Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva
Chapter 956 - 85 The Past of Hui Fangyan_3

"Rather than becoming passive later, why not take the initiative now to seek out appropriate official forces for collaboration?"

"Don't think of a nation as a single entity. It's a complex collective, with various individuals and factions within. We must find trustworthy counterparts to entrust this technology to, letting them take the lead to realize our vision."

"Next, I'll explain the detailed plans and secrecy arrangements..."

Then, the images beside the two began to cycle, speeding past like fast-forward playback.

"This is a record over a hundred years old. How do you feel after watching it?" Blue Sparrow Mask asked.

"..." Geyin pondered for a few seconds.

"Very rebellious, but oddly touching," she remarked.

"Indeed, quite touching. Though they each had their flaws and often quarrelled with each other, they were still a group of pure-hearted people," Blue Sparrow Mask reflected.

"Back then, they genuinely hoped the Ai Jieka Network could be established. It was like a grand and beautiful vision, full of imagination and expectation, inspiring admiration."

"To realize this dream, they began relentlessly collecting intelligence, mapping out the Federation's upper echelons—distinct factions, different legislators' demands, directions of interests, and so on."

"Eventually, they found the ideal partners for collaboration. After that came the lengthy negotiations, proposals, voting, debates, and more."

"By the time the Ai Jieka Network was truly constructed, twenty years had already passed since the events of this footage."

"You might wonder—what happened to those people back then? The organization has no records, and no one's ever told you the history."

"Let me tell you." She raised her hand again, and the surrounding images dimmed.

"Among those people, 90% met untimely deaths."

"Researching technology was one thing, but when what they controlled was no longer technology but tangible power, everything fundamentally changed."

"Once the proposal to create the Ai Jieka Network was approved, as initiators and holders of the core technology, they naturally acquired power—power that could command and mobilize billions or even trillions of resources, power to determine the birth of future tech unicorn companies."

"The immense benefits involved were beyond ordinary comprehension. If an average person had a billion, how would they spend it? What kinds of temptations and threats would a billion attract? The impact of such trials was almost instant in crushing the early members' will."

"Some defected to colossal corporations, becoming spies and informants within the organization. Some were betrayed by friends, exposed for their true identities, and met violent deaths at home. Others gave in to temptation, becoming private consultants or subordinates to certain high-ranking officials. Only a very few continued persevering under extreme difficulty, but even for them, their former allies had become their greatest threat."

"When ten people understand a technology, its power is shared equally among the ten. But if only one person understands it, the power belongs to that one entirely."

"Brutal infighting erupted within the organization, leading to a decade-long period where the group existed merely in name—its members scattered, some vanishing, others dead or missing, far too many to count."

"On the day the Ai Jieka Network was finally built, the early forum organization had already disappeared. And among the technocrats controlling the Ai Jieka Network, hardly any familiar faces remained."

Hearing this, Geyin remained silent for a long time before finally asking.

"What about Hui Fangyan, the senior?"

"Him... He concealed himself for a long time. When everyone presumed he'd been dead for over a decade, he quietly reappeared within the Ai Jieka Network. His virtual image gradually shifted into the form you're familiar with today."

"When he emerged once more, he gathered the few remaining members of the original forum and began constructing a new organization. Because they had participated in building the Ai Jieka Network, they possessed a far deeper understanding of this world than the average person. The new organization they founded showcased unparalleled secrecy and intelligence capabilities, surpassing other budding internet platforms at the time."

"During this stage, he began consolidating power, slowly attracting various factions to strengthen the organization—such as the network mercenaries you might not know, and outpost offices in peripheral areas."

"These armed forces significantly boosted the organization's strength. They systematically dealt with those who had betrayed or sold out the group years ago while intimidating other factions within the Ai Jieka Network, ultimately solidifying the group's position. They then layered shells and puppets around themselves, gradually cloaking the organization and establishing its current stability."

"If you were to ask me whether Hui Fangyan was a pure-hearted and passionate person back then, I would say yes. But if you asked me whether he is still the same person a century later, I would say I don't know."

"Even though I've known him for over a century, he has progressively become a stranger to me. This feeling persisted until the moment he invited you into the organization, when I finally knew he still hadn't completely forgotten his original intent."

"You resemble him greatly in his youth—exceptionally young and extraordinarily intelligent. Don't be fooled by Hui Fangyan's warmth toward you; it's only because you're clever enough, with unmatched Talent, capable of effortlessly grasping the concepts he teaches. If someone slightly less intelligent came along, someone mediocre, and you asked him to teach them, he'd grow impatient and refuse to do such 'inefficient' things."

"Compared to his younger self, you seem more composed. Even I have never seen you lose your temper or display intense emotions. From this, I trust you might be able to avoid that same tragedy from happening again."

"To master the most advanced technology is to hold the power to define 'science' and 'truth.' When none understand but you, your words become a form of truth itself. This temptation can erode and corrupt the human heart."

"I have no idea where he discovered this unpolished gem in you. Suddenly, you appeared overnight and were brought before us as one of the organization's future core members."

"Surprise was inevitable. After all, you lacked any qualifications and were completely unfamiliar to us."

"However, every label on you indicated his choice—his ideal entrusted fully. Because of this, no one in the organization opposed you anymore."

"Compared to our aging selves, you are sufficiently young. Your current lack of maturity and qualifications is an advantage, as it doesn't threaten other core members presently holding power. When they eventually grow old, and you mature over time, you'll be ready to take over. If any desires remain unfulfilled by then, they'll likely be entrusted to you."

"So long as you don't deliberately offend others, they will likely extend a certain amount of goodwill toward you."

"Such as what I'm doing now." After speaking, the noblewoman revealed a rare smile.

"Let's end today's conversation here. I imagine you'll need ample time to process everything. Later, when you have a moment, visit the Red Scimitar; you've been in the organization for a while now and haven't exchanged a word with them. That's not a good thing."

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior." Geyin nodded.

Seeing the ripples finally emerge in her otherwise placid heart, the noblewoman felt a hint of sentimentality.

Such an emotionally reserved child—is this a blessing or a curse?

Never mind. At least for the organization, such stable yet intelligent individuals represent the best hope for the future.

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