"A very unique encryption algorithm. To survive several upgrades without being caught and still create such a huge operation—it truly has its own merits."
Xu Yue arrived at the hotel entrance and casually walked inside.
It was not just the nearby area that had been encrypted. The entire building was encrypted, layer upon layer.
Here, not even Agents could descend.
Yet it had somehow avoided attracting notice or suspicion.
Merovingian possessed considerable authority within The Matrix. He could even program himself and create new programs, possessing some of the Architect's functions to a certain extent.
He also had many capable subordinates, many of whom he had stolen back from the recycling bin, and they were highly loyal to him.
Some programs had been bound to his side through various conditions, while others had been directly threatened into working for him.
Judging from how Guardian Chang Wei had protected him before, he was undoubtedly an important program.
It was just that, whether due to upgrades or something else, he would ultimately be eliminated.
People came and went through the resplendent hotel, and the proportion of programs here far exceeded that in other areas.
Many programs unable to escape The Matrix's pursuit on their own hid here. They might not work for Merovingian, but they were still sheltered beneath his wings.
As for ordinary people...
Naturally, there were even more of them. After all, this was the finest luxury consumption venue around.
Many members of the upper class among ordinary people liked coming here.
"Sorry, sir, this is a members-only establishment."
The moment Xu Yue entered, a waiter approached him and spoke respectfully.
His manners were flawless, but the meaning was clearly that Xu Yue should leave.
If Xu Yue had directly said he was here to see Merovingian, someone would naturally