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Chapter 266 The greatness of life, the glory of death

For Gloria, there was no pressure to accept Coling's olive branch. Although this inexplicable goodwill and investment was indeed scary, for the mother and son, there was really nothing to lose and nothing worth coveting.

To put it bluntly, this monthly salary is enough to buy the lives of both mother and son countless times.

Therefore, for the goodwill conveyed by Ke Ling, Gloria now has only one thought, that is, to make sure David studies well! Make sure David grows up well!

For others, the result after learning may be that they have no place to display their talents, and they are burned out as consumables before they can fully display their strengths. This is the fate of most people.

But David now is different. It can be said that even before he becomes successful, he has already reserved a position where he can display his talents. This kind of treatment is what others dream of.

What Gloria has to do is very simple, that is to make David work hard so that he can be worthy of these positions after graduation and not be kicked out by disappointment.

Although Ke Ling said that he saw David's potential and that David was destined to be extraordinary, Gloria did not believe in the so-called fate. Otherwise, she would not have worked so hard to support David's education. What she had been doing was to change David's fate.

Potential is, after all, just potential. If it is not exchanged, it will always be potential. No matter how high the potential is, it is useless if it cannot be exchanged. Gloria doesn't think people would keep a useless person.

"David, did you hear me? You have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Don't think you can do nothing just because you get so much money every month. These gifts are all based on your future! If you don't have the ability to work for Mr. Devil in the future, then what awaits you will definitely not be a good thing!"

Gloria spoke seriously to David beside her. She and David were on their way back, and the car was driven by the burly man who picked them up. Gloria did not avoid people at all when she spoke.

Of course there is no need to avoid it, because Gloria is very confident. She feels that the education she provides to David is what Mr. Devil would like to see, and this is also to ensure that Mr. Devil's money is not wasted.

Although they live in poverty and come from humble backgrounds, they are not the kind of people who only look at the present, and they will not be blinded by immediate benefits.

"Give me the money for safekeeping. You are not allowed to spend it recklessly."

Seeing that David didn't respond, Gloria felt a little depressed. She immediately added another sentence, and this time David responded.

"Can you leave some for me?!"

David started to complain, but he didn't refuse outright. After all, he was very filial and knew his mother was doing this for his own good. But it would be too strict to take everything away from him, as he also had things he wanted to buy.

"I'll take care of everything from your food and drink to your toilet and poop. Why do you need money?"

Gloria snorted. At David's age, if he was really given that much money every month, who knows how bad he could become?
It’s not that Gloria doesn’t believe David. She believes that her son is much better than most of his peers, but this is Night City, and there is never a lack of various temptations.

In the past, when he had no money, David knew his limits and would not put himself in a bad situation. But now that he has money, it’s hard to say.

"I know, I know. Really, I will definitely work hard."

David rolled his eyes and wanted to complain about his mother's dictatorial approach of taking on too much responsibility, but he was not the type to argue, and he really didn't need much money. He usually just saved money to buy food and drinks, and had no other hobbies. At most, he liked to watch Mewtwo. It was no exaggeration to say that he was a model boy of the new era.

If we have to say what Lord Devil likes about him, David is quite confident about his "moral character". He feels that he has strong self-discipline. Although it is also due to the fact that he is poor, he will never touch things that he shouldn't touch. There are really not many people of the same age as him.

"You and your son are really lucky. You must seize this opportunity. This is not a good thing that everyone can encounter. We are so envious."

The two work-dressed men in the driver's seat and the passenger seat were all envious. After knowing the reason why the mother and son were called by Lord Devil, they were so jealous that they were about to split apart. How could this be pie in the sky? This was directly a golden pie in the sky!

"That's right, David, did you hear that?"

Gloria nodded. To be honest, she was really worried that David was getting too proud. After all, given his age, such a huge change in life could really change a person's character.

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David looked a little uncomfortable. This was obviously a good thing, so why did it feel like the pressure he was facing was greater than before?
He had a feeling that the next few years would be like a year for him. The conditions offered by Lord Devil were too generous. His mother Gloria almost wanted to turn him into an all-rounder and then work for Lord Devil to repay him for his kindness.

Of course, despite all the complaints, David could still understand his mother's approach. In fact, he himself was eager to get down to work immediately, otherwise the money would be too expensive to handle.

Their simple ideas only allow them to think of this way of repaying.

But David is not in a hurry, because Lord Devil has talked to him alone and given him a special power.

This was also the reason why David was a little absent-minded on the road. His heart was full of excitement and the pleasure of a dream coming true.

Lord Devil was indeed that Devor Collins! Lord Devil also gave him the power he had once imagined!
For David, this was actually his biggest gain from this trip. He fulfilled his dream and was recognized by his idol.

The private conversation between Lord Devil and him was the core of this meeting. He was now a loyal follower of Lord Devil. Of course, he would work extremely hard. It didn't matter if his life and death were controlled. He just wanted to seek a gift for his mother.

For ordinary people like them who live an honest life, it is normal for their life and death to be controlled by others. The company does not treat them as human beings at all. From birth to aging, sickness and death, almost everything is controlled by them.

In comparison, Lord Devil was much more humane. Not only did he grant him power, but he also brought about a complete change in his life. He was extremely sincere and showed him full respect. If it were a company, they would not even dare to think about this.

Of course, David didn't know that Ke Ling also got the benefits he wanted from him, and it was not all giving without any gain.

[Name: David Martinez (Special Servant)
Abilities: Regeneration, light weakening, pica
Special characteristics: Great in life, glorious in death.

[Live Greatly, Die Gloriously: When fighting against evil organizations and oppressors, your overall strength will increase by 10%. 】

Ke Ling was very satisfied with this trait. He could only say that the effect of this trait lived up to these eight words.

"Now we have truly become partners in justice."

Ke Ling smiled happily, as it was worth it that he treated David Martinez so well. This good treatment certainly did not refer to "money, work", but to the power given to David. David Martinez was also the first person to be converted to enjoy the effect of "50% weakening during the day".

The best that had been converted before was that they could not use their abilities during the day, after all, Ke Ling himself had only just unlocked this ability not long ago. Unfortunately, the system could not be managed with one click, and the abilities that were wanted could not be directly granted. The abilities had to be granted in person, and the converted people from other worlds could only wait until he came over.

“Is that kid really that good?”

The old captain was still wondering, he couldn't understand why Ke Ling was so happy?
"Far better than you think, and far more useful than you think."

Ke Ling glanced at the old captain and answered directly. He was wondering if the old captain had any special characteristics, but he couldn't think of what they were. He couldn't be a "car thief", right?

Well, I feel that this trait is useless. Let's talk about it later. Ke Ling doesn't want to transform for the time being. Although the old captain is also reliable, Ke Ling doesn't want to use up too much physical strength at once. Moreover, although the old captain has some role, the influence is very limited, and he may not be able to support a trait.

"Well, I don't have your vision anyway."

The old captain shrugged his shoulders and stopped arguing with Ke Ling. Although he didn't understand, he respected him. It had nothing to do with him anyway, as long as it didn't affect his affairs.

Ke Ling didn't say anything more to him and left the old captain's territory directly. The harvest this time was rich enough. As expected, he still had to find the protagonist or a character with a lot of roles to draw the lottery. Maybe the probability of getting good things would be higher?
Before Ke Ling had even gotten over the excitement of gaining a good trait, another heavyweight arrived in Night City the next day.

"After many years, Arata Yorinobu arrives in Night City again!"

"The true young master of the Arasaka family, the most legitimate heir to the Arasaka Empire!"

"The secret of Arasaka Yorinobu's love history is revealed! A playboy? A romantic?"

All of a sudden, the entire Night City was reporting about the young master of the Arasaka family, the only remaining male in the Arasaka family and the most legitimate heir.

This was indeed big news. The sudden arrival of Arasaka Yorinobu caught everyone off guard. There was no news before his arrival, and no one knew what the Arasaka heir was here for.

In fact, Yorinobu Arasaka is not unfamiliar with Night City. Although he cannot be compared with Michiko Arasaka, compared with Saburo Arasaka and Hanako Arasaka, he has been to Night City more often.

This is normal. One of them has not set foot on American soil for nearly a hundred years, and the other has never left the country.

"Arasaka Yorinobu has come to Night City!"

"I know. I'm not blind or deaf."

Facing the reminder from Arasaka Michiko, Ke Ling replied speechlessly, "This reminder is a bit too late. The whole world knows about it. Do you still need to remind me?"

"Haha, sorry, I just saw the news."

Arasaka Michiko simply admitted that she was actually unprepared because she didn't know when Arasaka Yorinobu would come.

This is normal. No one dares to expose their itinerary when they go out. In history, many company leaders have died due to assassinations and beheadings. Corporate wars never talk about the code of conduct. If they say beheading, they will just behead.

"Did he contact you?"

Ke Ling continued to ask, Arasaka Michiko and Arasaka Yorinobu are now standing on one side, their core goal is to make Arasaka Saburo give up his position, or at least not to occupy this position forever, the two reached a consensus and trust last time.

Although these two people belong to different factions within Arasaka, they share the same idea of ​​wishing Saburo Arasaka death.

"Of course. He is much more anxious than me. After all, if my grandfather's plan succeeds, it will be my dear uncle who will die. I will just keep my tail between my legs. He also knows that I am used to it, so he will definitely want to pull me tight."

Michiko Arasaka replied. She said this in a very free and confident manner, but it was still sad to hear. Every family has its own problems. Even someone as skilled as Michiko Arasaka does not live a comfortable life, with the huge mountain of Saburo Arasaka pressing down on her.

In fact, Arasaka's return had the greatest impact on Michiko Arasaka. She was neither accepted by the public nor by anyone else. No one on both the "Military Technology" and "Arasaka" side believed in her and they all felt that she was not one of them.

"Then let's meet him. Our anti-Arasaka vanguard is very anxious now."

Ke Ling made the decision with a smile. Of course, he would give a big hand to Arasaka Yorinobu and push this "father-worried man" forward.

"No problem. I'll go right away."

Michiko Arasaka acted decisively and set off immediately after receiving the instructions, turning into a mission master. Her attitude was indeed correct. After so many years of being stuck in the same situation, she knew exactly what she should do and when, and had a very clear understanding of her own positioning.

After a while, Michiko Arasaka arrived at the Kurosai Building. Arasaka Yorinobu liked to stay here. He even had a special VIP room reserved for him. He stayed here almost every time he came.

In a sense, carrying out an assassination here is much easier than locking down Arata Yoriaki's route of movement, after all, he will end up here.

"My dear uncle, you look unhappy."

The almost completely transformed Adam Hammer opened the door for Michiko Arasaka and let the eldest niece of Arasaka Yorinobu in. As soon as she entered the door, after taking a look at Arasaka Yorinobu, Michiko Arasaka immediately began to smile and poke her lungs.

"That bastard already knew that I took the things."

Arasaka Yorinobu did not refute. He frowned and told the bad news, which meant that Arasaka Saburo's response would begin soon, leaving them no room to operate.

"Do you think he'll come?"

Arasaka Michiko was not panicked, but started telling a joke. At least this sentence sounded like a joke to Arasaka Yorinobu.

"How could he come? He's so old, the medical team is on call 24 hours a day, and he hasn't set foot on this land for nearly a hundred years. Would he come here in person for this matter?"

Arasaka Yorinobu didn't believe that Arasaka Saburo would come in person, and what he said had reasons and sounded like it was true.

(End of this chapter)