had just been rescued, no longer dirty and thin.

She was even more beautiful, with the weariness and malnutrition from long-term gaming masked by her makeup.

Princess…

Farosa looked at Kojima Kanako, her wealth, her indecisive temperament, which made her quite uncomfortable.

Maybe she will take us to a new world, a world enshrouded in gold, far from the filthy ground.

“You are…

beautiful too,” Farosa said, “Going back to what we were discussing earlier, Kanako, since you’re capable of taking us with you, why not just say it outright?”

“I’m afraid of hurting everyone’s feelings,” Kanako admitted, “My family belongs to the corporation, and Xu Yang is a corporate person, an unfortunate guy working for the company, unaware of where his money comes from.

That prosthesis doctor surnamed Choi detests the corporation intensely, plus with the chaos and bloodshed the company is currently causing…

if I reveal my true identity to them, they’ll surely despise me.”

“The corporation is truly terrifying.”

“I…

I don’t want to give up this affection.

During the time I’ve spent with you all, I’ve felt something utterly different from before, an unprecedented sense of trust, warm…”

“I see,” Farosa said, “Then is there anything I can do to help you?”

“Xu Yang is very smart,” said Kanako, “He seems very close to you.

If I want to talk to him, I’d have to ask you first.

What do you think his reaction will be when he learns of my real identity?

If he knows I belong to a super huge corporation, that I have a very high-level Special Protection Card, what will he do?

I lied before, when I said my Special Protection Card was only level 10, it’s actually level 100.”

Farosa looked at the radiant Kojima Kanako, a flicker of doubt passing through her mind.

What would Xu Yang’s reaction be?

Of course I know, Xu Yang will maximize the use of Kanako’s resources and, captivated by her appearance and family background, will fall for her and seek to possess her.

There is no second possibility, that’s what Xu Yang would do.

How could I let such a thing happen?

How could I let another woman captivate Xu Yang’s heart?

“Oh,” Farosa said casually, “Your family is powerful, that’s great, but Xu Yang will definitely not approve.”

“Ah?”

“Don’t be fooled by his easygoing facade.

He’s actually a very proud man,” Farosa explained, “If you tell him like that, he’d definitely become extremely suspicious, anxious, feeling there’s a huge gap between you two.”

The power of the Miracle Oath took effect, Farosa felt a burning pain in her heart, but it wasn’t lethal because she spoke partly the truth and not a complete lie.

“Then that would be…”

“Yes, it’s what you’re thinking,” Farosa touched Kanako’s face, “If you truly wish to keep that bit of ‘affection’ between you and Xu Yang, then you shouldn’t mention it at all.”

“But I don’t want to stay here.

It’s…

painful, not suited for me, and I can’t even play games.”

“Games are more important, right?

You should go somewhere safe to enjoy them.”

“Yes, I like that…”

“Why did you leave home and come to such a dangerous place?”

“I was angry with them,” Kanako said, “They didn’t like me playing games either.

Who wants a daughter addicted to gaming?

I didn’t want them to forcefully change my interests and thoughts, so I came here.”

“That’s good,” Farosa said, “So you should avoid these complications even more, leave, Kanako.

The people here are destined to face a catastrophe, the rats are biting their tails, and it will be too late if you don’t leave soon.”

“Ah…”

“Leave alone, without seeing anyone,” Farosa advised, “Better leave now, who knows who we might encounter?

Since you have the ability to leave, don’t hesitate.

You’ve seen that those who stay here won’t have a good end.”

“Then, I’ll go,” said Kanako, clearly anxious.

“Sweet child,” Farosa feigned sincerity, “God will bless our reunion.”

“Definitely…

we will meet again.” Kanako’s eyes brimmed with tears.

“Don’t be sad.”

“Miss Aquilia,” Kanako said, “you…

I believe you will find happiness in the world below!”

“Huh?”

“Maybe I’m blind, but I can feel that you’re out of place in this era, but it’s a good, brand new era.

You’re a clever witch with outstanding adaptability.

If it’s you, there will be no problem!”

Why is she suddenly saying this to me.

For a moment, I almost felt sympathy for her.

What a pity I cannot afford to be a fool.

“Go,” Farosa said, “I believe you will also find your happiness.”

“Even if I go far away, I will remember all of you, everything that happened here.” Kanako bowed deeply to Farosa, then paid for her, lowered her head, and left the shop with heavy steps.

Watching the retreating figure of Kanako, Farosa was satisfied.

She admired her new clothes in front of the mirror, which better accentuated her figure.

Xu Yang’s heart only needs to belong to me…

no one else is necessary.

“Do you want to deceive Xu Yang?” a cold electronic female voice echoed, “Your personality is irredeemably rotten.”

Farosa turned around to see Lila Nestor.

What was she doing here?

“What do you want?”

“You lie out of habit, I heard everything,” Lila, holding a gun, said, “Go repent in the Afterlife World.”

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