Rainy night.

The Lizzy Bar is immersed in rain and fog, and the square in front of the bar is deserted and not as lively as before.

The bar's doors were closed, only the curvilinear sign was still lit, but it was uncharacteristically closed.

In the inner hall of Lizzy Bar, the girls of Mox gathered together, either smoking cigarettes or sitting at the bar and drinking stuffy wine, each without saying a word, and the atmosphere seemed very heavy.

Gloria and Sasha sat at the bar, silently watching.

The wall-mounted TV is playing a Night City special.

On TV, the host in a golden costume is greeting him warmly.

"Good evening, Night City viewers!"

"This is a conversation with Zigge Q tonight."

"It's a rainy night with a story, so let's welcome tonight's special guest, Mr. Sato!"

After speaking.

A man with a Japanese-style ball-haired head and a burgundy suit walked into the broadcast room, and then sat on the sofa next to the host.

Zigq took the initiative to wave to him, and behaved exaggeratedly.

"Hello Mr. Sato."

"Hello, host." Sato nodded slightly.

Zigq smiled at the camera and said, "I'm sure the audience is still very new to Mr. Sato, but as long as I mention another name, you will know." ”

"Tigerclaw."

"That's right, Mr. Sato is the main person in charge of the Tiger Claw Gang." Zigq looked at the guest again and quipped, "Heh, maybe I should be more appropriately called the Gang Master." ”

Sato was serious, unsmiling, and explained: "Actually, there is no such thing as a gang leader in the Tiger Claw Gang, we are several high-level people who jointly manage the affairs of the gang, and each has a different division of labor. ”

Zigq joked with a smile: "It seems that the Tiger Claw Gang not only abides by tradition, but also keeps up with the times and implements a better management system, which is quite interesting." ”

"But what the audience is more curious about is the recent love-hate entanglement between the Tiger Claw Gang and the Mox Gang."

"About ten years ago, you suffered a big loss from those beautiful girls, why are you in conflict again?"

Sato explained seriously: "This time it can't be regarded as a conflict, and the Tiger Claw Gang doesn't want to have any conflict with the Mox Gang, but there is a high-ranking member of our Tiger Claw Gang who has been persecuted by Mox. ”

"We, the Tiger Claw Gang, have always focused on solidarity and mutual assistance, and we must not tolerate the vain death of our brothers."

Zigq: "The high-ranking person you're talking about should be Shotaro Shoho, but as far as I know, his reputation isn't very good. ”

Sato's words were serious: "No one is perfect, and it is true that Shotaro has many shortcomings, but this must not be the reason why he was killed by Mox. ”

Zigq continued to ask: "Recently, there have been reports in the major news about this, the girls of the Mox Gang did not abide by the rules of business, and they killed Shotaro out of the sight of wealth, and also attacked the people of the Tiger Claw Gang, I really can't imagine that a group of unarmed girls can make such a crazy move, could it be that there is another hidden reason?" ”

Sato retorted: "The people of Mox are by no means as simple as you think, * the Occasional Behavior Chip can not only be used for business, but can also be adapted into a combat behavior Chip, and its lethality should not be underestimated. ”

"The Tigerclaws don't use violence, but Mox has to give an explanation."

Zigq nodded thoughtfully: "It seems that tonight is a good show, so in front of the TV, do you support the Tiger Claw Gang to seek justice, or support the beautiful girl of Lizi, you can send a text message to"

Seeing the leader of the Tiger Claw Gang reversing black and white on the TV show, Lizi's sisters are also angry.

Little Sister Mox scolded angrily: "What kind of garbage show, stupid * host, Tiger Claw Gang that well-dressed * beast is full of lies, will anyone believe this?" ”

There was a bald black girl next to her, who looked worried and said: "These media programs are all under the banner of Arasaka, and they are the same as the Tiger Claw Gang, so they naturally help the Tiger Claw Gang to speak, and no one will pay attention to our opinions at all." ”

Another purple-haired girl put away her backpack, ignoring everyone's feelings, and said bluntly: "We can't fight the Tiger Claw Gang, Susie still doesn't know where to run, even if she comes back, she will only surrender to the Tiger Claw Gang, if you don't want to be oppressed by the Tiger Claw Gang, just leave early." ”

Many of the girls present were moved, after all, they came to work for Lizzy to live better, not to be controlled by the Tiger Claw Gang.

At the beginning, some of Mox's girls chose to stay in Genting and work under the management of the Tiger Claw Gang, and they couldn't live that day.

Not only do I have an order-taking task every day, but I also have to be used as a plaything by the disgusting things of the Tiger Claw Gang when I am free, and I can't be idle even if I am sick.

In addition, they will be forced to undergo privacy implant modification, and if it is damaged, they can only go to Twist Street to find an unreliable prosthetic doctor for repair.

If you're unlucky, you'll even be taken away by the Tiger Claw Gang, and you've been heard from since.

So.

The girls of Lizzy are not willing to work under the control of the Tiger Claw Gang at all, preferring to find a small shop to earn some hard-earned money.

Seeing that someone had proposed to break up, the girls began to quarrel with each other.

"What's the hurry, it's really not okay to wait for the boss to come back and make a decision!"

"What's the use of waiting for her to come back, the Tiger Claw Gang is coming to seek justice, is she willing to take the blame?"

"If it weren't for someone who had a lot of trouble and went to kidnap Shotaro, how could it be like this, and now I don't regret taking the medicine, right?"

The little sister of baseball scolded angrily: "What are you talking about when you step on a horse? Have you forgotten how Lizzy got up in the first place? One by one, if you get cheap and sell well, if you are afraid of death, you will get out of me! ”

Judy sat at the bar, her elbows propped up on the table, her fingers in her short hair, and her whole mind became distressed at the sight of the speeches on television and the arguments of the crowd.

They had no choice but to watch the various media of the Arasaka Company bombard, and the Tiger Claw Gang seemed to have the advantage in the direction of the wind.

Although not many people will believe the nonsense of the Tiger Claw Gang, it does confuse the public.

Without the support of Mox, the strength of the Tiger Claw Gang would definitely not be as strong as the Tiger Claw Gang.

Right now.

There are also great differences within Lizi, and if a group of people want to make peace with the Tiger Claw Gang, someone has to take the blame. If a group of people want to fight with the Tiger Claw Gang, Lizi will inevitably be torn apart, and there is a danger of destruction.

She yelled in pain, "Stop arguing! ”

The originally noisy inner hall instantly fell silent, and they all turned their eyes to Judy.

The little sister walked up to Judy, patted her on the back, and said with relief: "Judy, it's okay, Sister Lizi will not give up the struggle, we will all support you." ”

"Struggle? Hehe, what are you going to fight with the Tiger Claw Gang, now the Tiger Claw Gang is rushing to Lizzy Bar, what are you going to resist others asking for an explanation. A dark-haired girl interjected in a weird way.

The little sister scolded angrily: "No one begs you to stay here, if you want to leave early, you will regret it here when you can." ”

"Why should I go, if you want to go, you will go, the owner of Lizzie Bar is Susie, not you!" The brunette choked out.

Judy was already in infinite entanglement and distress, she didn't expect that kidnapping and killing the scum Shoho Jotaro would lead to such serious consequences.

The televisions and projections in the streets and alleys of Night City are full of voices for his death.

An out-and-out scumbag, shouldn't he be damned?

Just when she didn't know what to do, she suddenly received a communication request from Aveline.

Judy hesitated for a moment, then chose to connect.

On the other end of the line, Aveline's voice was urgent.

"Judy, are you still at Lizzy's Bar, hurry up and pack up your things and leave, the Tiger Claw Gang is mobilizing forces to get ready to go to Lizzy's Bar."

"They've found out that you're looking for someone to investigate Shoho Jotaro, Susie sold everything, and she's also going to Lizzy's Bar."

Judy was silent.

What Aveline said was true, and in order to settle Judy's matter, she went to the top of the Tiger Claw Gang and the company's top customers.

But no one was willing to help her, and the Tigerclaws were determined to take down the Lizzy Bar this time.

Aveline told Judy all the news she had found, and when she didn't say a word, she immediately added an explanation.

"Judy, don't hesitate any longer, I asked an acquaintance at the city hall to mobilize the NCPD, and when the time comes, I will protect the Lizzy Bar for a while, and I can arrange a vehicle to escort you to escape secretly."

"With your Mewtwo skills, you can get a position in any entertainment company, I can introduce you to a better place, don't die at Lizzy's Bar, Judy!"

Hearing Aveline's words, Judy had tears in her eyes and said in a deep voice, "Little Ai, you still don't understand. That's it, you leave me alone. ”

After speaking.

Judy hung up the phone ruthlessly, and there was no turning back, she had to stand up and do something, otherwise everyone present would suffer with her.

At this time.

Gloria, who was watching the situation on the side, suddenly received a message from Tang Yu.

The content is that Susie Q, the owner of Lizzie Bar, died in a car accident while traveling in the rain, with a short video attached.

in the video.

A truck crashed down on the side of the road, braving the blazing flames, and the scattered pedestrians around it only took a detour to avoid it.

What caught her attention the most was that a woman in a pink jacket collapsed in the rainy night, and half of her body was run over by the car, dragging out a long blood stain, which was then washed away by the rain.

Susie Q is dead?

Gloria felt a burst of shock, receiving this news from Tang Yu, the meaning behind it was very deep.

Could it be that Mr. Tang arranged it?

It was the first thought that popped into her head.

Susie Q doesn't die, and the position of the owner of Lizzy Bar will not be vacant, and naturally there will be no chance to be on top.

And there are still a lot of people in the bar who support Susie Q, hoping to successfully mediate with the Tiger Claw Gang to resolve this crisis.

But with Susie Q's death, none of this is possible.

There are only two outcomes left for the Mox gang, either they will be annexed by the Tigerclaw Gang or they will follow Judy to resist, and there is no puppet boss to mediate in the middle.

Gloria immediately understood Tang Yu's intentions and informed Regina Jones of the location of Susie Q's car accident.

This is a fresh revelation, I believe that News 54 will not refuse.

She then stood up and walked over to Judy.

"Judy, the Tigerclaw Gang aren't invincible, and Arasaka isn't the only company in Night City."

Judy immediately wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, looked up at Gloria, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes, and asked.

"You mean, we still have a silver lining?"

Gloria nodded with a serious expression: "Whether there is hope or not, this battle with the Tiger Claw Gang must be fought." ”

The brunette girl from earlier teased again, "Who are you?" Fight? To put it lightly, people who are not Mox naturally don't have to worry. ”

Gloria faced the Lizi sisters and said frankly: "Although I am not a member of Mox, but I did it myself, and this kind of scum is not worthy of staying in this world." ”

"He dares to put his hand on the heads of the girls around Lizi today, and he will dare to put his hand on your heads in the future, does he have to wait until the catastrophe falls on his head before he remembers to resist?"

"As a woman, I also know that it is difficult enough to survive in this city, but we will also be bullied by the scum of the Tiger Claw Gang, if we don't unite, all that awaits us is endless oppression."

"I left Lizzy today, but what about tomorrow? What about the day after tomorrow? ”

"How can you guarantee that the Tiger Claw Gang will not target you one day in the future?"

Hearing Gloria's question, everyone in the inner hall of the bar was silent.

Such a simple truth, they will not fail to understand.

If you can escape for a while, you can't escape for a lifetime.

But in the face of the powerful Tiger Claw Gang, some people were still timid, and asked, "Then how do you ensure that the Lizi sisters are no longer threatened by the Tiger Claw Gang?" It's hard to get through tonight, let alone later. ”

Gloria said angrily: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." ”

"If they dare to bully one of our girls, we will pay them back tenfold."

"If they dare to play with us, we will play with the Tiger Claw Gang."

"We will fight with them for as long as they want, until they are afraid, cowardly, and honest!"

When the little sister Mox heard this, she immediately raised her baseball bat and applauded.

"I couldn't agree with the horse, I've long seen that the scum is not pleasing to the eye!"

Many of the girls who supported the rebellion against the Tiger Claw Gang also cheered up and supported Gloria's voice.

Even Judy couldn't help but look at Gloria, and when she saw her passionate expression, she felt more inspired than ever.

But soon someone asked: "The Tiger Claw Gang has more than 5,000 official gang members alone, and the Mox Gang has only 200 people combined, how can you fight them?" ”

"Yes, this time it's not like nine years ago, there are countless people who support us, and fight against the Tiger Claw Gang with Mox, it's not enough for us to do it on our own!"

These problems are a hurdle in front of Mox, and without solving the problem of weakness and seeking foreign help, it is impossible to compete with the Tiger Claw Gang.

Gloria was extremely resolute, and said in a strong voice: "Mox is not enough, so expand the manpower, and thousands of girls in Night City can become Sister Liz." ”

"With no one to stand up, we'll make our voices heard by the people of Night City."

"We have a lot of evidence in our hands for the cruel things that Shotaro did to Miss Mox, and we are not afraid of the Tiger Claw Gang's reversal of black and white!"

Someone asked: "The owner of Lizzy Bar is Suzie, and we don't count, she just wants to reconcile with the Tiger Claw Gang, what can we do." ”

At this time.

News Channel 54 on the wall-mounted TV suddenly inserted a real-time live news.

In the live broadcast screen.

The presenter, dressed in a raincoat, stood at the scene of the car accident with a large burning truck behind him.

"There was just a serious traffic accident behind me, and the deceased was a woman."

"According to biological information, the deceased's name is Susie Q, who was the owner of Lizzy Bar before his death"

In the inner hall of Lizzy Bar, everyone couldn't help but look at each other when they heard the news of Susie's death, but they didn't expect Susie Q to die in a car accident like this.

Suddenly, someone broke the silence with a voice, and the little sister Mox took the lead in scolding: "The hateful Tiger Claw Gang, it must be a good thing they did, and they are determined to swallow Mox." ”

"Could it be that Susie failed to make peace, and was arranged by the Tiger Claw Gang to kill someone?"

"Very likely, it seems that the Tiger Claw Gang really don't want to talk about peace anymore this time"

"Could it be that this is the fate of the Lizzie bar owners?"

"Even Susie can't escape the clutches of the Tigerclaw Gang, so what should we do?"

Judy also looked at the TV with a blank expression, unbelievable.

She had hoped that Susie would mediate with the Tiger Claws and get a compromise peace outcome.

Even if she was betrayed by Susie, Judy didn't plan to pursue the matter, as long as Lizzie survived and Mox continued to unite, everything could still be discussed.

Why did Susie Q die?

Was it really killed by the Tiger Claws?

Judy felt that her brain could no longer analyze it, and it was a mess.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Gloria walked up to Judy again and persuaded softly, "Judy, now only you can lead Mox out of the predicament. ”

At this time.

Rainy night outside the Lizzy Bar.

A dense curtain of rain fluttered with the cold wind, like a translucent mist enveloping the neon city.

The rows of high-rise buildings and the dappled neon glow, through the raindrops, add a bit of ethereal atmosphere to the city.

In the middle of the road.

The funeral procession was very eye-catching.

They each wore white stripes on their heads, their shirts were bare-chested, and their arms were full of dragons and tigers, and they emitted colorful fluorescence in the rainy night.

A team of hundreds of people, carrying a coffin, slowly walked in the direction of the Lizzy Bar.

Pedestrians on the street wrapped their coats tightly and shrunk their heads forward, not having time to admire the neon glow in the rain.

The funeral procession of hundreds of Tiger Claw Gang braved the cold rain to carry the coffin, and the momentum was violent.

I've been too busy lately, and there are sheep at home, so remember to protect your body!

(End of chapter)