Cyberpunk: 2075

Chapter 564 177. What to do

If we were to say which company was most affected by Saburo Arasaka's death, it would undoubtedly be Arasaka Corporation itself; and secondly, the one that was most deeply affected was its arch-enemy - Military Technology.

Whether it is the internal turmoil in Arasaka Corporation caused by the death of Saburo Arasaka, or the accusation from the outside world that Militech sent assassins to assassinate Saburo Arasaka, Militech could not stay out of it.

In this situation, Blanca, who had not even dealt with the various urgent matters that suddenly emerged in the company, had already confirmed a meeting time with Carl to assign tasks. Naturally, she did not come for some ordinary small jobs.

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Although the purpose of her coming was very important, it could be simply stated in one sentence.

Blanca hopes that Carl can go to Dogtown alone, establish contact with someone, and assist the other party in subsequent operations.

"Single-player mission."

This didn't surprise Carl.

Most of the missions received from Blanca are solo operations.

Or rather, for Blanca, the team she has is more than enough to get most of the work done.

She would only seek out Carl for the most core tasks that had to be performed by trustworthy and capable people.

Carl didn't mind taking a solo job. After all, the Watson District was under blockade during this period, and the city was in chaos because of Saburo Arasaka's death. It was a good time for him to go to Dogtown for a stroll. However, he still needed to ask for details about the mission that Blanca mentioned.

"Establishing a connection with someone, can you tell me more about it, Blanca?"

Carl's relationship with Blanca is now such that they don't care about the privacy of their employer or employer, and it's okay to ask directly if there are any questions.

Blanca answered Carl's question without hiding anything, but the words she said surprised Carl a little, because she said.

"The Joint Intelligence Bureau."

"The Joint Intelligence Bureau? Those people?"

Carl is no stranger to this.

He had taken on many missions involving high-level officials of the new United States, and even directly related to the new US President Rosalind Miles. He also met the CIA agents who were loyal to her during the missions.

However, those previous tasks were assigned by Smith, who had already served two terms.

Carl didn't expect that he would receive a job from the CIA from Blanca this time.

"How did you get involved with them?"

"It's not so much that I got involved with them, it's more like I found a team to stand on."

Blanca sat in the Spanish restaurant where she and Carl met most often, propping up her face and looking out through the bulletproof glass of the restaurant:

"If you want to climb up, you have to swear allegiance to some high-ranking officials, just like soldiers joining the new United States always have to swear an oath to express their loyalty. Although it is a formality, if they don't do it, they will lose trust."

Blanca turned her head and looked at Carl. "My current position is already quite high for someone whose nationality was not New America. If I want to move up, I will have to join one of the parties in the upper-level struggle. No one wants to join the group to share the cake."

"So you chose the new America, oh no, you chose Rosalind Miles, and swore allegiance to the president of the new America?"

"I don't have many choices, and Rosalind Miles is the best one among them."

Blanca explained to Carl, "My promotion was always accompanied by the 'transfer' and 'resignation' of my superiors. This practice has been divided into the Hawks within Militech. Although that was not my original intention, the faction's approach is indeed similar to mine. When I can use it to climb up, there is no reason not to use it."

"So, the Hawks are loyal to Rosalind Miles?"

"It's not so much loyalty as it is a coincidence of ideas."

Blanca explained: “The unification war initiated by Rosalind Myers resulted in her image being labeled as an FXS element;

But it is undeniable that it was this move of hers that almost completed the unification of the new America with the old America. Although this swift and decisive approach made her controversial among conservatives, it also naturally attracted those hawks who hoped to solve problems through conflict.

As one side gains, the other loses, and it is only natural that she is seen as the object of loyalty of the hawks.”

Carl understood: "So because you acted like the Hawks, you were rejected by the other members of the group. So you just joined the Hawks, learned from the other members, and worked for Rosalind Miles."

This coincides with a sentence Carl once heard:

What a person is like is not determined by what he says, but by what he does.

This is Blanca's style. Even if she never expresses her position clearly, as long as she takes action, she will naturally be classified into a specific circle.

"Humans are social animals. Since they are social animals, they will naturally get close to groups that are similar to themselves."

Blanca said, as if hinting at something: "Just like you guys, Carl."

"So, you swore allegiance to the new president of the United States. Oh no, I should say that the other party has not expressed his position yet, but you have already come over to express your loyalty, Miss Blanca. Is your behavior this time part of your loyalty?"

"Stop it, Carl."

Blanca took out a chip and slid it across the table to Carl:

"If it weren't for Rosalind Miles's secret support, do you really think the hawks would only gather around her? Why can't others do it, but she can? It's because she is the president of the new United States and has shown a strong approach. The president is smart. She just shows an attitude of being close to the hawks but not really accepting them. She is just taking advantage of others."

"Is this what they call a political creature? No wonder I always hear that the best actors are politicians."

Carl blocked the chip with his hand. It must be said that some chips are of good quality. Blanca slid them over mercilessly without any scratches on them.

"One last question."

Carl said, "Do you have any information about that IA officer?"

"It just so happens that I am at a high enough level, so I can actually give you this information, although only part of it."

Blanca named a name.

"His name is Li De. He was one of the agents who lurked in Night City during the Unification War. Later, he faked his own death. Now, no one knows where he is in Night City, waiting for the whistle from his superiors."

"Dog whistle?"

Karl felt that this adjective was a bit strange: “What does this mean?”

"It's the whistle that the owner uses to call the dog. When you blow it, the dog will come."

"I see."

Carl nodded, then spoke again: "So."

"Isn't this the last question?"

Blanca glanced at Carl and said, "That's not like you."

"Because this is not about the mission, but about you."

"mine?"

Karl nodded and said, "Would you like to have a meal together sometime? I'm planning to try cooking Spanish food recently, and I want to have an authentic Spaniard come to taste it."

“.”

Blanca showed the most shocked expression of the day.

She stared at Karl, thinking for a while before saying, “How many people?”

"You and me."

Carl said as a matter of course.

'Do we need more people for the food tasting?'

"I you."

Blanca muttered, her eyes different.

"I will. No, I will definitely make time."

She said in a firm tone.

Things in the company must be handled faster.

Anyone or anything that gets in the way of progress or dares to waste her time will be in big trouble.

Even though Blanca knew it wasn't a date

But who can say it isn't?

What a person is like is not determined by what he says, but by what he does.

This is Carl looking for her on a date.