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Chapter 482 Scavenger

boom--!
A loud bang!
The cold metal door to the operating room was kicked open by a violent force.

Under this force, the old door panel deformed and slammed against the wall with a dull thud.

Inside the room, the four men in blood-stained white coats who were surrounding the operating table, preparing to "attack" Gloria, froze in unison.

They turned sharply to look at the intruder at the door.

When the three men saw that the newcomer was just a boy wearing a cheap jacket, with a still-childish face, but whose eyes were bloodshot and who was trembling all over, they were taken aback.

Then it dawned on me: these are the patient's family members.

Damn it, how did this kid hear that? Is there a problem with the soundproofing?

The leader, a middle-aged man with a shaved head, a cheap skull tattoo on his neck, and a sinister look in his eyes, after a brief moment of surprise, revealed a sinister smile on his face.

"Oh ho? You little brat, so ill-mannered, don't you know how to knock?"

He looked David up and down, his gaze as if he were evaluating a product.

Tsk, what a poor, stingy person.

Judging from the cheapest "basic medical package" he chose when registering, you can tell he doesn't have much money.

I didn't see anything valuable (advanced prosthetics) on him.

Standard cannon fodder in the lower city area...

No money, no connections, the kind of person who dies in a corner and no one even claims their body.

Perfect! Since this "extra income" is offered to us on our own initiative, there's no reason not to accept it!
Why not take apart an extra part and earn some extra money?
"Young man, I am a kind-hearted person and cannot bear to see others suffer!"
This high-end care and imported medications aren't cheap...

I wanted to save you some money, but you wouldn't have it. You insisted on barging in to your death!

The bald man deliberately dragged out his words, his tone filled with mockery and undisguised malice.

Upon hearing this, the other three men burst into laughter, looking at David as if he were a lamb to the slaughter.

The leader slowly pulled out a crude but deadly thing from under his white coat.

Click.

The sound of metal clashing is crisp.

That was a Daraa Polytechnic DR-5 "Nova" pistol.

The most common stuff in Night City: cheap, durable, and not badly powerful.

It's a favorite weapon of street thugs and members of low-level gangs...

The dark muzzle of a gun was pointed at David.

The moment David saw the gun, his boiling blood calmed down.

He realized his recklessness...

He was too impulsive just now!
What difference would it make if I kicked the door open?
The other side has a gun!

He was just a student! A poor student who didn't even have a proper prosthetic body!
What can he use to fight these desperados?

fear!

Like a cold, venomous snake, it instantly coiled around his heart, making his limbs weak and his breathing difficult.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his back, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

However, just when he was about to be consumed by fear.

His gaze passed over the cold muzzle of the gun and landed on the figure on the operating table, connected by various tubes, whose fate was unknown.

That's his mother.

Gloria Martinez.

The mother who worked tirelessly for him, wanting to send him to Arasaka Tower so he could be a "superior person".

The mother who was just on her way home, looking forward to the future, was caught up in a damn gang fight and is now lying here, about to be dismantled and sold like trash!

calm down!

David, you fucking calm down!

Aren't you always been smart? Think of a way! There must be one!
He clenched his teeth, forcing himself to stop trembling, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the bald man with the gun.

"Hey kid, you have good eyesight."

The bald man was somewhat surprised by David's reaction.

Because he saw something there that was rarely seen in Night City: hope...

"Tsk tsk tsk, it seems a bit of a waste to just shoot you like that."

He licked his chapped lips, revealing a set of yellow teeth, his face full of mockery.

"You know Mewtwo, right? You know, the kind of thing that... lets you experience all sorts of exciting things."

"Looking at your small frame and that indomitable spirit, you're quite suited to be the lead."

The bald man grinned sinisterly and pointed to his two accomplices beside him. "These three brothers of mine are all exceptionally skilled, with a wide variety of tricks up their sleeves. I guarantee you'll experience... an unforgettable 'pleasure'."

"Hey hey hey..."

Upon hearing this, the three "doctors" in white coats beside him also let out a nauseating laugh, their eyes darting over David with ill intent.

Torture a powerless teenager, record it, and sell it as a video. For them, this is a good business opportunity.

Looking at the undisguised malice on the faces of these scumbags, and listening to their disgusting plans.

Upon hearing this, David was furious, but he did not take any rash action.

Because if something happens to him too, then no one can save his mother!
Just as the bald man grinned smugly, thinking he had the brat completely under his control—

Moved!

David darted out like a cheetah!
His target wasn't the bald man, but a bottle of medical alcohol on the surgical trolley next to him!
He grabbed the glass bottle and, with all his might, smashed it hard against the bald man's face!
"Hold!"

The bald man clearly hadn't expected this kid to dare to resist, and to move so quickly!
He cursed instinctively and raised his arm to protect his face.

Clap!

The alcohol bottle shattered on his arm, splattering the pungent liquid everywhere.

It's now!

This is exactly the opening David needs!

He didn't expect the bottle of alcohol to cause any harm; all he wanted was that tiny opening, a mere fraction of a second!

He lunged forward, lunging straight at the bald man's right hand holding the gun!

As long as we can get that gun!
He has a chance to turn things around!
This is the only path that would allow him, a high school student, to defeat several gang members!

however--

next second!
Just as David grabbed the bald man's gun-wielding arm with both hands!
A tremendous force, unlike anything human, surged from the bald man's arm like a torrent of steel!

"Ugh!!"

David felt as if he had crashed into a cold, iron wall!

That seemingly ordinary arm, upon contact, revealed a metallic sheen beneath the skin and the faint sound of mechanical operation!
Prosthetic body!

This guy has a powerful prosthetic arm!

The immense force sent David flying, slamming him against the cold wall before crashing heavily to the ground.

My internal organs were all out of place, and my vision went black for a moment.

it's over...

David's heart sank, and despair instantly overwhelmed him.

He's still too naive!
In this messed-up Night City, how could anyone not carry some "weapons" for self-defense?
"You son of a bitch! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

The bald man got splashed with alcohol in his face. Although he wasn't injured, he felt extremely insulted and immediately became furious!
He stepped forward, raised his foot, which was clad in heavy work boots, and kicked David, who was lying on the ground, repeatedly!
boom! boom! boom!
"You dare to fight back? Huh?!"

"I'll show you what I'm made of today!"

"Look at your useless old mother, how I've taken her apart piece by piece!"

"Let me show you what happens when you offend me!"

Severe pain!

Excruciating pain spread throughout my entire body!
David felt like his bones were about to be broken!
But he gritted his teeth and didn't utter a sound!
He struggled like a dying wild dog, opened his mouth, and with his last bit of strength, bit down hard on the bald man's shin as he kicked out!
puff!

The tooth is embedded in the flesh!
"Damn it! Are you a dog?!"

The bald man, in pain, became even more enraged and raised his other foot, kicking David hard in the face!
Click!

A sickeningly crisp sound!

A sharp pain exploded in my mouth, accompanied by the metallic taste of blood!

Several teeth flew out, mixed with blood.

David's vision went completely black, and his consciousness began to fade.

pain……

it hurts……

Mom... I'm sorry...

I can't save you...

Despair, like icy seawater, completely engulfed him.

Just as his consciousness was about to sink into the abyss of darkness.