Cyberpunk: From Dogville to Legend

Chapter 498 Preparations and Surprises (Part 2)

When Lin Yue saw the Cyber ​​Ninja components shrouded in mist appear on the laboratory platform, his expression turned somewhat strange.

It was obvious that the space ninja who had been defeated by him that day had been "dismembered." This display did not cause Lin Yue any discomfort or aversion; he just felt that something was slightly inappropriate. Perhaps it was because he felt that scientific research could be done in a more dignified manner.
Anyway-

He could tell that the thing on this guy's body that day far surpassed the current technology of Arasaka's cybernetic devices, so it was only natural that Yajima and Pira dissected it for research...

He just didn't understand why this thing was considered "Astronaut Hua Zi's" secret.

You have to understand that prosthetic technology isn't something you can master in just a few days. He disposed of this guy's body this way because he wanted to give Dreamer a chance to imitate the technology, in case it came in handy later.
He didn't feel he could achieve any substantial breakthrough at the moment, but he also lacked the enthusiasm of Sayujima and Pira. After hesitating, he tentatively asked, "You... have made a breakthrough?"

If that's the case, Lin Yue really needs to reconsider letting these two guys do more suitable scientific and technological work. This isn't a research team... it's clearly a technology deconstruction machine. To put it more bluntly, even if Ultraman ate a bunch of prosthetic technology-related data, it would be difficult for him to analyze this thing thoroughly in a few days.

"You're still as daring as ever!"

"Do you think we're supercomputers???"

Pila's shrill voice made Lin Yue turn his head slightly. His eardrums kept making a hissing sound because of the other party's loud shout, which made him a little embarrassed... He was indeed too greedy.

Yajima also had a look on his face that said, "How dare you think that way?"

"Forgive my bluntness, but this is not something that can be figured out overnight. It will take at least a few years... After all, when Hua Zi and Michiko retreated, they took away a lot of Arasaka technology, including but not limited to personnel, prototypes, experimental data, etc. Not to mention that the Kamikori is already in near-Earth orbit. They hold Arasaka's richest soft assets, which we cannot compare to."

There's nothing wrong with making things clear.

At least Lin Yue can change the direction of his expectations—

Could it be that something about Hua Zi has been taken over by the Dreamers?

But clearly, these two mad scientists are both focused on this space prosthetic body.

So Lin Yue simply used the Oracle Eye to scan, but it revealed absolutely no information.

Emma stepped forward and stared at the object with curiosity. In her imagination, the parts that resembled body parts, were black and technologically advanced. There was no blood or prosthetic fluid mixed in with them. They looked like something taken off a humanoid mecha. They were cool, but there was nothing particularly surprising about them.

Lin Yue and Emma exchanged a glance, both confirming that they couldn't discern what this object represented about Arasaka Hanako's ultimate secret. They could only look at Yajima expectantly for an answer.

"The reason is simple: what you see in front of you is not a prosthetic body, nor is it some cutting-edge composite technology that requires compatibility—perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it ACPA."

ACPA?!
Lin Yue was somewhat taken aback.

He had considered all the exciting aspects of this thing, but never imagined that it could be a component of auxiliary power armor.

"No way…"

Lin Yue carefully recalled the scene of instantly killing the cyber ninja that day. He felt that the guy's strength was very strong, but it was not too outstanding. However, the fact that he could integrate the anti-gravity system module into the whole body's movement layout was indeed refreshing... If it weren't for Lin Yue's reaction and Sianwistan's abnormality.

Yajima interrupted his thoughts, "Perhaps it's not that he's too weak, it's that... he underestimated you, Rin."

Emma chuckled softly upon hearing this, and her smile deepened when she saw Lin Yue's distressed expression.

"This thing has too many functions that aren't activated, and your strength has already exceeded the limitations of this device, hasn't it?"

Yajima slowly walked to Lin Yue's side, pulled up his sleeve and walked forward. "The cybernetics do enhance you to some extent, as do computing power and the physical AIs that roam the cyberspace. But you still have power that surpasses these basic existences. Even if you lose these, you will still be the king of this city."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue immediately stared intently at Yajima, but this mad scientist with droopy eyelids showed no emotion whatsoever—

Fortunately, this guy didn't delve deeper into the topic, but instead continued to explain his scientific theory: "Matter and energy don't disappear or appear out of thin air, just like this thing in front of you... Come on, give me your hand."

Trusting Yajima and relying on his own strength, Lin Yue slowly touched the scattered cryogenic storage device as instructed.

The moment he felt the icy touch on his fingertips, his pupils contracted sharply... These seemingly solid things were like solid chocolate ice cream on a hot summer day starting to liquefy rapidly. Almost instinctively, Lin Yue prepared to withdraw his hand, but Yajima gently patted Lin Yue with his finger to reassure him.

Those things rapidly reorganized in Lin Yue's eyes, eventually turning into clumps of liquid resembling black oil, while simultaneously emitting a soft, bubbling sound.

What is Arakawa's strongest area?

Yajima saw that Lin Yue was staring at the liquid, seemingly trying to distract himself.

Emma stood up and stood beside Lin Yue, saying, "Software... The emergence of Kangtao has caused Arasaka to suffer continuous setbacks in the field of intelligent weapons. Since the Soul Killer was acquired, their focus has shifted to software; the [Sianweistein Optimization Software], which can be called data gold in Night City, was created by Arasaka."

Perhaps because of her position in management, Emma knew all these things very well.

As Lin Yue was wondering why he was being asked such a question, the liquid that was gradually gathering together seemed to be alive as it climbed up his hand, reminding him of a movie about alien matter that he had seen in his previous life.

Lin Yue was surprised that this thing was a product of Arasaka. In addition, this thing gave Lin Yue the answer to the question about software. Perhaps because it was almost liquid, it began to seep into the interactive interface on his wrist, and the words "uploading" immediately appeared in Lin Yue's eyes.

The data source is not a laboratory or research team, but this living, "strange ACPA".

Now everything is clear.

It might be an ultra-lightweight ACPA with a highly adaptable system and adaptive software to assist the driver. No wonder Lin Yue subconsciously judged that the cyber ninja was highly cybernetic when he first met him.

It turns out that the person's exterior was covered by a layer of armor, similar to a grasshopper...

After the data upload was complete, Lin Yue saw the name and control interface of the auxiliary power armor.

【Light Kite Type 1】

[Liquid-based, fully compatible lightweight auxiliary power armor]

Next up is an AI-powered control panel prompt assistant.

Lin Yue felt completely immobilized, as if something was dragging his movements. Even though he felt the force had increased, it undoubtedly slowed him down. Furthermore, Lin Yue suspected that it might not be as strong as his own arm, and this was not an exaggeration; Qing Yuan was a negative optimization for him.

But this was definitely a surprise, and also a reminder for Lin Yue.

Even though Hanako Arasaka lost much of her sovereignty in space, she still tried to use the technology that Arasaka was best at to defeat her brother on the ground. And the fact that Light Kite was able to reach the ground was just as Takemura said. Hanako's counterattack had begun.

The item is very convenient, but it is incomplete. There is no doubt that Lin Yue destroyed its integrity, but even so, it still takes measures to protect the driver's safety by covering the whole body.

If the operator's body is smaller.

“Leave some for us. The team can take it with them. After all, they're heading to Europe, aren't they? Having more resources is never a bad thing.”

"After all, you're quite worried about their safety..."

Lin Yue's eyes widened in surprise, and he bowed slightly in thanks, "Thank you."

Yajima smiled slightly, "Dreamers is a startup stronger than any other company. As long as you're here, it will be here. Your unrestricted support for me, Pira, and the research team makes me feel even more at ease... Go, let Europe know our name, that's the important thing you need to do."

Emma gently tightened her grip on Lin Yue's arm. "Is the list finalized?"

Lin Yue nodded, snapping out of his reverie and said in a deep voice, "It's confirmed. Apart from Rebecca and Suzuki, more than a dozen Dreamers will be going to Frankfurt to lie low for a while, clean up their personal data, and avoid loopholes in the company's review process. Even the new wet server I found will be deployed in Frankfurt."

Emma nodded. "So that's Sasha and Qiwei? Who are the others? Arasaka?"

“Lucy, David.”

Lin Yue named the two people.

After hesitating for a moment, Emma said softly, "Take Suzuki with you. I can manage the company on my own... Besides, you're not leaving Night City anymore. You need a reliable helper."

Lin Yue rejected Emma's suggestion without even thinking.

Night City seems stable now, but with my attention shifting to the European Community, there's no guarantee there won't be another round of suppression targeting the Dreamers and Night City. Besides, Dogtown, that cancerous growth, is still there...

Lin Yue is not an absolutely rational person. He traded Dogtown for Rebecca's life, and this is the price he has to accept for letting President Myers of New America go.

“You can trust Suzuki. Let them go to Europe. V and I will keep an eye on things online the whole time.”

Emma knew this was her partner's tenderness, so she didn't refuse, but instead prayed that the trip to Europe would go smoothly...

"The European Community is more troublesome than Night City."

Yajima looked at Lin Yue and said, "Night City is still constrained by many forces. The contract is valid, and large military companies cannot use weapons and equipment beyond the limits... But in Europe, these things will inevitably be used. Go ahead and do it... Pila and I will select the most suitable person to pilot the light kite from among these people."

Pila, unusually, refrained from making sarcastic or mocking remarks.

He clearly knew that the guy in front of him was worthy of his sister's feelings for him.

To be fair, he couldn't risk the safety of his sister Rebecca by risking the safety of everyone in Night City.

Emma pursed her lips. People who value relationships have a flaw: they can't tolerate being deceived…

Emma didn't dare imagine how serious the consequences would be if a politician like Miles, who was cunning to the core, dared to mess with Rebecca.

Even with this bad feeling in her heart, she had already used Morgan's black hand strategy and done everything she could. Now she could only leave it to fate.

The automatic door opened, and Suzuki slowly walked in. He saw a strange look in his eyes when he saw the material on Lin Yue's body that seemed to have faded away as if he were alive.

However, the old warrior's calm and composed demeanor was ingrained in his very being.

"Boss, Mrs. Haywood Wells is doing well. It's just that I didn't expect those Haywood gang thugs to use bombs... But Mr. Jack Wells arrived just in time, and everything is under control."

"in addition--"

Seemingly sensing the somewhat tense atmosphere in the laboratory, and given that it concerned something Rin valued most, Suzuki hesitated whether to speak.

Is that Rebecca?

Lin Yue immediately guessed it.

With such a huge commotion caused by Heywood, given Miles's personality, the self-proclaimed clever woman would surely think that Li Dezang's actions were flawless, and with the help of a hidden hand, this new US president, who has been wandering for several months and is about to be forgotten, would have to go back and fight for his life.

Suzuki nodded…

"Miss Rebecca remains in Night City, while Miles has already traveled to Washington in a hovercar belonging to Washington's inner circle."

“Our people don’t know the exact location of the operation, but we’re certain that Miles left in a rage, taking down a Blackwall hacker and losing his term… She doesn’t have much time left to operate. Will Miss Rebecca recover?”

These are all things Suzuki wants to know.

No one but Rin would gamble their life on the fate of the entire nation.

Lin Yue said softly, "Lai Xuan and I have both agreed to give Relic to Miles. It will take one or two years for the military technology and the White House to figure out how this thing works, but the premise is that she has to ensure Rebecca is alive."

"As long as you're alive, there's always hope, Suzuki."

Suzuki understood, and bowed his head seriously, "Boss, please speak."

Lin Yue explained his plan, and as expected, Suzuki did not volunteer to follow. He was an extremely stubborn guy, and he would do whatever Rin said. He firmly believed that with Rin around, nothing would go astray.

soon.

In the small laboratory, Emma and Lin Yue's handpicked top talents from the company reported for duty one after another.

It's fair to say that the team has long since lost any trace of Mann's presence.

Only the two girls remained silent, contemplating their future in the European Community. The absence of Rebecca's chatter was quite unusual.

With two hackers leading the charge, plus Lucy, the entire Rin team, including Rin herself, seemed to have an excessively high proportion of hackers on this trip to the European Community.

Therefore, it becomes especially important whether David, as the operative, can truly shoulder this responsibility.

When Qiwei learned that the operative was a greenhorn who had just graduated from Arakawa Academy, she sneered.

The most adorable reaction came from Sasha the cat, whose determined eyes and clenched fist declared, "I will definitely work hard to control my ACPA!"

Lin Yue didn't dwell on that. Instead, he said softly to everyone, "This trip to the European Community might keep me away for a while, but... I still want to say that I should spend more time in Night City seeing the people I want to see and talking to them about things I haven't said yet, okay?"

Everyone else except Sasha left quickly, but she glanced at Lin Yue several times before following him away.

Lin Yue, without revealing the girl's thoughts, was deep in thought, while Emma stood quietly beside him.

"Don't you find it strange that I would go to such great lengths to save Rebecca's life, only to send these people to even more dangerous places?"

Emma finally got to see this powerful guy show a hint of trouble.

She said softly, "Because you also understand that blindly protecting will lead to greater sacrifices... to change things, to kill the enemy, then you will get hurt."

"Isn't it?"

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(End of this chapter)