The Creators: From Night City

Mann waved his hand, and a group of people rushed into the building, attracting the sex dolls in the rooms on both sides of the corridor to watch.

There were no longer any waiting customers outside Brother Finger's prosthetic clinic. Only a large pool of blood was slowly spreading outward from the gap of the closed electric door, like a scarlet carpet.

The door was not locked, so Mann rushed into the room with a gun in hand, only to find that the situation had already been brought under control.

Five members of the Five Claws Gang were lying on the ground and sleeping peacefully. Someone had neatly opened a hole in their ears where the brain-computer interface connected to the synapses. Although they looked normal on the outside, they were definitely dead.

Only Yamato was left sitting safely against the wall at the door. His limbs were cut with several wounds and blood was oozing out, soaking his clothes, but he was not dead yet.

Brother Finger waited respectfully beside the operating table, acting as an instrument assistant, while Jiang Bing had his back to everyone, busy as a whirlwind.

"Here we are. The one who's still alive on the ground is called Yamato Anquan. He's a member of the Tiger Claw Gang, raised by Arasaka. He's probably trying to get a feel for us through Cloudtop. Mann, I'll leave it to you. See what you can get out of him."

Mann nodded and was about to pick up the man from the ground. Jiang Bing added, "There's artificial plasma on the table on the right. Give him a bottle so he doesn't die in the car again."

Mann readily accepted the advice, and Finger Eye had even less objection. He just wanted to get rid of this evil star.

Jiang Bing performed the operation skillfully and still had enough energy to arrange the next work.

"Find two people to take these two Genting employees back. Be careful on the way. Mann, contact Gloria and notify all departments to be on high alert. The rest of you will stay where you are to prevent the Tiger Claw Gang from making a comeback."

"Jack, Vincent, the two of you go to Twisting Street and find Wakako. Ask her for information on this matter. Remember, be firm."

Everyone responded and started working.

Tina's injury was not serious, but it was extremely troublesome to deal with. By the time Jiang Bing finished all the work and was carried into a car by two team members and sent to Base No. 6 in the Badlands, Jack and Vincent had already returned for a long time.

Although Wakako Okada has a tough image in the underworld, it doesn't mean that she is stupid. When Jack and Vincent arrived and told her what happened, the other party was surprised. Then, with a gloomy face, he immediately mobilized his network of connections to collect intelligence and find out the whole story.

This matter was done in an extremely secretive manner and has been successfully concealed from her eyes and ears until now. You have to know that she is right there on Twisting Street. What's the difference between this and peeing on her face?

With her full effort, Wakako Okada quickly found the clues and handed them over to Jack and Vincent to bring back.

Things turned out basically as Jiang Bing expected, it was Arasaka's doing.

As the saying goes, big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimps, and the same is true in the workplace.

Arasaka's senior executives pushed the task of [Anti-Entropy] to the Tiger Claw Gang, the Tiger Claw Gang's senior executives pushed the task to the middle-level managers, and the middle-level managers pushed it to the people below them. With each layer of pressure, the current situation has been led to.

As for the person in charge, as expected, it was Abernathy, a senior director of the Arasaka Night City Special Operations Department, a ruthless and capable woman.

There has always been friction between [Anti-Entropy] and Arasaka. After all, they are in the same Night City and see each other all day long. The other party has sent agents to steal secrets many times.

But there are two main reasons that really caught Abernathy's attention. The first one is undoubtedly the "Wasteland Rally" that just ended, and the other one is the change of ownership of Genting and the deaths of Max Seta and Jun Shukagami.

Among all the dogs raised by Arasaka, these two are considered to be the loudest barking ones.

Jiang Bing didn't want to start a full-scale conflict with Arasaka for the time being. With the existence of the heavens and myriad worlds, [Anti-Entropy] would only grow stronger and stronger. However, he couldn't just sit there and let it go when he was bullied.

Tolerance is not a norm in Night City, and retreat will only be seen as a sign of weakness.

Fortunately, if we can't solve the problem, we can solve the people who create the problem.

Jiang Bing was washing his bloody hands in the sink as he prepared to go to Arasaka Manor.

Hear from an insider.

Chapter 418: Using the False Passage to Attack Guo

In the reception room of Arasaka Manor, two cups of hot tea were placed on the precious mahogany coffee table, with steam curling up and the fragrance of tea filling the air.

Michiko Arasaka spent a lot of money, and the things she used for the entertainment this time were the best of the best, which could be smelled just by the taste.

But this was like playing the lute to a cow, and when it came to Jiang Bing's mouth, it was no different from Gao Sui.

"There is no possibility of implementing your idea." Michiko Arasaka put down the teacup and refuted the assassination plan proposed by Jiang Bing in a light tone.

"I know Abernathy, the head of the Special Operations Department. If a senior executive of her rank dies, it will inevitably lead to a thorough investigation by Arasaka. No matter what assassination method you use, it will be difficult to avoid a direct conflict between [Anti-Entropy] and Arasaka."

"I do have an idea, Mr. Sable."

"I'm all ears." Jiang Bing blew the hot air off the teacup and examined the new outfit of Selena Zero behind Michiko Arasaka.

I don't know what's wrong with the other party. His pink equipment was painted with a layer of azure blue, and he still looked like he was in the second dimension.

"To attack Guo by using a false pretext (Chinese)"

"Arasaka Yorinobu will be making a secret visit to Night City soon, Mr. Sable. Abernathy's Special Operations Department is responsible for protecting Yorinobu's safety." This information, which was considered top secret, was easily uttered by Michiko Arasaka.

But Jiang Bing understood that there is no free lunch in the world.

"Second-in-command Arasaka, I don't ask why this Iron Dragon came to Night City, Michiko Arasaka, nor am I interested. But that's no reason for you to use me as your swordsman."

"In fact, he came for Relic, for the missing Yoshida Slasher!"

"It seems that this Yoshida Akiko is really a jerk! I'm sure you will like him!"

Relic is not very eye-catching among Arasaka's countless products. At least it is much more low-key than Arasaka's "Soul Killer" and military mercenary business.

It is not a strictly confidential project, Relic 2.0 is. Version 1.0 is only used as the interface and components of Arasaka's flagship experimental project "Protect Your Soul".

"Protect Your Soul" is based on the concept of personality transfer, converting the data in the human nervous system into a digital imprint and storing it as a consciousness on the Relic biochip. Of course, the technology used is Arasaka's infamous "Soul Killer" technology.

The original intention of the design of "Guarding Your Soul" was to allow users to continue to communicate with their deceased relatives. Of course, due to the high price and cost, this function is only available to the wealthiest customers. Their personal consciousness is stored in the Relic biochip, transcending the ultimate obstacle of death and being preserved forever.

Although this project sounds great, the sales results were not ideal after it was launched on the market. Many factors from ethics, information security, and even social order led to not many wealthy people choosing it.

Not everyone has the courage to imprison themselves in a cold chip.

Of course, the widely circulated rumor that Arasaka will take the opportunity to steal customers' memories and even souls is also the main reason affecting sales.

Here, Jiang Bing can clarify to everyone with certainty that the rumor is true. The digital imprints of all Arasaka customers so far are stored in the data centers of Arasaka Tower, Tokyo, and even outer space, for them to study and steal secrets to increase their control over the world.

But up to this point, Relic can only be regarded as an unethical technology. It was not until Relic 2.0 could achieve rebirth through reincarnation that it was considered a real breakthrough.

Saburo Arasaka plans to use it to achieve immortality. This is the secret of Arasaka Michiko's journey from Yoshida Zhaodun to Nafei Xingluo.

The existence of an immortal emperor is the most intolerable thing for all princes.

Saburo Arasaka was also very concerned about the Relic 2.0 project. The disappearance of a small minion attracted his personal attention. Yoriaki Arasaka, who had just returned to Arasaka, took the opportunity to take the job and came to Night City to supervise it in person.

"I think Arasaka Saburo feels that Yoshida's account is a hidden threat, and he is not as good as the other one. He is not as good as the other one!"

"Did that old fox Arasaka Saburo find out about your secret investigation into Relic 2.0?"

Jiang Bing sharply pointed out the truth that the other party was trying to hide.

Michiko Arasaka's fingernails, which had been spinning on the rim of the cup, suddenly stopped.

She did not try to explain or shirk responsibility, but simply stated her terms of the deal.

"You can solve this matter by disguising it as military technology to assassinate Arasaka Yorinobu. Make it a bigger deal, preferably one that's known to the whole city, and distract Arasaka Saburo. I'll use this opportunity to influence the board of directors and get rid of Abernathy. By then, you won't have to do anything. People who want her dead will line up in a long line."

"In your plan, I only see danger, not any corresponding level of reward."

"Some people do business that gets them killed, but no one does business that loses money (Chinese), Ms. Michiko Arasaka."

"Also, your plan is too crude. Military Technology won't sit idly by and watch us throw mud at them. Your plan will undoubtedly only create more problems for Anti-Entropy."

Michiko Arasaka naturally knew that this plan was unfair to [Anti-Entropy], and she had already made up her mind about it.

"I was doing pretty well in New America when I was young, as you should know. I can expand the Anti-Entropy business to the upper class in New America, and I think I have some strength in terms of personal connections." Michiko Arasaka threw out her chips.

"Compared to Night City, New America's market share is dozens of times larger, Mr. Sable."

"You help me, I help you, I hope you can think about it carefully."

Jiang Bing was not moved at all by the other party's financial temptation. He had his own considerations. What's more, compared with the other party's plan, he had a better idea.

"It can be done, but the method and the reward need to be changed, Ms. Arasaka Michiko."

"Of course, please go ahead." Bargaining is normal in business.

"I have a plan, a big plan."

Jiang Bing picked up his teacup. "Military technology will not assassinate Arasaka Yorinobu. They neither will nor can they. Doing so at this critical juncture would be like starting the Fifth Corporate War. No one can bear this responsibility."

Of course, Michiko Arasaka understood this logic. She just wanted to muddy the waters. It didn't matter whether the military technology recognized it or whether Saburo Arasaka believed it or not.

Under the other party's inquiring gaze, Jiang Bing continued to speak, "However, it is reasonable and defensible for Militech to choose to assassinate Night City's great mayor, Lucius Lane, because of his endless favoritism and leaning towards Arasaka."

Chapter 419 Things are changing

"If Arasaka were to take over the proposal submitted by our beloved mayor regarding the technological upgrade of Night City's rapid reaction force, it would be tantamount to pushing Night City firmly into Arasaka's arms. This is unacceptable for military technology."

Under Arasaka Michiko's increasingly bright gaze, Jiang Bing continued to explain his plan.

In this way, the use of military technology is entirely for emergency risk avoidance.

"When Arasaka Yorinobu arrived in Night City, our mayor would hold a grand welcome dinner for him, whether due to political or social needs. Or perhaps Arasaka Yorinobu's subordinates held a grand dinner to please their master and happened to invite the mayor." Having said that, Jiang Bing pointed his finger at the other party, and Arasaka Michiko smiled and nodded in understanding.

"But unfortunately, the assassination operation using military technology happened to affect our Arasaka Sanda."

Jiang Bing clapped his hands, "What a misfortune."

"That's a good idea, but Arasaka Yorinobu can't really get hurt, otherwise this matter will be difficult to resolve."

Jiang Bing nodded in agreement.

"But you have to know that if I really do this, I will undoubtedly take a huge risk. If you just talk without any evidence, you will not be able to gain my trust." Although Arasaka Michiko agreed with Jiang Bing's plan, she did not completely believe in Jiang Bing.

"There's no such thing as doing business without taking risks, right?" Jiang Bing asked back.

Then, a long silence fell in the reception room.

"This matter is of great importance. I need someone to participate in the whole process and act as a liaison between the two parties." Michiko Arasaka cast her gaze at Selina Reine behind her.

Jiang Bing looked at the second-old Thorny Ape and nodded reluctantly.

"I hope you won't let me down." Michiko Arasaka finally chose to believe the ally opposite her.

"If we want to make the plan perfect and deceive Saburo Arasaka, it would be best if the military technology really got through to Yoshida. If we don't get the military technology, then we can't get it through to the enemy!"

Michiko Arasaka seemed to be thinking about something, and responded with understanding.

"Yoshida is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person. He is a very good person.

"I try my best"

Jiang Bing drank the tea in the cup in one gulp.

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Street people in Night City usually call people who work in companies "company dogs". From the name, we can see how much envy and hatred people have for these high-level office workers who have stable jobs, decent and wealthy status.

But life working for a big company confirms a line from "The Fortress Besieged".

People outside the city want to come in, people in the city really know how to have fun.

As the head of Militech's special operations team in Night City, Meredith Stout can be considered a white-collar worker.

However, corresponding to her high income and high social status are the high pressure and high risks of work, which make her almost breathless every day.

So she needs to decompress.

Or reward yourself handsomely.

Little Chinatown, Kabuki District, under the Bellevue overpass.

This place is located at the northernmost end of the Kabuki district and is remote, but it is very prosperous at night. Large shops keep various ambiguous lights on all night long and will not be turned off until dawn.

Don't get me wrong, this is not a 'business area' but an 'equipment area'.

The Ninth Dimension is a store specializing in adult products. Of course, minors can also patronize it. The boss won’t check your ID card anyway. As long as you can afford it, he doesn’t care whether you buy a vibrating massager for real massage.

Meredith Stout took a long-awaited break and walked towards her car, carrying the small toys she had just purchased at the store.

The night was somewhat dark, but the streetlights provided some light, illuminating the parking lot in varying shades of light.

She had just gotten into the car when she suddenly realized something was wrong. The position of the computer on the passenger seat had changed.

"Someone got into the car!" This thought suddenly popped into her mind.

The next moment, she pushed open the car door and wanted to get out, but suddenly found that the door had been locked tightly at some point.

As an experienced agent, she immediately realized that her car had been hacked, so she pulled out her pistol, but a hand reached out from the darkness in the back seat and snatched it away.

The power was so great that she had no chance to resist.

"who are you?"

A scarlet figure sat in the back seat of her car, watching her silently.

"Meredith Stout, you are truly a forgetful person."