2077: V really knows how awesome he is

Are harsh working conditions and demanding tasks what military technology provides for Arasaka's employees? Of course not, never. But Saburo Arasaka promotes hatred through propaganda, making people believe it is.

This is the art of ruling.

But this has nothing to do with V. All she wants to protect is Night City. Space, the moon, and the High Knights are none of her business.

V said to everyone, "You have 10 minutes to put your luggage away. Meet in the hotel lobby in 10 minutes. I've already booked a car. Let's go for a ride on the moon!"

"President V is awesome!"

Everyone cheered and was overjoyed.

Chapter 75 Gawain and Lancelot

"Wuhu!"

Five "lunar sports cars," specially designed for low gravity, raced across the flat, barren surface of the moon. Their tires rolled over lunar soil deposited over billions of years, leaving deep tire tracks on the lunar surface, while clouds of dust billowed behind them, as if lifting the moon's veil with bare hands.

"Haha, that's awesome!" Jack yelled.

"That's awesome!" River Ward exclaimed excitedly.

"I am the King of the Moon!!!" Johnny spread his arms wide, looking like he was having a fit of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

The men had a great time, and the women were just as excited.

Lucy, in particular, was the girl who dreamed of going to the moon. She was driving the lunar rover and laughing like she was under a neurotic virus, flooring the gas pedal the whole way. She was the fastest one around.

"Hahahaha, Moon, you are so big!"

Lucy kept praising, but her limited education prevented her from finding the right words; the simple word "too big" was the result of her racking her brains.

David Martinez sat in the passenger seat, looking at his girlfriend with doting eyes, even though she was older than him.

He had known all along that Lucy wanted to go to the moon and had been secretly saving money for it, but when Lucy found out, she told him that he didn't need to.

David asked why?

Lucy replied, "Because what I want is also available on Earth."

The mining girl just wanted a safe place, a place where no one would hurt her.

This place was created by V; it is Night City, and Lucy found her new home and lover here.

Going to the moon is no longer necessary.

Lunar travel has always been available, with a tour fee of 25 euros per person and 50 euros for two people.

In the past, Lucy would have saved enough money to pursue her dreams without hesitation, even if it meant starving to death. But now, she would use that money to buy a bigger house, better prosthetics for David, go shopping with Gloria, have a big family dinner on weekends, and one day, she would have a simple wedding with David, have a healthy child, and live a peaceful and stable life together.

Sometimes, when Lucy wakes up in the middle of the night, she finds it hard to believe that someone like her would ever think about the future. She was someone who was supposed to have no future, but somehow, she suddenly did.

why?

Perhaps it was because she met many good people: Mann, Dorio, Rebecca, and most importantly, David, and most importantly, President V.

"David, I love you!" The mining girl felt as if she was filled with happiness and boldly confessed her love to her boyfriend.

David responded without hesitation, "I love you too, Lucy, I'll love you forever!"

"not enough!"

"Then a hundred million years, a billion years, until the end of time, until humanity perishes!"

David made his vow in the sunlight, and Lucy realized once again how incredibly handsome her boyfriend was!

What good deeds did I do in my past life to deserve such a perfect ending in this one?

The boy and girl's hands were clasped tightly together, just like two hearts that would never be separated.

"I couldn't wait for you to come clear the cupboards..."

Slightly melancholic music played on the public channel, breaking the warmth between the two.

Since there is no air on the moon, sound cannot travel. All previous conversations were conducted through communication channels. Although Lucy and David used a private channel for their sweet talk, they could conceal their voices but not their actions. Their body language perfectly expressed their cloying love, which was quite unpleasant.

Okay, the main thing is to make V unhappy.

It's not that V can't stand seeing couples, but rather that she's currently sitting in the back seat and has been deprived of the right to drive.

Who's driving? Sasha and Michiko, of course.

Michiko was the only single person on this couples' train. V originally planned to give her a private car, but Sasha insisted on bringing her good friend Michiko onto her own car.

The result was that the two cute anime girls drove around shouting and having a great time, while V could only shrink back in the back seat, unable to even touch the steering wheel.

Damn it, I want to drive too! I was born to drive!

V lodged a strong protest, only to be met with a glare from Sasha. She then looked to Michiko, hoping she would speak up for her, but Michiko simply replied "serves you right" in a private message, showing no intention of offering any help.

Damn it, this damn woman! All I did was use a little too much force, a few disrespectful words, and a slightly suggestive pose. Does she have to hold a grudge like this?

So, an unhappy V decided to enjoy the moon view, only to see David and Lucy being all lovey-dovey, which made him even more unhappy.

Based on the core principle that "I can't be happy if I'm not happy myself," V requested "The Widow's Little Tune." Sure enough, the slightly melancholic melody successfully shattered the pink bubble, and Lucy complained, "What a terrible song! It makes me feel sick!"

Johnny seized the opportunity and said, "Exactly, he's nowhere near as good as Wu Shi. Listen to my 'Never Gone,' it's amazing!"

Lucy readily agreed and played "Bo Bo Chicken" by the band Gang Lie.

"PonPon Shit! PonPon Shit! PonPon Shit! PonPon Shit!"

A fast-paced song played on the public channel; although it was a slightly risqué tune, it was cheerful enough.

"Damn it, I've already gone to the moon and you still won't leave me alone!" Johnny roared.

Roger rolled his eyes: "What does it matter, as long as you're happy. It's just that at this time of year, 'Bo Bo Chicken' sounds much better than your 'Never Disappear'."

"Bullshit! My songs are the best in the world, and this 'bobo chicken' stuff is just dog shit!"

Ten minutes later, Johnny joined everyone in singing "Bo Bo Chicken, Bo Bo Chicken," and he sang louder than anyone else.

"Hahaha, awesome! Those girls are interesting. It seems that Kerry made the right decision to cooperate with them."

Roger chuckled: "You've figured it out?"

“No, not at all.” Johnny sneered. “It’s just that I can’t let that idiot Kerry make all the money!”

Roger was speechless: "Are you that short of money?"

“I’ve been dead for fifty years, and my bank accounts were closed long ago.”

"You are now Saburo Arasaka."

"Saburo Arasaka is just a shell, what does he have to do with me? I've already given all of Saburo Arasaka's money to Michiko Arasaka, I'm not going to spend Saburo Arasaka's money!"

Roger was about to say "You have guts" when Johnny shamelessly said, "By the way, I'm thinking of releasing an album recently, and the record company said it costs 20. I don't have enough money on hand. Could you lend me some?"

"Damn it, you think I'm an ATM?!"

"Yeah, you've borrowed from me before. I'll pay you back when I'm successful."

"You said this to me more than fifty years ago!"

"So you still believed it like an idiot?"

"Johnny, you're a fucking bastard!"

"Yes, yes, I'm a bastard, so lend me money."

Roger nearly vomited blood from anger, but she still gritted her teeth and asked, "How much do you want?"

Johnny wasn't surprised by this answer, because Roger had performed the same way back then.

He chuckled: "198,000."

“操！”罗格又炸了：“总共20万你让我出19万8，合着你自己就出2000，这他妈是你出专辑还是我出专辑！要不20万我全帮你出得了！”

Johnny was overjoyed: "Great, you said it!"

"Johnny Silverhand!!!"

Rogge's deafening shout came through the communication, and then everyone saw their car zoom away.

"Hey hey hey hey hey! Damn it! Slow down, Roger, I don't want to die again!" Johnny's voice trembled with fear.

Sasha was startled: "Why are you driving so fast all of a sudden? Are they alright?"

"What could be going on? They're challenging us." V leaned over from the back seat and said into the communicator, "Jack, David, River, let's have a race! The loser has to carry our luggage tomorrow!"

"Haha, no problem!" Jack laughed loudly, "I'm the Haywood racing prince!"

David retorted, "I'm a top 20 player in Need for Speed ​​79!"

“Games and reality are completely different.” River Ward said smugly, “I’ve chased countless biker gangs. When it comes to racing, I’m number one in the NCPD!”

The men's competitive spirit burned fiercely, and they exchanged harsh words, creating a tense atmosphere. Michiko touched V and said, "Aren't you going to say something?"

Of course I should say it!

V activated the communication and said loudly, "I'm leaving first, hehe!"

With that one sentence, she floored the accelerator and sent the car lurching forward.

"Damn it, they jumped the gun! How despicable! David, River, let's go!"

"Oh!!!"

And so, Johnny's car led the way, V followed closely behind, and Jack, David, and River's cars chased after them. The five cars plowed through the vast moon, leaving behind human tracks and countless laughs.

"Go, David, take first place!" Lucy cheered excitedly for her boyfriend.

To everyone's surprise, David, the gaming expert, was actually the best driver.

“That’s impossible. This kid crashes his car three times a month, yet he always comes to me asking me to clear his traffic violations.” River Ward looked puzzled.

Alex, a man who only cares about being happy and doesn't care about winning or losing, said with a smile, "That's normal. In Night City, with all the traffic, who doesn't get confused while driving? But there are no traffic lights on the moon. It's like a professional racetrack, which is perfect for a talented driver like David to shine!"

Oh, you can do that?

Everyone, including V, was deeply indignant. What kind of talented player was he? He was just a reckless brute!

Anyone can accelerate on a straight line, but true speed comes from cornering!

It's a pity the moon doesn't have a curve.

Just as David was about to reach the pre-set finish line, the onboard AI of all the vehicles was suddenly forcibly controlled and shut down simultaneously.

"What happened?" Sasha exclaimed in surprise.

Jack patted the vehicle's control panel: "Have we been hacked?"

"It's not that we've been hacked, it's that we've been taken over." V switched the roof to projection mode, turning the metal into a screen and connecting a camera to display the image above. "The High Knights are here."

The others, like V, turned on the projection mode on the roof of the vehicle. They saw two silver-white, fully-covered humanoid mechs whizzing overhead and landing about 1.5 kilometers ahead. Gunfire rang out quickly and then stopped just as fast.

"What happened?" Johnny asked, puzzled. "Did some petty thief rob a convenience store on the moon?"

“Just ask around.” V looked ahead: “They’re back.”

Sure enough, the individual mechs went quickly and returned quickly. However, there were two before, but only one has returned now.

"The matter is urgent, and I apologize for interrupting President V's lunar journey." A kind voice came through the communication.

"It's alright, who are you?"

"Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am a member of the High Knights, responsible for the security and defense of the Moon Cloud Sea Base. My code name is Gawain."

"Code name?"

"Yes, according to the confidentiality agreement, I cannot tell you my name. Please understand."

"Alright, I'll go with whatever the host says."

"Your magnanimity is admirable. On behalf of the High Knight, I would like to once again welcome you."

"Thank you, Gawain. May I ask what happened up ahead?"

"Oh, it's just a minor issue. A tourist from one of our tour groups broke away from the group, and we're just responsible for finding him."

"Do we need to shoot to find it?" Johnny suddenly interjected, his question quite sharp.

But Gawain was well-mannered and maintained a gentle attitude: "It wasn't necessary, but the tourist refused to accept our suggestion to return to the tour group. According to the Cloud Sea Base security management regulations and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the European Space Agency, we had no choice but to shoot him on the spot."

"Damn it!" Johnny cursed.