Cyberpunk: From Dogville to Legend

Chapter 401 The Emperor (Part 4) [5K]

"Personality unity...?"

Naïve, innocent, and confused.

These are the features that Rebecca has on her face.

Pila rubbed his forehead. If he had said how to rifling the gun on a machine tool, his sister would have understood, but Rebecca was a complete idiot when it came to this.

"People often bear pressure themselves, but there's a limit. If your spirit is strong enough, strong enough that it's like there are two people living in your head..."

"Forget it, I can't explain it to you. Just drink it."

Pila snorted and savored the spicy liquor as it went down his throat.

To be honest, he's quite unhappy right now...

Since joining the Dreamers as a member of the research team, Pila has been completely unaware of the details of the company's operations, to the point that he sometimes can't even try out his own inventions...

The main concern was that Shijima had told him this was a major operation concerning Arasaka, and Pira was worried that Rin's men, after deducting Rebecca's and her own, would be enough.

Of course, I'm not worried about that arrogant idiot.

He was just worried about losing his wonderful job—yes, that's for sure.

But as they drank, the sharp-eyed Pila noticed something was amiss.

The security guards at Lizhi Bar hurriedly slipped through the crowd, carrying baseball bats and other weapons, into the back corridor…

It looks like something's happened.

Of course, if it doesn't concern you, then stay out of it.

This is the territory of the Mox Gang. As a group that was forced to be established by the Tiger Claw Gang, the Mox Gang's original intention has always been mutual assistance within the group. They are very wary of outsiders. Unlike the stereotype that all members are in pink industries such as Mewtwo or sex doll clubs, the Mox Gang also has a large number of technical blue-collar workers, hackers or other practitioners.

The number of members in the Mox Gang in Night City has been increasing year by year, and the requirements for joining are very simple: as long as you are recognized as one of their sisters or brothers.

"problem occurs?"

The mercenary's keen senses alerted Rebecca as well. She turned her head, her two ponytails swaying as she watched the security personnel hurrying to the back.

Pi stretched out his hand and turned his sister's head back.

"drink wine."

Rebecca was clearly not someone who could be easily manipulated.

"Drinking with you is no fun. Qiwei always knows how to make a witty remark."

Rebecca had a look on her face that said, "I'm not doing this anymore."

Pila scoffed, "Still thinking about that crazy bitch? You've forgotten she sold you out? Otherwise, you'd be fighting Arasaka to the death in the company square or the Azure Building right now—"

Rebecca's eyes lit up.

After having a few drinks and getting a bit tongue-tied, Pila realized he'd let something slip again.

"What Ganbi Building, what company plaza?"

As long as I can attract my sister's attention and get her to sit here obediently, it doesn't really matter if she knows a little bit about something.

Pila shrugged. "I don't know the specifics, but to be honest, the screens on the streets of Night City are showing this news. It's obvious you were just throwing a tantrum in the car."

"The company plaza exploded. That kid led a group of people to cause trouble at the foot of Arasaka Tower, yes... the one you know."

"The operation at the Azure Building was definitely carried out by the company's small team."

That's all...

Pila was getting a little reluctant to continue; the more she talked, the more it itched to say it.

However, as the old saying goes, don't worry too much. Compared to his sister, these things are not important.

Rebecca sighed and lay down on the table like a cat.

"God knows what's wrong with me."

"I feel restless and irritable every day, always wanting to vent and vent. Do you think I might not be my dad's biological child? He's such a capable person, how could he have given birth to me... And look at you, you're even more useless than me."

Pila chuckled strangely.

"That kid really knows how to teach people. Look at you, you weren't this quick-witted before. Now you're cursing your older brother like an idiot!"

Speaking of my dad…

The memories that Rebecca tried so hard to ignore began to resurface.

It's hard to describe the feeling, but when Sunrise Daddy fell for the last time, Rebecca also felt that having a home and caring for someone was something to be very happy about.

Pila thought her sister was thinking about that guy again.

"you…"

Pila's smile grew increasingly lewd; he made a grasping gesture with one hand and poked with his middle finger using the other...

They moved a little closer as they spoke.

This reminded Rebecca of that sleazy old man, Mann.

"You've already taken it, haven't you?"

When Rebecca's forehead twitches, it means she's about to make a move.

Rebecca's current prosthetic body looks intimidating, but it's actually completely harmless. After Pila dodged it, she kept clicking her tongue in disbelief...

"Didn't even manage to pick up a girl? The other day you guys went to Westbrook, the Kabuki district is full of stylish hotels—I think you're so embarrassing."

Rebecca cursed the other person for being too noisy, then looked helpless.

What Pira said seems to be true...

Seeing that her sister was truly heartbroken, Pila's smile faded. "Hey, seriously... the way that guy looks at you always seems so familiar, you know?"

Rebecca rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"Oh."

Pila said with a serious face, "I always felt that look in your eyes was more like...pity? Anyway, we were broke at that time, and every time I saw you waiting for me to bring you food in that old man's broken-down car..."

"I guess I have that kind of expression too."

These words only made Rebecca feel even more sour.

What was so terrible about her? Rebecca thought she was pretty cheerful, and most of the people she knew liked her—why was she being looked at with pity, like a stray dog ​​on the street?

Feelings are such strange things.

In reality, Rebecca wasn't as crude as people think when it came to relationships; at least, both she and her brother were all tough on the outside but weak on the inside.

Pila spent some time trying to get close to the new hacker Lucy, but she still ended up slinking back home.

Maybe he just doesn't like her?

Maybe so…

If you count on your fingers, it seems that all the girls he's been involved with are naturally strong, tall, have a cold expression, and most importantly, are well-endowed.

Rebecca sighed. She could only deal with the fruit wine in front of her, which had a low alcohol content. She didn't know why the drink, which had been sweet a moment ago, was now bitter and her throat felt blocked.

Rebecca, engrossed in her thoughts, was completely unaware that the noisy music had long since stopped, and that Pila had already placed her hands on her waist, with a group of Mox gang thugs surrounding her.

"The company's?"

Rebecca suddenly became alert and found that the huge Liz was very quiet. The customers in the private rooms or the lobby were somewhat uneasy. Mox had taken control of the situation, and most of them raised their hands to indicate that they did not want to cause trouble.

"Which eye of yours sees me as part of the company? Has it been so long that Morgan has forgotten about us again?"

Rebecca showed no politeness whatsoever to the burly woman in charge.

Even though she knew this woman was Susan, the boss of Mox.

"How could I forget you, little girl... How's Sasha been lately? I heard she died."

Susan looked at the two people in front of her with amusement.

To be honest, Rebecca was completely confused.

God knows what these people are talking about.

Pila chimed in, "Spit it out. If you don't want us to drink here, then let's go somewhere else. Don't cause trouble."

Susan gave a cold laugh.

"Look at the company's new equipment. No matter how you try to hide it, you can still tell. Don't think that just because Pila is all high and mighty—she spent a few days with that old hag Westbrook and doesn't take us Mox seriously anymore."

Making trouble for the company dog ​​is completely unlike the style of the Mox gang.

It's important to know that many of the girls at Moxley's cater to corporate clients; they only target people who are hostile to them.

"I advise you, Pila, we're closed today. There are some things you need to talk to me about. A girl almost died at our place..."

"It's related to a company in Taipingzhou. You happen to be from there. Do I need to say more?"

Pila rubbed his head.

We haven't had enough to drink yet...

"Go to hell! You're investigating us all at once? Do you think we're idiots to pin this dead person's death on us?"

Pila raised his middle finger.

Just as the Mox gang's thug with the bun hairstyle raised his wolf-tooth baseball bat to point at Pila, he discovered that the bat had suddenly disappeared from his hand.

The long-faced, sleazy-looking man held a pink baseball bat, his slender fingers tracing the spiked metal nails on it…

"Tsk tsk, you use this every day?"

This level of provocation undoubtedly angered Susan.

"You shameless bastard, huh?"

Pila chuckled.

His two strangely long and slender arms suddenly contorted, and a brightly colored pistol was drawn from Susan's waist and pressed against her forehead—

Just as Mox's men were about to grab Rebecca, her body suddenly felt light!
He was lifted into the air and shielded by Pila...

"It's best not to let your buddy use his other hand. Otherwise, if the trigger goes off, your head will be blown open, Susan... If you had any sense at all, you wouldn't be causing trouble for the company dogs here. If someone dies, just check the surveillance footage and find the person. What does it have to do with your dad?"

Susan's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and she instinctively raised her hand.

Pira's prosthetic body is too bizarre; the so-called safe distance simply doesn't exist with Pira's strange form of prosthetic body.

The reason for this is that Pila told Shidao about the form of his cheap father's prosthetic body, which led to this prosthetic body combining the Stinger Hand and Spring series. "If they can find out we're from the company, why wouldn't they find out the company would target you?"

"Are you fucking crazy?"

"Fuck me!"

The crowd in the lobby of Mox's Bar became even more uneasy.

Susan finally snapped. "I thought that charity company in Taiping Island was somewhat decent, but it seems they're still bullying us—"

Rebecca was truly furious.

"What nonsense are you spouting, Susan?"

"I was being too kind to Sasha because you're his friend! You were the one who started this trouble, weren't you? Now you're trying to pin the blame on us. Which eye of yours saw us kill any of your people?"

"Just because we're a company? You've gotten used to playing the innocent victim, haven't you?"

Susan gritted her teeth, "Those two street idiots who attacked our employees are long dead. It's all part of the company's mess-cleaning style..."

Rebecca's sharp teeth and claws clearly indicated she wasn't going to let Susan off the hook.

"You mean we'll hire some street thugs to take care of your employees, and then the two of us will sit here drinking and wait for you to come and cause trouble? Are you crazy?!"

Susan's face darkened.

Clearly, their decisions and actions were far too problematic.

"Mox is closed for the day, so please make an exception. See you tomorrow night."

Even with a gun pointed at her forehead, Susan knew it wasn't worth further provoking the two companies in front of her, so instead of turning around, she shouted a few words.

The guests present were eager to make their way out.

They're all here to have fun and watch Chao Mengshuang have a blast; who would want to get involved with gangs?

The venue was cleared out quickly.

Susan still didn't want to get her business tainted, so she waited until everyone had left before speaking—

"Night City is not peaceful tonight. The company square and the Azure Building are in chaos. Not a single company is out on the streets... Okay, I admit I was anxious, but your appearance at this time is indeed suspicious."

Pila raised an eyebrow. "What time? Does the world stop turning just because a company dies? It's better if a bunch of bugs die... except for me."

Susan looked surprised.

"You do not know?"

Rebecca looked up at her brother; clearly, the two of them hadn't known anything during the hour they'd been drinking.

Susan raised her chin, and the woman from the Morgan gang turned on the television next to the counter.

"Breaking news: Saburo Arasaka, the former leader of Night City and the most powerful man in the world, has died in an assassination attempt."

"A well-known figure in Arasaka has stated that the incident is highly connected to D,RAR, a newly emerging company in Taipingzhou recently. A former company executive is suspected of involvement in the attack, but there has been no official statement yet..."

Pila's jaw nearly dropped to the ground.

"Are you fucking playing Mewtwo for me?"

Susan crossed her arms and shrugged. "Now you know why none of the company employees are out partying tonight? Something big has happened!"

Pira glanced at Rebecca instinctively.

He was worried that Rebecca wanted to go find Rin and her friends.

however--

"So what does this have to do with us? Hasn't Arasaka done enough of framing people for crimes?"

Pila was stunned.

He noticed Rebecca's feigned indifference and worry, but this time his sister was very obedient.

She wanted to catch up with that person.

Instead of being a burden...

At this time.

A woman's hateful voice rang out, "How can it not be your business? Xiao Ai not only has the business card of Arasaka Corporation's dog, but also information about your lousy company. You did such a dirty thing to silence her!"

"Judy!"

Susan reminded him in a cold voice.

Judy, her eye makeup ruined from crying, pushed aside two of Moxie's security guards. "If it wasn't you guys who did this, then who was?"

Rebecca frowned.

"Are you an idiot? Why don't you go after Arasaka? Perfect, he deserves to be looking for our information!"

Judy clearly hadn't expected this little girl to be so aggressive...

"Exactly, little beauty. Are you treating your buddy like your boyfriend and questioning him?"

Pila chuckled.

But beneath his outward appearance lay a deep sense of worry.

How did they get involved with Mox's people?
Susan shouted again, "That's enough!"

"Put the gun down!"

Pila didn't hold back either, fiddling with the trigger incessantly.

During this stalemate, the Mox gang eventually put down their guns.

Just when they thought Pila was going to take Susan hostage and walk her outside, Pila threw the gun away and plopped down in a chair.

I haven't finished the wine I bought yet.

"Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with my buddy or my sister."

This completely baffled Susan.

Rebecca was so angry that her cheeks puffed out.

"What a Morks! Biting people randomly, huh?"

Judy, who had just questioned him coldly, simply covered her face and cried incessantly, acting like a typical little woman.

Susan gestured to the two Mox men to take Judy aside.

Regardless, Pira in front of me clearly has an overly advanced prosthetic body, and her behavior is so natural...

Susan hesitated for a moment.

It seems the other party is unaware of this matter?

“Pila, that’s how it is on the streets. Wherever there are corporate dogs, there’s bound to be a lot of trouble.”

“In the past, some of our girls would go to work at Genting Highlands, but now that Genting Highlands has changed, I have to be responsible for them.”

Pila waved his hand impatiently.

"I'm not drinking anymore, let's go."

Susan felt a little helpless as she watched Pila walk away with his hands in his pockets.

Rebecca stood there for a long time, unwilling to move.

"What are you doing standing still?"

Pila was afraid that Rebecca would get involved in this, so she tried to pull her away.

Rebecca asked, "What did your people touch?"

Pila tugged at his hands a couple of times, probably worried that something might go wrong with Lin Yue's situation, before helplessly spreading his hands out to wait for Rebecca to ask.

Susan, seeing that the two people hadn't forgotten about the street and were willing to help, sighed and said, "Her name is Evelyn... Evelyn Parker, the most capable girl around here, loved by all the rich and powerful."

"She was bullied and abused by two street thugs who hired someone to do it. Now a prosthetic doctor is looking after her, and she's been sent to Finger Guy's place..."

"We found this on her, and this too."

Pila watched as Susan pushed out a name tag for an Arasaka Corporation dog, along with a separate chip. Mox's people immediately checked the PC and displayed a long list of Dreamers' information.

Rebecca frowned.

Pila scoffed, "Haven't you dug up the people who hired Evelyn to work for you?"

Rebecca nodded.

"Evelyn has these things on her, either someone provided them or she took on side jobs."

Susan hummed in agreement.

"Dexter DeSean..."

"The fat old man who slunk away but then came back in disgrace."

Rebecca and Pila exchanged a glance instinctively.

Susan keenly caught this information, and so did Judy, who was wiping away tears over there—

"murderer."

She cursed viciously.

However, Rebecca immediately stood up, "Is she still conscious?"

Susan was completely confused. "The prosthetic doctor hasn't said anything yet... Oh right, she also had a small card on her, like a company promotional item."

"To be honest, we can't cause trouble for Arasaka... so, you know."

Rebecca looked at Arasaka's flagship product, the Relic advertisement that could be seen everywhere on the street, and immediately knew that things were in big trouble.

Pila then asked about the separate chip, saying that the technical experts could easily complete the secondary decoding, and added, "Girls, you should take a look at this. Actually, it was you who came to us for help."

On the screen, a line of text was displayed on the chip content that Pila had decoded twice.

【Azure 5721】

"I've hidden the things, Dexter. Remember our contract."

……

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(End of this chapter)