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

Since everyone was truly on the same side, Old Wei spoke more casually: "You're pretty impressive, Leo. Your gang is about to break the 500-member mark, surpassing the Voodoo Gang and the Mox Gang. Will you be the gang leader soon?"

Leo shook his head vigorously: "Don't be ridiculous, I'm the chairman and CEO of the company, I don't want to be a gang leader, I can't afford to lose face like that!"

"Huh? Then who will manage this gang?"

Old Wei's gaze shifted to V, then instantly returned.

This person is definitely not good enough...

V blinked blankly, looking rather dim-witted.

Leo quickly disagreed: "V won't work either! In fact, none of the members of the Immortal Squad are suitable. They are reserve cadres of Blue Dream Company, which is a waste of their talents to put them in a gang. I plan to refer to the military system and formalize Wings of Freedom, instead of following the gang system."

"The army... well, good luck to you."

Old Wei was knowledgeable and experienced; he knew what not to say and what not to ask. He turned around and began to thoroughly disinfect the operating chair.

Chapter 279 Panan: "You city folks really know how to have fun..."

Leo lent a hand, and after the examination room was cleaned up, he took V out of the carriage.

Several unfamiliar homeless people were waiting outside. When he came out, they immediately introduced themselves: "My name is Hatch Spindler, a prosthetic doctor from the Bright family. These are my assistants, who can help with the surgery."

"Welcome, come in. You won't be shortchanged on the surgery fees."

Leo stepped aside to let them in to help.

He then created a small group for the doctors' group, which included several fake accounts posing as medical students providing remote assistance.

After the self-introduction session, the new members of Wings of Freedom began to line up for prosthetic body modification surgery.

The prosthetic suit contains five implants, including a brain-computer interface, a very basic yet sophisticated component. Even a skilled prosthetic surgeon needs twenty minutes to complete a single surgery.

After standing outside for an hour, Leo received a notification from Pure White that "preparation is complete." He then had several "medical students" participate in the surgery to free Old Vi and Hatch.

Inside the mobile clinic, the scene gradually became absurd.

Four multi-functional surgical chairs equipped with remote control modules and medical robotic arms started moving on their own.

Not to mention the patients, even the prosthetic doctors were unsure.

"Remote unmanned surgery—this technology has finally been developed by a large company. It's said that they even want to use AI as doctors, just like how elite schools use AI as teachers."

With a shaved head and some kind of neuro-enhancing prosthetic on his head, Hatch couldn't stop for a moment, nervously shuttling between the four consultation rooms.

He wasn't afraid that this unmanned technology would take away his job; on the contrary, he was worried that these medical students' skills were not good enough and might harm his people.

But after walking around for a while, he realized that the medical students' techniques looked so familiar, vaguely resembling his own style, but more like they were imitating his temporary colleagues.

Old Wei also noticed this; they seemed to be imitating his methods, and... they were doing it quite well.

Leo overheard their conversation through his connection with Pure White and really wanted to tell them—the answers copied on the spot are indeed similar!

Pure White not only absorbed the surgical experience of Old Vi and Hachi, but also thoughtfully set a unique "persona" for each of the smaller ones, allowing them to show different styles during surgery, just like four people with very different personalities.

Occasionally, she would deliberately make some minor mistakes to keep the two legitimate doctors occupied, and take the opportunity to secretly learn their emergency treatment techniques.

Seeing that things were getting back on track, Leo summoned Saul and asked him to send someone else to replace Vera and Panan and rescue them as well.

“Miss Panan, let’s talk somewhere else. I have another task I’d like to assign to you.”

"Hmm... okay."

The two sides are now closely aligned, and Panan has also found his place, following his instructions as long as they do not violate principles.

Leo led the three ladies away from the crowd and up a small hill.

Looking out at the bustling scene in the camp, Leo steered the conversation toward the important mission next Monday: "Miss Panan... well, we're already so familiar with each other, I'll just call you Panan. I'd like to formally invite you to join my team."

One second Panan was still debating whether they were close or not, and the next second he was stunned.

"Join...your squad? Me? Why?"

This proposal is too abrupt. She had only known these people for a short time, less than 24 hours, and they were already inviting her to join the team?

Even though this was indeed a chance to rise to the top, she was still somewhat undecided.

Leo turned his head to look at her, his eyes filled with scrutiny: "It's very simple. I need a suitable person to act as a bridge between me and the homeless."

"Isn't Vera okay?" Panan looked at the blonde Vera.

She was so beautiful and gentle, just like a gentle spring breeze, making people want to get close to her.

Honestly, isn't this kind of personality more suitable for this position?

“Vera won’t do. She’s my chief mechanic and doesn’t have time to handle gang affairs. More importantly, Vera’s family has disbanded. Unlike you, you have the Bright family behind you. As one of the earliest families to join Wings of Liberty, your status and influence are naturally much higher.”

Leo spoke eloquently.

Hearing him mention his family, Panan, who hasn't completely broken ties with Thor yet, hesitated.

She had always thought Saul's policies were wrong, which was why she opposed him at every turn. But now... the Bright family had been completely integrated into L's new gang, and it seemed poised for a comeback, returning to its former glory.

As a member of the family, her joining L's team is also a good thing for the family.

Seeing her stammering and hesitant manner, Leo was already certain that Panan would not escape his grasp.

When a straightforward, passionate person starts to hesitate, it means she has already wavered!

"That's settled then. However, my Immortal Squad is full of elites. If you want to join, you must first offer your pledge of loyalty and prove yourself!"

Seeing that he had made the decision on his own initiative, Parnan had no choice but to accept the outcome.

She shook her head and looked at him seriously: "What kind of pledge of allegiance? Tell me."

"Next Monday, you will set off with my action team on an important mission. Once completed, you will be eligible to join the Immortal Squad."

That's right, drag her into this mess and severely offend the big companies. That way, Panan will be completely tied to them, with no way to escape!

After all, having a shared secret is an effective way to deepen feelings!

With that in mind, he quickly pulled Panan into the team channel and instructed Pure White to tell her the specific action plan.

Upon seeing the true nature of this "pledge of allegiance," even Panan, who was considered reckless and impulsive by his tribesmen, couldn't hold back: "Attack Kang... uh, I..."

She quickly covered her mouth and switched to the team's internal chat channel to speak.

"Panan: Attacked Kanto's satellite power plant!? Aren't you from Kanto!?"

"Leo: I am the chairman of Lanmeng Company, and Kangtao is just a partner."

"Panam: Cooperate by blowing up their power plant!?"

"Leo: Look closely, it's just using their power plant to launch a super-powerful EMP. At most, it will damage some equipment, but it's not the same as blowing up the power plant."

Leo: Anyway, don't worry about it. We have an understanding with Kang Tao, they won't mind!

Panan didn't believe his nonsense. A power plant malfunction would result in at least an eight-figure loss. So much... uh, so much?

Considering Leo's actions, she suddenly felt that this loss really wasn't much.

But what's the point?

Did Comtôme's partners sabotage Comtôme's facilities in an attempt to frame other companies?

City dwellers' way of thinking is so hard to understand; the lifestyle of the homeless is definitely easier...

Whether Panan wanted it or not, Leo forced this job into her hands.

Once things are done, he'll take the opportunity to officially recruit her into the team, adding another beautiful flower to his immortality squad!

Chapter 280 Burning Ambition

Having experienced a series of changes in a short period of time, Panan was on edge and could barely hold on.

Fortunately, a helping hand arrived in time.

A warm hand gently patted my shoulder, and kind words drifted on the breeze: "Don't overthink it, that will only cause you trouble. Just do your best in everything you do, and leave the rest to fate."

Turning her head, she saw Vera, gleaming with gold.

Her golden hair danced in the wind, shimmering with an incredible, soft glow.

Seeing her, Panan felt as if he were seeing his family's grandmother. After the passing of that kind and gentle elder, many in the family wept uncontrollably.

I have a feeling that Vera is more suitable to be the clan leader than Sol.

Panan came to this conclusion in an instant.

"I'm just a little confused, it's okay."

Vera was still smiling: "When your mind is in a mess, why not do something fun... Come on, when I saw your car yesterday, I felt there was room for improvement. Let's go take a look and see how to sharpen its claws. And just between you and me, I used to be a renowned mechanic!"

With a gentle tug on his shoulder, Panan followed her steps in a daze.

We've only known each other for a short time and chatted for a while, but it feels like we've already become good friends. It's such a wonderful feeling...

The two beautiful wanderers left together, leaving only the two of them on the hill.

With no outsiders present, V immediately moved closer, wrapping her left arm around Leo's waist and snuggling intimately against him.

"Weren't we supposed to recruit that female homeless person into the team? Why did Vera lead her away?"

V, relying solely on intuition, deciphered Leo's private messages with Vera and realized that he was intentionally trying to get Panan away.

Leo smiled calmly: "We're not familiar with her yet. Let's wait until she proves herself before involving her in important discussions."

In the game, Panan is indeed a loving and devoted wife, but the timing is wrong now, and their shared experiences are practically nonexistent, so they are essentially still strangers.

We are at a crucial juncture where we are about to accomplish something big, so it's best to be cautious.

V accepted this explanation and also enjoyed spending time alone with him.

Her gaze drifted into the distance, and she saw a bustling camp for homeless people.

That atmosphere of surging crowds and passionate expression was something that could only be seen at the Arasaka Festival in the past.

It was lively, but also superficial...

“You’d better not trust them too much,” V whispered. “Wanderers are indeed a better source of recruits than city dwellers, but they also have their own thoughts and schemes. Before they are completely won over, it’s best to be on guard.”

Leo hugged her tightly, grinning broadly.

"I'm on guard. Pure White left some hidden doors in the brain-computer interface. Once it detects that they want to attack their own people on the whitelist, the pre-installed neural virus will bypass the normal security mechanisms and directly lock their prosthetic bodies and smart guns."

If necessary, Pure White can also use a hidden door to deliver a precise strike, instantly roasting their brains.

Austrian writer Stefan Zweig famously wrote in "Marie Antoinette" that she was too young to know that every gift that fate bestows has a price already marked on it.

Leo loved this quote so much that he put its truth into practice.

If the gang members work honestly for him, that's fine. But if there are traitors who betray him, then send them straight to meet God!

Looking at the young and energetic crowd in the camp, Leo murmured to himself:

"Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolutely disloyal... However, the two sides have just begun to make contact, so it is too early to talk about loyalty."

I know they probably don't care about my slogans and ideals, but they definitely care about brand-new euros, still smelling of ink. Let these stinking rats from the eastern suburbs build my reputation, and incidentally, showcase my wealth and credibility.

His tone was soft and soothing, as if it were just casual conversation. But it sounded unusually loud to V, making her turn her head to stare at him.

She saw ambition in Leo's eyes, burning like wildfire.

The flames burned into her heart along with the invisible gaze, making her feel burning hot as well.

The opportunity to become famous is right in front of you!

Once the eastern suburbs are pacified, the members of the Eternal Life Squad will become big shots who can shake the Rebirth Bar with a stomp of their feet!

"This time I'm going to kill a hundred!"

V uttered a bold statement that sent shivers down Leo's spine.

"King Yama, please restrain your supernatural powers," he quickly advised. "There aren't many members of the Chaotic Blade Society in this eastern suburb, and I need their lives to train my troops. They're all nobodys; you don't need to lift a finger..."

"Huh? What am I supposed to do then? Just... watch?"

V's eyebrows furrowed, revealing his displeasure.

Leo nodded: "You'll be my bodyguard, accompanying me on my rounds. The gang is newly established; this is the perfect opportunity for me to show my face and win people's hearts!"