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And a hint of disbelief and shock.
"No……"
"Nothing... there's nothing..."
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil.
“I used ‘Su Chen’, ‘Zero One Technology’, and ‘Kamen Rider 01’ as the core keywords and conducted a search with the highest level of access.”
Each word was spoken with some difficulty.
"The result was... a blank page."
"blank?"
Shotaro was stunned.
The word, spoken by Philip, sounded so unfamiliar, so unreal.
"Yes. It's not that the information is incomplete, which means that there was at least a record."
Philip spoke faster, trying to explain this incomprehensible phenomenon.
"It's not that the data is encrypted, but that means there are traces to follow."
"Instead, it was completely, utterly... 'blank'."
His voice trembled slightly.
"It's like... this person, this company, the power they possess..."
"It's as if it was never recorded by 'Earth' at all."
"It's as if they appeared out of thin air, belonging to a dimension that doesn't belong to this world."
"This...this is impossible!"
The last sentence was almost blurted out by Philip, carrying a strong sense of denial.
This overturned the foundation of his understanding of the world.
An existence that cannot even be found in Earth's library.
This cold, hard truth struck Philip's heart like a boulder.
It gave him a feeling that came from the depths of his soul, more powerful than any other force he had ever witnessed…
Palpitations.
An instinctive fear of the unknown and the incomprehensible.
Chapter Seventeen: The Company's Future, Ames' Blueprint
Inside the train carriage on the return journey, the light was dim, and half of Su Chen's face was hidden in shadow.
The image of Representative Takashima's shocked face, and the flying debris from the battle, flashed through his mind, finally settling on the silhouette of the Sonozaki family's gloomy museum.
Some threats do not simply disappear after being repelled once.
They will only lie dormant, waiting for a more deadly opportunity.
The car smoothly entered the underground parking lot of Zero One Technology Company, and a private elevator took us directly to the top floor.
The office lights automatically turned on the moment he stepped in, soft yet with a touch of cold, technological sophistication.
Izzy was already waiting quietly by the desk, like the most exquisite doll, exuding an inhuman tranquility.
On the huge screen in front of her, complex data streams poured out like a waterfall, eventually converging into a concise and succinct report.
"Reporting to the president."
Izzy's voice was perfectly even, echoing clearly in the empty office.
"According to Yak's tracking and analysis of this attack, the flow of funds used by the attackers has been successfully traced."
The data chain on the screen clearly points to a name.
"It ultimately pointed to a shell company under the 'museum'."
"It can be determined that the mastermind behind this attack is Sonozaki Ryubei."
Su Chen walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the city he was about to invest heavily in transforming. The brightly lit city now seemed to have an unseen undercurrent in his eyes.
"As expected."
His voice was very soft, as if he were simply stating a fact that he already knew.
The Sonozaki family has been operating in Fuuto for generations, deeply rooted like an old tree, and any attempt to shake its foundations will provoke a fierce backlash.
From the moment the "Second Wind Tower" project was announced, conflict with the Sonozaki family was inevitable.
It is not just a tower, but also a clarion call of a new era and a tombstone for the old forces.
"Zonozaki Ryubei's goal is to sabotage Fuuto's reform plans and test our security capabilities."
Izzy continued her analysis, her logic cold and precise, devoid of any personal emotion.
This is exactly what Su Chen needs.
"Although this attack failed, according to Yak's simulations, subsequent attacks will be more frequent and more violent."
On the screen, several red attack prediction paths began to flash, pointing to different key nodes, including Representative Takashima and some core facilities of Zero One Technology.
Su Chen turned his gaze away from the bustling night view and back into the room.
He won today's battle decisively, even easily.
But behind that ease lies an unavoidable problem.
He can't play the role of firefighter forever.
He could not always be by Representative Takashima's side, nor could he nip all potential threats in the bud.
The waters of Fengdu are too deep, and there are too many enemies lurking in the shadows.
He needs a force.
A force that does not depend on his personal martial prowess, yet faithfully carries out his will.
An armed force powerful enough to intimidate all petty criminals, capable of taking the initiative and handling all the dirty and tiring work for him.
A true, sharp sword belonging to Zero One Technology.
Currently, the only thing he can use is the Nine-Tailed Ribbon.
She is very strong; after his modifications, she has surpassed the limits of ordinary humans.
She was also loyal enough to be so devoted to him that she would give him everything.
However, a single nine-striped silk ribbon is far from enough.
She is more like a sharp dagger, suitable for thrusting, but unable to form an effective defense system, and lacks the ability to coordinate the overall situation.
A single tree cannot support itself.
In an increasingly complex situation, individual bravery will be infinitely diluted.
We must accelerate the pace of building up our armed forces.
Once this thought arises, it can no longer be suppressed.
Su Chen turned around, his eyes shining with determination, as if he could already see the blueprint for the future.
“Iz”.
His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination.
"exist."
Iz bowed slightly, awaiting instructions.
"Ames' blueprint can now move into its second phase."
A subtle smile curved at the corners of Su Chen's lips, a smile that reflected not only the progress of a plan but also a desire for control over the future.
"Order the underground factory to immediately start the manufacturing process for the 'Technical Advisor' model combat-type Humagear."
He paused, seemingly considering the name he was about to give to this Super Humagear.
“Code name… ‘Blade Yua’”
This name carries the powerful figure from another part of his memory.
He wants to bring the impressive female Kamen Rider from "Kamen Rider 01," who is a technical advisor belonging to AIMS and possesses intelligence, beauty, and powerful fighting ability, to this complex world.
Kujo Aya was transformed from a human. Her loyalty stemmed from her fervent worship after being saved, and her fighting style also carried the inherent emotions and explosive power of a human.
This is both her strength and, at times, her weakness.
The "Ya" model, however, will be a completely different existence.
She will be a masterpiece created purely from Zero One Technology's cutting-edge technology.
Her AI core will be equipped with a top-tier combat algorithm optimized by Ark, eliminating all unnecessary emotional fluctuations in order to execute missions with maximum efficiency.
Her knowledge base will encompass the most cutting-edge weapons development theories and practical experience.
She is not just a soldier, but also a mobile technological fortress and a calm battlefield commander.
She will serve as Ames's second-in-command.
In Su Chen's vision, Kujo Aya was like a burning flame, responsible for charging into battle head-on, tearing apart the enemy's defenses with the most direct force, and attracting all attention.
Meanwhile, Yua is like a bottomless, icy pool, working behind the scenes to coordinate technology, analyze intelligence, plan tactics, and even develop and test new equipment.
One in the light is the sharp tip of Ames's spear.
One in the shadows is Ames’s solid support and brilliant mind.
Together they will build the most trusted and powerful armed system for Su Chen in this world.
A perfect combination to meet any challenge.
"Command confirmation."
The eerie blue light in Izzy's eyes flashed rapidly, and a massive data stream instantly surged into Zero One Technology's secret underground factory.