Please Call Me Cyber Ghost King

After the affairs of the Wandering Tribe were settled, Ke Ling and the other two returned to the Night City. The city and the bad land seemed like two different worlds, and neon lights once again filled their eyes.

Actually, life in the Badlands is not bad.

Jack, who was driving, suddenly sighed. He still liked the atmosphere among the Ranger family.

It's almost like Heywood. If I have to say it, Heywood is like a large tribe of wanderers. Everyone helps each other and is connected by tradition and an almost family-like brotherhood.

V added that under the influence of the Valentino Gang, the Haywood people adhered to values ​​such as honor, justice, and brotherhood, and would not hesitate to pay any price to defend them.

Among the Valentino Gang, treachery is the most serious crime, and ringbreakers are often punished with the death penalty, just like the Knife Club.

They also have similar attitudes towards friendship, so there have always been rumors that if you want to be friends with a Valentino, you'd better think about it from the beginning.

Drink a drink in the next life? Invite Lucy and Sasha to join us?

After completing a major event, it's time for the usual drink at the bar time. I can only say that the Cyberdrifters are indeed quite leisurely.

Especially now, their life is much better than before. They have no shortage of money in their pockets, and they go to the afterlife when they have nothing to do. It's not that they drink every day. The afterlife is equivalent to the Mercenary Guild in Night City. You can take on a lot of tasks there.

As the king of middlemen, Rogge's Afterlife Bar does not only allow her to issue tasks alone. Many middlemen who do not have their own territory will also use the Afterlife Bar as a platform to find cyberdrifters here to do tasks.

The profession of middlemen can generally be divided into two categories. One is regional middlemen such as priests and old captains who are rooted in the local area. The other is independent middlemen who rely on the platform of the Afterlife Bar. Rogge is known as the King of Middlemen That’s how it came about, and that’s how the qualifications for the next life were raised.

Let's go.

Ke Ling didn't refuse this time because he brought his own coffee with him and finally had something to drink after going to the bar.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the Afterlife Bar. Of course, the doorman would not stop them. Although Ke Ling looked a bit unfamiliar, V and Jack were already very familiar with the guard Emerick, so it was very easy to bring someone in. of.

The three of them found a place to sit down. The bar in the afterlife was very busy. Cyberdrifters accepted tasks, handed in tasks, and socialized here. As soon as Jack and V came in, many people took the initiative to say hello. It could be seen that they were indeed Become famous in town.

Cyberdrifter is such a profession that depends on strength. As long as you are strong enough, you can win the respect of others.

After having a dead salary, I feel that my sense of adventure has weakened a lot.

While drinking, the three of them chatted, and Jack was the first to complain. He now understands the company dogs a little bit.

Company dogs are different. Everyone is enterprising and adventurous. Those who want to stay on the sidelines will soon be eliminated.

Ke Ling complained that the corporate dogs in the cyberpunk world are all the bosses. It’s not because they want to get involved, but because if they don’t get involved, they will really have nothing to eat. The company does not treat its employees as human beings. There is no need for employees who cannot create value. Directly will be optimized.

That's right. You haven't seen my other friend named V until now, and you don't know what he was sent out to do.

Jack also reacted. Corporate dogs can't just sit back and get a dead salary like them. Just look at his friend and you will know that it is really not easy for corporate dogs. For that little money, they have to sacrifice their souls. Betrayed to the company.

It's not easy for us, right? If there is a problem in the business, we will be in trouble. Which one is easier to deal with, the Haitian Voodoo Gang, the smugglers in Dog Town, or the homeless people?

V curled her lips. In her heart, she looked down on those corporate dogs. The things they did were much more meaningful than those corporate dogs.

You three have been very busy lately.

While the three of them were talking, Lucy came to the booth and spoke, sounding slightly resentful.

Ke Ling and the three of them looked at each other, and of course they all understood why Lucy was like this. After all, they had agreed to form a team together, but the three of them did such a big thing, and cooked the night city's organic meat tycoon Klee... Hall, but did not call her.

But there's nothing they can do about it. After all, they didn't involve Lucy in their previous organic meat business, and this incident happened because of the organic meat business, and it had no direct relationship with Lucy. They didn't have any Thinking of contacting Lucy.

The same goes for Sasha. They didn't take the initiative to drag the two of them into the water. Of course they had to act together when they took on the task, but there was no need for such a private matter where no one could predict the outcome in advance.

Sit down, it's mainly because we haven't encountered anything that requires hackers, otherwise we would have called you, and we wouldn't have been able to handle it without you.

Ke Ling opened his mouth and explained that he was the one who took the lead in the matter. He didn't think of calling Lucy and Sasha, so naturally he had to explain it. This explanation was not a problem. Indeed, he did not encounter any place where hackers were needed. They were Killed all the way directly.

I took an order, do you have any time?

Lucy actually understood this truth, so she didn't say anything more, but sat down and asked Ke Ling and the others.

Of course, I'm willing to help.

Jack agreed immediately. He didn't want Lucy to feel as if they were deliberately isolating her. It was really just because Lucy had nothing to do with the previous incident that he didn't call her.

Wait for Sasha to come.

Lucy ordered a glass of wine without saying anything else. Fate was so wonderful. The two people who had never met in the original timeline now have a pretty good relationship.

After a while, Sasha also rushed over. The cat-headed lady was dressed very delicately, and her whole person exuded feminine charm.

Sorry, I kept you waiting for so long?

Sasha sat down next to Lucy, clasped her hands and apologized to everyone with a smile.

It's okay, it's worth waiting for a beautiful lady no matter how long you wait.

Ke Ling made a joke, which made Sasha smile and roll her eyes. The cat-headed lady obviously found it useful, so she dressed up in vain.

Tsk.

V rolled his eyes and took a sip of wine, but Jack smiled. He looked at Sasha and asked about the mission Lucy mentioned.

Well, it's not really a big deal. It's aimed at biotechnology companies. Do you remember that Securicine bastard?

Sasha paused. She glanced at Lucy accusingly, but Lucy looked at the wine glass in her hand intently, avoiding her eyes. It was obvious that the two of them had not agreed on this point. Sasha was initially I don't plan to trouble Ke Ling and the others.

There was no mission at all, it was Sasha's own business, and it was something from before, and she was still working hard on it.

Securicine, that painkiller.

V put down her wine glass and her face became serious. She has never forgotten this matter. As a person who still has a conscience in her heart, if she can help with this matter, she will be very happy. She looked at He looked at Jack and Ke Ling, and their expressions became serious. They must have the same idea.

Is there any progress regarding Securicine?

Ke Ling asked. Sasha had been busy with this matter. He kept reminding Sasha to be careful. He also understood that the girl could not leave this matter alone. After all, her mother died because of this. The revenge of killing her mother was nothing. So easy to let go?

I found another reporter, Max Jones. This one is much more reliable than the last time. Max Jones has always been known for his courage in reporting. He is very interested in Securicine.

Sasha said a name, Max Jones, a name that sounded familiar to Ke Ling. This guy seemed to be Regina Jones' little brother. He was a real reporter. He wrote articles based on his conscience and was not afraid of danger. Principle, focus on exploring the truth, Sasha really found the right person to find him.

He works for a liberal media outlet called the Night City Enquirer.

When it comes to Max Jones, both V and Jack are confused. Obviously they have never heard of such a number one person, but when they talk about Night City Inquirer, they both understand.

This is a very famous free media, rich in all kinds of hard-nosed people. The last famous reporter was Liam Allen, who is much more famous than Max Jones.

Liam Allen has made an incredible contribution to journalism and is a journalism veteran having worked on various independent news stations and information portals.

And V and Jack will know him because Liam Allen died because of Heywood. About six months ago, on August 28, 2074, Liam Allen was in his apartment was killed by unknown assailants.

At that time, he was investigating the interests of developers with corporate backgrounds and the Heywood Ridge Scenic Area, and he touched other people's cakes.

The murderer has not been found so far. Ke Ling also knows that the murderer will never be found. Three years later, the NCPD will directly withdraw the case and stop investigating the matter.

Of course, it was completely predictable that they would not conduct investigations in the past three years. If Liam Allen was not famous enough, this case would not have been withdrawn for three years.

It seems that this reporter is indeed reliable.

Jack said that it is not surprising that the Night City Inquirer has reporters who dare to report on Securicine. They have been paying attention to various taboo topics in Night City, including the illegal activities of large companies. The truth about the death of cyberpsychotic patients, the plight of veterans, etc.

I made an appointment with him to meet in the evening, and he said he needed to see evidence that could truly prove that there was something wrong with Securicine.

Sasha still has some trust in Max Jones of Night City Inquirer. As a free media with the highest death rate among reporters and investigators, Night City Inquirer It is indeed worthy of this trust.

We'll go with you.

Ke Ling nodded. The matter of Securicine is very important. It involves the lives of countless people and the turnover of hundreds of millions of biotechnology companies. Biotechnology companies will never sit still and wait for death. They must have been on guard.

Night City Inquirer may also be under scrutiny, and Max Jones may also follow in the footsteps of his predecessors.

Maybe call Regina Jones.

Ke Ling made a suggestion, which made several people look at him. Of course, they were familiar with the name Regina Jones as a Cyberdrifter. She was a middleman active in Watson District.

Before becoming an intermediary, Regina and Max were colleagues, and she could even be called Max's mentor and leader. From this, it can be seen that she is also a real reporter like Max, but now she has changed a different path.

Go meet this Max Jones first.

Sasha shook her head. Now that Regina Jones is an intermediary, will she still be the same as when she was a reporter? It's hard to say, so it's best not to contact this Regina Jones just yet.

Okay, it's up to you.

Ke Ling nodded. Although he knew that Regina Jones still cared about his apprentice Max, she must be much more tactful now than when she was a reporter. Will she still be as brave as Max Jones? It is indeed a problem.

The five of them drank a few drinks, got up and left the afterlife, heading towards the agreed upon place. Although they were crowded in Thracian, they could still sit down.

I hope I won't be ambushed like last time this time.

In the Thracian car, Ke Ling said with a smile, which made the cat-headed lady blush a little. What happened last time was indeed her problem.

It's okay, we are still here this time. Even if the violent terrorist mobile unit comes, we will just defeat them!

Jack patted his chest and flexed his muscles. The last time Ke Ling fought against the Terrorist Mobile Team, he became famous in one battle. After all, the Terrorist Mobile Team had never failed to deal with cyberpsychosis in Night City. Immortal Demon Dai W. Collins was the first.

This is why the Immortal Demon Devo Collins is so famous, because he has done things that others can't do. Of course, his immortality is also an important reason. Who doesn't want to get the kind of thing that can be split in half? The ability to recover?

The identity of Immortal Demon Devor Collins must not be revealed in a short period of time. Immortality, strong protection and strong attack are completely different things. An ability like Demon Form is probably not as attractive as a fraction of immortality.

Soon, the five of them were chatting and laughing all the way to the meeting place, the industrial area in the north of the city. This time Sasha was smart and chose a relatively open place. It is not easy to ambush in this kind of place, and even if he is ambushed, he will not be able to escape. It's easy to run, but the worst is to plunge directly into the bad land outside the city.

When we arrived at the joint, a car was parked not far away. It was also a Thracian. It was cheap and easy to use. This car was the first choice for people who needed protection. Under Ke Ling’s promotion, Thracian The sales of the car have increased dramatically, and people who have doubts about their safety have bought one. Anyway, the price of this car is not expensive.

Max Jones?

Ke Ling got out of the car and walked towards the Thracian. He knocked on the car window. The driver's window was lowered. A man was sitting in the driver's seat. He was wearing a shirt, with short short hair and a Chinese character face, looking at He has a very old-school righteousness.

Sasha? Male?

Max Jones frowned and put his foot on the accelerator, as if he was ready to drive away at any time. He was actually afraid of doing such a thing, but fear would not make him give up. Some Someone has to do something.

He held the lamp and illuminated the darkness. He walked staggeringly, but at least he was moving forward, at least dispersing a little of the darkness. He was willing to be a messenger of fire in the darkness and light up the lamps in more people's hearts. He firmly believed that, One day the darkness will be dispelled.

You can't let a girl do such a big thing alone, right?

Ke Ling smiled and relaxed the atmosphere. Sasha and others had already got out of the car and came over. She sent a message to Max Jones to confirm her identity, which made Max Jones put down his guard.

Tell me about it.

Max got out of the car, lit a cigarette, and looked at Sasha. This was indeed a big deal. It was a direct attack on a biotechnology company. Most people would not dare to do it, because few people who dared to do this would end well, but He dared to put life and death aside after deciding to be a real reporter.