Cyberpunk: From Dogville to Legend

Chapter 519 Disclosure and Bait [8.2K]

"That's all I can say and all I know..."

Xu Rujun had just told Lin Yue the so-called "real" intelligence that Kang Tao had provided. In general, the situation was that Rebecca and Morgan's Black Hand had caused quite a stir in Washington, and all the federal states were in a state of high alert and under surveillance.

No one knows their whereabouts. Kang Tao, who is behind Xu Rujun, seems to have paid extra attention to them because of Rin, but the overall goal is still to seize the Relic-related technology.

Xu Rujun's discomfort in her throat has subsided considerably.

With her keen senses, she naturally noticed that this guy was angry—

After slowly standing up, still shaken, she was uneasy to see that the guy opposite her was now much calmer than he had been, when he first learned that Rebecca was in trouble.

But Lin Yue wasn't what he appeared to be; a blazing, exploding flame burned within him...

Miles!
If there's any sound, it must be from clenched teeth.

This was the guy Lin Yue was giving a chance to when he had no other choice.

Such behavior naturally made this two-faced and untrustworthy old woman a thorn in Lin Yue's side and a target.

“I sent Rebecca to the new America, thinking it was a path to redemption… I never expected that President Miles would give me such a surprise.”

Lin Yue said casually.

Xu Rujun thought for a moment, then said with a grim expression, "Wait, you wouldn't be thinking of..."

Based on this guy's description of Miles and Kanto's recent investigation into him, it's possible that with his formidable combat abilities, he's already considering how to take revenge.

She quickly tried to dissuade her in a low voice, her brows furrowing slightly in anxiety.

“Washington’s defense forces are not weaklings. Miles cannot allow himself to make even the slightest mistake. Even if you have many powerful subordinates, you can’t—”

Lin Yue shook his head, interrupting Xu Rujun.

"I'm not stupid; I wouldn't stoop so low as to challenge the new American military..."

He seemed to be deep in thought as he weighed the chip in his hand.

Based on current information, Xu Rujun has not lied; all the intelligence can be verified…

So now Lin Yue has to figure out how to deal with this. No matter how eloquently Xu Rujun talks later, Lin Yue won't hand over the Pandora's box of Soul Killer to another giant company with enough global influence.

Taking the initiative in a conversation is important in any situation.

Xu Rujun stared intently at the chip, her lips looking even more bloodless, her throat bobbing slightly as she realized something was wrong.

Since she didn't see any inclination to return the item on Lin Yue's face, she gritted her teeth and tried, "If you can trust Kang Tao... we can handle it, okay?"

Lin Yue refused almost without thinking, holding the chip slightly between his thumb and forefinger, squinting at the ominous dark red on the chip.

"The statement that the key to Saburo's immortality begins with a soul killer is not an exaggeration at all. How could I hand it over to someone whose allegiance is unclear..."

Xu Rujun's tone immediately became anxious, "Kang Tao can pay any price you want!"

any?

Lin Yue's expression immediately turned cold, and the faint trace of trust in his heart vanished instantly.

Now that this woman knows her true identity, not only does she not restrain herself, but she also dares to try and take advantage of the Soul Killer—Lin Yue will absolutely not allow it…

He's even starting to consider silencing these people.

Seeing how quickly Lin Yue's expression changed, and the chilling glint in his eyes at times, Xu Rujun's wariness was not much less than Lin Yue's.

"Okay, okay... Mr. K, listen to me."

She tried to speak in a gentle tone.

"If you can destroy the chip you have, Kangtao will give you whatever you want! Is that alright?"

"We don't need to touch this thing. We just need your combat prosthetic to gently crush it into powder in front of us!"

Hearing this, Lin Yue glanced at Xu Rujun a few times—

After a long while, he let out a soft laugh, the meaning of which was unclear.

"You mean, you Kangtao are willing to pay money if this thing is destroyed?"

Xu Rujun nodded emphatically, then added as if remembering something, "But you can't view the downloads. Just physically destroy them now... Whether it's money, other resources you want, or even company cooperation, it's all possible."

Lin Yue held the chip in his hand and stopped answering; the woman's eyes were too frank.

So he decided to ask Ultraman and his gang what they were planning.

Ultraman on the network replied, "The patent for the consciousness transfer program was lost decades ago. If it's a copy, the bugs and various adverse reactions during the testing process cannot be easily eliminated."

"Destroying it is indeed a good option, since you don't lose anything, right?"

Lin Yue asked, "What do you think this guy in front of you is?"

Without hesitation, Ott replied, "I often encounter people from various companies online. Kangtao is one of the more familiar faces. After all, given Shangri-La's connections in Hong Kong, it's hard to avoid dealing with them..."

"It is undeniable that Kang Tao's hacking activities have become more and more frequent in recent years... The woman in front of me has no trace of her in my existing stored memories and data storage, so she is not a hacker."

Lin Yue knew that Ultraman was always very careful with his words, so his idea of ​​using Ultraman to find out Xu Rujun's true identity had come to nothing.

However, Kang Tao's style of doing things is really interesting.

After all, in his memory, many of Kangtao's middle-level managers were arrogant and even insulted the mercenaries who helped them with their affairs.

During the negotiations, some of the elite soldiers brought by Kang Tao recovered somewhat.

Judging from their eyes, they were clearly prepared to seize the chip at any moment. Even though the man in front of them was strong, there was not a trace of fear in their eyes.

Haven't your men suffered enough?

Lin Yue's warning came through.

Xu Rujun frowned slightly, signaling to the soldiers not to take any drastic actions.

She knew the man was attracted to her, and a complex yet disappointed expression appeared in her eyes.

Could he also be one of those high-ranking criminal bosses who are after money?
However, just as Xu Rujun was waiting for the man in front of her to make an outrageous demand.

Lin Yue suddenly threw the chip in his hand into the air and then clenched it tightly.

Stunned, Xu Rujun stared at the man's earnest and stubborn eyes, speechless for a moment. Then, the rustling sound of the metal prosthetic hand rubbing against the chip didn't last long. Lin Yue, slowly releasing his grip, watched the falling debris—

"as you wish."

Now it was Kangtao's turn to be dumbfounded.

Xu Rujun had no idea that the guy in front of her actually destroyed the chip, and without any preconditions or bargaining...

The woman was certain that her prosthetic eye had not missed a single movement of the person in front of her; this was not an illusion.

After all, fighting was Xu Rujun's forte, but she was far inferior to the guy in front of her.

The Kangtao soldiers, prepared for a desperate fight, looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Team leader?"

Nobody knew why the man their boss wanted to work with had suddenly become so easy to talk to.

Silence is like water that can condense.

Xu Rujun breathed a sigh of relief and whispered a thank you.

When the chip in front of him was crushed, Lin Yue made a decision in his heart: to have a good talk with Xu Rujun.

"How much do you know about me?"

When the legendary figure from Night City, who was full of aloofness, asked this question last time, Xu Rujun knew that her behavior had perfectly matched his thoughts.

"We dare not investigate too much, but we are thorough enough."

Xu Rujun is very skilled at conversation.

"Ok?"

Lin Yue wasn't worried about any third-party interference in this area; he had already killed everyone. He simply leaned against the equipment and waited for her to speak…

If Kang Tao can truly accept cooperating with him without obtaining the Soul Killer, then at least on this level, one can sense a shared ideology.

That's at least what he thought, but he didn't know what Xu Rujun was planning.

"We suspect... that you are the cyber weapon who saved the day in Night City, which is why I used Uncle Xu to test you."

"I'm sorry, this is presumptuous of me."

Xu Rujun seemed to have received an unexpected joy, no longer glancing at the shattered chip on the ground. "However, information about you is at our highest level of confidentiality, so you can rest assured!"

"So you guys are very bold."

Lin Yue shook his head and smiled helplessly.

Undoubtedly, Xu Rujun's involvement with the chip incident earned Kang Tao his favor.

Xu Rujun sighed, seemingly with a sense of helplessness.

"Kantau's path to growth has not been easy. Ten years ago, Arakasa was the enemy we were trying to surpass..."

"With Hua Zi's departure, we have now surpassed them in every aspect, but we have never stopped paying attention—"

“The death of Saburo Arasaka is no small matter. His mastermind and some combat methods beyond the current mercenary limits are hidden in the incident. Based on these factors, I have made this decision to contact you rashly.”

"Fortunately, we guessed correctly. I won't go into the details of the actions or other aspects here, but these are the things we have to know."

Lin Yue crossed his arms, raised his chin with a half-smile, and quickly changed the subject, "So, is your technique of hitting a cow from a distance a form of qigong?"

Xu Rujun nodded.

"Our ability to grow and thrive in various wars, despite starting late in Kangtao, is partly due to this capability."

"Do you want to know how you learned it?"

Lin Yue nodded, waiting with great interest for Xu Rujun to explain.

"Team leader... I can't say that."

The members of the special team were clearly getting anxious.

Xu Rujun talked on and on, but Lin Yue didn't understand much of the details.

Surprisingly, this seemingly fantastical method was actually achieved with the assistance of a prosthetic body... This made Lin Yue chuckle to himself.

That could be considered a minor tactic.

It can launch sudden attacks that the enemy cannot react to. However, if the enemy's combat prosthetics overwhelm you or you are surrounded, this ability will not be a last resort for escaping a desperate situation.

"Xu Rujun, besides all that empty talk about changing the world, you've come to me with some difficult matter that requires powerful mercenaries, right?"

"Otherwise, you would have rushed in so hastily... You should be glad that I didn't sense too much malice from you. When you were trying to find out my identity in the next life, you did think about keeping quiet."

Xu Rujun was stunned.

Lin Yue continued pacing and said, “Let me guess—Kantau and Arasaka… no, or rather, any company of your size has to face one crucial question: what attitude to take towards those who control the skies and stars (the European Space Agency, etc.).

"As far as I know, the relationship between the European Space Agency and your Contau isn't particularly good, right? At least... developing a lunar base requires you to be mindful of other people's opinions, and it's not even as fast as replacing Arasaka."

Xu Rujun's helpless expression perfectly illustrated this point.

"You... see things too clearly."

Lin Yue tapped his finger. "Also, Xu Rujun, I have a piece of advice for you: sincerity is the ultimate weapon."

"Just tell me frankly why you chose to investigate me so thoroughly, why you went to such lengths to find the Soul Killer, and why you even invested so much manpower and resources in pirated software..."

Lin Yue's eyes seemed to pierce through Xu Rujun's heart. "What exactly are you plotting?"

At this point, Xu Rujun suddenly fell silent.

Lin Yue didn't intend to let the conversation fall flat, but continued, "Since Kang Tao, the Ye family, which I personally destroyed, seems quite interested in Crystal Palace, could you tell me about it, Miss Xu?"

The man in front of her had amazing insight, something Xu Rujun hadn't expected.

What she didn't know was that Lin Yue had witnessed that magnificent life-or-death struggle in space more than once in his topological predictions.

Therefore, Lin Yue never misses any news about space.

Despite her subordinates' obvious obstruction, Xu Rujun finally relented.

Xu Rujun handed the weapons and equipment to his subordinates, and calmly stepped forward, saying slowly, "The Crystal Palace has the most wealth, and wealth can breed many terrible things."

“You think Relic is an accident and an isolated incident, but little do you know that what Saburo can think of, others can also think of. The dirtiest secrets can only be kept in a place like the Crystal Palace—an independent area without any restrictions.”

"Hitmen, ruthless techniques, people are bought and sold like commodities... If you've ever been there, you'll know what's inside."

In this light, it seems intriguing that Sieg Q would advertise for Crystal Palace.

Xu Rujun then changed the subject.

"Through our conversation, I can see just how sincere your feelings are for that girl (Rebecca), but do you know? There are at least four or five ways in the Crystal Palace that could keep her alive..."

"The wealthy people who live in the universe year-round have the most wealth and power. You certainly know more about the Night Clan than we do—their purpose in destroying the Crystal Palace was to achieve what you understand."

So that's how it is! Everything fits together now…

In the original timeline, V risked everything, becoming a lone wolf capable of soloing the company's challenges, and resolutely headed towards the Crystal Palace in space. So that's how it was—

Lin Yue murmured, "The Ye Clan has always wanted to reshuffle the world... So, they want to destroy that place?"

“Exactly.” Xu Rujun waved her finger, and a miniature holographic image of the Crystal Palace appeared in front of her.

"If politicians, corporate leaders, and those who wield military power die in that place, unprogrammed weapons of destruction will be the first to strike the surface, and their lives will implicate many more innocent people..."

"Let's leave the matter of the Ye family aside for now."

With a flick of her finger, Xu Rujun marked a certain area on the spindle-shaped disk of the Sky Station. "Sanlang's body is preserved here with the most advanced technology. Military technology attempted to trade with Arasaka Hanako using Soul Killer, but Arasaka considered the software's integrity to be defective—Miles's plan backfired."

"Our important pawn in Europe was used up ahead of time to intercept this chip. Come to think of it... wouldn't you say this is revenge for you?"

Xu Rujun's eyes held a smile. Lin Yue's expression of shock hadn't faded; he felt a larger world was about to unfold before him.

"So what does Miles want, and what about Rebecca?"

"Of course it's the support of certain people in space; to put it bluntly, they want weapons," Xu Rujun explained. "Hua Zi at least became a lackey of the European Space Agency, and the cloud sea on the lunar surface was tacitly allowed to be developed by Arasaka. Nobody knows if there's a mass accelerator in there."

"If the software is defective, it means that the Relic infrastructure has not been fully extracted, but at least its life is not in danger... We will continue to pursue it, and we also hope that you can mobilize your own resources."

Lin Yue nodded slightly, his worry almost overflowing.

Xu Rujun added: "In addition, Miles himself is not honest and likes to trade on multiple fronts... This version of Soul Killer has been viewed by European buyers we haven't been able to find. We don't know if Miles' profits or if his enemies have copied it. We are still monitoring the situation."

Xu Rujun seemed to want to finish what she was saying in one breath, clearly she was in a bit of a hurry.

"However, the cost of destroying this chip was high. Most of our operations and personnel were exposed to the Crystal Palace, and those guys who call themselves the true future of humanity will certainly not sit idly by."

“They will try to kill those in the know with the most advanced weapons... High Knights, the Twelve Angels, the terrifying program in near-Earth orbit, space-based weapons, we can’t sit idly by, Rin.”

coming!

When Xu Rujun pronounced Lin Yue's name, which he had used in Arasaka, in a firm yet calm tone, he seemed to sense something...

A holographic image resembling a star map reveals a sapphire-like planet, with some dazzling points of light rapidly sliding above the atmosphere!
Xu Rujun's face suddenly showed a cold expression that didn't match her temperament.

“We have even stronger enemies to come, and only someone like you is qualified to be their opponent, to be the mortal enemy of those…who are no more!”

In the blink of an eye, Xu Rujun smiled slightly and said, "So... do you want to join?"

"I am asking you this in good faith."

A sly smile played on Xu Rujun's sickly face.

Lin Yue didn't answer the question directly, but pondered for a moment before asking, "First question, is this real-time? Have the Twelve Archangels of the High Knights really arrived on the surface?"

Xu Rujun smiled and said, "No, but it's not impossible that it has reached a point where we don't have the capability to track it down in real time."

Lin Yue certainly didn't want to be taken advantage of. "Second question, do you have any relevant intelligence? Otherwise, cooperating with you would seem like I'm just providing free labor."

Xu Rujun nodded, "We will share the latest space technology and the situation at Crystal Palace in its entirety... in an open and transparent manner."

"All Kangtao needs is for you to help us get rid of these guys. Kangtao may have already been a thorn in their side for a long time... We haven't been as honest as Laixuan all these years."

"After all, our goal is the stars and the sea."

Lin Yue felt a sense of temporal displacement upon hearing this, and shrugged indifferently.

Even fellow countrymen from another world love the universe just as much.

Xu Rujun, as if afraid that Lin Yue would change his mind, said, "We don't have much information about that girl... but what we can guarantee is that Miles hasn't seen her yet. I'll let you know if there's any new information... so please don't even think about causing trouble for Miles."

"We will also let you know if there is a buyer for the software that Miles got."

Lin Yue neither agreed nor refused.

The matter here is settled.

Judging by actions, not intentions, Lin Yue would never ignore Miles's despicable act of kicking Rebecca when she was down and deceiving her.

Moreover, he already had a plan in mind.

"Okay, but I need a guarantee, a guarantee that Kang Tao and I can talk... What exactly is your job in the company?"

Hsu Ju-Chun doesn't seem to hold back on this issue.

"In the department dealing with space, I am the team leader, with a rank equivalent to that of a regional head."

Let's just believe it for now.

Lin Yue nodded, and under Xu Rujun's puzzled gaze, turned and left on his own...

None of the special team members blocking the entrance dared to stand in their way.

"Is that guy a hacker or a lone wolf with a full-body cybernetic implant? S.A.W.S., am I seeing things...?"

The team members were still shaken by the icy chill that had just touched their faces.

“That’s right, this kind of guy is full of secrets, which is why Kang Tao recruited him.”

Xu Rujun looked in the direction Lin Yue had left, and her voice suddenly turned cold.

"Clean everything up here, leave no trace."

"The operation was a complete success; the destruction of that thing is the greatest success."

Everyone answered "yes".

At this moment, Lin Yue was already walking in the darkness.

The composure he displayed in front of Xu Rujun vanished as he left, replaced by an inescapable gloom.

This was not due to Xu Rujun's deception or incorrect information, but rather stemmed from Lin Yue's deep-seated hatred and disgust for Miles.

At this moment, all he wanted was to let Emma know the news as soon as possible and use all available resources to find Rebecca's whereabouts.

The sky in the distance before dawn is at its darkest.

Lin Yue didn't say anything, but just stepped on the gas pedal to the floor—as if he had already figured out how to make Miles pay the price step by step.

……
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The San Marco launch site is located on the coast of Formosa Bay in Kenya.

On a shimmering, colorful sea with a thin, oily film floating above it, a massive rocket roared into the sky…

In the new America, which has fallen into the ranks of the world's top 50 entities, the deformed monster bound by corporations seems to be beginning to raise its head.

At this moment, Lin Yue was no longer in Night City. Under the sea, he handed his consciousness over to his stand-in in the Warsaw branch in Europe, as if the events of half a month ago had quietly gone unnoticed and had not caused any ripples.

Meanwhile, Arasaka Tower was thrown into chaos.

Still no news?

Lai Xuan paced back and forth in the large office, his anxiety clearly visible on his face.

It was Xu Zhi who entered; this special assistant, who had been held hostage in Haicheng, had returned to Arasaka.

Lai Xuan always believed in not using those he doubted and not doubting those he used. Xu Zhi naturally knew that Rin was one of Arasaka's biggest allies.

“Mr. Lai Xuan, no… We can’t get in touch with Ms. V either.” Xu Zhi was also like an ant on a hot pan. “Single-line contact, to avoid the Warsaw branch sniffing out our plans… but it’s holding us back right now.”

Lai Xuan never loses his temper when no one else is around.

He turned to look at the screen on the television, which was showing the latest series of moves by New America.

Granting permission for space launch was an unexpected move by Arasaka, and the new America touted it as a powerful weapon against enemies. Arasaka initially dismissed the news, but as the European Community's response was lukewarm, he knew something was wrong…

Now, Miles, who's been loitering in the White House, has pulled the negotiating table back over, his sights set on Night City.

Unfortunately, at this sensitive time, military technology underwent a high-level reorganization at lightning speed, and Arasaka's spies only managed to uncover a rough outline of the stakes involved.

Space…

Several years of wear and tear, coupled with the conviction of the fire of ideals in my heart.

Lai Xuan realized how naive he had been when he was fighting against his father. When he was fighting for the ultimate goal of detonating the Arasaka Tower, he felt that his abilities were not enough.

What Xu Zhi didn't see was that Lai Xuan was stroking a coin in his hand, with colorful graffiti and only a large "无" (meaning "nothing") on it.

Only the steel dragons understand its meaning.

Intuition told Lai Xuan that he couldn't let Miles get this done; he had to protect this home for Lin.

"Let's think of another way!"

Lai Xuan said in a deep voice.

Xu's expression grew even more troubled. "There's no time. Our network department is retreating step by step, and Miss V isn't here—"

Lai Xuan finally showed a hint of anger, like a raging dragon.

"Does this mean that two people are expected to solve all your problems in the entire Arasaka area?"

"Before we get to the negotiating table... let's not lose too badly. Also, let the people in Washington find out exactly what San Marco launched!"

Xu accepted the order and left.

As Lai Xuan was considering whether to use the nomadic tribes to put pressure on the new U.S. federal states, a phone call came in.

"explain."

The person on the other end didn't waste any words, "Lai Xuan, Kang Tao is moving."

Lai Xuan hung up the phone. Was this city going to return to the so-called state of being divided up? Why didn't Rin go to guard it anymore? And why didn't she give him a single hint?
After much thought, Lai Xuan's heart calmed down a bit.

Beneath his unreadable expression lay a chilling aura.

"Summon the head of the counterintelligence department to see me."

Aside from Rin's distrust, he couldn't find any other reason. Of course, Lai Xuan didn't think the problem lay with him, so it must be within the Arasaka organization.

In fact... corporate espionage has never stopped at any large company, and Rin probably needs to react more naturally at such a sensitive time.

With that thought, Lai Xuan calmed down and simply crossed his arms to continue watching President Miles' speech on television.

"Please, please don't let anything happen to you, Rebecca-san..."

Lai Xuan's intelligence allowed him to foresee the core contradictions of things at any time.

As Harry entered the office, Arasaka launched a swift and decisive operation before the negotiations, and a result was reached in just ten minutes.

A web crawler was implanted into the entire department's internal system, allowing information to be deduced and analyzed from all of Lai Xuan's commands—something only Rin could have foreseen.

This indicates that Rin still retains control over the network.

The meticulous arrangements did not hinder the dialogue between Military Technology and Lai Xuan. In two mega-corporation skyscrapers less than 100 meters apart, their leaders held their first dialogue in cyber warfare.

The media hype beforehand is common knowledge.

It's nothing more than Arasaka eliminating dissidents in Night City and colluding with the Night City government to carry out so-called "corporate dictatorship".

They will once again play the role of "free judges," as has been the tradition for the past century.

Since Rin didn't show up, it meant she had already made her plans. Lai Xuan didn't want to fight for anything at the negotiating table, and this trust was self-evident.

"You want to give in... right, Rin-san?"

Lai Xuan silently recited a sentence in his heart.

The conversation proceeded as scheduled. Night City officials were powerless against the company's power struggle. When Lai Xuan went up, he saw Jefferson, who looked more than ten years older.

The mayor clearly had no intention of getting involved in this matter, so…

Lai Xuan looked at the military technology companies, which, as always, liked to use the unequal status as a card to insult others, and silently pondered what they wanted from this bite.

Throughout the process, the passionate and enthusiastic military technology representatives were no different from clowns in Lai Xuan's eyes.

As long as military technology commands exorbitant prices, the Steel Dragon will cause trouble for the federal states; he's just waiting.

Waiting for someone.

Waiting for a signal.

Since he was waiting in either direction, Lai Xuan simply stared at the other party without any anger or displeasure.

Perhaps because they didn't encounter the interruption they had expected, the military technology representative spoke with a questioning tone, "Night City's land is clearly still internationally neutral. Arasaka controls the internet, and kicking out the internet censors isn't just an attempt to establish corporate hegemony?"

Xu Zhi stared at him with a gloomy expression.

There aren't many good guys among the hawks; it's entirely possible this guy died from an assassination attempt.

However, Lai Xuan reached out and blocked the group's verbal rebuttal.

In fact, the new United States obtained the right to develop space, which is the core... As long as Hanako Arasaka does not disappear from space, Arasaka will not be able to have a deterrent orbital accelerator and an independent space base station.

"Tell me, what do you want in Night City?"

As Lai Xuan said this, he saw Emma looking down at her nose and inward at heart. It was truly surprising that this woman hadn't gone mad.

"We must relinquish our right to the health of network equipment and compete fairly for our share, otherwise... military technology and the achievements of the new America in space will speak for themselves."

The higher-ups at Arasaka gritted their teeth in anger.

Emma chuckled softly at that moment—

"Have you all forgotten which company maintained Night City's internet?"

Military technology companies didn't want to get involved in this mess, but they were still a little nervous since the person in charge had spoken.

"We've always maintained a collaborative approach with Dreamers..."

Emma interrupted them without hesitation, “Dreamers have their own businesses and don’t need to get involved in this kind of silly conversation. You’re lucky…we just happen to not get along with Arasaka.”

After saying that, the woman left her seat...

Lai Xuan didn't even notice the reaction of the Arasaka higher-ups, and stood up in full view of everyone.

"We agree with what you said."

An uproar!
The Arasaka executives were either taken aback, disappointed, or angry; the Night City government was also dumbfounded. They were too busy with the company's internal struggles to expect that Lai Xuan would back down.

After leaving the meeting, Lai Xuan ordered the Arasaka Networks division to shrink its operations across the board. He then sat quietly in the meeting room, casually placing his phone at his feet.

Sorry, Lai Xuan.

Miles, you must die.

The screen was glowing faintly when it was suddenly stomped on and shattered…

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(End of this chapter)