"As I said, the world needs heroes," King said. "Due to the last terrorist attack by Ignis of Light on link vrains, many users no longer trust link vrains..."

"Of course!" Kogami said.

On the one hand, no matter who sees tens of thousands of people being locked up in link vrains and unable to get out, they will also be afraid of link vrains.

On the other hand, the other program that can lock anyone and AI in it is definitely related to King.

"But they can't find a substitute product." King grinned, causing Yusaku and the others to unconsciously associate King with the Scarecrow.

Are they indeed father and son? The smiles on these faces are so similar.

“Currently, link VRAINS is the one with the largest data volume and the least replicable among the network products that can be found in the world,” King said. “So, don’t you think it’s a pity that such a cross-generational product has just disappeared?

?”

"What's the meaning?"

"What I mean is that I, King, as the true helmsman of SOL Company, formally invite you, Playmaker, Revolver, and Soul Burner, to become the savior and star of Link VRAINS, to become the symbol of peace in Link VRAINS, and to join SOL Company.

!”

"What?! Join SOL Company!?"

Although there are indeed rumors on the Internet that Playmaker has become an employee of SOL, Playmaker and Ai know best that it is absolutely impossible for them to join Link VRAINS.

"Don't be ridiculous," Kogami said, "Being able to participate in the siege of the scarecrow is enough to make me feel sick! Not only is the method despicable, but it has even dragged us into this mess!"

"Rejected?"

"Of course!!" Kogami replied without hesitation.

"What do you mean?" King looked at Homura Takashi and Fujiki Yusaku.

"I refuse too," Fujiki Yusaku replied, "I will appear here. The cemetery is originally to save Brother Kusanagi, and I am not interested in other things."

"Of course I won't join SOL because Yusaku didn't join!" Homura replied without hesitation.

"What a pity. Are you rejecting them all for the time being? This is the attitude that some upright people and people with lofty ideals should have. I admire you very much." King nodded, "But it doesn't matter. I believe that one day we can still be together."

I will continue this topic again, so let’s get back to the topic.”

Yuzuo and the others stood ready. Of course they still remembered what the main topic was, which was to defeat Leitenen and redeem their companions from the king.

"I found Lei Ning's whereabouts, but there is an additional condition."

"Are there any conditions? You are asking us to help! Ah, although there are reasons why we must save people, don't you think the temporary price increase is too much?"

"This is the art of business," King replied, "Moreover, this condition has nothing to do with your interests, and it can even change your current situation to some extent."

"What conditions?"

"I hope that the duel between you and Lei Ning can be broadcast live on the entire network."

"..." Upon hearing this condition, Yusaku and the others were stunned.

"Master Playmaker!" Ai said, "This is a good opportunity!"

Why Yusaku has been hiding from everyone's sight these days? It's because he stood side by side with the AI ​​and fought side by side. He was labeled Ignis and was being punished on half of the Internet.

If the public impression of himself and the Soul Burner can be improved this time, it may be a big gain.

At least, troubles other than duels and link vrains are eliminated.

Soul Burner, on the other hand, had an indifferent look on his face. He was in a state of returning to his original nature. He was not good at using his brain and felt that no matter what decision Playmaker made, he just had to "do the same".

Only Hongshang's expression remained cold.

Live the whole process live, and then what? Forever branded as SOL company, losing everything except what you got from King?

Is this guy a devil who goes around looking for people to sign contracts to give, and then takes away everything except what was given?

But at present, this condition is probably the cheapest among the conditions given by King.

"What if we say no?"

Before Yusaku and the others could answer, Zuolun took the lead and asked, "Then will we be taken away?"

"Things in the business world are not that simple," King said with a smile as he narrowed his eyes. "The so-called war involves many friends and few enemies. Even if you refuse this time, I will still

I will compensate you for solving the scarecrow for me, and I look forward to our next cooperation..."

Then, King opened his eyes, "However, the one who will carry out the crusade against Leitenin on your behalf will change from Ignis against Ignis to Ikaros against Ignis."

"You want Icarus to take action!?"

"That's right," King nodded, "The only one I can use for the time being is Icarus, but after absorbing the data from Lighten and the others, it won't be possible.

After all... Lei Ning holds three Ignis algorithms in his hands, which were designed by Hongshang Sheng himself. If they complement Icarus' algorithm, they might be able to create a new AI."

"You seem to have convinced them?" Hongshang looked in disbelief.

You know, the leader of the Hanno Knights who has dealt with Ignis knows very well how difficult Ignis is in the online world.

Ai felt a chill in the back of her head.

"Of course," King was well aware of Hongshangmi's question, "Icarus has been chasing Ignis of Light and his companions since the last time he appeared, and they have not been able to completely escape until now."

"..." Zuo Lun lowered his head and fell silent.

King has the ability to hunt down Ignis, but he has never taken action to capture the Igniss. He must be planning something, and the center of the plan is himself.

But I can't let go of this, because on Leining's side, including Bowman made by Leining, there are a total of four Ignis and their algorithms. If King gets it, it will be difficult to create a new terrifying AI.

It's not something unimaginable.

This is what I worry about the most, and once this happens, my father's life's hard work will be in vain.

"What's your answer?"

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

After contacting King, they discovered that whenever King made an offer they couldn't refuse, it was because he was planning something.

Then there must be a direction ahead that can benefit him.

But do they have the right to say no?

"I agree." Yusaku replied.

In short, it has been exploited once, and he doesn't know what the consequences will be, but after that, he should try to log in to link vrains as little as possible, and stay away from the virtual world and the Internet.

Suimura Zun nodded: "Me too!"

"Hurry up and let the content of this transaction begin!" Honggami saw that it was not because he couldn't wait, but because he was in this place and in the same space as King, whether it was pressure or negotiation, it made him feel physically and mentally exhausted.

"Okay then," King snapped his fingers, and several more beams of light flew from nowhere and poured into their duel plate. "This is the key to the space where Lightning and the others are. As long as

You log in to link vrains, and after entering, you will find the same space as them."

"Even on this basis, I will ensure that you will not become another."

This time, King can be said to have opened the door to convenience, and he is not even interested in turning the playmaker and others into another.

Playing the long game to catch the big fish?

However, Revolver, who was eager to complete the task, raised the duel disk and logged into link vrains.

"Hey, are you so busy?" Ai had a headache as he watched the revolver enter the link vrains, "That guy is really determined to eliminate us."

Yusaku glanced at Ai.

Zuolun wanted to eliminate Ignis only for one thing. I'm afraid it was more because he didn't want to stay with someone like King for too long.

King is an extremely dangerous guy, Yusaku is absolutely certain of this.

"Let's go too!" Yusaku nodded towards Mr. Homura, and then took the lead in logging into link vrains.

Honmura-san followed closely behind, transforming into a soul burner and entering the login channel.

"Honor...the Soul Burner," Bu Lingmeng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke, "I have a few words to say to you, but I have to tell you as soon as possible. I don't know when those shots will cut in."

"Oh," Soul Burner put on full speed, "Buling Meng, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"About King and Zuolun, I don't know their true situation, so I haven't said anything yet, but now I roughly understand that Zuolun is a person who attaches great importance to honor. If his hostility towards Ignis is not included, it should be...

He is a person worth getting to know deeply, but King..."

"What's wrong with King?" Thinking of that face that always had a cold smile, the back of Soul Burner's head felt numb and he shuddered.

"He gave me a very uncomfortable feeling, and I felt something uneasy from him," Bu Ling Meng said, "Is the content of your deal with him to defeat Scarecrow and Lightning?"

"That's true..."

"What about the scarecrow?"

"It became another..."

"Oh..." Fu Lingmeng nodded. In that case, losing the duel and becoming another is inevitable, but there is still a question, "What is Icarus?"

A world where data is arranged in an orderly manner but disappears quickly. The foam of consciousness has been wiped away, leaving only pure data, which is copied and calculated, and the light converges and separates.

In this ocean wrapped in data, countless figures are quietly suspended in it, exchanging with the data of this world.

But for one of the floating bodies, the data poured into his body, but not too much was lost. Instead, it bypassed him and formed a protective layer, supporting him to float quietly in the air to avoid being exposed.
To be continued...