From Gotham to Night City, my infamy is known to all.

Twenty minutes later, the vehicle arrived at its destination.

They parked their car and immediately spotted Jack sitting on his motorcycle, staring blankly in the direction of the cemetery. With his large frame and bun hairstyle, he stood out from the crowd.

Leo stepped forward and teased, "Why did you change your car? What happened to Itsumade?"

Jack had already heard his footsteps and turned around to whisper, "That car is too noisy. I'm afraid it will disturb the resting souls here."

He pointed to the entrance to the cemetery, a hint of sadness on his face. "Many members of the Wells family and relatives are buried here. When I was shot and hospitalized, I thought... I would soon become one of them."

Leo couldn't stand these words and quickly interrupted, "You'd better hope for yourself, or Mrs. Wells will beat you up if she hears this."

Jack's face twitched several times, and the sadness in his heart vanished instantly.

"Who says otherwise? I'd better live a good life, buddy, so my lineage doesn't die out. I'm still waiting to brag to my grandchildren, and I'll start with 'Back in the day, I was amazing!' Hahaha!"

He was laughing happily when the criticism began—

"Laughing at the entrance of the cemetery? You're asking for a beating!"

V led the way, bringing Vera and Sasha with him.

Jack looked at her fist, which was as big as a casserole dish, muttered "Heywood woman," and then stood timidly next to Leo.

The two brothers, having lost their voice, followed the ladies forward.

On their way, they encountered many citizens who came to visit the deceased, men, women, and children, all dressed in plain clothes and with somber expressions.

Under the influence of this atmosphere, everyone's expressions became somber.

The columbarium niche, located on a small hill in North Oak, is a cemetery. Several caretakers stand lazily at the entrance to prevent vandalism.

Huge display screens are embedded in the walls on both sides of the main entrance.

It displays a structural diagram of the cemetery and also has a function to search for the location of the deceased.

But Sasha clearly didn't need this; she silently walked at the front, leading everyone into the cemetery.

Leo didn't know how to describe the cemetery before him; it resembled both a storage unit matrix inside a chip and a Minoan labyrinth.

Rows of black walls made of urns stood in neat rows. He saw someone gently touch one of the urns, and a string of epitaphs and a blue wreath pattern appeared together.

Sasha led everyone to the northwest corner of the cemetery, turned around and said softly, "Please wait here for me for a moment. I want to talk to my mother alone."

Everyone nodded silently, respecting her decision.

Jack hesitated for a moment, then scratched his head. "I want to go see my cousin and younger cousin. We were really close when they were still around..."

After saying that, he sighed and walked in another direction.

The remaining three exchanged glances, and Vera walked towards the other entrance of the wall. "I'll guard that side. You guys stay here, that way no one will bother Sasha."

Leo nodded, watching the blonde Vera walk to the other side.

After she left, only he and V remained in the corner.

Remembering that V had mentioned her mother a few times, Leo asked with concern, "Is your mother also buried here? Would you like to go and see her?"

V nodded slightly, then shook his head vigorously: "My parents are here, but now is not the time to see them."

She looked up at the sky and began to express her thoughts.

“My mother was a devout Catholic. Influenced by her, although I am not religious, I still believe that people have souls and that souls are immortal. After death, those who are devout and kind can go to heaven, a place without sickness or suffering.”

That's why I sometimes think... death isn't necessarily a bad thing; maybe you can reunite with your family.

Leo opened his arms and gently embraced her.

V nestled against him cooperatively and continued to pour out her heart:

“I have a naive idea: I always feel that activating a tombstone at a cemetery is like calling family in another world, where they can see me and hear my voice.”

Therefore, in the years since my mother passed away, I have rarely come here, because... I don't want her to see me in my destitute state on the streets.

I remember the last time I was here was a year ago. I wanted to try my luck in Atlanta, so I came here specifically to say goodbye. I also said... I also said that I would make something of myself and then come back to see them in style.

As you know... if I hadn't met you, I'd probably still be struggling in the anthill, doing low-level delivery jobs, worrying about paying my monthly rent.

Leo comforted her, "No, gold always shines. With your talent, you'll make it big sooner or later. Besides, you're already doing great. Why don't you go and change their impression of you?"

“This is nothing…” V shook his head in dissatisfaction. “I’m strong enough right now, but I don’t have any impressive achievements to show for myself. Whether it’s eliminating the Cleaners or stealing data, these are all low-level jobs. Forget about being famous, I doubt many people will even have heard of me in my next life…”

"That's true. The lives of lowly minions don't count as achievements. Wait for me to come back next time, and I'll help you figure something out. At least we'll make sure you and the Immortal Squad get some exposure."

"It's settled then. I'll prepare properly these next few days!"

The two spoke in hushed tones for a while, then V suddenly gave his chest a gentle push and slipped out of his arms: "Sasha is waving at you, go over there..."

V looked somewhat conflicted, but ultimately remained standing, watching him walk away alone.

Leo was also puzzled. He had thought V and Vera would come together, but they remained on either side of the aisle.

He walked alone to Sasha's side, and she guided him to look at the tombstone:

Galina Valieva—died for her country.

“My mother was a member of the new U.S. Special Operations Forces. She was seriously wounded during a mission and was taken to a partner hospital for treatment. You know what happened after that…”

Sasha's voice was calm, but that calmness was not one of relief, but rather one of suppressed emotion, like the calm before a volcano erupts.

Just as Leo was about to comfort her, she continued, "I've already spoken to my mother—I've uncovered the truth of what happened back then, and I'm determined to make the biotech company pay! Also… I want her to meet you…"

Leo almost lost his composure when he heard this after just hearing V's "making a phone call" theory.

What kind of cyber-themed parent-child meeting is this? Why is it so weird?

But... since we're already here, let's just do it to make Sasha happy.

He stood in front of the tombstone, a smile on his face that was both awkward and polite.

Sasha stood beside him with satisfaction and even took out her phone to take a group photo.

Then, she turned around, unable to contain her emotions any longer, and threw herself into his arms: "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't know if I would have been able to find out the truth and have a chance to get revenge. You are my hero!"

Despite the sharp gaze shooting from behind, Leo gritted his teeth and hugged Sasha.

This is out of... well, for comfort, or rather, out of politeness, V will surely understand... right?

Feeling the incredibly soft body in his arms, he lowered his head and his heart skipped a beat—this tilt of the head, eyes closed, lips slightly pursed, looked exactly like a kiss…

I feel like if I kissed Sasha, we could start a romantic relationship. I just don't know if I'll live to see that day come...

What finally made him decide was Vera, who was shaking her head slightly in the distance.

That's right, V couldn't see Sasha's movements from behind, but Vera, who was directly in front of him, could see them clearly.

The merciful Virgin Mary shook her head slightly, advising him to cherish life and not to play with fire.

Leo swallowed hard, still wavering, when he saw Sasha open her eyes, a clear look of disappointment flashing in them.

suddenly,

He received a private message.

Sasha: V... Is she a devout Catholic?

Leo: She's not religious, so what?

Sasha: It's nothing, just asking.

After the inexplicable conversation, Sasha broke free from his embrace and returned to normal.

"Thank you for coming with me to visit my mother. I have nothing else to do, let's go back."

After speaking, Sasha walked over to V, gave her a hug, and shared her thoughts.

After she finished, she hugged Vera again.

She hugged the three people in turn, so that her hug with Leo wouldn't seem so special.

But in her heart, she was still wondering: since V wasn't a devout Catholic, she probably wouldn't be too concerned about monogamy, right? Was it possible for her to join in and form a happy family of three?

Early Signs of Talent: Chapter 206 Sasha: Yearning to Be Leo's Mentor...

The four of them reunited and waited for a few more minutes before Jack, looking quite disheartened, returned.

“Whenever I come here, my faith becomes incredibly devout, and I pray that God truly exists, and that people really can go to heaven after they die…”

“Only kind souls can go to heaven. People like us with blood on our hands probably won’t make it.” V instinctively retorted, then contradicted himself, “But who knows? If the world is hell, then what we killed was just another group of devils.”

The two Haywood men, who had Catholic backgrounds, sighed a few times before quickly regaining their composure.

Knowing he would be leaving that night, Leo invited everyone to a farewell banquet to discuss the plans for the coming week.

No one had any objections, because they all understood a simple truth—the deceased are gone, but the living must continue to live well.

As you leave the urn, the somber atmosphere gradually eases as the cemetery disappears from sight.

Sasha regained her usual liveliness and took the initiative to talk about her upcoming plans: "After receiving the reward for this mission, I have plenty of funds. It's time to start building a professional-grade hacking base station and advance towards becoming a Level 4 hacker!"

Leo himself was also planning to pursue a hacking career first, so he was naturally very interested in this topic and asked, "How exactly are hackers classified? Am I considered a Level 1 hacker since I'm just starting out?"

After spending these days together, everyone already knew that his true role was that of a major investor and team leader, while the real super hacker was Chunbai. It's not surprising that he would ask such a beginner's question.

Sasha glanced at him quickly, then looked at her fingertips, suppressing her excitement:

"According to the common classification system, hackers can be divided into six levels, from 0 to 5."

"Level 0 is the simplest. As long as you install a network access module, even an old one, you can be considered a Level 0 hacker."

With the addition of modern personal connectivity, even a Level 1 hacker can perform simple hacking and gain control over doors, elevators, vehicles, computers, and simple electronic devices.

A newbie like you, with some advanced hacking implants installed, would be considered level 1.5. Once you learn to use a cybernetic eyepiece and gain access to cyberspace, you'd be a proper level 2 hacker.

Leo understood; he had the necessary skills, but his technical skills hadn't caught up.

Sasha glanced furtively at V, who was focused on driving, and continued:

"Starting from Level 2, hackers must begin building their own base stations. This is because infiltrating cyberspace puts a tremendous strain on the body, and a slight misstep can cause body temperature to reach a fatal level."

At this point, external cooling is needed to counteract this effect. The simplest and most common cooling methods are a bathtub filled with ice, a modified air conditioner, or even a modified refrigerator.

"Level 3 is considered professional hacking, requiring a hacker bodysuit, a network access chair, basic vital sign monitoring and medical systems, etc. At this level, one can collect data from the deep web, operate and control the systems of an entire building, and even confront powerful corporate hackers."

"I'm about at this level right now, so I can be your mentor. When you come back next time, come to my room to practice your hacking skills! I have everything from the most basic bathtub and air conditioning to professional hacking base stations, which is perfect for a beginner like you!"

Sasha's words were clear, logical, and full of enthusiasm, which greatly impressed Leo. He was currently lacking a mentor to guide him step by step into the world of cyber hacking.

Pure white is nice, but she has no physical form and cannot come to the real world.

Sasha is truly the most suitable person to be this hacker mentor!

Thinking of this, he nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Okay, I also want to try what it feels like to have a bathtub filled with ice. It must be so comfortable to use that in the summer!"

Sasha shivered slightly: "Uh... no, it was really cold at first, it was easy to catch a cold..."

The two hackers started discussing technical issues, which V and Vera didn't understand much about and could only listen to.

At 4 p.m., the entire Immortal Team gathered at Leo's house.

As the leader about to embark on a long journey, he was granted the privilege of watching television in the living room, while the farewell banquet was prepared by the other four members.

Even Jack contributed the Wells family's secret Mexican hot sauce, which was absolutely delicious with the burrito.

It has a slightly sweet and bitter taste at first, with a unique aroma. It's very appetizing when you first start eating it, but once the aftertaste kicks in, it can make you feel like a fire-breathing dragon, breathing fire from your throat.

Leo was infected and had to drink two cartons of milk to barely save his life.

The meal was a delight for both host and guests, and the spicy Mexican cuisine dispelled the lingering sadness of the past few days.

After the meal, and after clearing the table, Leo gathered everyone together to discuss the upcoming arrangements.

"I will stay in China for another week this time. On the one hand, I will purchase smuggled goods, and on the other hand, I will find a large research institute to show the experts the data we stole. Maybe we can find some interesting things from it."

During my return to China, V handled the affairs of the Immortal Squad.

"……I?"

V pointed to his nose, looking embarrassed.

"I'm fine fighting, but I'm completely clueless about leading a squad..."

Leo reassured him, "Don't worry, Jack and Pure White will handle receiving the clients and selecting the missions together. Pure White can also take care of planning and on-site command. You just need to lead the team to carry out the mission, which is exactly what you're good at, isn't it?"

V thought for a moment and quickly nodded: "Hey, that's just being a commando captain, right? I can handle that. Just tell me the mission objective and location, and I'll make sure it's done perfectly!"

Oh, right, if it's a hitman-hiring mission, I'd like to bring the person back alive, like yesterday's mission with the Mox's gang. I remember the reason Morgan Blackhand was the number one lone wolf was because he could capture his target alive while completing the mission.