Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 643, Section 57: The Sensible Savage King
The final of the Night City boxing match attracted more people than expected.

The Night City's newest street champion, Jack Wells, a good man from Haywood, versus Razor Hughes, a former Night City boxing champion. This match is not only for boxing enthusiasts in Night City, but also for people from all over the world who have heard about it.

Although this wasn't an official match, but rather a charity event where boxing legend Razor Hughes was returning to his roots and fighting again in the place where he became champion, the presence of the champion and the renowned KK Squad member Jack Wells made this match anything but ordinary.

The boxing final was held in an abandoned shopping mall at West Wind Estate in Taiping.

In the past, such places would have been dilapidated and chaotic; but since the NCPD re-established its presence in Taiping, bringing long-lost order to the area, many residents who could not find a place to live in the city center have moved in, giving this abandoned neighborhood, forgotten by the Night City redevelopment project, a new lease on life.

When the residents heard that Jack would be challenging the boxing champion here, they spontaneously organized themselves and, together with members of the animal gang who love boxing, renovated the venue. Although the final venue is no longer magnificent, it has long since shaken off its former desolation.

"Yo, the Savage King."

Carl and Oliver, along with Jack's friends and family, had only been at the location a short while when they spotted a familiar figure. So, while the others were heading backstage to help Jack with his preparations, Carl came over to say hello.
"I heard that you've now become the head of the animal gang in Taiping Prefecture. That's impressive. I'm also grateful for your help with the site renovation this time."

“KK”

Wild Man King glanced at Karl and nodded slightly: "There's nothing to thank us for. After all, it was only us Animal Gang who did the work in Taiping Prefecture before. We just picked up the old jobs again. In addition, the citizens who moved here also helped out spontaneously. To be honest, it didn't take much effort. Moreover, everyone in our Animal Gang is looking forward to this competition. We are just serving our hobby."

As she spoke, she crossed her arms and said, "Andy from the NCPD gave me an idea. He said that this ring could be preserved and used as the highest stage for boxing matches in the Night City neighborhood. In the future, any boxer who wants a convincing match would have to come here. It can also be opened to the public and for our own use. I think this idea is good, but I'm still a little unsure about the benefits. Can you give me your opinion and tell me if this is feasible?"

"Andy's suggestion? I can only say that it is indeed very insightful."

Carl was surprised that Andy would actually be talking about this with Wild Man King, the leader of the Animal Gang in Pacific State. It seems that the Animal Gang has indeed been a great help to the NCPD in terms of community security in Pacific State. Otherwise, given Andy's personality, he would not have talked about these things with gang members.

However, Carl still had some doubts: "Is it really okay for me to give my opinion on this? This should be an internal matter of your gang, right? Why can't your own people come?"

“There aren’t many smart people among us, but it’s not like there aren’t any. I know one who’s smart, but she’s been busy with things in Dogtown lately. And since she just happened to see you, she thought she’d ask you. After all, I trust what you say.”

There aren't many basic rules in the Animal Gang. Being good at fighting and having brains are definitely among the basic rules. To rise in the Animal Gang, you either have to be exceptionally good at fighting or exceptionally smart. Everyone in the Animal Gang thinks KK is both smart and good at fighting, so why not ask him?

Regardless of whether KK is a member of the Animal Gang or not, if KK shows even the slightest hint that he wants to be the leader of the Animal Gang, do you think the members of the Animal Gang will welcome KK to take the position?

"How do I put it again? As long as you're willing, we'll carry you in a sedan chair to teach us how to do things."

"Is this description accurate?" Seeing the Savage King scratching her head, Karl understood that although she lacked formal education, she could still convey the general meaning of her words quite clearly. Since the Animal Gang wasn't worried, why should he be?

For reference, something that comes to mind easily.

"A sure-fire way to make money."

Carl's opening remarks confirmed the value of Andy's suggestion: "Putting aside the fact that you could use the venue for free anyway, the publicity effect after the match alone is worth the price of admission—the gimmick of 'Neighborhood Champion VS Professional Boxing Champion' is irresistible to any boxing enthusiast who wouldn't want to give it a try."

Even the drink at the 'Afterlife' bar, named after a legendary figure, can entice a bunch of newbies to rush to buy it. If it were a real fight ring, wouldn't people be willing to pay to experience it? Don't you understand the power of celebrity influence?

Carl counted on his fingers to help the Savage King calculate the profits: "Ticket commission, venue rental fees, and the champion's signature towels and mouthwash can be repackaged and sold in the city—that's another way to make money."

The Wildling King's eyes grew brighter and brighter as he listened, while Karl had only just begun.

"Moreover, once you've acquired this place, it can serve as a gathering place for people. Think about it, business is all about people. In other words, as long as there are more people, why worry about not having business? When more people gather, your animal gang can manage the place, and the bodyguards will do their job. People who know a thing or two on the street will know to pay you some money as protection money."

"If you just put in half the skill you'd use as bodyguards, your reputation will be impeccable. Then, as your numbers grow, you'll definitely attract more people to join your Animal Gang. Once this place becomes the most bustling 'arena' in Taiping Prefecture, newcomers will be scrambling to get under your gang's tattoos—at that point, brothers from all the branch gangs will respectfully call you 'Beast King,' and you'll be the true leader of the Animal Gang."

"Boss"

The Wild Man King became more and more excited as he listened. It turned out that this was not only a way to make a fortune, but also a way to gather more and more people under his command. He really had to do this properly.

"But you also need to be sensible. It's an idea given by the NCPD. When they're maintaining order in the neighborhood, you should cooperate properly. With the NCPD and your Animal Gang maintaining order, think about it. There might not be any safer place in the entire Night City. If you develop it, maybe this poor land that others looked down on, Taiping State, will turn out to be a real gold mine."
Back then, you were the leader who brought the animal welfare program to new heights. Later, those little ones, chewing on protein powder bought with the money you left behind, would tell you your stories. Don't you feel like your life was truly worthwhile?

The Savage King's eyes were shining with an almost frightening intensity. Even with her intelligence, she could now extrapolate from this: "Should I also give it to the NCPD?"

The Savage King stared at Karl, the relationship between Karl and the NCPD flashing through his mind: "Show some courtesy when you offer tribute?"

"You can handle this yourself."

Karl wanted to reach out and pat her shoulder, but found that even with his shoulder, it was a bit difficult to reach the Savage King's shoulder; he would have to stretch his arm out. So he patted her arm instead: "Anyway, this is roughly my reference. For details, you'll have to go through the process yourself and understand things better."

(End of this chapter)