Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 787, Section 201: Someone Will Stand Up
Rule refers to the mechanism by which a regime or authority controls and dominates territory and individual behavior.

Its core meaning is generally used in terms of dynastic rule and territorial management. As a company that is actually a 'feudal dynasty' inherited from the name Arasaka, the word "rule" is really the most appropriate way to describe its chief executive officer.

The meaning behind what Arakasase Nobuyoshi said to Karl was also simple.

Are you interested in becoming the CEO of Arakawa, the ruler of the Arakawa 'dynasty', or even becoming king?
What seemed like a casual remark actually contained Arasaka Sei-nobu's most sincere thoughts.

"Interested in ruling Arasaka?"

Upon hearing this, which would likely shock and madden anyone in the world, Karl's first reaction was to remain speechless.

"You want me to do hard work, right?"

Karl already felt exhausted yesterday doing the work that Akechi did when he was just a section chief. Now he's taking on all the work in Arasaka. This is worse than killing him.

Hearing Karl's words, Sei-nobu, though somewhat expecting Karl to say this, still showed a hint of regret on his face: "Really not interested?"

"It would be a lie to say I have absolutely no interest. After all, there's Arasaka right there in front of me. I'm not the kind of person who truly sees all wealth and power as dust. I do have things I want to change, but..."

Carl looked at Arakasase Nobuyuki and said, "With you here, I feel like I don't need to rush things. You've been preparing for so long, you must want to do something big, and you must have already planned how to change the world. With you here, I feel like I can be a little lazy."

"When there's no one to do it, you have to do it yourself; when there's someone to do it, you always have to get someone to come and help you. That's really your personality."

Sei-nobu clearly understood his friend's personality. Karl, who even needed to call over friends to help with cooking, was obviously not someone you could expect to work hard on his own when there were other people around.

Karl really does resemble Sei-nobu.

In the past, Sei-nobu realized that it was difficult for anyone in this world to stand up, so he stepped forward himself. Sei-nobu had no doubt that if Karl had been in his situation, Karl would have done the same. However, he also knew that when there was someone else, he would only assist and help, and would not think of replacing him.

After all, there can only be one leader; having too many people can lead the way astray.

"Spartacus."

Arakasaka Seiichi suddenly mentioned the famous gladiator uprising, the decline of which was due to the divisions among the gladiators.

"Spartacus."

Karl understood what Sei-nobu meant and nodded slightly.

"That's exactly what I admire about you, Carl."

Sei Xuan said with a smile, "When I encounter difficulties, my first reaction is to endure it alone and think about how to get through it. But you always think of your friends and like-minded partners first, and think about who can help you in this regard. I really admire you."

"You can just say that I'm the kind of person who can't survive or do anything well without someone around to help me."

Carl smiled and said, "But you said you envy me, and I envy you just as much. After all, you have me and V helping you now, so of course I'm envious."

That's certainly true.

Instead of criticizing Karl for bringing V along and bragging, Sei-nobu nodded quite seriously, admitting that this aspect of his was also enviable.

Karl has so many friends who can help him, but Sei-nobu, although he has fewer people than Karl, has one more person, Karl, who can help him. This is certainly something to envy.

“But I still think that if something happens to me, you can take responsibility for it all. No, I should say I know you will take responsibility for it all, so I hope I can give you some advance preparation.” Sei Xuan said, “Some things always require some backup plans.”

"Don't say such unlucky things. I don't want anything to happen to my friends."

Karl stared at Sei-nobu: "And what exactly are you planning to prepare in advance? My identity has nothing to do with the Arasaka family."

Would you mind calling me father?

"I mind very much."

Karl rolled his eyes at Sei-nobu: "You're thinking of adopting someone, right? I know there's a tradition like that in your country, it seems to have been like that since before the Warring States period, where people adopt to inherit the family business. But I don't want to call you 'Dad' in name only, that would be too stupid."

"Then we'll have to use another method."

Arakasaka Nobuyuki clearly had a slight regret in this regard. It has to be said that his interactions with Karl did indeed have the feel of casual conversations between two close friends in their youth, which made his smile even brighter.
"Did you know? In our area, there's a more modern way to inherit a family business besides adopting a son?"

“Modern practices?” Karl vaguely guessed something, but still hesitated. “What are they?”

“I guess you could call it a business mindset.” Arakasaka Nobuyuki tapped the table lightly with his fingertips. “Sons may not be successful, but the family business must be passed down, so many people now place their hopes on their daughters.”

"What about your daughter?"

"Marriage by taking a son-in-law".

Arakasake Nobuyuki bluntly stated what was already prevalent in many family businesses.

"You can't choose your son, but you can choose your son-in-law. From ancient times to the present, the essence of the way to attract outstanding talents has never changed."

Karl instantly understood what Arasaka Seiichi meant.

Currently, there are several unmarried women among the members of the Arasaka family.

The answer is two ladies.

One of them is Hanako Arasaka, who was born in 1999 and is now 'somewhat' past her prime in 2077.

The other one is...
"Haruko."

"Now you understand why I really received your help within the organization, right? You really helped me a lot. Weren't you curious before about who recommended your security team to me, someone I could trust? From that moment on, Haruko and I started working together."

While discussing this, Sei-nobu's eyes were always narrowed with a smile, giving off a silly and cheerful feeling, just like Jack's usual laugh: "I don't object to this, and neither does Haruko. I think with your brain, you should have already more or less realized that if something happens to me, Arasaka will be in your hands."

Sei Xuan looked at Karl: "This world absolutely needs to change. Even if I fall, you must stand up, Karl."

"."

Karl was silent for a moment, looked at Sei-nobu, and nodded.

"No, it's this world that will definitely change. Even if I fall, someone else will step up."

(End of this chapter)