Robin's Choice / An Embrace Born of a Misunderstanding

However, all he received in response was a silent dial tone and a piercing alarm.

If it were the company's official fleet, the protective barrier would naturally not be so fragile.

The problem is that they are just a dirty, shady fleet that shouldn't have any obvious connection with the company.

Naturally, the internal network and firewalls are not as robust as the company's formal network.

Although their skill level is quite good by the standards of the entire galaxy, they are not facing a cyber hacker, but a ghost wandering the cyber world—the kind that can work miracles with sheer force.

While the two fleets gradually crippled, on a distant, war-torn planet, some were raising their glasses in celebration—

"The bait has been planted; judging by the time, it's time to haul in the net."

The man gently swirled the wine in his glass, the dark red liquid shimmering with a captivating glow under the dim light.

"Now that this matter is settled, you should be able to complete your mission ahead of schedule and be promoted?"

The same female voice responded, but this time it held a subtle, almost imperceptible, respect.

I only knew the person opposite me was a good-for-nothing playboy, but I never imagined he was this powerful—able to attract two fleets. Such influence is rare even in the entire company.

At least, it was beyond the imagination of an ordinary Intelligent Machine like her.

"Of course, this is a great achievement."

Seeing his secretary, who usually poured cold water on him at home, flatter him so much, the man felt a surge of pleasure.

Just as the two were celebrating their victory, the dim chandelier above them suddenly flickered, causing their laughter to stop abruptly.

As the two looked up in astonishment, the lamp suddenly went out, plunging the secret room into darkness, leaving only a faint crackling sound of electricity gently stimulating their senses.

"Perhaps it's because it's been in disrepair for years?"

The female Intelligent Machine said, preparing to get up and check.

Just as she got up, the only monitor in the room suddenly lit up with a hiss, startling her so much that she fell back onto the sofa.

The two, who had just been so smug, exchanged a glance and a sense of foreboding rose in their hearts.

Chapter 495 The Robin's Choice

"In your final moments, do you two have anything you would like to say?"

In the specially designed secret room, a strange male voice rang out, startling a couple whose hearts were racing because of the strange scene unfolding before them.

However, being a well-traveled young master, he wasn't so frightened as to scream and shout after being sent to such a place.

A certain item in the inner pocket kept the man calm, his pale face tense as he stared at the screen that was only displaying static.

Who are you?!

"The ones who will kill you."

The unfamiliar male voice was calm, as if he were not talking about killing the person in charge of the Interstellar Peace Company on this planet, but as casually as killing a chicken to cook.

Who hired you?

I'll pay double!

No, ten times!

Although quite frightened, the man, with the help of the strange object in his pocket, managed to maintain his composure and immediately gave his offer—

When lives are at stake, Credits are just numbers.

If he loses his life, then he will have nothing left.

"Oh..."

Upon hearing the words of the mastermind who had orchestrated almost everything, Gwen couldn't help but chuckle softly—

Judging from his behavior, this man, who seemed to be a rich young master according to the superficial information, was not bad. At least he did not threaten in a panic, but directly offered a price to save his life.

Upon hearing Gwen's laughter, the man panicked even more—

Having personally handled numerous humanoid incidents on this planet, he was well aware of how many people the company had offended.

If the other party is seeking revenge because of the company, then he's really in danger.

Just now, the man had already tested the area; the surroundings were completely sealed off, and all his messages for help were intercepted. The enemy was clearly prepared.

However, to save his own life, the man immediately shouted—

"Sir, please give me a chance."

I'm not just the branch manager for this planet; I'm backed by the vast Bill Boyne family.

Whatever you want, I can make it happen.

Whether you want revenge on someone or to make someone pay with their life, I can do it for you!

"Heh, interesting..."

Upon hearing this, Gwen couldn't help but show interest—

The second generation from the company headquarters may indeed have considerable influence behind them.

However, this was not an answer he could give—

"Robin, I've found the biggest driving force behind this whole thing—"

The other party is the company's head on this planet, and the identities of the two fleets hunting us have also been confirmed; they are both the company's Black Gloves.

Having regained his true form, Gwen, while touring the interior of a warship, used the Chat System to explain the current situation to the Robin and ask for her opinion.

"If you want, I can kill him right now—unless the other party has a powerful background that allows them to Emanator to investigate, the cause of death will only be a fire caused by a burnt-out circuit."

Furthermore, the other party also indicated that they could be a useful lapdog, using their connections to do things for us at the company—

However, considering that the other party will be sent to this planet, his role here is questionable.

"?"

The Robin, still worried about Gwen's safety, was suddenly struck by this news, his eyes widening involuntarily. He found it hard to believe how Gwen had suddenly found the culprit.

"Gwen, where are you now?"

Don't overestimate your abilities. Even on such a remote planet, the setup of a company branch is not that simple!

"Don't worry, I'm safe. The only problem now is how to deal with the culprit."

Upon seeing the Robin, Gwen chuckled inwardly and pressed the Robin for an answer—

Whether the Robin wanted to kill the other party directly for revenge or use the other party to settle scores with everyone involved, Gwen could understand, it was just that the latter would be more troublesome.

"..."

After sensing Gwen's relaxed and carefree tone, and Robin hesitated.

At that moment, Sunday, who was standing beside her, also noticed that her younger sister was acting strangely—

"What's wrong, Robin?"

Sunday, suspecting that her sister and Gwen had some kind of connection that she was unaware of, asked with concern,

"Is something wrong with Gwen?"

"The signs of battle over there do seem to have disappeared..."

Looking at the silent, dark starry sky on the big screen, the Black Swan, with tarot cards constantly fluttering in her hand, murmured softly.

If Gwen really fails, then the interesting Remembrance she's hoping for will probably have to be obtained by her own attempt to find the remains.

"No, no, Gwen has already ended the battle."

Upon hearing their words, the Robin snapped out of his hesitation, shook his head vigorously, and forced a smile.

Having said that, the Robin closed its eyes again—

"Gwen, don't take the risk!"

If it's possible without endangering your life, please help me kill that bastard!

All the hard work she had put into building over such a long period of time has turned into a wasteland. Countless like-minded colleagues and countless people who believed in her and the future she envisioned have become corpses.

How could Robin not have thoughts of revenge?

However, since the other party has considerable influence within the company, controlling them to seek revenge is an extremely dangerous endeavor.

If Gwen were to do this, he would be in great danger.

So, while hoping to seek justice for those who died unjustly, the Robin of its only remaining companions, made this choice.

"Okay, I understand."

Gwen, sensing the deep concern in the Robin's words, smiled and began to act, drawing upon the spiritual power extending from the network corrupted by the Kusanagi.

In the company building above that secret room, some of the wiring began to deteriorate and catch fire at an unusually fast rate.

The tiny flame in this corner did not trigger the alarm in the warehouse.

As the flames rose, they quietly ignited the cloth draped over the goods, revealing the weapon's emblem—

Bang!

With a soft sound, the man and woman, who had been trembling with fear in the completely sealed room, were startled awake from their fantasies and looked expectantly at the screen that was filled with countless static.

However, Gwen's answer plunged them into an icy abyss—

"Nice suggestion, but what if what I want most is your lives?"

The calm voice echoed in the small, secret room, but the chilling killing intent within it sent shivers down their spines, and their teeth began to chatter.

"No, you can't do that! My parents and relatives will investigate the cause of my death, and you won't get away with it!"

Chapter 496 An Embrace Under Misunderstanding

"What are you investigating?"

Investigating a fire caused by their beloved son's embezzlement?

Gwen chuckled as he finally heard the classic threat he had expected.

"Snort!"

Knowing he couldn't get a way out of Gwen, the man didn't give up. Gritting his teeth, he used the artifact on his body to activate the Light Cone, cursing inwardly—

"Fool, if you want to burn me alive, then try it!"

If the other party wants to burn him to death, they have made a mistake.

Although the Light Cone on his body wasn't high-grade, and he wasn't Pathstrider, he could still forcefully activate it using some strange objects, making it no problem for him to save his life in a fire.

"Once I escape from here, you'll be facing a company-wide manhunt!"

Not just you, but that silly little bird too!

You're going to stand up for her, huh? I'll make sure you two become a pair of doomed lovers!

Lured by the power of the white light falling on him from the screen, the man began to imagine himself escaping and taking revenge, completely ignoring the fact that the strange object and the Light Cone in his hand were operating at full power beyond his plans.

Beside the man, the Intelligent Machine woman was loudly reminding her companion, but received no response whatsoever.

At the same time, amidst the piercing alarm of the above-ground warehouse where the fire had broken out, an explosion burst forth with dazzling light, instantly transforming the entire park into a miniature basin.

In such an explosion, the originally secure sealed room was exposed to the air, and as a burning explosive fell into it, it instantly turned into a sea of fire.

Just as they glimpsed the path leading to the outside world, before they could even feel joy, the female Intelligent Machine, her life extinguished by burning wooden crates, collapsed to the ground, uttering her final words amidst the flames—

"Scott... I'll never see you again..."

In a daze, the Intelligent Machine seemed to hear a whisper—

"The sacred flame will purify all evil..."

Boom!

The gunpowder weapons in the wooden crate were ignited, and with a deafening roar, the secret chamber and the two people inside were sent flying into the sky, engulfed in a raging inferno...

On the warship in space, watching the two who died spectacularly through his own eroded cameras, Gwen's expression was somewhat serious—

Now he needs to make an attempt—to pull that rich kid's soul into his hands through the corrupted network.

For his safety, the Robin abandoned further revenge, only taking the man's life.

In return for the favor, Gwen will try to seize the souls of his opponents to make a list, and then settle accounts with them one by one when he has the power in the future.

Previously, using the power of corruption, Gwen remotely controlled the man's mind, rendering all his protective measures ineffective.