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

He was shot dead?

No… I'm innocent!!

Chapter 339 The escaped graphics card girl from Arakasaka is escorted to prison!

"I think you might have arrested the wrong person. I don't know L at all. I'm just a chip thief, I really—"

Lucy's explanation was interrupted by V's raised hand.

It wasn't a threat of force, but a gesture to silence.

“V: If you have something to say, say it in private chat with Liu Lingbi II (four), don’t shout it around.”

Lucy flinched and leaned away from her, trying to keep her distance.

Lucy: I'm innocent! There might be a misunderstanding!

“V: There is no misunderstanding, Miss Kushinada Luxina.”

"!!"

Lucy shrank back even more, her hands gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

This name, a blend of Japanese and English, is her persistent nightmare.

It's been years since I've heard this name mentioned by outsiders; it seems they really came here because of her...

The terrible situation that only happens in nightmares has happened. There's no point in pretending anymore. The most urgent thing is to find a way to survive!

She pretended to be scared, her body involuntarily shrinking back until her back was pressed tightly against the car door, with no way to retreat.

She had never ridden in an AI-driven driverless taxi, but she had heard of them; they were a relatively novel thing in Night City.

The car doors will definitely be locked while the vehicle is in motion, and the only way to escape is to wait for the vehicle to stop and the doors to unlock.

If you seize that fleeting opportunity and launch an attack with monomolecular lines, even if you don't intend to harm the opponent, as long as you can slightly hinder them, you still have a chance.

She kept an eye on V's movements, and as V looked away, she quietly reached her hands behind her back...

[Pure White: Do you think I'm dead? I was going to be gentle with you, but since you're not cooperating, there's nothing I can do. Sister, you've really got me!]

Shila-

A faint electrical current emanated from the brain-computer interface, and Lucy convulsed violently, letting out a broken sob.

Her pupils dilated for a moment due to the pain, then suddenly contracted.

This was a punitive electric shock; it didn't cause much damage, but it blocked her last chance to live.

With no hope of escape, her heart and face darkened, transforming her from a pitiful little white flower into a thorny rose walking in the shadows.

V watched her performance with great interest from beginning to end, his super intuition having long seen through her disguise.

"V: Finally, you're not pretending anymore? Arasaka is a wanted fugitive who has been on the run for many years. If you were this soft-hearted, you would have been captured and given a reward long ago. But your acting skills are really good. With that face, you should be able to fool a lot of stupid men."

Lucy did not respond to her and remained silent.

As everyone knows, L is one of Kang Tao's men, and he's quite wealthy. Kang Tao and Arasaka are currently having a falling out, so his arrest of L is unlikely to be to send him to Arasaka for a reward.

What else about her is there that others might want to pry into?

Forcing herself to calm down and thinking hard, she came up with an uncertain answer—intelligence.

To an unsuspecting outsider, she, a fugitive on Arasaka's wanted list, must possess some classified information, which is why Arasaka is so relentlessly pursuing her.

In other words, this "intelligence" was her last trump card.

The more you say, the more mistakes you make; the less you say, the fewer mistakes you make; and if you say nothing, you make no

Lucy fell silent, her gloomy gaze fixed on the window as she silently discerned the direction the vehicle was traveling.

The starting point is in the Santo Domingo Valley, where you can see the H4 mega-skyscraper in the distance.

Head northwest, cross the sea bridge, and enter the Heywood Valley area. The H2 skyscraper, with its predominantly tan color and dark red accents, is the best landmark.

About five minutes after entering the valley area, the taxi slowly slowed down and smoothly pulled over to the side of the road.

Looking up, there was a high-end apartment building directly in front of me. You needed to verify your identity to enter and exit, so it was obvious that it was a place where rich people lived.

Lucy silently studied the simple route map she had drawn in her mind, confirming that she was in a bustling area of ​​the Valley region. She remembered there was a rather famous bar nearby, something like... Wild Wolf Bar.

"You have arrived at your destination. Please take your belongings with you."

A friendly greeting came from the speaker, interrupting her thoughts.

Delaman smiled politely: "I wish you a pleasant life, my esteemed guest, Ms. V. Choose Delaman, and leave your troubles at the door."

V nodded habitually to Drumman and casually waved to Lucy: "We're here, get out of the car."

After saying that, she pushed open the left-hand door and got out of the car.

Lucy was very much like a captive, obediently sitting where she was, waiting for Lucy to come around to this side to open the car door.

However, after waiting and waiting, nothing came of it.

The red-haired mercenary stood outside the car, showing no intention of coming over.

V: Get off the bus! What are you standing there for?

V: Wait...you're not waiting for me to open the car door for you, are you? Do I have to tell you to get out, Miss?

Lucy was stunned. Hesitantly, she opened the car door herself and got out.

After getting out of the car, she estimated the positions of both sides—there was a taxi between them. If it weren't for S.A.R.S.S. and a professional hacker watching her the whole time, she could have escaped if she had just turned and run…

Unfortunately, no if.

V waved to her: "Come here, this way."

Lucy dawdled over, only to see her turn around and start leading the way.

“You have legs, so walk on your own. I’m quite busy and don’t have time to carry you around all the time.”

That was quite a blunt remark... but surprisingly, it didn't seem like there was any hostility involved?

Lucy wasn't sure if her feeling was right, so she could only resign herself to following in her footsteps.

The two entered the entrance hall, where V registered Lucy as a temporary visitor and led her toward the elevator.

Lucy felt even more nervous looking at the Valentino gang signs that were everywhere in the apartment.

As is well known, L has a good relationship with the Valentino gang, and this area can be considered their territory.

The elevator ascended quickly and soon arrived at the 12th floor.

Ding--

The double security doors opened with a pleasant, soft chime.

Lucy swallowed nervously, her eyes darting cautiously outside—before her lay a spacious and bright single-level apartment.

Sunlight streamed gently through the gaps in the armored roller shutter doors and windows, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the light-colored wooden floor.

In the center of the living room sits a cream-colored, crescent-shaped sofa, which looks soft and comfortable. On the glass coffee table in front of the sofa, a bunch of fresh roses are in full bloom, their bright red petals shimmering with vitality in the sunlight.

Looking into the distance, there are modular, simple kitchens and wine cabinets filled with bottles.

It's a cozy room from any angle, exuding a sense of home.

This place is like... the private residence of a wealthy person, completely different from the "interrogation room" or "prison" environment she had imagined.

There was no joint trial; the room was quiet and empty as far as the eye could see.

Lucy was completely baffled; where had she been brought here?

Chapter 340 Leo: "Not bad, new wife +1!"

"Sit on the sofa and don't make a sound. I'll go and call L."

V casually pointed to the sofa, and after Lucy slowly moved over, he turned and walked towards the stairs.

Lucy silently watched her retreating figure, and once she disappeared on the second floor, she immediately began to search the room carefully.

There are a few surveillance cameras on the ceiling, but no automated turrets or other defense systems.

There is a fitness area under the stairs, with punching bags strapped to it and some fitness equipment.

The office area contains only one computer and one desk, with no other equipment.

No doubt about it, this is just an ordinary residential house.

She seemed to have been taken to L's residence... Does he value her that much?

Soon, the faint sounds she heard shook her judgment.

"Wake up... wake up, Leo... wake up, they've brought people here..."

"Hey? Stop messing around, what are you doing so early in the morning? How annoying..."

The red-haired mercenary's voice carried a cloying, saccharine scent of romance, like spoiled dog food...

Judging from the conversation—is L still sleeping?

Ah this...

Lucy dismissed her earlier thought; L clearly didn't value her at all, casually sending a trusted confidant to capture her while he himself slept at home…

Today's events are getting stranger and stranger.

After waiting a few minutes, V walked down the stairs with a happy blush on her face.

She glanced at Lucy, gave her a "stay put" look, and walked into the kitchen without stopping.

Then came the beeping sound of the refrigerator door opening, followed by a strange "tap tap tap" sound.

Lucy turned around and lay down on the sofa, peeking out—it looked like…she was chopping vegetables?

Cooking for herself does indeed fit her stereotype of wealthy people.

You have to understand that for poor people, being able to eat at roadside stalls is considered doing well. Most people can have a meal by buying a protein bar or a liquid burrito from a vending machine.

But... isn't this a bit too lenient? They're completely disregarding her, a wanted fugitive from Arakawa!

Just as her thoughts were oscillating between "being looked down upon" and "the enemy being careless," a clear male voice came from above—

"Nice to meet you, Miss Kushinada Luxina!"

Lucy looked up at the sound and saw a handsome young man with an Asian face.

He wasn't particularly tall, but he appeared well-proportioned and balanced. What was most striking about him was his demeanor—a calm and composed air, as if he had everything under control, exuding the relaxed confidence unique to great figures.

You won't see these kinds of people on the subway, and it's hard to find them even if you stake out the company plaza. You can only see them on the upper floors of the company headquarters building and on television.

Even disregarding his "urban legends," Lucy could tell this man was extraordinary, practically a different species from the ordinary people she encountered in Night City…

"Are you L?"

She didn't know what to say, so she could only ask a question she already knew the answer to.

Leo leaned on the railing, looking at her with admiration: "That's right, I don't think there's anyone else in Night City who uses this code name. Of course, you can also call me Leo. It's nice to meet you."

As he spoke, he slowly walked down the stairs.

As the distance between them closed, Lucy noticed that he seemed to have just finished washing up, and his face was still damp.

He was dressed in casual home clothes, with a long navy blue pajama top over them, looking very relaxed and gentle.

It's just that look in his eyes... a little too direct.

Admiration, affection, infatuation, possessiveness... all the emotions a man displays when looking at a woman he likes are present in his eyes.

Fortunately, there was no lewdness or lust involved, otherwise Lucy would have been really scared and would have thought of him as a powerful and ruthless villain.

The facts were pretty much as she expected.

Leo didn't really have any ill intentions towards her; it was more of an appreciation, and... the joy of drawing an SSR card!

Compared to the few guys in Mann's group who were just there to make up the numbers, Miss Mining Card was definitely more to his liking.

Looking at her brightly colored rainbow-colored short hair, Leo remembered that her original hair color seemed to be white—white…white hair! (This is a reference to a Chinese military operation, possibly related to a police operation.)

No need for a needle prick, new wife added!

Crystal Palace continued to grow, and Leo's wings became even stronger!

After admiring Lucy's stunning beauty for a while, Leo turned on his tiptoes and went into the kitchen.

First, she kissed V twice as compensation for her infidelity, then took a bottle of fresh orange juice from the refrigerator and returned to the living room.