In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

Every shot to the head is a headshot, all thanks to this "Touch of Calamity".

A battle-hardened A-class "Upgraded" is not something that can be withstood simply by having a chip installed.

With her intervention, coupled with the suppression of other heavy firepower, the rioters were completely cornered.

however.

at this time.

But everyone saw a familiar figure charging towards them, wielding an alloy battle blade!

"It's you!"

Tang Shuang recognized him at a glance.

This is the armored man from back then!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 101 Is it really going to be with him?

"Everyone retreat and create distance!"

Realizing that a formidable enemy had appeared, Tang Shuang immediately made a decision: "Change to tranquilizer gas and electromagnetic rifles!"

Ever since she was defeated by him last time, she has been holding a grudge and dreaming of bringing him to justice.

She was well aware that ordinary attack methods were not very effective against this guy. With the gravity field, it was difficult to even get close, and ordinary weapons were ineffective against her.

However, this may not be enough.

So she put on a gas mask, drew her baton from her waist, and went to meet them.

"This time, I definitely won't let you escape again!"

"...You can't beat me."

Seeing her attacking him, Xia Wuyou shook his head, emitted a processed electronic voice, and raised his hand to repeat his old trick.

Xu Shi's instructions to her were to keep Tang Shuang occupied so that the others could successfully obtain the chip.

This is nothing difficult; they're just defeated opponents.

However, to her surprise, Tang Shuang overcame her domain and successfully arrived in front of her.

Ok?

She realized it in an instant.

It's her combat uniform!

That's right.

Having experienced the previous failure, Tang Shuang was not unprepared and upgraded her equipment to cope with the situation.

While it's impossible to completely nullify the gravitational field, it can offset its effects to some extent.

To be honest, this kind of device is not cheap, but it's worth it to catch an S-class wanted criminal.

Now it's coming in handy, isn't it?

Close combat is her forte, and without relying on her abilities, she is more confident in defeating the armored warrior.

However, she did not expect that her opponent's fighting skills seemed to be no worse than her own. After regaining her senses, the opponent wielded his sword and exchanged blows with her.

interesting.

A smile crept onto Tang Shuang's lips as her fighting spirit was ignited. She vowed to avenge her previous humiliation this time.

Soon, the two were exchanging blows and fighting fiercely.

Then you could hear the sound of blades clashing against batons, mixed with small explosions.

Director Tang showed no mercy in his moves, attempting to break through his opponent's defenses in this way.

However, this approach had little effect, as Xia Wuyou's armor was clearly modified, with exceptionally good protection and riot resistance.

Tang Shuang's close-quarters combat skills were not capable of triggering a large-scale explosion; her role was more of a restraining force.

The effects of tranquilizer gas and electromagnetic rifles were also limited, and both women had corresponding defensive measures, so in the end it would have to be a head-on clash between them.

However, Xia Wuyou did not actually intend to linger in the fight; the task Xu Shi assigned her was not to have her compete against Tang Shuang.

So she seized the opportunity, pulled away, and then pressed the switch on the time bomb in her hand.

boom--

Explosions rang out one after another, and in an instant, the entire warehouse was engulfed in flames.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Xia Wuyou quickly left the place.

“…Don’t even think about running away!”

Tang Shuang was taken aback, then ordered, "One team, follow me and give chase. The rest of you, keep the situation under control!"

Clearly, she hadn't expected the other party to do something like this. Wasn't it to steal the chip? Now it's become "If I can't have it, no one else can either."

Unfortunately, their pursuit of Xia Wuyou ended the same way as last time; after a period of chasing, they were still successfully outmaneuvered by him.

"……hateful!"

Seeing that the other party had disappeared, Director Tang slammed his hammer hard on the car door.

This guy managed to escape again! This is the second time!

It's impossible not to feel frustrated when you're repeatedly defeated by the same person.

However, she knew in her heart that although she had made some preparations, she still failed to gain the upper hand in the previous exchange, and if the tug-of-war continued, she was more likely to lose than her opponent.

tsk...

But that's not the most pressing issue right now. The real problem is that while only this one escaped, Shark Tooth's warehouse was also completely destroyed.

This is definitely not a win, and the inspection bureau will certainly face strong accountability from the other party.

The thought of the trouble that would follow gave Director Tang a terrible headache.

However, through this battle, both the performance of her own troops and the greater casualties suffered by "Shark Tooth" made her realize more deeply the importance of the "Twin" chip.

According to Xu Shi, something that has attracted so much attention from all sides may have an upgraded version in the future.

Actually, it wasn't a possibility, but a certainty; Tang Shuang didn't doubt him on this point... But in doing so, the problem that had just been jokingly avoided was now truly right in front of them.

The Bureau of Investigation and Inspection may not be among the top in terms of resources and influence in Night City, but it occupies a very important position.

The consequences of falling behind the version are self-evident.

So... what should I do?

Could it really be that, as Xu Shi suggested, we should use back channels to get him this in exchange for...?

Logically speaking, this seems to be the wisest course of action; the only hurdle she can't overcome is her own conscience as the bureau chief.

Tang Shuang bit her lip, her mood somewhat complicated, and the complications made her thoughts become confused.

There must be another way...

She thought this way, unaware that sometimes, even the slightest wavering in one's heart can be a key factor in triggering the butterfly effect.

……

The unrest in District 14 naturally had a significant impact.

But if we're talking about who suffered the most, it has to be He Yuqiang, who had just received the chip and hadn't even had a chance to use it before it was completely destroyed.

He was completely stunned when he heard the report from his subordinates.

Even if Xu Shi offered a discounted price, the amount of funds he used was definitely not small. Although it wouldn't leave him destitute, suffering such a heavy blow at this critical juncture would undoubtedly be adding insult to injury for him.

This isn't something that can be solved by holding the inspection bureau accountable; they can only help investigate cases, not cover your losses... The same goes for insurance payouts from the city hall; timeliness is crucial in all of these matters.

In short, I'm completely devastated.

"I swear! Who did this?!"

He couldn't help but curse aloud, throwing the documents in his hand forcefully, shattering the mirror in front of him.

He wanted to tear the culprit to pieces right now, but that wasn't the most important thing to consider.

The important thing is how to make up for the loss, or rather, what he should do next.

Should he grit his teeth and buy another batch of chips? What if this situation happens again...? It's not the theft itself that's scary, it's the thief's eye on him. Just thinking about it makes him very uneasy.

Not to mention that his elder brother was watching him. Although He Yuzhao was under the control of "Prism," his situation was not smooth, but it was still better than his own.

If he were to suddenly strike, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Could it be... that I really should follow his example and completely sever ties with that bastard Xu Shi...?

He knew very well that if he tried to negotiate with the other party now, he would probably not be able to maintain his previous position. As long as Xu Shi had any ideas, he would inevitably be bullied by him.

But it seems there's no other choice right now—should we turn around and go find "Prism"? That would probably only lead to an even more miserable end.

He Yuqiang suddenly realized that he seemed to have unknowingly fallen into a quagmire, and the only one who could save him was Xu Shi.

Even though he had a vague feeling that the other party might not have good intentions.

Safe landing, no need to send red envelopes anymore!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 102 Can you hug me?

Xu Shi certainly didn't have good intentions.

He orchestrated the attack on the 14th District warehouse; boosting his good brother's strength was indeed the most enjoyable thing.

His goal was simple: as mentioned before, to gradually reduce He Yuqiang's living space and drive him into a desperate situation without him even realizing it.

Of course, this can also be considered as preparation for taking over "Shark Tooth". With that dog of a woman Xie Qingyan hindering him at every turn, how could he not make some arrangements?