Chapter 771 Memorial Service and Wildfire

Rachel Nakamura held a cup of hot coffee and went to enjoy some performances with a blank face.

Includes an open-air anime screening, a contemporary concert and a performance by a fledgling rock band.

It was surprised to find that Rachel Nakamura had no common sense in life, especially in leisure. She needs the guidance of A40 to try the entertainment methods that are commonplace in the cities of the archipelago.

A40 is a layman himself, but he has to work hard.

It taught Nakamura Rachel to play video games in the arcade, buy souvenirs and doujinshi at comic exhibitions, and sing at KTV.

You can only go on the swings, buy ice cream, ride the carousel, or watch movies, because the A40 only plays with the wasps.

A40 has to teach Rachel Nakamura how to take a bath in the hot spring instead of standing in a daze by the hot water. Each bath provides a waterproof kit to prevent the modified person from being short-circuited by the water.

When Nakamura Rachel went in, it ran quickly, and it couldn't do anything to offend the wasp.

It was when dealing with the details of Rachel Nakamura that the mental module of A40 grew rapidly and finally upgraded to level 3.79.

This is much faster than practicing. A40 secret road. It turns out that this is the boss's good intentions, and traveling with women is also a kind of tragic battle. Thinking of this, A40 is even more grateful for Xu Yang's support.

After taking a bath, Rachel Nakamura changed into a traditional dress with colorful patterns.

She took a walk in the heated artificial garden, blowing the air, feeling like she was in the air.

It was the first time since I was born that I felt so at ease.

"It's very interesting." Rachel Nakamura experienced many things, "It's very interesting." She emphasized again.

"I also think it's amazing that you don't yell, scold me, or hit me with your fist, you don't look like a woman!" A40 said.

"I found that your description of women contains a lot of negative stereotypes, which may be related to your long-term relationship with bad women."

"So what?"

"Actually, each woman has a different personality, and individual cases cannot be used instead of a group," Nakamura Rachel said.

"What about the massive number of cases?" A40 asked.

"I reserve my opinion. Anyway, I like it here." Rachel Nakamura looked around.

Many people around come to the hot springs to relax and take a warm bath to dispel the cold.

Rachel Nakamura studied their faces.

"What happened to the face?" A40 asked.

"I was deeply impressed by one thing. On the West Coast, after a class on "Cultural Diversity", I was verbally discriminated against by two white female students because I had a face from the Eastern Hemisphere. I tried to state my stance and pointed out the existence of my white father, but they still attacked me harshly, causing me to delay my studies by 3 months and lose my chance to attend a good university. I am very concerned about my facial features, and in the end Completely abandon the original appearance, and alternately use different fake face prostheses." Rachel Nakamura said.

"Sure enough! The facial features you use now are the same as those of foreigners." After hearing this, A40 carefully looked at Rachel Nakamura's face.

Her fake face has a striking high nose bridge, double eyelids, and brown-green eyes.

Rachel Nakamura nodded.

"Yes, I used to be ashamed of how I looked. But today, when I go back to the land where my mother lived, I find that there are tens of millions of people who look like me in the past, and they live peacefully and contentedly. Proud, never felt that there was anything wrong with the way I looked. I now walk among them with such a fake artificial face, like a complete stranger. On the West Coast, people don't see me as white; here, people They don’t even think of me as an oriental person.” Rachel Nakamura said.

"Do you regret it?" A40 pressed.

"I regret it, but where can I get back my former appearance now?" Rachel Nakamura said.

It's all over.

After about two days, Rachel Nakamura fully adapted to the living environment and rhythm of the northern archipelago, and then went to visit Xu Yang.

"Thank you for the tour guide you provided. I already know the customs here, and Shangjing can definitely become my new residence. I will continue to decipher the information left by my father here, and I will also serve Nisto Corporation as a professional network security personnel." Rachel Nakamura bowed to Xu Yang.

"You... have changed a bit." Xu Yang observed Rachel Nakamura.

It seems that it is not as rigid as it was at first.

"This is your illusion. My psychological skills point out that this may be related to your underlying traditional values. You tend to use your subjective words to negate and manipulate the opposite sex at will, thus causing them unnecessary reflection." Nakamura Rachel said.

Well, not much has changed... Xu Yang secretly thought.

"Generally speaking, this is a contract. If you are willing to work in the network security department of Nistor, you can sign it here. It is in triplicate and there are a bunch of confidentiality regulations." Xu Yang dug out the contract.

"Before signing the contract, I have a request." Rachel Nakamura said.

"Let's talk." Xu Yang pressed his forehead.

"Will I be able to work here for life?" she asked.

"We don't offer a lifetime job system. We can only work for a maximum of 100 years, and then we have to consider renewal." Xu Yang explained.

"Then 100 years, please." Rachel Nakamura bowed to Xu Yang.

Who knows what will happen in 100 years?

"You came at the right time. Our network security department is about to hold an official ceremony to commemorate our comrades who died in battle. Your participation in the ceremony also means that you have officially become a member of us. However, it is best not to It is said that you are Maverick's daughter, although I understand your position, but no one will tolerate you emotionally." Xu Yang started.

"I understand." Rachel Nakamura said.

She refrained from speaking in her usual critical tone at this time, because the ritual of honoring the dead reminded her of her own mother's funeral.

Rachel Nakamura and Xu Yang entered an online meeting.

An online memorial service is being held here for the cybersecurity personnel who died in Maverick's previous offensive.

His name is Takashi Ishizaki. He is 25 years old and has only been employed for 7 months. He graduated from Shangjing University with a major in cyberspace security. He had a promising future. Only then was he equipped with the digital mind, which is very precious to Nisto, and became the line of defense for the network. mainstay.

Before Xu Yang went online, Ishizaki Taka was crushed by the large-scale offensive organized by Maverick. He persisted until the last moment, and finally his consciousness was infected and deleted by the virus, and his soul was annihilated in the depths of the Sea of ​​Hillis.

drowned.

Xu Yang presided over the memorial service.

"Today we are gathered here to commemorate the sacrifice of a colleague in network security. Since the development of Nestor, the security of the network world has always been the top priority. The network and the physical world are like two sides of the same body. If we cannot guarantee the network System security, then our industry, infrastructure, and key data will be directly exposed to enemy attacks. This is the meaning of our existence, and it is also a great cause that we are willing to risk our lives to protect." Xu Yang said with a heavy tone.

He, Linyin, and Rachel Nakamura were all present, and there were seven other young members who had joined the team over the years.

Due to the preciousness of digital minds, there are only 10 people in the network security department, and each member is an important talent of Nisto Company.

They have good skills, and they joined this department with love for the Internet security business. They were trained and instructed by Xu Yang. They were full of hope at first, but now they feel heavy.

A colleague really died in the Sea of ​​Hillis.

Moreover, his consciousness has been completely destroyed, and there is no way to trace it. This terrible way of death is unacceptable.

"Now, Takashi Ishizaki has lost his young life for the cause we both cherish." Xu Yang sighed, "He fearlessly confronted the most terrifying forces in the world and never surrendered. His courage and belief inspired us all. "

"Colleagues, we all possess very rare skills in this world—the ability to completely control and access the information network," Xu Yang continued, "In this increasingly information-based world, this ability It's too powerful, but—how to use it? Who does it serve?"

"Since we stand here side by side, I'm afraid we all have the same answer: we both know that no matter who falls, the living will move on."

"According to the wishes of the family of the deceased, we will bury him in the Nisto Cemetery in Mingge Mountain. All the soldiers, generals, staff, experts and witches who have died for the cause of Nisto Company since its establishment are buried in that cemetery. At the same time, we will also set up a virtual cemetery in cyberspace for future generations to pay their respects to." Xu Yang said solemnly.

"In addition, we will allocate special funds from Nisto's financial budget to set up a special Ishizaki scholarship in the department where the deceased studied - the Department of Cyberspace Security of Shangjing University, to reward those who have studied cybersecurity. In addition, we will also provide a pension for Mr. Ishizaki’s parents, according to Nisto’s standard: the accumulated basic salary of the employee’s 50 months before his death, that is, the accumulated pension of 3 million funds, will be paid in one lump sum. Mr. Ishizaki's underage brother is also granted a monthly bursary of 5,000 until he turns 22."

"Now, let us mourn his sacrifice in silence. His achievements will be remembered by countless people." After Xu Yang finished speaking, he fell silent together with the others.

People here murmur silently about death, the cost, and the war on information.

People who died in physical wars can occasionally be reborn through magic and return to the world. As for the workers of Sea of ​​Hillis, once defeated, their entire consciousness will be controlled, destroyed or deleted, and there is no way to save them.

If Xu Yang is a general and Lin Yin is a pioneer, the others are no different from Ashigaru. With this in mind, they also secretly determined to continue to improve their network security skills so as not to die in the next round of battle.

And the whole ceremony...

The mourning for their comrades made them feel a kind of honor. Now they know that if they die in battle, Xu Yang will hold a similar ceremony for them to commemorate their achievements and inspire future generations.

His family will be treated fairly and will never lose their livelihood.

Now that you have no worries, continue to move forward for the belief you have always had until the end.

...

After leaving the memorial service, Rachel Nakamura returns to reality.

Xu Yang came back late and seemed quite silent.

"I'm sorry for the loss caused by my father's attack. After that heavy memorial service, I feel as if I was one of the attackers." Rachel Nakamura said.

"Maverick's attack was massive, with not only staff killed but civilian casualties as well. But since you didn't take part, no one will blame you. The feud from Maverick...is over, we're going to The point is to target the real enemies hidden behind him, make them reveal themselves and pay the price." Xu Yang waved his hands wearily.

"Thank you." Rachel Nakamura nodded.

"...Since you have joined our job now, I believe we will be able to cooperate soon. We have to continue to train other people until they can be independent." Xu Yang said.

"Understood..." Rachel Nakamura said.

She observed Xu Yang carefully.

Rachel Nakamura felt very strange. At the memorial service just now, some kind of deep emotion was revealed from Xu Yang.

As if he was willing to die in place of the dead.

He wants to save others...

This is so special.

"I probably understand—" Rachel Nakamura said, "Based on my experience, most people with ideals change like this: the first step is to change the status quo and desire to bring changes to society; the second The first step is to realize that ideals can never become the status quo, and I have no conditions to fight against evil forces; the third step is to surrender to reality, instead of changing society, I am assimilated by society.”

"Yes, there are too many, we all understand." Xu Yang leaned back on the chair.

He found that Rachel Nakamura's so-called psychological skills can occasionally say something that makes sense.

It would be great if lofty ideals could easily become a reality. Xu Yang still has a lot of things he wants to do.

"But you are different, you are more special than other people, your heart is not a stagnant pool, you want to be responsible for things, you want to innovate. How should I put it? Oh, wildfire, you are like a wildfire, you were born Burn something. And because you are fire, you can set other people on fire and make them like you. No wonder Nisto Corporation makes decisions that hurt others occasionally, because you are such a wonderful person Lead them." Nakamura Rachel judged.

"No one has ever compared me to fire." Xu Yang pondered.

You just do what you have to do. Xu Yang thought silently. These bloody sacrifices cannot be allowed to go to waste.

"Anyway, I appreciate your kindness. At least, you've built an island that's just right for me," Rachel Nakamura said, "and you're the right age."

"age?"

"You are already an uncle over 30 years old. According to my experience, you are currently at the peak of physical strength and wisdom. The balance of experience and drive is suitable for guiding us. With someone like you at the helm, the probability of things going wrong It will also decrease." Nakamura Rachel said.

"Thank you for your... approval." Xu Yang said helplessly. Everything she said was good, but it sounded bad.

"By the way, it's just a guess." Rachel Nakamura stood firm and stared at Xu Yang.

"What?"

"An experienced person like you should know where the enemy is." Rachel Nakamura asked expectantly.

"...Go to work."

Rachel Nakamura got up and greeted Xu Yang briefly, then turned and left.

A new life begins.