Infinity, progressing from Arasaka

She has been quite tired lately.

On the one hand, preparing a special medicine for Sanlang cannot be done carelessly.

On the other hand, in order to create the impression that she is very dedicated and has put in a lot of effort to consider everything for Lord Saburo and eliminate all uncertainties, she has to appear to be very tired.

How could Vera, who is usually so energetic, appear tired?

"Heaven-sent"

Vera frequently interacted with the device. This time, she took less stuff from the BioCrisis world, but transferred a lot more 'military technology' from the Cyberpunk world to it.

Just then, her 'military technology' entered a period of rapid development...

Moreover, after using it so frequently over the past two months without worrying about her personal safety, Vera could sense that she seemed to have entered some kind of strange, critical state.

A membrane, it seems, is about to break.

When is the second recuperation period?

Shintaro's voice pulled Vera back to reality.

"At the latest, one hundred days, or one quarter later."

Vera gave a very conservative and reliable figure, while the AI-assisted program on the data board in her hand constantly monitored Saburo Arasaka's physical data.

"According to the plan, the special R-618 regeneration drug that I specially formulated will effectively improve Lord Saburo's physique, because Lord Saburo's body is too old and too fragile. I have minimized the side effects of the virus and its strengthening properties on the human body, and only emphasized the activation and repair of the body's old cells."

At this point, Vera said with a hint of pride, "Look, even if this product doesn't use anti-aging and the exaggerated 'rejuvenation' claim as its selling points, and if its effects are reduced and diluted, and it's simply sold as a beauty and health supplement, it shouldn't have any trouble selling."

"Uh..."

Once this topic came up, Shintaro Takayama found himself in a difficult position to respond.

He's only twenty-three years old, and he's too focused on the surface of things... Even at a time like this, he hasn't forgotten his job selling health products and cosmetics in the rehabilitation and wellness business he's working with the 'dangerous girl' on.

Shintaro Takayama shook his head, a puzzled expression on his face.

During this time, Vera frequently visited the Arasaka family compound to prepare special medicine for Saburo, and Shintaro also kept Saburo's words in mind and frequently visited Vera's laboratory.

After a while, the relationship between the two sides seemed to have become much more harmonious.

Vera is bold, confident, and articulate; she's even daring to joke and banter with Shintaro Takayama.

As long as Saburo and matters of principle are not involved, she finds that these serious, militant, and loyal dogs, including Takemura and Shintaro, are not difficult to get along with.

At least that's how it is for her.

While Vera and Shintaro Takayama were exchanging casual words...

Saburo Arasaka's aged but powerful voice resounded throughout the press conference venue.

"Welcome everyone to the Arasaka new product launch event."

"People say that everyone must die. Yes, everyone, including you and me, has been afraid of death since we were old enough to understand."

"Finally, the dawn of overcoming humanity's greatest fear has arrived. I, Saburo Arasaka, now stand before you at the age of 156."

"During the long period when I was not in the public eye, many sad changes occurred within Arasaka Corporation, and many wrong decisions were made, which aroused public questioning and negatively impacted the company's image and reputation."

"I assure you, this will soon be a thing of the past. Under my command, the Arasaka Company will be restored to its former glory. Arasaka will once again become powerful, an Arasaka that will never be shaken..."

The style of the old Tokyo flag with chrysanthemum patterns.

After some foreign journalists and freelance journalists reported the latest news that Saburo's lifespan had been extended again and that he had reappeared, their excitement subsided and they began to look for other news that they could delve deeper into.

When they turned their attention to the Arasaka dignitaries standing behind the logo wall behind Saburo's podium, many sharp-eyed individuals spotted a light blonde woman standing to the side, holding a data tablet, talking to Arasaka elder and security director Shintaro Takayama.

Especially her position.

Following only Arasaka Hanako, Takayama Shintaro, and some high-ranking officials from key departments of the Tokyo Arasaka Tower present, even several cyber assassin leaders wearing the Arasaka family's ceremonial collar were behind her, subtly protecting her... were they taking her orders?!

"I need all of this woman's publicly available information in three minutes!"

...

"Vera Adelheid!"

boom!

The magnificent crystal glass was thrown out and shattered against the wall, sending crystal shards flying everywhere.

In the suite, Arasaka Yorinobu's body was now slumped helplessly in front of the television screen.

On the television screen, a young Saburo Arasaka was giving a speech, talking about new products in bioengineering and the results of the Solar Ladder project, the R-618 'Rebirth' drug. Lai Xuan knew very well that these were the results of Vera Adelhaid's trip to Africa!

"I told you long ago to take this seriously, to make you take it seriously... That old geezer Saburo Arasaka is truly immortal now. As long as Vera Adelheid is alive and pushing forward the research project, that old geezer can focus on constructing his dark world that shouldn't exist and should never exist!"

"A piece of rotten wood that can't be carved! Useless!"

Just as Lai Xuan raised his satellite phone and began to berate the other party in a different voice to vent his dissatisfaction, a beep sounded from another personal cell phone on the coffee table, indicating a new email. He glanced at it.

He was a subordinate of the so-called "hawk" faction he led.

From their tactful words, Lai Xuan discerned the underlying meaning: it was all about distance or urging him to actively support Sanlang.

For a moment, Lai Xuan's face turned even uglier, but soon he felt relieved.

As he expected, the chameleons were very well-informed and had sniffed out the changes in the company's internal situation.

It's quite normal. A group of middle and senior managers in the company, driven by opportunism, supported the crown prince's ascension to the throne. They just wanted to climb the ranks by fulfilling their duty of supporting the emperor. Now that the 'old emperor' has recovered, they naturally backed down.

"Damn..."

"Military technology... all companies are the same, untrustworthy. Those regimes are even more hopeless, only good for groveling at Sanlang's feet, obsequious and servile... Am I the only one who can rely on myself?"

Leaning back on the sofa cushions, Lai Xuan put down his satellite phone and lost all interest in venting his anger by berating his military intelligence contact.

"I defeated Saburo, who has regained his youth?"

He murmured in confusion.

"Will you win?"

But soon, Lai Xuan's eyes became resolute.

The struggle continues as long as he lives; he must atone for his family's evil deeds. Saburo's actions are absolutely immoral and wrong; if he were to yield...

He picked up his personal data panel, swiped it, and saw an image: a monstrous giant, restrained and locked up in a laboratory under stark white light. "Solar Stairway, Progenitor Virus..."

"As long as we can destroy Saburo."

...

"Why isn't this being taken seriously enough?! Who is Vera Adelheid? She has her reasons for personally carrying out that damned Stairway to the Sun project. And to fail at it after already getting it, what are you all doing? There should be no room for complacency or negligence!"

Far away in North America, having just finished a call with an insider who was a sympathizer of freedom within Arasaka, a NUSA agent in charge of infiltration intelligence work in Tokyo picked up the phone with a look of utter disapproval, as if his father had just died, and listened to a tirade that came straight from Washington.

Am I not taking this seriously enough?

"If you're so capable, you go ahead and do it. Damn it, we don't have heavy firepower, we can't send in mechs or power armor units, and our individual firepower is insufficient. What can we do if we can't win with the equipment and cybernetic bodies on the infiltration agents? He had already given a death order to the hacker attack team's request to retreat."

Of course, he would never dare to say such a thing.

If you're going to be a punching bag for your boss, then so be it. It's clear that your boss was also criticized by a higher-level leader.

Holding the microphone, he watched the live broadcast of the Tokyo Arasaka Tower press conference on the TV, utterly exhausted. That old bastard Saburo Arasaka had actually managed to extend his lifespan again and even made a comeback. Damn, things are going to be tough from now on.

"Compile all the information you know about Vera Adelheid Russell's life, the details of her trip to Africa, the combat footage of the Johannesburg Spring Operation, and the information about that so-called Sun Ladder Flower into a book, the most detailed one, as required by the authorities."

Doodle.

The phone hangs up.

He glanced at the document's mailing address: [Washington, D.C., White House Situation Room]

This matter has clearly alarmed President Miles.

That makes sense, though, since he was the old emperor of Arakasa.

"Arasaka Saburo, how did you become so young?" He rubbed his forehead wearily and frantically.

The Arasaka led by the three juniors, Arasaka Yorinobu, Arasaka Hanako, and Arasaka Michiko, and the Arasaka led by the energetic Kensuke Saburo, are two completely different concepts.

"Fuck!"

...

On this day, sooner or later, after a delay, the exaggerated headline "Saburo Arasaka Rejuvenates" was sent to every household around the world. Information about the drugs used by Saburo Arasaka and Vera Adelhead, the person in charge of the project, was almost simultaneously placed on the desks of CEOs of major companies and heads of intelligence departments.

Tokyo Arasaka Tower.

At this moment, Saburo's speech was coming to an end.

"In the past, Arasaka led the world in high-end weaponry and light and heavy manufacturing. Today, Arasaka proudly announces that we continue to lead the trend. Now, we will personally pursue and grasp the dawn of the mysteries of human life."

clap clap clap-

There was thunderous applause.

Vera clapped along with him. Looking at Sanlang's spirited state, she was very curious about how Lai Xuan would break the deadlock. Should she develop a powerful virus for him to 'steal'?

Just as Vera's consciousness was connecting with another 'self' as usual, preparing to instruct and examine something newly acquired—

Bo~

Like the sound of a bursting steam engine, from Vera's perspective, the vast and turbulent horizon beyond the sky was like a stone thrown into a once calm lake, causing ripples to spread.

"what?"

Double happiness.

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P.S.: Ahem, today, I finally had a friend.

As my readers know, I generally don't do anything shady with sake.

My last book almost reached 360 million words, and that was only because a reader reminded me. Uh, it seems like I cursed it to death.

o(￣▽￣)d.

Without further ado, feel free to check it out. If it suits your taste and you're looking for something to read, consider it a recommendation for those looking for something to read while you're out of other books.