Cyberpunk: Nirvana of Shoko Toyokawa

【Everyone has been attacked by Michelle Bear from Hello, Happy World!】

[The "puppets" have been looking for a chance to take revenge on Hello, Happy World!. ]

【The puppets are planning to create a commotion at the Hello, Happy World! live show, so they are scouting out locations.】

Every word is true.

[After we make sure we are back in shape, the first thing we do is search for the tasks you posted.] This is half true and half false.

But this could be said for social courtesy.

Hashimoto expressed his understanding.

In other words, this half-truth actually increases the credibility of what the [Puppet] says.

"We came to find you," Shoko said in front of Hashimoto, "because Hello, Happy World! is very powerful. I think the more allies we have against them, the better."

"..."

This sentence is also true.

"We want to cooperate with you." Xiangzi smiled and asked Hashimoto, "Are you willing to cooperate with us?"

"..."

Hashimoto remained silent.

Apart from the suspicious fact that the [Doll] suddenly showed up, everything seemed fine.

There is only one reason why Hashimoto has remained silent until now.

Is it really possible for such a good thing to happen by chance?

As the president of a company, Hashimoto fully understood the rules of the game in the city of joy. He didn't believe that there was such a coincidence in this cruel city - such a perfect savior would appear in front of people who were desperate.

Everything must have a hidden price.

Hashimoto understood.

Hashimoto is just...

...I just have no choice.

"It looks like you're easily discovered here," Xiangzi said.

This sentence dealt Hashimoto the final blow.

Hashimoto slowly opened his mouth.

"…I don't have any other choice, right?"

He said.

"That depends on you."

Xiangzi said.

……

Hashimoto finally extended his hand.

Under the gaze of two silent companions behind the [Doll] and another companion with a creepy smile, Hashimoto shook hands with the [Doll].

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Mr. Hashimoto." Xiangzi smiled and said, "You only need to provide your technology, and we will plan a better attack route for you. We don't have a transaction relationship, but for common interests, we will act as hired."

Chapter 1: Keep smiling when facing customers (3k blades plus more)

With absolutely no resistance at all, Shoko got the partnership with Hashimoto.

And Hashimoto's plan was surprisingly simple.

He assembled the most powerful [hacking high-frequency radio transmitter] to date.

“This machine works within a certain range.”

Hashimoto explained it this way—just as desperately as he had explained it in the surveillance video.

"It creates a high-frequency electric field in the surrounding spherical area, affecting the electronic signal equipment passing through it. Including brain-computers, public networks, and pipe networks. As long as the power is strong enough, it can burn them in an instant-"

Hashimoto explained the matter over and over again.

However, Xiangzi still grasped the key point.

"You have to install it here." Xiangzi pointed to the "secret room".

"Yes, yes!" Hashimoto repeated his words, "Those weapons dealers! They will use their best equipment and the most advanced electronic technology to fight each other back here - self-propelled artillery, diesel chain saws, Buzz Hands - and my [Hacking High-Frequency Electric Transmitter] can destroy all these armed forces!"

"——This time, I modified it!" he said, "It is no longer a spherical range of influence - but an elliptical surface! After the range is compressed, its power increases exponentially, and at the same time, it can be extended to a farther place!"

Hashimoto's eyes were red as he explained excitedly.

He quickly spoke a lot of obscure professional terms, including electronic modification, frequency, power and transformation equivalent.

"I can lure and control these armed forces to approach the separation wall! Then, I can generate a longitudinal wave -" he said, "In this way, the energy contained in so much fuel and gunpowder will spread along a longitudinal surface, penetrate the separation wall, and cause a huge destructive impact on the weapons dealers, the crowds who come to listen to the live show, and the Hello, Happy World! members on the stage!"

"..."

If this is not terrorism, then nothing is.

Xiangzi estimated the number of casualties in his head.

However, she did not express any opinion on this.

"Mr. Hashimoto."

Xiangzi said.

"Your plan is good, but it still has holes."

Xiangzi slowly expressed her opinion.

"First of all," she said, "[Hacking High-Frequency Radio Transmitter] is installed here - between Michelle Park and Reclamation New Land Phase 2. It is not safe. The black-clad men of Hello, Happy World! will scan these plots of land beforehand."

"But——" Hashimoto wanted to refute because of excitement.

"I understand your concerns." Xiangzi interrupted him politely. "You mentioned in your plan that you want to lead the weapons dealers to the vicinity of the isolation wall, then detonate their weapons, and simultaneously attack the live scene outside and the weapons dealers inside. In this way, the best placement of the [Hacking High-Frequency Electric Transmitter] is to be as close to the isolation wall as possible."

"But," she added, "if this had been discovered beforehand, the plan would have been terminated before it even began."

"..."

Hashimoto certainly couldn't deny that.

"Secondly," Xiangzi said, "you said that you can lure and control these armed forces to approach the separation wall?"

"..."

This rhetorical question made Hashimoto hesitate, but he nodded.

"How do you plan to seduce her?" Xiangzi asked.

"Hacking," Hashimoto said.

"I'm afraid there are limits to what you can do," Xiangzi said. "I'm afraid hacker operations cannot affect all weapons dealers in such a large area at the same time."

"Just a little bit is fine," Hashimoto said hastily, "As long as the amount is enough—"

He really attaches too much importance to equivalence.

but.

“No need.” Xiangzi said.

"There are more foolproof methods."

She put her hand on her chest and said, "We are a partnership now, right?"

"..."

Hashimoto didn't know what Xiangzi was talking about and was waiting for her next words.

"My companions and I will attract these arms dealers," Xiangzi said. "We will be responsible for leading the arms dealers to the isolation fence and creating an environment for using the [Hacking High-Frequency Electric Transmitter] to induce an explosion."

"So, the first problem will be solved by us: please install the [hacking high-frequency electric transmitter] on a movable vehicle, and then we will control it."

"...!"

Hashimoto was surprised by this.

This is tantamount to voluntarily entering a fire scene!

But to be honest, he was more surprised that when Xiangzi said this, the companions behind her did not move at all and did not raise any objections.

"But, of course," Xiangzi continued, "we have to make sure we don't get killed in the action."

She looked at Hashimoto.

"Therefore, I hope you can give us the sole right to operate the [Hacking High Frequency Electric Transmitter] and cut off all your links with the [Hacking High Frequency Electric Transmitter]."

"..."

"I hope you understand. We also cherish life."

What could Hashimoto say?

He also knew that his original plan was not as safe as this new plan involving the [Doll].

He nodded.

But he also had a feeling of being swept away - he was very familiar with this feeling, just like when he was pushed forward by the Toyokawa family -

But Xiangzi didn't give him time to react.

"Thank you for your cooperation." Xiangzi said, "I have a few more questions to ask you."

She asked questions one after another, advancing the topic rhythmically.

"I need to know the radiation range of your modified [Hacking High-Frequency Electric Transmitter]," Xiangzi said, "I want to make sure that my companions and I will not be blown up."

"…The range is an ellipse centered on the [Hacking High-Frequency Electromagnetic Transmitter]," Hashimoto said. "To be more precise, it is a very thin, inverted elliptical cylinder. The radius of the elliptical cylinder is about one kilometer, and the height is ten meters."

The actual effect will be like a giant sword vertically slashing across the live scene of Michelle Park and the barren surface of [Reclamation New Land Phase 2].

"Will it not be affected if it's ten meters away?" Xiangzi asked.

"I've carried out integrated processing. Once it passes ten meters, it will be weakened to the point where it is difficult to cause damage," said Hashimoto.

"Okay." Xiangzi nodded, and then continued, "Vehicles, weapons, ammunition... We are short of these now."

She looked at Hashimoto.

"We need some financial assistance."

what?

Of course Hashimoto didn't have any money! He couldn't even afford to hire mercenaries.

"Your factory has electronic checks, right?" Xiangzi asked.

Hashimoto paused.

"You mean, let me write you a check," Hashimoto said.

"Yes," Xiangzi said, "I'll pay it in advance in the form of debt. Of course, I'll give you a detailed list of what I bought."

This was exactly what Hashimoto wanted.

Hashimoto has no money, but he is not afraid of being in debt.

Because the factory was used as collateral for the debt. But as long as he could surrender to the Toyokawa family and leave the City of Music, he could sell the factory before the bankruptcy reorganization and leave.

He doesn't need to worry about those debts.

"……Have."

Hashimoto said very cheerfully.

"Okay." Xiangzi nodded again.

Then, one last thing was confirmed.

"I want to know the internal layout of [Phase 2 of Reclamation New Land], so that it will be convenient for driving and attracting weapons dealers." Xiangzi said, "Do you have a map for me to refer to?"

Of course Hashimoto agreed.