Cyberpunk: I didn't cheat.

Inside the office of the echelon supervisor of the Arasaka Security Department.

Sato Yoshitaka was listening to his subordinates' report. Based on the recent reports of attacks, they confirmed that the "nail" was driven into an underground black-clad dream-making center of the Tiger Claw Gang.

"The trap was set, but that assassin you call 'Square Head' hasn't shown his face for three days?"

"Yes, uh, at the same time, the counterintelligence department accused us of not sharing information and put all the blame for the killing of several company agents on us."

Yoshitaka Sato smiled.

"These damn pigeons, all they do is caw and accuse, thinking the enemy will just vanish into thin air! What about those two mercenaries? They were there; could they be the blockhead?"

The subordinate continued to report.

"They may be related to Jack-O-Mage, but not the real Jack-O-Mage. According to our investigation, their implants are very low-grade, far from the military-grade, bulletproof implants that Jack-O-Mage possesses. Meanwhile, our hackers analyzed Jotaro Seiji's Mewtwo, and Jack-O-Mage's movements are no slower than those of the Special Forces, so we cannot rule out the possibility that it is someone from another company."

Sato Yoshitaka got up from his chair, straightened his tie, and wiped away non-existent dust from the tie buckle.

"Don't touch those two mercenaries yet. Keep an eye on them. This blockhead is targeting things related to us. We can't rule out that the Pigeons are secretly plotting and setting up more traps. Send a few security teams over."

The subordinate put away the panel and nodded in agreement.

Sato Yoshitaka suddenly changed the subject and asked.

"Who's causing trouble from the counterintelligence department?"

The subordinate replied.

"Anne Cornwall works for Jenkins."

Sato Yoshitaka curled his lip.

"Cornn? Another Onsatian devil! Jenkins has walked into a dead end himself. Go to Abernathy and tell her that an opportunity awaits her."

"yes!"

Vito was unaware of what was happening at Arasaka Company. Our client had just finished his first match and was walking to the VIP stands to watch other people compete, while receiving cheers from the crowd.

Vito looked at the large cage the Animals had set up; these retro octagonal cages were becoming increasingly rare in Night City.

Putting two people in a large cage to fight is a brilliant move. It not only adds a sense of wildness but also blurs the line between humans and animals to some extent, enhancing the audience's psychological experience.

"Awesome, Vito! Holy crap, I hit the jackpot this time!"

The Valentino gang members were cheering. Vito was, after all, a newcomer in the boxing world, so his odds were naturally not low. One win for him would be enough for these poor guys in the Valentino gang to earn three months' rent.

"Next up is Mann's team's Dorio versus street fighter Caesar!"

The host's passionate voice rang out again, and the atmosphere in the audience became lively once more under his guidance.

"Go for it, baby! I know you can do it!"

A girl loudly cheered for Caesar.

"Go, Dorio!"

The Mann team also came to the scene to cheer on Dorio.

Their seats were a bit far back, so Vito had a few of the Valentino gang members make way for them and then called them over.

"Long time no see, Mann."

Vito and Mann shook hands.

"Hello, Vito."

Mann was somewhat absent-minded; his mind was completely on the octagon.

"Vito-chan~"

Rebecca went up to greet her warmly.

"Hi Rebecca, it's nice to meet you, but the discount really is only 30% off."

Rebecca turned her head away.

"Tch! 30% off it is!"

Qi Wei remained silent, quietly watching the game while smoking.

Lucy was also watching the game, and David next to her would occasionally steal a glance at her.

Vito went over and put his arm around David, and whispered something to him.

"Do you know you look a bit like a pervert right now? Hehehehehehe."

David blushed and replied in a low voice.

"Vito, your smile is so wicked!"

David gradually came to know Lucy during their training sessions, and he realized that what she said that day was true; her dream was indeed to go to the moon.

Jack was captivated by the exciting matches in the octagon.

"Wow, Dorio is amazing! Her punches are almost as good as those of champion boxers!"

Pila explained from the side.

"Of course! Dorio comes from a family of athletes; both her parents are outstanding fighters from Northern Europe!"

The battle between Dorio and Caesar lasted for nine rounds, and Caesar finally fell to the ground after Dorio seized an opportunity and landed a powerful right hook.

"The winner of this match is ~Do~Lio~ Let's congratulate this boxer on advancing to the next round!"

"Wuhu!"

Mann's team started cheering, and at that moment Vito also noticed a beautiful sight on the other side of the boxing ring, cheering.

He asked Jack.

"Did the organizers even arrange a cheerleading squad?"

Jack looked closely and laughed.

"Those are Mox's people. The girls are all pretty, but buddy, they'll suck you dry!"

Vito realized that it was the Mox Gang, headquartered at the Liz Bar. Most of them were women, making them a relatively human-like gang in Night City. Their members were mostly sex dolls and vulnerable groups, and the gang's main focus was on mutual help.

"But seriously, did you see that girl in the middle? My heart almost jumped for her!"

Jack looked in the direction Vito was pointing and then agreed.

"You have good taste. Should we go over and say hello after the show? And maybe ask her if she wants to grab a late-night snack?"

"Forget it, Jack. You know I'm socially awkward and I'm most afraid of talking to strangers."

"Hahaha, get lost, Vito!"

After tonight's game, Vito said goodbye to the Mann team.

He and Jack went to the Wolf Bar. Hearing that Vito had a match that night, Mrs. Wells insisted on preparing a table full of food for the two of them when they returned.

When they arrived at the bar, Mrs. Wells had already set the table and was waiting for the two brothers.

"Let me guess, tonight's game went very smoothly. The smiles on the two young men's faces don't lie. Come on, let me bring the dishes up."

Vito and Jack didn't just sit idly by; Vito helped Mrs. Wells bring out the hot soup, while Jack was in charge of bringing out the wraps.

Once the dishes were served, a joyful family gathering began.

……

"They took out Kant? Do you have details of the operation?"

Roger sat in the private room of the next life, holding a glass of wine, listening to the recent events.

"Two people blocked the entrance to the whole food factory and killed Conte."

Roger took a sip of his drink.

"Kant is a complete idiot. What did the Vortex Gang say?"

"Now that Royce is in power, he and Conte don't get along, and he's probably hiding in the factory laughing right now."

"Those two mercenaries are interesting, Tasi. Contact them for me tomorrow and tell them I have a job for them in my next life. What's their squad called?"

"It's called the Doctor-Patient Relations Mediation Team, and the team leader is Vito."

Upon hearing this unusual name, Roger laughed.

"I hope this Vito isn't some attention-seeking clown, but it doesn't matter. Everyone has their value. Inform Romano that I've found the man he needs."