Cyberpunk: 2075

"drop."

After a slight sound of unlocking, the door of the suite where the sweeper was located was cracked open by Karl.

The first room after entering from the door was a lounge where two scavengers lay watching Mewtwo. The slight sound of unlocking did not disturb their play in Mewtwo.

Slowly pushing open just enough for one person to pass by, Karl did not rush in.

There are landmines, so it seems that these scavengers are quite vigilant.

During Karl's downward pointing movement, David, who was watching from the side, noticed that there were two biological induction mines placed at the entrance. As long as it detects that a living thing is trying to cross the threshold, it will be activated.

No wonder I put the lounge in the first house. I originally thought it would be used to deal with possible NCPD inspections, but now it seems that it is used to attract my attention. ’

Jack said in the message, looking at the induction mines on the ground, and looking away at the two scavengers lying on the sofa in the distance wearing Mewtwo equipment, without any protective preparation.

‘I’ll take care of it. ’

A single molecule wire popped up from Carl's wrist. With his wave, the end of the single molecule wire was connected to the usage port of the induction mine. The port that was originally used to allow users to connect and control remotely has now become a port. Carl's best way to break in.

Single molecular wires can be used as data lines for hackers to invade, but few people will use the swing method to connect dangerous mines like Karl, because if this is not handled well, it may really explode. .

After the connection was successful, not even a second passed before Karl's information appeared in the communication again.

The solution is completed, and I blocked the possible trigger induction. As long as we don't actively detonate it,

Even if someone among the scavengers connects to this mine in advance, they will not notice that the mine has expired. Although I feel that the induction mine bought by the scavengers should not have this function, but to be on the safe side, it is better not to touch it. . ’

"clear.'

Seeing that Jack and Oliver both sent clear messages in the communication, David quickly followed suit.

'clear. ’

After finishing the processing, Karl took the lead and slowly entered the suite. He had already taken over the monitoring of this place.

'Be careful and slow down, David. ’

After Jack gave a kind reminder, he followed Carl into the suite, followed by David. Oliver was responsible for the rear guard, so he had to enter the room last.

Knowing that he was in third place and being taken care of, David stared at the sensor mine that was so close that he could accidentally trigger it. After his heart jumped twice, he took a deep breath to suppress the tension in his heart. Emotions, and then moved smoothly, walking into the room without any mistakes.

As a newcomer, you have done well. Maybe you are more suitable as a mercenary than you thought. "

Oliver, who watched David's performance completely later, praised him in the communication. David's performance was much better than him the first time. He was shaking all over.

"Haha, really...

Who doesn't like to be praised for a job well done? At least for David, this kind of recognition and recognition has not been encountered several times in his previous life. This kind of thing came from Oliver. The constant compliments made his face grin uncontrollably. If something wasn't right, he might have touched his head in embarrassment.

It's really good, but it's just time to make some improvements. Come on, David, come here. '

Seeing David's cheerful look, standing next to a scavenger looking at Mewtwo, Karl waved to David.

"What are you going to do?'

David stepped lightly and was careful not to alert the scavenger, walked to him, and then saw Karl hand over a knife.

You probably aren't strong enough to break his neck, so just use this thing and stab the artery in his neck. Don't worry, you don't have to worry about him calling for help if you make a mistake. I will cover his mouth for you. ’

"ah?"

Dazedly taking the knife handed over by Karl, David looked at the scavenger who was still shaking his lower body in front of him, feeling a little dazed.

He was already prepared to use a pistol to defend his life, but he didn't fire a single shot and went straight to the knife...

Don't be too merciful. I checked his information and found that he was involved in the murder of three children. The oldest was only twelve years old. Everyone's prosthetic body and organs were hollowed out. One of the children was Saint Thomas from your hometown. People of Mingo, think of the parents who cried holding their empty bodies after losing their children, and think of the children on the streets you saw in Santo Domingo. ’

Karl put his hand gently on David's shoulder, giving David the courage to support him.

If you want to protect yourself and your family, you must not hesitate to kill a bastard like a scavenger. I personally do not agree with killing, but if it is a scavenger, I don’t mind relaxing the conditions to see this. scene. ’

"Evisced children, crying parents...

A picture flashed through David's mind, that of his young self lying in a pool of blood, his body empty, and his mother holding him and crying in despair.

I feel the same.

Taking another deep breath, under Karl's gaze, David acted decisively.

"puff!"

The sound of a sharp knife piercing into the neck was heard together with the sound of Jack breaking the scavenger's neck. Under David's gaze, the originally obsessed scavenger's body suddenly stiffened, and then his face followed his body. He twitched a few times and started shaking his head wildly.

He didn't stab it accurately, leaving the scavenger with enough energy to flutter.

'continue. ’

Without any accusation, Carl just glanced at the scavenger, blocked the last message he tried to send to his companions, and was so cold that he asked David to attack again in the communication.

There can be no hesitation at this time. Any hesitation towards scum may allow them to find opportunities to harm themselves and those around them.

'yes. "

While replying in the communication, David felt his hands being enveloped by the spewing red liquid, which seemed to be a little unable to open. His hands were still steady and he pulled out the knife, and then used the biological knowledge he had learned in class,

After finding the right spot, he stabbed down again.

This time, there were no mistakes.

David's expression changed as he watched life stop struggling in his hands and then pass away. His clothes were stained with blood and his face was slowly dripping with blood.

That look was no longer that of a boy.

Oliver, who had been watching everything and making preventive preparations, also sent a message to David in the communication.

Congratulations, you are now a man. '

In Night City, when does a boy grow into a man?

Is it when you kill the first enemy, or when you go to bed for the first time, or when you shoot for the first time?

None.

Only when he truly makes up his mind and has the consciousness to protect the people around him can he truly become a man.

On an ordinary day in December 2075, a boy named David Martinez had grown into a man with the consciousness to protect those around him.