novelraw Chapter 82 : Different Choices
Chapter 82 : Different Choices
Chapter 82: Different Choices
However, not all Transcendents were as “easy to talk to” as Asahara Shoko.
Neon Metropolis, Arakawa Ward, inside a dilapidated kendo hall.
“Get out.”
Yamazaki Tetsu sat cross-legged in the center of the dojo, carefully wiping a samurai sword he had just picked up from the black market.
In front of him stood several officials, all dressed in suits.
They wore ingratiating smiles on their faces.
“Mr. Yamazaki.”
“We hope you can join us.”
“We can provide you with the most advanced weapons and equipment.”
“We can provide you with all the resources you desire.”
“We have only one request.”
“Please serve Neon.”
Yamazaki Tetsu did not even raise his head. “Get out.”
The officials’ expressions instantly turned extremely ugly.
“Mr. Yamazaki, please consider this carefully.”
The leading official suppressed his anger. “We have come with sincerity.”
“As long as you nod, we can immediately revoke all previous punishments against you, restore your identity as a prosecutor, and even allow you to directly enter the Ministry of Justice as a high-ranking official!”
“Money, status, beautiful women… whatever you want, we can give you!”
“As long as you are willing to serve the nation!”
“Serve the nation?”
Yamazaki Tetsu stopped wiping the blade and raised his head. Those sharp, sword-like eyes stared coldly at the officials before him.
“Serve the nation, or serve the conglomerates and politicians behind you?”
“Mr. Yamazaki, you may not understand.”
“What you are facing now is a brutal battlefield known as the ‘Game of Gods’.”
“By yourself, you are unable to—”
“Enough!”
Clang—!
The long blade left its scabbard.
A streak of cold light flashed by, and on the solid wooden floor in front of the official, a bottomless slash instantly appeared.
It stopped exactly one inch in front of his toes.
The official trembled violently, cold sweat instantly soaking through his back.
“My sword only beheads evil.”
Yamazaki Tetsu slowly stood up, an oppressive aura suffocating enough to make one’s heart stop spreading from his body.
“I don’t care what kind of power games you want to play, but don’t aim your算盘 at my head.”
“Get out while I haven’t changed my mind yet.”
“Otherwise, the next slash will take your heads.”
The officials looked at one another. Facing Yamazaki Tetsu’s eyes filled with killing intent, they knew this man was serious.
In the face of death, all inducements became pale and powerless.
They did not dare use force.
After all, the bloody lesson of the Hai City incident in Dragon Country was still vivid in their minds.
The power of Transcendents far exceeded their imagination.
If Yamazaki Tetsu were enraged—
the consequences would be unimaginable.
“Mr. Yamazaki.”
The leading official took out an exquisite box.
“This is a small token of our sincerity.”
“Inside is one billion Neon yen.”
“We hope you can accept it.”
“Additionally, if you have any needs.”
“Please contact us at any time.”
“Our doors will always be open to you.”
“We’ll take our leave!”
With that, the leading official fled the dojo in a sorry state together with his subordinates.
Watching their departing backs, Yamazaki Tetsu sheathed his blade, a trace of disdain flashing through his eyes.
“A bunch of parasites that only know how to cling to power.”
“Come.”
Yamazaki Tetsu caressed the cold blade, battle intent igniting in his eyes.
“No matter who it is, as long as they dare block my path……”
“One sword, I’ll cut them down!”
……
At the same time.
In every corner of Neon Metropolis, similar contacts were continuously taking place.
Some players, like Asahara Shoko, chose cooperation for the sake of利益;
some players, like Yamazaki Tetsu, chose rejection and confrontation;
and some players chose to hide themselves even deeper, observing the changes in the situation from the shadows.
And beneath this seemingly calm surface, an even greater storm was brewing.
Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters.
“Report! Yamazaki Tetsu has refused cooperation and threatened our negotiators.”
“As expected.”
Sato Masayoshi looked at the report in his hands, his face showing no surprise.
“That kind of self-righteous ‘man of justice’ is the hardest to deal with.”
“Since he doesn’t know what’s good for him, then don’t blame us for being impolite.”
“Director-General, you mean……”
“Activate the ‘Hound Plan’.”
A cold glint flashed through Sato’s eyes. “Let those Transcendents who are willing to cooperate deal with him.”
“Anyway, they’re bound to kill each other sooner or later.”
“For example…… that Asahara Shoko.”
“Doesn’t he claim to be ‘God’?”
“Then let him go exorcise demons and eradicate evil.”
“As long as we don’t officially step in, the Transcendents won’t be able to trace it back to us!”
“Neon can only have one voice.”
“And that is the voice of the nation.”
……
Night fell once more.
Asahara Shoko sat inside a luxurious chauffeured car, watching the cityscape streak past the window, gently swirling a glass of red wine in his hand.
Beside him sat that former high-ranking official, now already his exclusive liaison.
“Master Asahara, the higher-ups are extremely satisfied with your performance.”
The liaison wore a flattering smile. “Your sect’s registration procedures have been specially approved, and you’ll be able to receive the certificate tomorrow.”
“In addition, everything has been arranged with the Ministry of Health. Tomorrow there will be a public ‘medical miracle’ demonstration, and all major media outlets will conduct a live broadcast.”
“At that time, you will be the hero of all Neon.”
“Very good.”
Asahara Shoko nodded in satisfaction. “As long as you cooperate, I guarantee that I will make this country a better place.”
“However……”
The liaison changed his tone. “The higher-ups have one small request.”
“Speak.”
“In Arakawa Ward, there is a dangerous individual named Yamazaki Tetsu.”
“He is also a Transcendent, but he rejected the nation’s goodwill and even attempted to undermine social stability.”
“The higher-ups hope that…… you can make a move and purify this heretic.”
“Yamazaki Tetsu?”
In Asahara Shoko’s mind surfaced the image of that man who had held a withered branch and severed Heimu Jue’s arm with a single sword strike.
That man whose eyes were filled with disdain and killing intent toward him.
【Sword Saint】.
The so-called “teammate” of the Radiance faction.
“Heh heh……”
Asahara Shoko laughed, his laughter carrying a trace of cruelty and pleasure.
“A heretic?”
“Perfect. I’ve found him displeasing for a long time already.”
“Tell the higher-ups, I’m taking this mission.”
“I will let him know just how foolish it is to defy God’s will.”
Outside the car window, neon lights shimmered in grotesque splendor.
In this city where desire and power intertwined, humanity was collapsing bit by bit.
Some sold their souls in order to become gods.
Some fought alone for justice.
……
And that unseen mastermind behind the scenes sat above the clouds, plucking the strings of fate with great interest.
“It’s getting more and more interesting.”
Yun Ge looked at the intricate web of relationships on the light screen, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
“The authorities, the underworld, cults, lone wolves……”
“All sides have already entered the stage.”
“Let me see, in this land filled with chaos and oppression……”
“What kind of brilliant fireworks you can bloom into.”