death of hope

Chapter 1058 "Psionic Storm" (131) Soul Torture

"You think you can just release him like that? Kid, who the hell do you think you are!" one of the company soldiers yelled, pressing a gun to Li Ang's heart. "If you want to die, just say so!"

"No, no, this man is very useful." Ryan Elson lowered the muzzle of his gun.

"What's the point of keeping him around?" the corporate warrior frowned. "This kid isn't a psionicist."

"Don't let his young age fool you, this guy is a real tough nut to crack."

"When he was a naval officer on Vilnius, he boarded a Phantom pirate ship and slaughtered those pointy-eared bastards. He's a professional at dealing with psionicists," Dr. Ryan said, giving a thumbs up.

"Boarding an Eldar pirate ship? That's ruthless!"

The corporate soldiers looked at each other in disbelief, and then put down their guns.

"Mr. Li Ang is the only one in the research institute who can keep Zero in check."

If he hadn't joined, the entire project team would have been crippled by that girl's psychic burst. Old Joe has always relied on him. If I were to take over the research and build a new team, he would definitely be indispensable.

Besides, this kid didn't betray the company; he was just too foolish and naive, making the mistake that every lovestruck young man makes.

He thinks he's a Casanova, willing to abandon everything to elope with his beauty!

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“No problem, that’s exactly right,” Higashiyama Ruriko put down her gun and nodded in agreement.

"Since Mr. Li Ang didn't jump ship to Sony with Old Joe, he's not a traitor. Let's spare his life for now."

But the prerequisite is, Ryan, you have to get him on our side.

"Don't worry, Young Master Li is an aristocrat, a smart man, he'll figure it out."

Ryan went to great lengths to win over Li Ang, even resorting to lengthy and persuasive explanations, clearly indicating his genuine need for him; his tone even became obsequious and ingratiating.
"I'm telling you, Leonardo DiCaprio, you don't need to have any moral concerns."
Our Lady Matsushita Yumi is a philanthropist who has donated large sums of money every year without fail. Unlike my master Joseph, our Lady Matsushita is a responsible businesswoman. She has no interest in the Nobel Prize in Psionics or anything like that; she only wants to transform her research results into practical technologies and products to benefit humanity on Terra.

Seeing that the other party's attitude had softened, Li Ang tried to appease them to buy time, but little did he know that the cleaning lady behind him, Oshii Mamoru, was an impatient person who had already been listening with barely contained anger:
"What nonsense! Your boss, Yumi Matsushita, is a philanthropist?! Her foundation is just for show; all the money donated goes around in circles and ends up in her own company's account!"

"With her ruthless and heartless nature, she thinks she's benefiting all of humanity on Terra? Pshaw! Don't be ridiculous. She's only benefiting her wallet and her ambition!"

Knowing he wouldn't survive the day, the cleaner decided to go all out, unleashing a torrent of abuse on his boss. It was a fitting end to his decades-long life of meek and subservient labor. "What a foul-mouthed peasant! Your auntie will personally enforce the family discipline!"

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Higashiyama Ruriko delivered a low sweeping blow to the inside of Li Ang's knee joint, and the unsuspecting Li Ang was knocked down. Oshii Mamoru behind him was then exposed to the gun barrel.
"Bang! Bang!" Two shots, the classic Mozambican shooting method: the first shot to the stomach, the second to the head. The sanitation worker twitched twice and then stopped moving.

Higashiyama Ruriko kicked the janitor's corpse with her boot, muttering casually to herself as she changed her magazine:

"I'm a member of the patriarch's personal guard. To speak ill of him in front of me is practically suicide!"

"Damn it!" Li Ang sprang to his feet with a thud. Having sacrificed another comrade, his initial desire to compromise was replaced by a surge of rage. He roared like a shrew from the marketplace:

"I just said let him go! Why did you shoot?! You son of a bitch! You filthy bastard!"

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"Mind your manners, Mr. Li Ang."

I can pretend I didn't hear your vulgar words.

Higashiyama Ruriko smiled slowly and deliberately, picking at her ear with her pink Hello Kitty nail polish:

"Just like Ryan said, you're a talent, and Project Zero can't do without you."
I know you don't like the company, but the company always wins. That's just how the world of capital is; you have to accept it even if you have to grit your teeth.
Our patriarch is very generous; she will fully support you, help you get rid of your illegitimate status, and assist you in becoming the heir to the Vilnius family and the Count of Vilnius.

The company can give you honor, status, wealth, and countless fine wines and beautiful women…

And what you pursue, the so-called 'justice' and the so-called 'humanity',
Those outdated clichés will only lead you to utter ruin.

Wake up, Leon Vilnius, you're just Don Quixote charging at windmills.

Girl Zero was born with psychic abilities, destined to become a lab rat; you cannot change her fate.

Life is full of suffering, and no one can save you from it.

Once people let go of morality, they suddenly see the light.
You should take it easy, embrace fate, forget this girl, and forget this ill-fated relationship.

"Wouldn't it be a better ending to become the Count of Vilnius and bring prosperity to your homeland?"