Cyberpunk: From Dogville to Legend

Chapter 3 Expulsion

Gemstone Blue, Colonel Hansen's snake den.

"I hope I haven't caused you any trouble... Hmm, I'll handle it, don't worry."

Kurt Hansen, hidden in the shadows, hung up the phone with the Night City official. He was a businessman who was open to discussing anything, including such a large-scale shootout, which he considered part of the business risk.

We need to handle the impact properly and also get revenge.

This wouldn't have been possible without the help of the politicians in Night City.

Lin Yue, who was being held captive, could only lower his head as Colonel Hansen's military boots slowly approached from afar, cruising on the clean and tidy ground.

"Let him go, our friend's bones are still broken."

Lin Yue gently shook his sore and numb arms, his eyes resolute, though the beads of sweat constantly sliding down his forehead betrayed him.

I hope that panel wasn't lying to me.

The man in the crisp military T-shirt had a cold, powerful gaze as he surveyed Lin Yue and the other two Netherhounds who had been brought there with him.

Oh no, a defeated dog that ran away with its tail cut off.

"Speak, you should know what's going on."

Lin Yue took a deep breath. "Colonel, it's an attack by the Cyberpunk Squad."

This wasn't a lie; this ruthless warlord possessed exceptional investigative and interrogation skills, and Lin Yue didn't want to reveal any more information.

“Of course I know, son.” Colonel Hansen tapped Lin Yue’s chest with his finger. “You should wait for our reinforcements to arrive, don’t you think?”

So, he's going to use the excuse of being a deserter to deal with himself after all?

Lin Yue swallowed hard and unconsciously clenched his fist.

Colonel Hansen gave a signal with his eyes, and the soldier behind Lin Yue hesitated for a moment, but under pressure, he placed his hand on Lin Yue's shoulder.

"Sorry, buddy."

Lin Yue's mind raced: the cyberpunk squad, the soldiers of Dogtown, the convoy transporting large quantities of weapons and equipment—

Damn it, there must be some information I haven't noticed.

"Wait, Colonel Hansen!"

Lin Yue stepped forward, and two dark gun barrels were immediately pressed against his broken ribs, causing his expression to contort.

"The cyberpunks aren't here to steal anything; they're here to cause destruction and catch us off guard!"

“A group of mercenaries would never need to arm themselves with these brand-new, factory-made goods.”

"You need to think about whether someone else is behind this!"

Colonel Hansen immediately held out his hand. "Let him finish speaking."

Lin Yue quickly replied, "This time, almost all the equipment purchased was from Arasaka. It changed hands three times, so how could the cyberpunks possibly know the route so easily?"

“It’s just a business matter, Colonel Hansen! This shipment is company property; they wouldn’t allow their own people to profit from it. This… is an act of retaliation!”

Colonel Hansen listened as he downed his whiskey in one gulp.

Hansen's breath, reeking of alcohol, hit Lin Yue's face, and he scrutinized his subordinate with the eyes of a wild wolf.

"Bring that guy up here."

The hounds dragged a man who looked like a dead dog over, and Lin Yue only realized who it was when the man was thrown to the ground.

If it weren't for the flashy hound tattoo, he would never have imagined that the soldier whose head was almost smashed was Seno!
"deserter."

Colonel Hansen's voice was full of disgust as he kicked Seno, whose throat was still making noises, but the poor guy couldn't hear what he was saying.

"He wants to leave this paradise. Guess who sold him the information?"

Lin Yue suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Did Sino sell the intelligence?

"You know I'm lazy. I don't care whether you two are in cahoots or not, but you should be glad that this guy confessed to selling information himself."

“You and him are very close, eating and living together. You should be killed along with him—but I’m willing to give you a chance now.” Lin Yue had been standing straight since he came in, and he only glanced at Seno. Hansen was starting to take an interest in the guy in front of him.

Phew, just like how cyberpunks do things.

You betray me today, I'll stab you in the back tomorrow. Heaven knows whether your "good buddy" is a man or a devil.

Hansen pulled a pistol from his waist and aimed it at Seno, who was lying face down on the ground.

He knew that the young soldier named Lin Yue had not participated in the process of selling intelligence, but he was still willing to use both kindness and severity. People's hearts are built up little by little through acts of kindness in the face of life and death.

This former soldier specializing in military technology understands this principle.

"boom!"

The gunshot that pierced his eardrums made Lin Yue's body tremble slightly.

Hansen fired three shots, and when Lin Yue opened his eyes, the steaming muzzle of the gun was right above his head.

Gudong.

Lin Yue looked at Hansen, knowing he couldn't back down. If he did, Hansen wouldn't mind losing one less ghost hound to work for him.

"Go away with your worries and find an old friend of mine. Any trace of you in the Ghost Hound will disappear."

"Please help my child. Someone has to give me an explanation for this shipment, doesn't he?"

He sheathed his gun, and the soldier behind him patted him on the shoulder. Only then did Lin Yue take stiff steps and leave Baoshiqing.

Lin Yue's legs felt weak as he stood in the elevator. The aftereffects of the pain editor and the stinging pain from his fractures made it difficult for him to stand, so he could only hold onto the elevator handrail.

"Hey, Lin. Maybe it's not that bad."

It was Otto, the soldier who had just reminded me to be adaptable.

"No one in Dogtown wants to leave the military camp. You know, one day you might be sleeping soundly at home when a resident comes to take revenge."

The hounds are notoriously harsh on the residents of Dogtown, and those who escape their clutches will inevitably face retaliation.

Secondly, the suspension of military pay is also a terrible thing. Otto may seem to be comforting people, but in reality, he is destroying their confidence.

These guys who are used to glitter are practically dying if they don't have money.

"But I believe in you, kid! This is nothing to you. Hansen had a gun pointed at your head just now, and you still dared to look at him? You've got guts!"

Just like the name of the place he was going to, Lin Yue was also "full of worries".

Was I fired?
But from what Hansen said, it seemed that he had to do something for him.

Everything was a mess, and no one would let a lowly soldier know the whole story. That was reality, and Lin Yue understood it.

After all, the God's-eye view is limited to the player, not to living NPCs.

[Kurt Hansen's affinity rating has been updated]

[Affection Level: 10 (Work hard for your boss; this isn't the first or second time you've risked your life.)]

[Reward: All attributes +1, and the opportunity to interact with other legendary figures.]

[Special reminder: From now on, you'll have to do things yourself and take responsibility for them.]

[Aside from the rewards, this panel will not provide any further task guidance. Goodbye.]

The "backbone" supporting Lin Yue has been completely broken.

Seeing that Lin Yue was about to collapse, Otto quickly reached out to support him and took out a can of [All-Powerful Healing] from his waist and pressed it to Lin Yue's mouth.

That's outrageous; they're even using backstab tactics on the character panel.

As he inhaled the medication, Lin Yue's tense nerves completely relaxed.

"Lin! Lin! Okay... you need to rest..."

Otto's voice gradually faded, and Lin Yue's eyes were completely plunged into darkness.

(End of this chapter)