"I saw it. You guys did a great job, but seeing that you're all safe and sound is what really makes me happy."

The priest chuckled and patted Jack Wells on the shoulder, then looked at Sasha.

"I am Sasha, Sasha Yakovlevova, Father, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Sasha greeted the priest politely; it was truly her first time meeting this middleman.

This is normal, because the priest had previously only served the Haywoods and the Valentinos, and this has only recently changed.

"Hello, kid."

The priest smiled and nodded to Sasha, and then he saw Sasha take out a separation chip.

"This is where the mission objective is located."

Sasha handed the chip to the priest; it was the one V had just returned to her, along with the reader.

The priest took the separation chip and, without any hesitation, inserted it directly into his own chip slot.

His prosthetic eye flashed blue light, clearly indicating that he was reviewing information. After a while, he nodded decisively.

"No problem, kids, you did a great job."

The priest smiled as he spoke to the crowd, then pulled out the chip and put it into his small bag.

"This is the reward."

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the priest immediately began transferring the money, and Ke Ling instantly saw her balance start to increase.

He had previously spent 2500 on rent, leaving him with only 500 in his account. Now, his balance has skyrocketed to 100 and then 500.

As expected, the cyber nomad profession is all about making money. As long as you can survive mission after mission, you won't have to worry about money.

"This is the real first pot of gold."

Ke Ling lamented that the 3000 yuan he received from killing the cleaners could only be called volunteer work.

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Chapter 43 The one who's treating goes first.

“Father, please let us know if you receive a similar order next time.”

Jack Wells's face beamed with joy; this was the most he had ever earned from a single deal.

"Of course, you have already proven yourselves. Believe me, Jack, many more people will see your abilities."

The priest nodded. That's how this profession is. You might work for decades and still be an unknown nobody, or you might become famous overnight for just one thing.

This incident caused quite a stir, and the fact that Jack Wells and his team were able to complete their mission and escape unscathed is enough to earn them some fame in the industry.

"That's fantastic!"

V was also all smiles. She had originally planned to go to Atlanta to look for opportunities, but unexpectedly she suddenly made a breakthrough in Night City.

The girl on the street looked at Ke Ling beside her. It was all thanks to this guy; otherwise, she might be eating sand somewhere right now.

For some reason, she felt that Ke Ling was more pleasing to the eye now. Was it because she was unconsciously putting on a filter?

"How about we go for a couple of drinks at the afterlife to celebrate? My treat."

Ke Ling smiled and made his suggestion. He remembered that V and Jack Wells hadn't had enough fun at the Rebirth Bar yesterday because of him. Now that he had earned his first pot of gold, he could make up for it.

"What are we talking about? Let's go! It's still early and daylight is still ahead."

Ke Ling's suggestion immediately caught the eye of V and Jack Wells; it really resonated with them.

"Father, shall we go together?"

Ke Ling extended an invitation to the priest; if he remembered correctly, priests and pastors were allowed to drink alcohol.

"I won't go. You young people go have fun."

The priest smiled and waved his hand, declining Ke Ling's invitation. He was an old man and had no intention of getting involved in a young people's gathering.

"Alright, see you later, Father."

Ke Ling did not insist. The group said goodbye to the priest and headed to the Rebirth Bar.

Before leaving, V made an appointment with the priest to go look at cars the next day. That's right, the priest, as the middleman, also helps sell used cars.

That's normal. Middlemen are there to make a profit from the price difference.

After getting into the used Galina, Ke Ling looked at Sasha. They were going to the Rebirth Bar, but Sasha hadn't said whether she wanted to go or not.

"Sasha, wanna grab a drink?"

Ke Ling asked softly. He hadn't forgotten about finding a permanent hacker for the team. Regardless of whether he could poach someone, he couldn't let the relationship be broken.

“Great, it just so happens that I have some friends waiting for me there. They saw the news and have been worried about me.”

Sasha replied with a smile, her smile resembling that of an adorable kitten, a completely different kind of beauty from the sassy street girl V.

How should I put it? This is probably what femininity is, and Sasha is clearly more feminine.

Ke Ling glanced at V. Although he was also good-looking, he was a tomboy.

V keenly noticed Ke Ling's gaze and glanced over as well, her expression strange. She had just felt that Ke Ling and Sasha's relationship was progressing a bit too quickly.

Goodness, Ke Ling speaks so softly to Sasha, but he's a completely different person when he talks to her and Jack Wells!

Also, what does it mean to look at me like that?

"I always feel like you're spouting nonsense."

V is straightforward and says whatever comes to mind. She glanced at Ke Ling and said directly.

"Puch~"

Sasha burst out laughing. She looked at V, who had red hair, with a smile and thought the three of them were really interesting.

"Hmph, V, is this how you treat the person who's going to treat us later?"

Ke Ling looked up and retorted, acting as if she were the boss since she was paying.

But he was actually a little guilty, since he had just been thinking to himself that V was a tomboy.

Perhaps V doesn't care? Ke Ling wouldn't dare to gamble.

When he plays with female V, although his style is domineering and not much different from male V, he always makes sure to dress the female V up beautifully. Her clothes, hairstyle, and makeup absolutely cannot be sloppy.

The V in front of us is the same. Although she acts and speaks in a typical street kid style, her appearance, hairstyle, and clothes are obviously carefully designed by herself. She is not sloppy and unkempt all the time.

Of course, this doesn't mean V is the kind of pampered princess who can't stand even a speck of dust on her clothes; it just means that even this tomboy has a love for beauty.

This is normal; everyone loves beauty, especially when they are already quite beautiful.

"You don't have to invite me."

V curled his lip and said dismissively, "Who doesn't have some money?"

"No, no, no, this won't do. It's my fault. I can't forget Miss V's kindness in giving me the clothes."

Ke Ling smiled and backed down. Of course, he wouldn't treat anyone differently; he was just saying that to change the subject.

"If that's the case, then doesn't that mean I also gave you the clothes as a favor?"

Jack Wells chuckled and joined in the fun; he had also given Ke Ling clothes before V.

"Isn't that Mrs. Wells' love? What does it have to do with you? Please don't try to glorify yourself."

Ke Ling waved her hand, rolled her eyes, and pretended to look impatient.

This prompted Jack Wells to immediately give him the middle finger, along with a comment.

Sasha covered her mouth and laughed. She had no idea that the three people in front of her had only known each other for a few days.

Some people are like that; if their personalities match, they can quickly become familiar with each other, but if their personalities don't match, they can't get along even if they're together every day.

Along the way, the group chatted and laughed, and soon arrived at the Rebirth Bar. This time, Emeric at the door did not stop them.

"Is Ke Ling your real name?"

Once inside the Rebirth Bar, Sasha leaned close to Ke Ling and whispered a question, something she'd heard V and Jack Wells call her that.

“That’s right, my real name is Ke Ling, that’s my code name. My official name is Daiwo Collins.”

Ke Ling blinked and began introducing her various fancy pseudonyms.

Why have so many names?

Sasha complained, clearly not understanding, as she also used her real name, and most of the people around her did the same.

"do not you know?"

Ke Ling looked on with surprise, completely bewildered by Sasha's expression. Shouldn't she know?

"Then come here, and I'll tell you."

Ke Ling smiled and leaned his head closer to Sasha, who also moved closer to him with interest.

"You cannot reveal your real name"

Ke Ling whispered something mysteriously.

"Puch~~"

Sasha's eyes crinkled with laughter. "A demon hiding his real name?!"

V walked ahead of the two and couldn't help but roll her eyes. She had obviously taken it all to heart. She suddenly stopped and nudged Ke Ling in the stomach with her elbow.

"The one treating, go first!"

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Chapter 44 Mann's Vigilance

"Yes, yes, Miss V."

After being nudged by Street V, Ke Ling laughed and walked forward, no longer joking around with Sasha.

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