Cyberpunk: From Dogville to Legend

Chapter 231 Wrong Choice [Thanks to the Alliance Leader, Civilized Little Model! (づ￣ 3￣)づ]

"A thug from Night City, a bastard from Japan Street, a bomb kid who almost sent himself to meet the King of Hell with a bomb—who would have thought he'd be standing at the gates of Arakawa Academy one day!"

Pila seems to have an endless supply of things to say, while Rebecca appears to be more composed in this unfamiliar environment.

Pila doesn't have any major flaws, but he has a lot of minor ones... For example, if he sees someone he's interested in on the street, he's very likely to make some rather offensive gestures, like putting his arm around someone's shoulder, which has been seen as troublemaking by gang members quite a few times.

Rebecca noticed that the guy her brother had flirted with earlier was staring at her. Following his gaze, she realized that the guy from Arasaka Academy was staring at her gorilla-like arm—

Then her hand slowly emerged from her pocket, and a middle finger extended in front of her indifferent profile…

David was stunned. His favorite thing in his spare time was prosthetics, including fancy ones and experimental ones. He had never seen a girl with a gorilla arm before, but the fact that it could be perfectly integrated with such a petite figure meant that the surgeon who performed the operation must be a skilled prosthetic surgeon.

"Does that kid look familiar?"

Besides harassing the team's hackers and passersby, Pila's main source of enjoyment is pestering her sister Rebecca.

Even the most trivial things, he would happily chatter on and on to Rebecca—especially after what happened last time, which made Pila's desire to share even stronger.

Rebecca's little ponytail swayed along with her head. "Uh...we're not that familiar, we probably haven't met before—"

She then took a step back and stomped hard on Pira's foot, lowering her voice and angrily saying, "Hey! Bastard, I'm telling you one last time... Lin Yue told us to keep a low profile and line up obediently now. Didn't you say you looked down on the professional skills certification process at Arasaka Academy?"

"If you're so capable, don't be so cowardly!"

Pila grinned, hands in her pockets. "Hiss...you stinky woman, who said I was guilty? Huh? How did you know?"

Rebecca didn't say anything, just tilted her head and glanced at her nervous older brother, watching him look around nervously...

She knew that her brother had secretly stopped Lin Yue that night because he wanted to work with the company's technicians on this kind of work. Although Rebecca wasn't a college student, she knew very well what level she and her brother, these self-taught technical experts, were at.

A flash of inspiration might lead to something very complex, but sometimes the skill level is still lacking. For example, when modifying firearms, instability often occurs, resulting in firearms modified by her having high recoil, scattered bullet impact points, and high thrust and instability...

Going back to his brother, he might be much better than himself, but in any case, he can't be on par with those scientists. If that were the case, the two of them wouldn't be mercenaries struggling to find work in Night City; instead, they would probably be working for companies.

But Pila is indeed smart and not very suitable to be a mercenary. When Mann was around, Pila didn't actually participate in most operations and was more inclined to logistics... She could modify bullets, make components, upgrade prosthetics, or manufacture gun parts, etc.

Pila clicked her tongue, feeling a pang of jealousy.

From childhood to adulthood, Rebecca never showed any admiration for her brother, even though he created some very complicated things and even earned Lin Yue's praise in Dogtown... but never his sister's approval.

Perhaps for boys with younger sisters, they dream of being able to do anything in front of their sisters?
The little incident ended quickly.

Rebecca had absolutely no interest in these Arasaka Academy students. A girl like her, who liked handling guns and seeking thrills, only liked street kids with distinct personalities and youthful energy, preferably with a touch of gentleness.

Thinking about this actually made Rebecca feel quite bad.

Because she was reminded of her less-than-successful love life...

Everyone in the world can see that he only has eyes for that guy, but that guy alone avoids talking about it.

Deep down, Rebecca respected Lin Yue's feelings and even thought that Lin Yue and V were a good match. As long as Lin Yue didn't express his feelings to her, she probably would never have said those words.

With her mind racing, Rebecca's mood soured.

Queuing is inherently a process of obedience and tedium... If it weren't for the desire to improve oneself, to be the master of one's own life, and the ambition to climb the social ladder, it would be what keeps Rebecca standing here...

In addition, like her brother, she was a child who had experienced the hardships of the underclass in Night City. Now that the company's opportunity was right in front of her, these low-level mercenaries were more willing to improve themselves... This is the motivation that comes from having tasted the bitterness of life.

Ugh... I'm still really upset.

Rebecca glanced ahead at the team that was barely moving, while the team from Arasaka Academy on the other side seemed to be stuck as well.

"What the hell?"

The wealthy students at Arasaka Academy were getting a little upset because the Arasaka security personnel standing at the entrance had their hands behind their backs and had completely stopped checking things.

"Holy crap... AI-powered lessons are about to start, and my credits...!"

"Practical training session! Can you hurry up?"

No one knew why they were standing there; they just noticed that more and more Arasaka agents and soldiers were arriving at the entrance.

The atmosphere became increasingly strange...

David stood on tiptoe and looked at the long queue; curiosity was something all young people had.

"stop looking."

A boy not far behind David crossed his arms, a scornful smile always on his face. "It's said that some scum from Night City have infiltrated the team next door. The security department is investigating."

His two lackeys nodded knowingly.

David heard this too, and immediately frowned...

This Shengnan is too audacious. His father probably told him about the situation, but no one expected that this fearless young man would use it as a topic of conversation to show off, completely disregarding whether there was any lurking terrorist among the group of people around him.

Not only David, but even Rebecca looked at the blue mullet-haired boy as if he were an idiot…

The main thing is that she wasn't watching, but rather she was cursing out loud, and her voice was even quite clear.

"Silly..."

Sheng Nan, who was talking to her two lackeys about how exciting Mewtwo was lately, also heard this curse.

His gaze quickly locked onto the two strange men, one tall and one short.

The tattoo on the girl's thigh, combined with her fleshy lines, fair cheeks, and disgusted expression... Sheng Nan's anger immediately flared up.

You can be looked down upon, but not as a woman—

Moreover, Sheng Nan is rarely looked down upon.

It's an open secret at Arasaka Academy that he has powerful backers. Some say that even the principal speaks to Kasuo with utmost respect and in a low voice, but no one has ever actually seen it.

But before Sheng Nan could retort, the strangely shaped, slender man stared intently at her with a dark expression…

Pila's image has nothing to do with friendliness, especially when she bends down to look at people, she looks like an enlarged version of a ferocious hyena.

"What? You're not convinced?"

The smoke from his mouth drifted slowly...

Sheng Nan was indeed not a particularly capable rich second-generation. Although she acted eccentrically and was not very bright, she knew that the guys in front of her were all villains from Night City with blood on their hands.

These guys who've risked their lives always carry a chilling aura, which naturally terrifies the students at Arakawa Academy who don't even dare to go too far in a fight.

Fortunately, this is just a recognition of professional skills. Sheng Nan thinks that if someone like this can get into Arasaka Academy, the school's value is not as high as the garbage dump on Badlands.

Despite the fear, the anger in my heart didn't subside at all.

Sheng Nan's eyes held a gloom and ruthlessness beyond her years. Her self-centered personality and natural contempt for those with inferior material conditions were the dark side hidden in the character of those with abundant resources.

Many elite educations cannot prevent scoundrels, let alone his father Tanaka's boundless doting on his son, which made this darkness even more extreme.

David swears he only glanced at it casually.

But even that fleeting action made Shengnan feel it was a malicious provocation. She vaguely remembered that strange man had approached David earlier?
Just then, Arasaka's agents were almost there to investigate... Two of them saw Katsuo. They were members of the Arasaka Academy Board of Directors' Security Committee, so they naturally recognized this pampered guy.

"Mr. Tanaka."

They used a respectful form of address for a student.

David was shaking his leg, and the two muscular men standing next to him were trying to make himself look steady.

Sometimes, one's innate qualities cannot be changed by the environment one is exposed to later in life. Poverty is like a sin in this world and in the city, but David, under his mother's guidance, had long since learned how to restrain his personality...

This is also why David was often bullied by Sheng Nan at the academy but rarely fought back.

However, David caught a glimpse of Sheng Nan's smile out of the corner of his eye when he occasionally looked back, as well as the two lackeys beside her giving him a malicious look. David's heart tightened, and he knew that he had somehow gotten himself into trouble again.

Minor mischief is one thing, but now it involves security issues. David almost violated school rules at Heywood, and if these agents find out anything, it would be a huge loss.

damn it…

As expected, Sheng Nan would not let any opportunity slip by.

It always gave me a great sense of pleasure to bully someone like David, who was poor but could maintain good grades.

"Please wait patiently, we will finish the investigation soon."

Sheng Nan didn't care what the two were saying. He simply stretched out his hand and pointed forward with his finger.

The two agents followed the young playboy's hand and looked at it together.

"he."

Katsuo Tanaka's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, "Since it's an investigation, of course we shouldn't overlook any suspicious clues... Just now, my classmate and these two guys next to him who look like mercenaries talked for a long time."

"Should we check it out?"

David's fist clenched instantly—

There are many ways to insult someone. It's one thing for Shengnan and his lackeys to make things difficult for me in the nooks and crannies of the school.

But now everyone is watching, which is tantamount to leaving David naked on a stage in full view of everyone.

Katsuo Tanaka felt great, and the pent-up frustration in his stomach eased a bit... At least now that he was standing in front of two Arasaka agents, would those low-level trash dare to touch him?
Hearing Sheng Nan's almost bursting laughter at his mockery, David's eyes darted around aimlessly. He shouldn't have felt guilty, yet his forehead was covered in sweat—he didn't even realize that his legs were shaking faster and faster...

Poor children with backbone are few and far between. David has backbone, but he lacks confidence.

"This is not in accordance with procedure. The information we have is inconsistent with the goals of these two individuals—Mr. Tanaka, thank you for your suggestion."

Even the college's security department isn't stupid. They work for the boss and know exactly what they should and shouldn't do.

In fact, the first lesson everyone learns in any company is not to fawn over their superiors, but to be professional and keep things strictly business. Being a sycophant means you'll be bound to them until you die. But being professional is much better than dying in company infighting, right?
Seemingly not expecting the two agents who addressed her with such respect to be so disrespectful, Sheng Nan's face twitched.

At this moment, one of the agents stepped forward, went to wash the dishes, and whispered something in Shengnan's ear, who was shorter than him. His expression grew increasingly hostile—

"Hahahaha!"

Sheng Nan's sudden burst of maniacal laughter made people wonder if he had been driven crazy by Hei Chao Meng. The laughter was not only frequent but also carried a strong sense of contempt.

Such behavior naturally caused displeasure among many people. Some students who had received some good etiquette education frowned slightly, while those from families with better financial conditions than Sheng Nan simply looked at this domineering guy in the school with amusement.

"Laugh at your fucking?"

Pila wasn't going to tolerate this student who seemed even less intelligent than herself... And what was wrong with Arasaka's security guards being here? This brat seemed to have dragged them into the conversation as well.

suspects?
Is this kid really that cocky?
Upon noticing Pila, Agent Arasaka immediately placed his hand on his waist as if to stop him, and one of them warned, "Quiet! Wait patiently for the investigation!"

The other person was staring at the dim-witted son of a certain figure on the Arasaka Academy board of directors, wondering if he shouldn't have spoken up—what he had just said was actually quite simple: he was telling David that he had someone sponsoring him, and that their target was only one person, a typical lone wolf…

Sheng Nan clearly didn't understand that the company wasn't solely controlled by her father, and that others only gave her face because of him.

In the series of incidents involving Arasaka's safety, no one can abuse their power.

But before they could stop them—

Shengnan started rambling on again, and because she felt humiliated, she even began to viciously slander David, almost as if seeking revenge.

"Oh dear, no wonder your Mewtwo device got upgraded. I thought you were going to be expelled from Arasaka Academy for not having enough tuition fees at the start of the new school year. I wonder which philanthropist did this?"

"Your mother hasn't taken up some illegal work again, has she? Or has she started seeing a new man?"

"That guy just said he knows you. I think you two should get a paternity test done, just in case you are..."

David's breathing was heavy. He mechanically turned his head, his eyes filled with Sheng Nan's disdain. His mouth opened and closed, and his ears were ringing.

Pila's hand, which was in her pocket, twitched. "What a damn bastard..."

"How to say?"

Rebecca's lips twitched a few times, and she suddenly saw David's pale face and his body trembling with anger. Rebecca tried to turn her head away because of Rin's situation, but Sheng Nan unfortunately called out Rebecca's name in her next sentence.

"Hey woman, tell me, doesn't the man behind you look a lot like my classmate?! Judging from your clothes, which club do you belong to? I might support your business—"

Pila suddenly spat out the cigarette butt from his mouth.

"Fuck you, I can't take it anymore—"

Shengnan got more and more excited as she spoke, even ignoring the embarrassed expressions of the two Arasaka agents…

Swish!
Pira's stinger prosthetic arm, hidden in his pocket, lunged at the man. Only when a gust of wind blew across Sheng Nan's face did he realize that the strangely structured, octopus-like prosthetic fingers were all flipped open, revealing five sharp, gleaming needles inside.

A faint, strange chemical odor wafted to my nose, and glistening droplets kept seeping out…

Gudong.

Shengnan staggered involuntarily, and the two Arasaka agents reacted and quickly drew their guns!

However, a sudden, icy sensation came from under his jaw, as if Death were gently caressing him again and again... The stiff-bodied Agent Arasaka remained in his position, his eyes straining to look down, his face contorted, his large eyes staring at the two girls whose palms were a kaleidoscope of colors, and whose two jet-black pistols had calibers large enough to obliterate heads...

“Pila…”

Rebecca called out her brother's name.

Pila revealed a cruel smile, grabbed Shengnan by the neck with her large hand and pulled him over violently. He lost his balance and fell to his knees unexpectedly, his school uniform making a tearing sound as it rubbed against the floor.

At this moment, all Sheng Nan could see was a terrifying face that was slowly leaning down to look at her, its prosthetic eyes filled with a blood-red hue.

“You little bastard, call your mom and dad and say goodbye.”

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