The Villain Knight Doesn't Want to Be a Hero

"It just so happens that your next target is Arasaka's high-ranking official Tanaka. Perhaps you can get information about this Amazon from him."

"The reward is the same as I just said, but if there is a way to get detailed information and data about this thing, the reward will be doubled this time."

"What do you think?"

"..."

After he finished speaking, the room fell into silence.

Faraday did not urge him, but just quietly enjoyed the pleasure brought by the precious cigar.

Maine, who was sitting there, thought about the pros and cons.

Although it is certain that the bastard Faraday is definitely hiding some information, he thinks that even if he asks, the bastard will not let go.

Not to mention that the temptation of doubling the compensation was too great, while what they were going to do had a lot of overlap with their current plans.

It's a win-win situation...at least on the surface.

After a few minutes of silence, Main finally nodded.

"Very good, then I will wait for your good news."

Faraday extinguished the cigar in his hand with satisfaction, then left with his two bodyguards.

Chapter 348 To the Great Mother

David now understands what it feels like to be debt-free.

With the work he did during this period, he finally paid off the medical expenses that Man Yin had paid for him...but it was only medical expenses.

The money from the military-grade Sian Westin is still a long way off, not to mention the favor he owes from the other party for taking care of him during this period of time... This cannot be measured by simple money.

But no matter what, what happened during this period of time did make his life, which he originally thought was falling into the abyss, turn into a rocket soaring into the sky.

But the good times didn’t last long.

But what happened right after that made him feel like he fell back to the ground with a thud.

Good news: Mom is awake.

Bad news: Mom is awake.

"..."

"..."

The confrontation between mother and son made the atmosphere in the clinic a little cold. Even veterans like Maine and Dolio felt uncomfortable.

The only person who was not affected was probably Mr. K, who was enjoying it and sitting on the stairs watching the fun.

There was a cup of cold coffee in front of each of them - but no one wanted to drink it.

"mom……"

"David! This matter is non-negotiable!"

Before he could open his mouth, Gloria interrupted him with a tone that sounded different from rejection.

The latter also became visibly depressed.

Gloria seemed to realize that her words were a bit too harsh, and she sighed helplessly.

"I know it's been hard for you, but the principal has sent me a message saying that the school will no longer pursue your responsibility for assault and damage, and will also apply for a scholarship for you..."

He tried to persuade David earnestly, trying to get him to return to Arasaka Academy.

In fact, when Gloria woke up and learned that David not only beat up his classmates but also dropped out of school to become a cyberpunk after she was injured and unconscious, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Not to mention, she also knew that David had put the military-grade Sian Westan she had stolen inside his body...

That kind of thing is not something a normal person should touch!

"Anyway, as long as you apologize to the student who was beaten..."

"I do not want."

"!?"

As if she thought she had heard it wrong, Gloria looked at her son in disbelief, who was wearing her own corpse carrier uniform.

"I said I don't want it!"

As if he had really made up his mind, David raised his head and looked at Gloria with unprecedented seriousness.

"I'm sorry mom, but I won't apologize to Katsuo, and I won't go back to Arasaka Academy!"

"You...what are you talking about?" Gloria's voice trembled a little, and her whole body felt cold as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

"...If you don't go back, how can you join Arasaka? If you can't join Arasaka, how can you become an elite? With your talent, you can climb to the top of Arasaka Tower..."

Although she tried her best to keep herself calm, everyone could hear that she was breaking down.

"Then I won't go!"

"Anyway, I don't fit in with them. No matter how hard I try, they never respect me. It's better to..."

Snapped!

Before he could finish his words, a slap landed on David's face.

As tears fell from Gloria's eyes, a clear voice rang out in the living room of the clinic.

But this action did not make David change his mind.

He still looked at his mother unyieldingly.

"..."

Gloria realized what she had done belatedly, her hands frozen in mid-air, a little at a loss.

But when she met David's persistent eyes, her heart trembled again.

"Well, let me say this, Gloria... um!"

Main seemed to want to say something, but Dolio elbowed him lightly...

This is not the right time for them to get involved.

"I'm sorry, Maine. David used your Sian Westin without permission. I will have him dismantle it and return it to you later..."

"mom!"

Hearing this, David's mood changed and he stood up from his seat.

"After all, why do I have to go back to Arasaka Academy? I can earn money now, and Manin also said that I am very talented. I can take care of you in the future, and you don't have to be so tired!"

"No! I'm asking you the opposite! David, do you know what you are doing? How do you make money?"

Seeing that he was still stubborn, Gloria's tears dripped down her cheeks and she couldn't help but raise her tone.

"Have you ever thought about what I would do if you died? You shouldn't be able to do these things..."

"Mother……"

Looking at his mother biting her lower lip, David seemed a little shaken.

As a corpse carrier, Gloria deals with corpses almost every day.

This is also the reason why she can easily get some prosthetics to supplement her family income... To put it bluntly, this behavior is actually not much different from that of a scavenger.

Among the corpses she had seen, apart from those of gang members, the most numerous were mercenaries and cyberpunks of various kinds.

Moreover, each death was more tragic than the last. Sometimes, the rotten and smelly flesh and blood stuck to the ground and could not be shoveled off.

She has to receive at least a thousand fools a year who want to become legends of Night City, but end up dying without even being able to fight.

Gloria couldn't help but shudder at the thought that her son might become like that one day in the future.

It's not that she doesn't know about David's situation at Arasaka Academy...but it's at least better than death.

No one can blame Gloria for this, and no one is qualified to blame the mother.

——It’s a pity that even though she understood it, Dolio found it difficult to agree.

After all, if David dismantles Sian Westin, regardless of the next commission, the person to be installed will definitely be Maine...

Given his condition, he would become a cyber madman if he installed it.

Just as Gloria has her own obsessions, she also has her own reasons.

In this case, there is only one solution -

"I say, Gloria, since you want David to join Arasaka, why don't you go ask that guy over there?"

He raised his hand and pointed at Lin Qiao, who was watching the show with a cup of coffee.

"Even though he doesn't even have a medical license, he is at least a former high-ranking official at Arasaka."

"As for his understanding of the company, I'm afraid no one here can compare to him."

Although in Dolio's opinion this was indeed a bit exaggerated.

After all, in their eyes, Lin Qiao was at most a powerful rich second-generation.

How much she knows about the company's specific affairs is completely unknown, and she may not even know as much as outsiders like them...but that doesn't stop her from saying so.

To a certain extent, this is similar to the inherent impression that children of teachers must be academic masters.

Chapter 349: Don't Regret Your Choice

Because of Dolio's words, everyone present turned their eyes to the figure sitting on the stairs.

Dolio gave Lin Qiao a look that said "I'll leave it to you."

And someone who was enjoying his meal but was suddenly called out and pulled off the scene also made an exaggerated sound of shock.

"Eh~~~ Me? Are you asking me, a person who doesn't have a medical license and has to occupy the clinic to do family mediation?"

"You guys don't even want to drink the coffee I make."

"..."

Dolio and Maine clenched their fists.

How should I put it? Although I have gradually gotten used to this guy over the past two years, I still feel inexplicably angry!

And that crappy coffee of his, even dogs wouldn’t drink it!

The former Pila was greedy and took a bite... and that was it.

According to what he said afterwards, he felt as if he had been thrown into a gravity-free universe, and even saw his long-dead parents in the countless dazzling stars...

Should we congratulate the victims' alliance and give them a +1?

But even though I really wanted to punch this guy in the innocent face, it was obviously not the right time.

Lin Qiao smiled slightly

"Anyway, I listened to the conversation just now. The point of disagreement is how to help David have a better future... Is this summary okay?"

"It's almost..."

"Then let me ask you the other way around—"

Lin Qiao walked down the stairs slowly and handed a pack of tissues to Gloria, whose eyes were still red.

Then he glanced at the mother and son and said playfully, "Madam, why do you think David can succeed after entering Arasaka?"

His words paused Gloria, who was still sobbing.

"Need I say more? Of course it's because he is excellent enough and his grades in school have always been among the best..."

Her voice unconsciously went up two pitches. Even though she was so angry at her son's rebellion that she cried, it was undeniable that David was still her pride.

"So what? Will excellence definitely lead to reuse?"

"…Is not it?"

"I can't deny it completely, but... it's still hard to explain it with words alone. I'd better demonstrate it in practice."

Lin Qiao pinched her chin and turned to look at David, saying, "Let me be clear, the next demonstration is not very friendly to you. Is that okay?"

"Uh...ah, it's okay, I'll do as you say..."