Infinity, progress from Arasaka

boo.

Unscrewing it, Vera poured herself a glass, sipped it a little, and felt the sweet liquid flowing down her mouth like pebbles washed in water. She leaned comfortably on the big chair, looking back at the floor-to-ceiling windows in the background and the scenery of Night City outside the window.

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the sun sets, revealing a steel jungle, lined with towering buildings, a world divided into white and black.

The bulletproof glass curtain wall is one-way transparent, so there is no need to worry about privacy issues.

After a while, ding-dong.

"Hey, Vera, you're having a drink here after you finish your work."

As the phone rang, a middle-aged man in a shiny black suit with red stripes appeared on the built-in virtual screen grid of Vera's prosthetic eye plug-in.

"Uncle Thomas, good afternoon. We are waiting for the handover. If you are greedy, I will pick a few bottles of Paradise Champagne and send them to you."

James Thomas, Vera's boss's boss, deputy director of security in Arasaka Night City Security Department, in charge of the Security Bureau. He was also the former superior of the cheap dad.

Vera's 'uncle', the uncle who once helped Vera to manage the 'inheritance'.

As the largest, most well-known and most important department of Arasaka, the security department does not have a full director unless it is necessary. The board members will directly serve as the highest officer, and the deputy director in charge of a certain area will be the highest official of the security department.

It is difficult for someone other than a direct descendant of the Arasaka Manor in Tokyo to climb to the position of director of the security department.

"Hahaha..."

Vera's intimate yet polite words made Deputy Security Director James Thomas' face, which had very faint traces of prosthetic modification, smile kindly, and he nodded continuously, as if he was really looking at an outstanding junior.

"Then I'm looking forward to your collection. Fred has always had an unusual hobby for high-quality liquor. He doesn't drink much, but he likes to collect it from everywhere and keep it."

After a simple greeting to bring them closer, Thomas' tone became serious.

"Captain Vera Adelheid Russell, your promotion procedure has been approved in Tokyo. You have done a good job in Brasilia. In 30 minutes, there will be an internal meeting of the Night City Security Department's Security Bureau. The news will be officially announced at the meeting and will take effect immediately once announced. Congratulations, Vera. Fred and Mia will be proud of you."

"Thank you, Director Thomas."

Vera showed an appropriate expression of excitement but restrained herself, and stood up, "Thank you for your care."

"You don't have to do this. You deserve it. Arasaka treats capable people well. Join the meeting on time in 29 minutes."

Doodle.

Communication hang up.

The subtle expression that Vera had struggled to show on her face slowly disappeared. She drank the wine in the glass and lay down on the chair.

"Huh..." It's no wonder that I call him 'uncle' so often. There's no difference between being in Arasaka and being in the system. Especially in the departments that are deeply influenced by Japan, the bloodline, backing, background, and connections are very particular.

Vera took a deep breath.

I have to say, having good connections does work.

Even in the snake den of Arasaka, as long as you can keep demonstrating your value, creating value for the company, and climbing up at the same time, you can really make it.

Of course, if it fails, that's a completely different story.

The president of the new United States, Rosalind Myers, began her political career while serving in the Marine Corps. She was spotted by military technology and then attracted the attention of senior military science officials because of her hard power. She was chosen as the CEO successor in the competition and finally became president.

This path is not feasible in Arasaka, but it does not prevent her from being Vera's predecessor.

Object of study...

For the remaining half hour, Vera did nothing strange. She stayed in the office to deal with several daily documents submitted by her subordinates, Team 6 Arasaka soldiers.

It’s time, beep—

Internal meeting reminder.

Vera lowered the partition curtain wall, and several holographic imaging devices outlined the conference round table.

Not long after, the top executives of the Security Bureau appeared one after another on the seats outlined by the projection lines. Deputy Director of Security James Thomas was in the middle, and other members of the Special Assault Force, the garrison mobile team, the heavy armored force, the rescue force, the disaster response force (chemical defense force), the guard force (ordinary company security), the security force (bodyguards)...

A bald man with sharp eyes, gray hair and beard, and conspicuous prosthetic grooves on his skin looked at her. Vera's built-in communication chip rang in response, and after it was connected, the man's voice came.

"Commander Russell, congratulations."

He looked very old and was the oldest person present, but Vera did not dare to underestimate him.

"Grandpa Ram." Yes. Another acquaintance, an acquaintance of my cheap dad.

So, privately, many corporate dogs complained that Chief Adelheid's work and promotion in Night City Security was like going home and getting something back.

And the person who replaced Vera in this promotion should be him.

The position of the Special Assault Force Supervisor.

Vera looked at Ram's slender upper limbs. It was obvious that his combat prosthesis had been dismantled for the simple reason that it had reached its limit.

He is suffering from neurasthenia and cannot withstand high-intensity combat. If he continues to resist, he will become a cyber psychosis. Before any signs of this disease appear, the company's security and maintenance personnel forcibly dismantle his combat prosthesis and carry out "burden reduction".

Mr. Ram has been with the company for more than two decades.

"Want to comfort me? Little Vera, haha... Instead of comforting me, you might as well transfer your energy to the biotechnology research that you are interested in. Fred gave birth to a good daughter... I haven't thanked you yet, Vera. The improved inhibitor you discovered and repaired on the old network saved my life."

Ram looked at Vera with burning eyes.

Vera just smiled back and said nothing.

Let them continue to misunderstand.

A misunderstanding called "Vera joined the security department to take over her parents' job, and biotechnology research is her personal hobby."

"All right."

Finally, Deputy Director of Security James Thomas interrupted the whispering.

"I won't repeat the commendation for the Brasilia operation. Vera Adelheid Russell has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, and will be promoted to the head of the Special Assault Force. She will participate in the internal management of the General Security Bureau with the rank of Chief of Police."

"Arasaka Corporation Tokyo Global Headquarters: Order issued, effective immediately."

……

The meeting ended quickly.

After all, each of them has their own tasks and areas of garrison, and it won't take long to announce a promotion order, since they are not airdropped commanders.

Vera smiled after looking at the updated personal profile and authority level on the office terminal.

drip-

New unread messages pop up.

From: Arasaka Transportation Administration - Night City

Dear Director Vera Adelheid Russell, please come to our office during your free time to pay the management fee and receive the "Holy Sword".

The exclusive floating car is here.

But before that...

Vera left the office, carrying a bottle of champagne, and led two bodyguards to the reception hall on the first floor of Arasaka Tower, and walked towards the Arasaka Monument outside the reception hall on the first floor.

In addition to the monument commemorating the nuclear explosion in 2023, there is also a monument commemorating Arasaka's return to Night City in 2069, and the names of Vera's biological parents are also on it.

Not caring about the expensiveness of the Heavenly Champagne, Vera found the monument with the names of her biological parents and just silently poured the wine in her hand. When there was only half of the wine left in the bottle, Vera paused, drank it all, placed the empty bottle in front of the monument, stood up, and then lowered her head silently.

Two bodyguards were on guard.

In the setting sun, inside the tall, insulated glass curtain wall of Arasaka Tower, shadows watched the scene silently.

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PS: I went back to my hometown during Qingming Festival.

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Chapter 007 Vera's 'life' and 'hobbies'

Human setting is what I want; gratitude is also what I want.

This time, Vera straightened her spine, stood up straight, lowered her head, and expressed her gratitude to the Arasaka Monument in front of her, or more accurately, the names of her biological parents written on it, with a standard bow.

……

In Night City, is there anyone who still believes in this stuff?

The citizens of Night City who passed by the monument were surprised, the drunkards who were lying on the grass smelled the alcohol and staggered to look for the smell, and the pedestrians on the edge of the city who were busy with their livelihoods cast their eyes over...

When they saw the two company bodyguards, one black and one white, with highly modified combat prosthetics and as strong as bears, most people suddenly woke up and either left quickly or muttered in disdain.

The security personnel patrolling the company square recognized Vera's executive level and moved closer reflexively. They patrolled the crowd with their built-in composite prosthetic eyes without concealing their presence and drove away the unconscious drunks.

Vera remained motionless and bowed her head for five minutes.

In 2069, they died in the line of duty.

In 2074, Vera turned 21 and was promoted to head of the Special Assault Force of the Security Department's General Security Bureau.

Although she is still one level away from her cheap father's position: First Deputy Director of Security of the General Security Bureau, according to the unspoken rule that resources within the company decay with each generation, it means that Vera is about to exhaust her father's "legacy".

If you accumulate experience slowly, you may be able to get promoted to the next level.

But to break through the ceiling of her father, even if Vera is confident, it means that she needs to rely more on herself. Going up, the influence of the father's generation begins to weaken.

"Your wish will come true, I promise."

Vera reached out and touched the cold marble surface, whispering.

You died to climb to the top of Arasaka Tower, and perhaps the same is true for the expectations you haven't had the chance to talk about with me. Okay, I will do it and really climb to the top of Arasaka Tower.

The real top.

Looking up, Vera looked up at the top of Arasaka Tower where she could only vaguely see the clover logo, and squinted her eyes.

'The time has come, hasn't it? 2077, great changes, the ladder of chaos...'

After a while, Vera turned around and finally straightened the high-end crystal bottle of Paradise Champagne. "Clean up in 5 days." She emphasized to the Arasaka patrol personnel in the company square, and then walked towards the main entrance of Arasaka Tower.

"what?"

As she stepped onto the stairs and entered the main gate of Arasaka Tower, Vera suddenly stopped.

Turn around.

Who was looking at her? And it was a look of malice and hatred.

From Vera's perspective, on the overpass not far from the company square, a white shadow that seemed somewhat out of place with the surrounding pedestrians flashed by.

With haste and evasion...

Vera remembered that at that moment, she seemed to catch something glowing out of the corner of her eye.

White, very clear, light rainbow ombre hair?

"Sir?" Vera's abnormality immediately attracted the attention of the bodyguard who was always concentrating. He stood in the direction where Vera was looking and asked in confusion.

"Hehe..." With her eyebrows slightly raised, Vera smiled faintly, shook her head, and then turned around, "Nothing, I saw a very interesting person."

...

"Huh...huh..."

Heavy breathing.

In the corner of the overpass, a white-haired woman wearing eye shadow, a white off-shoulder jacket, and a waist-revealing tight dress was leaning against the wall, gasping for breath. Her asymmetrical side-parted white hair, which was a light rainbow in color, hung down, covering her frightened eyes.

"That company woman... is she so sensitive?"

The pretty white-haired woman raised her head in fear, with cold sweat running down her forehead.

Because the other party bowed to the Arasaka monument, she was very unhappy because she had no good impression of Arasaka due to past experience, so she stared at him for a while. When he left, she muttered a few bad words behind his back, and that Arasaka company dog ​​actually looked directly at her!