43 Online Talents (2/2)
[Void Android: What if I tell you that I may have the resources you are looking for plus a program that will be a perfect match for yours in terms of implementing artificial intelligence?]
[Winter Fog: I wouldn't believe you. This program of mine couldn't only be used for artificial intelligence. It can remake the whole market on voice commands once I complete it. I'm even on my way to making my own company so that I could put it on the market once I'm done]
[Void Android: You're making your own company!?]
[Winter Fog: Yeah. A company that would be based on those researches that are shunned by today's big companies. I give a big importance on innovation since I myself have ideas for the market that people want to see but those who can make it come only care about profits. No one wants to take such big risks but I believe that it's people like us that always bring about a revolution in technology]
Kazuya had hit the final nail on the coffin. He couldn't see it but Matsumoto Kippei was shedding tears after reading his words. These were the words that he had been waiting for from his wife but she had left him instead. Kippei didn't care if Kazuya was still a student who hadn't graduated. He was already sold after hearing Kazuya's vision.
[Void Android: Please let me help! I want to be a part of your company]
Kazuya was a little surprised. He didn't think that he would be able to convince Kippei so easily. Nevertheless, the said company still didn't exist so he needed to stall for time so that this person couldn't be lost.
[Winter Fog: Are you sure? It's just a small startup company. I haven't even filled up most of the positions that are needed]
[Void Android: I'd be happy to help. What do you need?]
Kazuya thought about it for a moment. He recalled that this person had been asking questions to random people he's met in the game. He remembered watching an interview saying that he had met some of the leaders in technology in the game so he decided to take a chance.
[Winter Fog: I'm mainly dealing with the paperwork right now. I have considered the main positions in the company we can't have just one department. I need like minded people to be part of this company so it will be a lot of help if you can tell me if you've met these people]
[Void Android: I've met quite a few actually and they are in this game]
[Winter Fog: Really? Please send me their IGNs and research topic and I'll think about it before asking for an introduction. I'm still in the initial phase of making the company so I still need some time]
[Void Android: that's no problem. I'll just continue like I always have until you're ready. This may be the first time we've met but I have a feeling that fate is at work]
[Winter Fog: please don't say things like that. If I didn't know any better I would think that Autumn Mist is behind you making you say these things just to make fun of me]
[Void Android: Is she your girlfriend?]
[Winter Fog: No. I just met her in the game. I have to warn you though, the company will be located in the H prefecture]
[Void Android: I'll make preparations to move any time]
[Winter Fog: You sure know how to put one under pressure. You can send me the relevant information I'll be sending via private message later. For now, we can just enjoy the game with Autumn Mist. Please don't tell her about this or she'll make fun of me or demand things again]
[Void Android: Ah youth…]
[Winter Fog: I don't want to listen to you anymore so I'm logging off!]
Kazuya logged off to go to bed. The next time he opened his mail gave him a big shock as most of the players he was searching for already came in contact with Kippei. This time he really was the one under pressure. He planned to get in contact with these guys slowly but now he had the chance to meet them right away.
”It's time to speed things up a bit” He murmured and went back to his room where Mei was waiting once again.
”You're arriving later and later Kazu” Mei turned to welcome him. Unlike the first time they discussed the secret collaboration, Mei was now sitting behind his desk looking over some papers. She was already reviewing the paperwork Kazuya produced and have pointing out some things she found to him.
”I was finding the people who are going to be working in the company. I'm now under pressure since I found a lot of them while we haven't even established the company yet” Kazuya said as he began changing his clothes.
”Are you sure about these people? I already said that your company, helping out the kinds of researches that big companies turn a blind eye to, is very risky”
”You Don't need to worry about that big sis. I won't give you trouble when it comes to that department. I'll been studying various things and I've already reached a level where I could release things that would put the company in the market. There's no need to worry about the progress of the people I am interested in because not only will I have a major hand in all the projects that will start the company up, I will make it so that everything can be used in harmony with each other”
Mei didn't know where Kazuya got the confidence from but from a person who has experienced the real world, she hoped that Kazuya wont experience too much hardship. She wanted him to always have this confidence because she liked this side of him very much.
”Alright, since you're so confident in it, I won't ask too much about it then. Now for the most crucial problem, you've already found the people you want to work with so… what about the workplace and more importantly, the funds” Mei felt hesitant to ask about this since she knew that the only way for Kazuya to produce that much is to borrow from Kyouko. If they did that however, there was no way she wouldn't find out what Kazuya was up to.
”We will go get it tomorrow big sis. Were you able to find suitable places we can use as our headquarters?”
”Tomorrow? What about school?” She handed Kazuya a bunch of papers that contained the places she found.
”You can use your powers as a guardian to inform them I'll be out for personal reasons. Tomorrow is the only day we can do this without mom noticing” Kazuya knew that Kyouko was going to be locked up by a set of meetings she was preparing for the whole week.
”Hey aren't you taking advantage of your big sis too much?”
”Not at all. Haven't you already noticed big sis? This company is going to be yours more than mine anyway” Kazuya took out a stack of papers and handed it for Mei to read. This was a contract and it gave almost full control over to Mei as she was given a large number of shares and a more than generous salary.
”Kazu you…”
”I initially thought of the plan to let this company be under the Kouzuki Corportation in the future but I changed my mind as after I worked with you. With your capabilities, you deserve your very own company big sis. Our company will not be under mom's corporation but alongside it” This was the decision he made after carefully considering different scenarios. It would be ideal if the two companies were seen as different entities but with close ties so that the Kurogane Conglomerate would be facing two united companies instead of one if they really did decide to launch an attack.
”It may be a few weeks too early but Happy Birthday big sis Mei… or should I call you Big Sis CEO now” Kazuya smiled from the bottom of his heart. He was finally able to fulfill the objective that he had from his previous life. Although it still wasn't a complete gift just yet, he was confident of completing it with his knowledge. Mei would soon no longer be looked down upon by people but rather looked up to. She, who more than deserved to stand with Kyouko would be on equal footing after Kazuya had completed the first stage of his plans.
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