Chapter 1174
Calm down! Calm down! I finally managed to save this up!
Ritsuko Akagi stared at the miniature monitor disguised as a flying insect, her lips twitching a few times. Her tone was filled with speechlessness and shock. After a long pause, she finally managed to utter, "You..."
Before she could finish speaking, Cui Ming spoke first, his tone flat and without any ripples, as if he were talking about something trivial: "I made it when I was bored, and the effect is not bad. At least it wasn't discovered by Rokufen Gigen-do."
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Ritsuko Akagi was utterly speechless, staring blankly at Cui Ming, her lips twitching even more noticeably. You call this "not bad"? Such a realistic disguise, such stable transmission—even top research institutions might not be able to create this, and he just casually calls it a "boring creation"? This is practically Versailles! A mixture of doubt and shock welled up inside her; she wanted nothing more than to grab Cui Ming and demand an explanation: Holy crap! How did you even do that?!
Before she could speak, Rokubungi Gendo, who was talking in hushed tones on the monitor screen, instantly drew her attention back with a single sentence, breaking the brief silence in the base.
“I will find a way to get close to Naoko Akagi,” Rokubungi Gendo’s voice came through the supercomputer’s speakers, his tone sinister yet with a hint of certainty. “Her technology is very useful to us. If we can control her, we can control MAGI’s core data.”
Another hoarse voice immediately came from the speaker, tinged with approval: "Very good, Rokubungi Gendo, do you need our help?"
“No need,” Rokubungi Gendo sneered (not Cui’s order, but compliant), his tone full of disdain and contempt. “Although she is a scientific genius, she is love-struck. As long as we spend a little effort to please her, we can make her willingly work for us. It doesn’t take much effort at all.”
boom!
As soon as she finished speaking, Naoko Akagi, who had been quietly watching the monitor, could no longer hold back. She slammed her hand on the table, causing the small instrument on it to shake slightly. Her voice was full of anger and grievance, and her chest heaved violently: "That guy!"
She never imagined that she would be seen this way by Rokubun Gigendo—despised, schemed against, and labeled as "love-obsessed." Her life's work in developing the technology was treated as a tool to be manipulated, and she was seen as a fool who could be easily controlled!
That bastard! How could he possibly see me like that?! What does he even consider me?! A pawn to be used at will, or a stepping stone for him to achieve his goals?
call!!!!
Naoko Akagi took a deep breath, squeezed her eyes shut, and kept telling herself: Don't get angry, don't act impulsively. Getting angry won't solve anything; it will only make you lose your composure. A few seconds later, she slowly opened her eyes. The anger on her face gradually faded, replaced by a coldness. Her gaze was fixed on Rokubungi Gendo on the monitor, devoid of any warmth, and a cold smile even appeared on her lips.
Very good, excellent
Liufen Yiyuantang, you'll see.
I'll settle this score with you sooner or later. You dare to scheme against me and look down on me like this? I'll make you pay the price!
However, before Akagi Naoko could think any further, a single sentence from Rokubungi Gendo in the surveillance footage ignited another person's anger.
"And her daughter, Ritsuko Akagi," Rokubungi Gendo's voice remained contemptuous, his tone full of calculation. "She's good-looking and quite clever, so she can be won over. I'll find a way to make her fall in love with me, just like Naoko Akagi. Then the mother and daughter can work together for us, which will be twice as effective."
"I'm going to fucking kill him!!!"
Ritsuko Akagi instantly bristled, her eyes turning bloodshot and her whole body radiating rage. She was about to rush towards the monitor screen, her hands clenched tightly, wishing she could burst in immediately and tear Rokubungi Gendo to pieces—that bastard not only schemed against her mother, but also dared to make a move on her, he was simply courting death!
The instant she rushed forward, Cui Ming reacted swiftly, grabbing her waist and pulling her back firmly. The force wasn't great, but it was enough to stop her impulsive action. After all, if she were allowed to rush forward, aside from the possibility of harming Rokubun Gigendo, the only ones who would suffer would be the supercomputer and miniature monitors in front of them, unable to continue monitoring the other party's movements.
"Don't be impulsive." Cui Ming's tone remained calm, but carried a hint of reassurance as he gently pressed down on her restless body. "Rushing over there now will do no good; it will only alert him. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him."
Misato and Yui, standing to the side, also darkened their expressions, their eyes filled with rage—Rokubungi Gendo's arrogance and scheming had thoroughly enraged everyone. Ritsuko Akagi, tightly held by Choi, remained restless, waving her arms frantically, her chest heaving violently, her eyes bloodshot as if spitting fire, her roar filled with humiliation and fury: "This guy! What does he take us for! Bastard!!!"
She was in an extremely bad mood, her anger almost burning through her reason—being treated as a woman who could be manipulated at will and easily pleased, being schemed to "fall in love with him," and being used as a tool along with her mother, was an utter disgrace to her strong-willed nature.
After all, being treated as an easy-going, brainless woman was something she could never tolerate.
This is so wonderful that she wants to rush over immediately, tear Rokubun Gigendo's mouth apart, and throw all his dirty schemes in his face!
Damn it!!!
Ritsuko Akagi gritted her teeth, making a grinding sound, her nails almost digging into her palms, and her body trembled slightly from extreme anger. She struggled with increasing force, wishing she could break free from Cui Ming's restraints and go to Rokubun Gigendo to fight to the death.
Cui Ming gently tightened his arms, firmly pressing down on her restless body. His tone remained calm, yet carried a reassuring strength. There was no excessive soothing, but every word was earnest: "Alright, calm down. There's no need to act impulsively now. I'll help you when he arrives. Just beat him to a pulp. I guarantee he'll live and won't let him get away easily."
He understood their anger and knew how hurtful Rokubun Gigendo's words were, so he didn't stop them from venting. Instead, he gave them the most satisfying promise—to live and bear all the anger, which was more satisfying than dying quickly. This also happened to be in line with the will of the world's consciousness, giving Rokubun Gigendo the most severe blow.
".good!"
As Ritsuko Akagi's roars subsided and her struggles weakened, she gritted her teeth and uttered the word slowly and deliberately. The anger in her eyes had not yet subsided, but it had become more resolute. She would wait until Rokubun Gigendo walked right into her trap, and then she would deal with him personally and repay him double for all the humiliation and anger she had suffered!
Hearing Cui Ming's words, Naoko Akagi's coldness softened, and a hint of warmth appeared in her gaze as she looked at Cui Ming.
Cui Ming, you're so thoughtful.
Despite his cold tone and ruthless actions, he always manages to offer the most genuine comfort and support when they are at their most angry and helpless, providing them with a sense of security so they can vent their anger without any restraint.
Misato nodded slightly, echoing, "That's right, we can't let him get away with this so easily. When he arrives, we'll join forces and teach this bastard a lesson!"
Cui Ming gently released his grip on Akagi Ritsuko, raised his hand to ruffle her hair, and said calmly, "Don't rush things. Keep an eye on him and see what he does next. That way, you can prepare in advance and wait for him to walk right into your trap." (End of Chapter)