609: Chapter 518 The Way of Progress 609: Chapter 518 The Way of Progress An hour later, Perlin and Miyazato Kazama arrived at the venue.

Being watched from behind by Perlin made Miyazato Kazama feel strange, but having Ai Katagiri nearby, along with quite a few Synthetic Human security guards, gave her considerable peace of mind.

Ise Hanabi, a Battle Witch who had previously joined Nestor Corporation, was standing by at the entrance.

Adorned in Infinite-level Witch Armor, she admired its designer, Miyazato Kazama.

The “Infinite” Witch Armor was Miyazato Kazama’s pride and joy, capable of learning and growing continuously in battle to match the wearer’s combat style, thereby ensuring that each Battle Witch was unique and powerful.

“We will start in 5 minutes,” Ise Hanabi reminded, “All representatives have arrived, and those who couldn’t make it in person are participating online.”

Miyazato Kazama nodded and entered the venue.

This inauguration ceremony of the research department was only being broadcast internally within Nestor Corporation, with about 50,000 people watching.

She stepped onto the stage, where representatives from various Nestor Corporation laboratories were already in place.

Miyazato Kazama glanced at them, many of whom were Witch Researchers, as well as many human researchers, who by now had all changed into jackets and coats bearing the Nestor Corporation insignia.

The scientific elite of Nestor Corporation were gathered in full force!

Ya Kou Liu Li, who had been captured by Seeking Shadow and her team, was also present.

She had changed into new clothes and watched nervously as Miyazato Kazama ascended the steps.

Off to the edge of the venue stood Taro Tanaka, with no suitable seat for his giant eyeball robot, so he stayed in a corner, fixing himself there with a mechanical arm.

As a genius scientist in the field of Synthetic Human technology, Taro Tanaka was an honorary member of the research department and was happy to take part in this event.

Miyazato Kazama stood erect at the lecture podium at the end of the venue.

Looking down at the expectant representatives and the avatars of remote participants on a giant hanging screen in the center, Miyazato Kazama felt a solemn and sublime atmosphere.

It was indeed the perfect stage for her.

Ever since the past, Miyazato Kazama had harbored great ambitions, striving to push technological advancement to new heights, and now, at Nestor Corporation, she could finally unfold her grand plans, reveal her views on science, and declare her strategy and ambition.

In the forthcoming decades, Nestor Corporation’s research department would become world-famous, pioneering the future of scientific discovery.

Everything would begin tonight.

Miyazato Kazama took a deep breath.

When the electronic clock struck 19:00, an AI synthesized voice announced the start of the ceremony, prompting applause from the assembled representatives.

Miyazato Kazama smiled as she acknowledged them.

“Welcome to Nestor Corporation’s research department,” Miyazato Kazama’s gaze swept across those seated, “Humans and Witches who have forged the foundations of reason and civilization, scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians, researchers, you possess an awe-inspiring reservoir of knowledge, research experience, and academic skills…

It is my honor to meet you.

I am Miyazato Kazama, formerly of Kyoto Infinity Z1 Research Institute and currently the head of Nestor Corporation’s research department.”

“…

My colleagues, we all know what it feels like to devote ourselves on this solitary path.

We confront the world’s darkness and dangers with an attitude of absolute reason, discarding all costs just to explore meager possibilities, striving to push the boundaries of our civilization’s cognition even a fraction further, longing to seek truth within our finite lives.

And all of this is for…

progress!

Progress!

Progress!”

Stirred by Miyazato Kazama’s fervent words, the people present inadvertently regarded her with reverence, and the Witches also held their breath, their attention entirely focused on her.

Miyazato Kazama got into the zone, discarded her notes, circled around the lectern, and waved her hands animatedly towards the utterly engrossed representatives, igniting the atmosphere with her absolute passion, charisma, and magnetism.

“There is only one mission for us at Nestor Corporation’s research department!” she raised her voice, “And that is…

to lead the forefront of our entire civilization!

We aim to see further than any other company, any other social group or organization!”

“We firmly place technological progress first!

Because only through technological advancement can we improve the utilization of resources, develop our productivity, and meet everyone’s material conditions fully!

No one understands better than us how to guide society forward!”

Miyazato Kazama gestured forcefully in the air, amplifying the persuasive and inspirational power of her words.

Watching Miyazato Kazama’s oration, Ya Kou Liu Li’s mouth hung open slightly.

Before entering the venue, she had thought this would be an unremarkable promotional event, yet now her heart beat wildly, with grand visions surfacing in her mind as Miyazato Kazama’s voice continued to rise.

Ya Kou Liu Li fantasized about revolutionizing technology with Magic Metal at its core, her practical and marketable Magic Metal dramatically improving people’s lives, while her name went down in history!

“Only technology brings about a constantly changing society!” Miyazato Kazama raised her hands high, her actions in the air like cutting through chains one after another, “Our world is not perfect, and it will never be perfect, because a perfect, flaw-free society does not exist.

Therefore, what we in Nestor Research Department have to do is…

iterate!

Upgrade!

Develop!

Transform!

Reconstruct!

Progress!”

“I emphasize progress because progress is what propels our economy and production capacity to the skies!

Progress is what enables the majority to receive higher education and technical training!

Progress is what pushes our scientific standards to unprecedented heights!

Progress is what sparks the potential of our entire civilization, leading our proud civilization towards the stars!”

“If companies smother the vitality of society with profit-driven strategies, then we will destroy all that is decrepit with the firepower of science!” Miyazato Kazama exclaimed, “In the next three to five years, we will raise Nestor Corporation’s technological level by another notch!

We set the standards for technology, we define the quality of products, and we pioneer the boundaries of civilization!”

Taro Tanaka in the distance adjusted his mechanical arm, striving to get closer, the call of Miyazato Kazama causing him to feel an emotional surge he had not felt in a long time.

Progress!

Isn’t that the dream of every researcher?

Miyazato Kazama’s speech also sent shivers through him.

The speech by Miyazato Kazama continued.

She spoke of one grand ideal after another, immersing all the representatives present in the envisioned golden age of technology.

In those days, the adoration of rationality and science replaced all other schools of thought, and everyone in society was brimming with spirit, willing to devote themselves to progress.

With such a unity of purpose and concentration of resources, countless new technologies emerged explosively!

Ushering in an extremely developed and prosperous new century.

All extraordinary beings were also restricted, becoming servants to technology.

Quite a few Witch Researchers held their breath, watching Miyazato Kazama intently, completely captivated by her posture of devotion to science.

Another half hour passed before Miyazato Kazama concluded her speech.

“…I declare the Nestor Research Department is officially established!” Miyazato Kazama clenched her fist and announced with a heroic tone, “All this progress starts from tonight!”

The representatives in attendance all stood up, clapping enthusiastically!

The applause continued for several minutes before finally fading away gradually.

Their faces glowed with heat, emotions exhilarated!

More or less, they had all been imbued with Miyazato Kazama’s speech, with their morale boosted hundredfold, their spirits high, and they were full of confidence in the prospects of the Nestor Research Department.

The high emotions seemed to bring actual warmth, the temperature of the entire venue seemingly rising slightly.

Miyazato Kazama looked at the spirited researchers below, nodding slightly to them, bowing deeply, and then she left.

Even after she had gone, people were still immersed in her ringing speech, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.

All present were technologists, each dreaming of that advanced world of constant innovation and renewal.

After listening to Miyazato Kazama’s speech, they believed even more ardently that the breakthroughs each would make in their own fields would converge into the innovative force of Nestor Corporation, clearing all obstacles!

The Nestor Research Department, established tonight!

Heading back to her office, Miyazato Kazama still felt her heart pounding.

She truly believed in everything she had said.

Economically, Miyazato Kazama believed that once all the data from companies was amassed, artificial intelligence could rationally arrange the global economic structure; for people’s welfare, Miyazato Kazama thought that everyone must improve their thinking, receive complete education, and not a single person should be left behind.

The Corporate Alliance successfully imprisoned and expelled the Ancient Mystics, proving the power of technology was still formidable.

Miyazato Kazama couldn’t help but think of many forbidden thoughts—crossing a certain threshold that could surpass the “gods,” even Farosa herself would have to step aside.

All scientific and technological powers would be renewed and flourish in her own hands, Miyazato Kazama looking at her hands, with the Nestor Research Department in her charge, the entire corporation would achieve true progress!

All challenges would be resolved with the rocket-like leaps and bounds of technology!

“Well said.” Perlin stood in the corridor clapping for Miyazato Kazama, “Leading those young researchers and Witch Researchers to plow ahead without distractions.”

“You’re too old to understand our fighting spirit,” Miyazato Kazama retorted, “What we’re going to do is innovate.”

Ai Katagiri waited for her in the distance, Miyazato Kazama was about to walk over when she suddenly felt a vibration in her pocket.

She looked down to see a communication request from Lila.

She connected to the communication channel.

“An inspiring speech, Miss Miyazato,” Lila’s voice was exceedingly cold, almost extinguishing the fiery passion in Miyazato Kazama’s heart, President Lila was a thousand times more ruthless than Perlin.

“They’ve just arrived, nervous and uneasy, only this way can they unite as one, with no distractions,” Miyazato Kazama explained.

“Work on projects that can improve actual profits,” Lila warned, “If I don’t see your ability to monetize technology into tangible value, the position of the Nestor Research Department will only be gradually downgraded in the company’s strategy.”

Action, not just talk.

Miyazato Kazama was sobered by Lila’s admonition, nodding slightly.

After ending the communication, she walked towards Ai Katagiri and Perlin.

“The President wants us to thrive, so let’s give it to her,” Miyazato Kazama said, “I need to step away for a while, to investigate the possibilities of turning technology into profit, Perlin’s Magic Power will come in handy.”

“Let’s go,” Perlin set off.

“No need, that place has a confidentiality level of Level Five, you can’t pass through the zone’s restrictions,” Miyazato Kazama shook her head.

She held Level Five decryption clearance, while Perlin only had Level Three.

She needed to visit Farosa’s secret chamber.

“…It doesn’t matter, I just have one question.

The manual states that the President has Level Six clearance, but there are also higher levels, the legendary Level Seven clearance,” Perlin observed Miyazato Kazama’s expression, “Who has Level Seven clearance?

Is there really someone with higher clearance than the President?”

“Of course, that would be the creator of all this,” Miyazato Kazama said seriously, “You might never see him, but you should know, in this company, his word is law.”

Curiosity brimmed within Perlin, her expression changing again and again, but she could only stand there, watching Miyazato Kazama walk away.