Great, we're doomed now!

“Gus.” Ye Shoujiang unsheathed his greatsword and stood in front of him. “He’s just an ordinary soldier you could see anywhere.”

"Regardless of the role... just based on this impact, he's definitely the most eye-catching one!"

Chika clenched her fist, absolutely certain: "The prize money from the Ichiban Kuji is ours!"

Chapter 116 Girl, strive to dominate the nation!

[Destiny Coins +2 (Airi, Mari, Chika)]

……

"We will definitely cherish this opportunity!"

"Big brother, no, Sister Airi, we've finally made something of ourselves!"

"Don't cry, everyone!"

Ultimately, the grand prize didn't go to Ye Shou's cosplay team, but to the clearly more professional and hardworking "Backstreet Girls".

After all, Ye Shou had instructed him beforehand not to engage in any underhanded dealings. He was only participating in the event for fun and there was no need for him to compete with those idols.

Of course, Kei and Miko had a lot of fun. Everyone was mainly there to relax, and no one cared about the rankings. Chika, on the other hand, felt like her lifeline had been extended after seeing the amount of the "Special Excellence Award." She excitedly grabbed Ruri's (the head referee's) hand and wouldn't let go, saying they would be best friends for life.

The Backstreet Girls, standing in the center of the podium, got a good look under the media spotlight!

Three idol groups, including them, have all secured endorsement contracts with ALO.

Below the stage, die-hard fans and audience members were clapping and cheering, making the scene as lively as a temporary live performance.

On stage, several girls were in tears, looking like freed slaves.

With a contract in hand, the girls have a long-term meal ticket. Although they need to attend various events frequently, which requires a lot of physical strength, physical strength is the last thing they lack. Or rather, compared to other things, simply doing physical labor is already heavenly treatment for them.

The leader of the Inugami Group treated them like cash cows, and his methods were extremely brutal. He didn't consider whether it would be depleting their resources, and violence and excessive labor were common occurrences.

They even suspected that if someone was willing to pay a high enough price, the boss would sell them into prostitution...

It sounds surreal to suggest that "former men" would engage in "pillow-sharing" services, but they've been through so many outrageous things that it wouldn't be surprising if it really came to that.

It's hard to predict the tastes of wealthy people!

Now that ALO is backed by the Kuze Group, the PR department certainly doesn't want their signed idols to get involved in any scandals, and the leader of the Inugami Group also has to be careful not to use violence too often, lest he attract the attention of his superiors.

In short, this was indeed a major event that could change the fate of the three women, making their situation much better.

"How did you calculate that you only give two gold coins to three people?"

Ye Shou took off his helmet and tucked it into his waistband, looking at the idol group on stage, feeling puzzled.

"Does this mean their fates are so intertwined that they can be considered a community?"

In a sense, these three were his "reserve food," and Ye Shou could liberate them from enslavement with just a word.

Similarly, a single sentence can send you to hell... well, it might be a bit difficult to find an even more hellish ending.

As can be seen from the original work, although these three are gangsters, they are not the type to bully men and women. On the contrary, they have a bit of chivalry and even admire the tough guys in gangster movies. If they weren't so naive, they probably wouldn't have ended up like this.

The gray forces associated with Kuze will be gradually purged in the near future!

He can't launch a full-scale purge of Japan's underground forces yet, because there are other families involved, but just like when he ordered his companies to clean up pollution—he needs to take care of his own backyard first.

This might sound like a big move, but in reality, yakuza organizations that can connect with the Kuze Group have often already partially legitimized and are doing legitimate business, so this part doesn't need too much attention. On the contrary, it's the subordinate organizations of yakuza bosses, such as the Inugane Group, that are still engaged in gray-market activities.

Therefore, the main thing is to let the Extreme Path reorganize its internal affairs. As for whether they can be ruthless, that has nothing to do with Ye Shou.

The truly evil party will be dealt with without mercy, and if anyone fails to see the situation clearly, the Metropolitan Police Department will make them reflect on the sins they committed in the first half of their lives!

In short, Ye Shou could change the fate of the "Backstreet Girls" and even the entire Inugami Group at any time if he wanted to.

So he's quite friendly to the trio—at least they'll get two or three more gold coins in the future, right?

When gold coins are in dire need, they can be mined violently at any time to forcibly wipe out the Inugami Group and give them freedom.

"Excuse me, may I take a picture?"

Someone tried to get close to Ye Shou to take a picture, but was stopped by the bodyguards on the perimeter. Ye Shou turned around at the sound of the voice, was slightly taken aback, and waved his hand to let him over, granting him a special privilege for the first time ever.

He was wearing a mask and a baseball cap, and a white lab coat that looked like either cosplay or regular clothing. Judging from his hair color and build, he was no longer young, and his voice sounded like that of a middle-aged or elderly person, making him seem out of place in the venue.

Moreover, he wasn't there for the pretty girl. After entering with his camera, he just kept looking Ye Shou up and down, repeatedly exclaiming in amazement at the black armor, saying the size and power output at the same time, giving people a rather abnormal feeling.

"So that's how it is... That's why the range of motion of the joints was designed to be so large!"

This is not redundant design at all... Could you make an extension motion here?

Ye Shou didn't take it to heart and fully cooperated with his request, striking various poses to satisfy the other party's curiosity.

Finally, the man sat in the chair, easily lifted up by Ye Shou with one arm. He could adjust the angle of the chair with just his fingers, and even slowly rotate it. His entire body did not sway at all, as solid and stable as a solid steel pillar, which made him both scared and excited, causing him to shout loudly.

Thank you so much!

The chubby man bowed slightly, still very excited: "This has broadened my horizons and given me a lot of inspiration!"

"You're welcome, Professor Agasa," Ye Shou said softly with a smile as he shook hands with him.

"Ok?"

When his identity was revealed, the masked PhD student paused for a moment but wasn't too surprised.

Given his build, most observant people could easily recognize him; disguising himself would be too much of a stretch for him.

Holding hands, Dr. Agasa felt the hardness of the special alloy and was momentarily reluctant to part with it.

"At first I thought it was just about making a high-performance prototype, because the parameters were so exaggerated that I didn't consider the possibility of it being manipulated by someone... I didn't expect that someone could actually meet the requirements."

Amazing! This gives my imagination a perfect reference point!

He has an extreme passion for invention and creation, enjoying the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment of "making dreams come true." And mobile suits, something almost inevitable in science fiction, can be considered a timeless romance for men; even at fifty years old, he still can't resist them.

Since even the most physically fit volunteers couldn't freely control the armor, the incredibly curious professor decided to come and see it for himself after hearing that Ye Shou was wearing it at an event.

As for why he wanted to hide his identity... у?:u??Yi mainly felt a little shy coming alone to a place full of young people.

"In the future, we will also need to develop power armor that ordinary people can use. Its application in firefighting and disaster relief can greatly improve efficiency and reduce firefighter casualties... These will be in your hands, Doctor."

Ye Shou patted his berserker armor: "Personally, I'm very satisfied with your work. It's a perfect combination of technology and romance!"

"Oh dear, stop talking, it's so embarrassing~"

The doctor scratched his head sheepishly, his face actually turning a little red, but he was indeed filled with a sense of pride at being able to participate in such a project that concerned people's livelihoods and benefited the public.

"I snuck out; the driver is still waiting for me outside... Could you come to the lab next time so I can test your maximum speed and wrist strength? Also, the stability of the interface, the stretching error, and the gyroscope calibration..."

"And this was rushed. Ideally, you should have tried it on a few times to adjust the balance parameters. Young people's weight and height change, and the data needs to be updated promptly..."

Once the topic started, Professor Agasa became quite talkative. When he came to his senses and glanced at his watch, he exclaimed in surprise, quickly apologized, and ran out of the venue, leaving everyone except Ye Shou completely baffled, wondering where this old man had come from.

"Is that Professor Agasa? Come to think of it, this is the first time I've ever met him in person." Ruri came out from behind and walked to Ye Shou's side.

She was actually the venue manager today, not a contestant, but she was dressed in her usual maid outfit and blended perfectly into the environment.

Ye Shou nodded: "Strictly speaking, Dr. Agasa is not our employee. He is only working with us temporarily and spends most of his time at home conducting his own research. After all, most problems can be solved online."

"Compared to Kayaba Akihiko, this one seems easier to get along with...more convenient."

“No, you’re wrong about that,” Ye Shou shook his head, correcting her.

"Kayaba Akihiko is not a good person in the traditional sense. He may still have a sense of good and evil, and he may want to do some good deeds when he has the opportunity, but he is essentially a very pure person who will stop at nothing to satisfy his own selfish desires. This kind of person is easy to use. As long as you can get what he wants, you can control everything he wants."

Professor Agasa, on the other hand, is a scientist who maintains a kind heart and even has some childlike innocence... If you can't agree with his ideals, you can put the national treasury in front of him and he won't be tempted.

You might be able to deceive or take advantage of him, but you'll definitely be found out after one or two times, and it's not worth ruining your relationship over it.

"So we should treat him with sincerity?"

Liuli nodded, beginning to understand why Ye Shou treated the two mad scientists so differently.

"Following Lord Ye Shou, I always learn new things, which benefits me greatly. By the way, this month..."

"Ok?"

Sensing that Liuli seemed to have something to say, Ye Shou turned his head and asked, "What is it?"

"It's almost the end of the month again. Lord Ye, do you still need to go into seclusion and meditate? I've already made arrangements in advance, and they're ready to receive you at any time."

Chapter 117 A True Hero Strikes a Stylish Move to Slay the Enemy!

The most precious resource in the world is probably time, because no amount of money can buy even a second. Ye Shou has a total of forty days of "overtime" every month, so how could he bear to waste it?

Just like last time, Ye Shou took Lucy back to "Night City" and spent twenty fulfilling days there.

There's no way to not feel fulfilled:

Lucy has to work diligently in the main world, but in Night City she gets to have Ye Shou all to herself, so of course she should get closer to him~

Then, Ye Shou will work with Mann to "persuade" the selected hackers and engineers, while also acting as a teacher to guide David in developing him into a qualified prosthetic doctor.

In his interactions with the patients, David adopted the perspective of a benefactor, and his mental state was noticeably different from before, with his understanding of Night City gradually changing. If he was previously cynical and dissatisfied with everything, he is now able to contemplate "why things are the way they are."

Once he gets his own answer (whether it's right or wrong), his life will be completely different.

Ye Shou didn't expect to cultivate a legendary leader like Johnny Silverhand. In fact, no matter how many legends there are, they can't change Night City. Only overwhelming power can save this city and even the cyberpunk world. Ideological revolution is no longer an option!

This worldview is too "despairing," not the kind of despair one feels when facing Gatanothor, but the despair of being stuck in a quagmire with no way out, only able to watch oneself slowly rot away.

If Zijella were born here, he could probably plant his roots right up to the Earth's core!

He simply hoped that David could grow up quickly and become a responsible and mature person, so that he could take over Mann's work and become Ye's representative in Night City.

After all, Mann is already quite old. We promised to give him a good life, so we can't just leave him in this godforsaken place forever, can we?

Twenty days passed peacefully, and Ye Shou and Lucy returned to the main world, bringing with them two new employees—two of the three sisters.

The three sisters are a well-known team, with excellent skills in both theft and hacking.

However, both the eldest and second eldest sisters have undergone excessive modifications, and the inhibitors are becoming less and less effective. If the level of their prosthetic bodies is not reduced, there is a risk of cyberpsychosis. They even lost control once while exploring the network and almost burned their brains.

It can lower the level of the prosthetic body, which in Night City means a decrease in survivability.

Dorio (Mann's lover) knew the youngest of the three sisters. After learning about these circumstances, he took the opportunity to extend an olive branch. He went to great lengths to win her trust, and even Ye Shou personally came forward to contact her before finally winning her over.

Mann felt somewhat ashamed about this. When he was making grand promises to Ye Shou, he thought it would be easy to recruit a few talented people from among the many marginalized people in Night City who couldn't make a living. But in reality, it wasn't that simple.

Because Ye Shou wanted someone with a "relatively normal personality," not someone who would suddenly go crazy or have antisocial tendencies.

Those with an overly illustrious history or severe drug dependence were also excluded!

The remaining people were already considered "respectable" in Night City, and gaining their trust to embark on an unknown journey... wouldn't be so easy.