Most of the rumors in Night City are true, especially the appalling ones.

For example, it is rumored that the secret of eternal life is hidden under the Arasaka Tower.

And the facts are not much different from the rumors.

In the underground area of the Arasaka Tower, there is one of the most heavily guarded data fortresses in the company, called 'Mikoshi', which holds the digital personality backups of the clients of the [Guardian Your Soul] project.

and a large number of victims of the Relic project and hackers who were captured trying to break into the Arasaka network.

For the sake of safety and public opinion, Arasaka has never disclosed any information about the project.

The physical location of the Divine Opinion and the access points scattered throughout Cybertech are strictly secret, and few people even inside Arasaka know about its existence.

Even Yoshinobu Arasaka, who is about to become the leader of the company, knows very little about it.

"Mikoshi. Listening to the name is like a father's handwriting. ”

After listening to Li Ang's explanation, Lai Xuan can basically conclude that the backup of Saburo Arasaka's personality is hidden in the shrine, and now he only needs to consider whether to find the backup alone and erase it, or destroy the entire shrine.

But there are still many innocent people's data in the gods, and if all of them are erased, what is the difference between him and his father, who treats human life like a mustard?

When Lai Xuan weighed it, Li Ang gave him a wake-up call.

"If Ling Zun wants to be resurrected by relying on Relic technology, he must choose a suitable body that can allow him to regain power as soon as possible."

There is no need to say it too clearly, Arasaka Lai Xuan already knows the meaning.

He's the best guy.

The only male member of the Arasaka clan, the highest inheritance in the whole family; There is a blood relationship, and the data consciousness and the body can be better integrated to minimize rejection; Minimal impact on the company and shortened periods of turbulence.

In addition, Arasaka Lai Xuan also realized that Arasaka Saburo did not kill himself at the beginning, most likely not because he remembered the father-son relationship, or his sister Huazi's bitter pleading, but because this old guy had long been eyeing his body.

Thinking of this, Lai Xuan's last trace of guilt for impulsively killing his father that day completely dissipated.

"I'll find someone to investigate the matter of the gods, you don't have to worry about it for the time being, just find a way to deal with him, he just heard too much that he shouldn't have heard."

He, of course, refers to Herman.

"Lord Lai Xuan! Spare your life! ”

As soon as Herman heard that he was going to deal with himself, he immediately fell to his knees and cried and begged for mercy.

Arasaka Yoshinobu didn't bother to pay attention to him, closing his eyes and thinking about the gods and his father.

Seeing this, Herman had no choice but to cast a distressed look at the man on the sofa.

Li Ang got up unhurriedly: "I need a deputy who understands technology to control the technology research and development department." ”

Arasaka Yoshinobu understood that he was trying to protect Herman, and rubbed his eyebrows irritably.

But in the end, he only said, "Keep his mouth shut." ”

Li Ang dragged up the project director who had turned into a puddle of mud: "Thank you Mr. Lai Xuan for your grace not to kill." ”

Herman was about to speak, but was interrupted by Arasaka Yoshinobu waving his hand:

"No, you guys go out first."

"By the way, Angjun, don't leave the company before tomorrow night, wait for my news."

"Okay." Leon answered, and left the president's office with Herman, who was apprehensive.

"Scanning."

"Identity authentication passed."

"Welcome back, Mr. Leon."

"You have no new visitors in the last two business days."

Leon strode into his office, and Herman followed.

The latter has not yet regained his status as an employee of Arasaka Company, so he can only follow him temporarily.

"Find a place to sit and take what you drink."

When Herman heard this, he immediately ran to the wine cabinet in the lounge area and poured himself a glass.

He had just walked around the ghost gate, and his legs were now weak, and he had to drink to suppress his shock.

The throat stirred, and the liquor entered the throat.

Herman, who had finally relaxed, let out a long sigh of relief.

But when he saw Li Ang's smiling eyes behind the desk, he suddenly became nervous again.

Hurriedly put down the cup in his hand, and asked with a cramped expression: "Mr. Xian, do you want to. Would you like a drink? ”

"No, you don't." Li Ang turned the leather chair under him and faced the floor-to-ceiling window: "I just want to ask, do you remember what you explained just now?" ”

Herman immediately sat down: "Enter the R&D department and get the technology you need!" ”

Immediately afterwards, he said with a look of embarrassment: "But. . . Mr. Lai Xuan's side"

Li Ang replied in a calm tone: "Don't worry about him, do your own thing." ”

"That's good, that's good." Herman, who was reassured, silently breathed a sigh of relief, and then tentatively asked, "Can I rest?" From yesterday until now, I haven't"

Seeing that he looked tired and depressed, Li Ang simply asked the front desk of the Security Department to find an empty office and let him sleep for a while.

By the time Herman was gone, it was close to noon.

Leon looked at the floating cars coming and going outside the window, and then looked at the time on his phone.

What time is it, and Ms. V hasn't woken up yet?

I found her number and dialed it, but it didn't ring a few times before she was hung up by the other side.

Subsequently, I received a text message on my phone, which was sent by V:

[Stay away from me in the future, disgusting company dog!] ]

Li Ang raised his eyebrows, which kind person revealed his identity?

But he didn't take it seriously, his brain was not clear after a hangover, and it was normal for him to have nerves.

I wanted to invite V to visit the Desolate Soul Festival tomorrow night, but now it seems that it is enough.

After thinking about it, Li Ang put away his phone and turned on the inductive holographic screen on his desk, intending to see if there was any interesting news happening inside Arasaka in the past few days

Time flies like a white horse, and after a while, it comes to the next day.

[Hanako is here, get ready, come to me.] ]

Glancing at the email from Arasaka Yoritobu, Li Ang got up and went to the president's office.

When she arrived at the place, Oda Santai, Arasaka Hanako's bodyguard, was arguing with Arasaka Yoritobu, while she herself sat next to her without saying a word.

Oda: "Lord Lai Xuan, I don't agree with your decision, the festival scene is mixed, it doesn't meet our security standards at all, you are doing this to put your sister in danger on purpose!" ”

Arasaka Yoshinobu was unmoved, and said solemnly: "Everything is for my father." ”

"As Huazi's bodyguard, the most important thing you should think about is how to protect her, not to question my decision!"

"Or do you want to betray Arasaka like your teacher!"

"Nissan." Arasaka Huazi opened her mouth to stop her brother from continuing: "Oda will not betray me, let alone Arasaka. ”

Subsequently, the siblings began to communicate in Japanese.

Xiao Tian couldn't interject, so he shifted his attention and looked at Li Angzai at the door carefully.

Leon gave him a polite smile back.

The well-trained cyberninja still had a cold face and did not respond.

Moments later, the exchange between the siblings ended with Hanako's words 'For the sake of their father'.

Arasaka Lai Xuan enthusiastically introduced Li Ang to his sister: "This is Angjun, my most powerful subordinate, he and Xiao Tian will ensure your safety tonight, there will be no problems, I promise." ”

Hua Zi nodded at Li Ang, his attitude was not good, not bad, not far or close.

Although she lives in the family mansion in Tokyo all year round, she has a little knowledge of the tall and handsome man in front of her, thanks to her fairly good hacking skills.

When Shintaro Takayama (director of security), a friend and ally, visited the mansion, the two talked about him.

A top-level fighter who is not inferior to Adam Hammer, there is not much information, and it is a bit mysterious.

But that's all there is to it.

What Shintaro Takayama means is that it needs to be taken seriously, but it also does not need to be taken too seriously.

When the wheels of power and money roll over, even the best thugs have to give in.

As a core member of the company, she knows very well how much the company has an impact on an ordinary person.

Taking his eyes off Li Ang, Huazi asked, "Brother, when will my father's memorial service start?" ”

"Right now." Arasaka got up from his chair: "I'll take you now." ”

Huazi, who always maintained elegance, moved the lotus step lightly and followed her brother to the venue, followed by Xiao Tian without leaving an inch.

Before leaving, Arasaka Lai Xuan patted Li Ang on the shoulder: "The festival ceremony is already being prepared on the other side of Japantown, you can go and see it first, in case something goes wrong." ”

"I'll leave my sister to you tonight, don't let me down."

He had something to say, in fact, he just asked Li Ang to step on it first.

Arasaka Huazi didn't think that her brother would find someone to kidnap her, and she was politely thanking: "Thank you for your hard work, Li Angsan." ”

Behind her, Oda was full of doubts and made no secret of his distrust.

Li Ang imitated Takemura's foolish attitude and promised, "Mr. Lai Xuan, please rest assured, I will never let anyone find Miss Huazi. ”

Arasaka Yorito showed a satisfied expression, and then took his sister away.

Leon didn't stay in the president's office for long, went straight to the underground parking lot, and then drove to Japantown in Westbrook.

In the eyes of most Night City residents, Westbrook is definitely the most livable and enjoyable place, a proper rich area.

The NCPD classifies the danger level in this area as very low.

Although the Tiger Claws are frequented, due to their relationship with the Arasaka Company, they do not pose a serious threat to the residents or visitors of the area.

Japantown, located in the middle of it, is the entertainment center of the entire Night City, and it is packed with people day and night.

Leon came back once and went to Twist Street to save Aveline.

But at that time, I was heading straight to my destination, and I didn't visit much of the neighborhood.

This time, I got a thorough feel for the style.

Due to the large-scale activities in the evening, many people who like to join in the excitement have already rushed over in advance.

The streets are bustling with bars, restaurants, and clubs, with red and white lanterns and streamers hanging in the air, and vendors waiting for the carnival to come.

Leon parked his car and walked through the bustling streets.

Arasaka's plainclothes security guards are already in place, hidden among tourists and roadside vendors, and there are many snipers and gun-wielding agents in the buildings on either side.

It is worth mentioning that the person in charge of security for tonight's festival is Adam Hammer, who has just returned to the factory for maintenance.

So Li Ang deliberately used the internal channel of the Ministry of Security to call him.

"Crooked, old friend, why don't you talk to me when you come back?"

"I'm tired of shopping, can I go to your place for a drink?"

Adam Hammer replied in his somber voice, "Come if you want, no one will stop you." ”

After saying that, he unilaterally cut off the call.

Obviously there was something wrong with his attitude, it was too rude, and Leon decided that he had to talk to him.

After getting acquainted with the route of the float parade, he immediately went to the temporary station of the Security Department in Japan Street.

However, while passing by a street game arcade, Leon suddenly stopped.

In front of an arcade game called "Carrot Run", he saw an inexplicably familiar back.

Long white hair, female, with a good figure, wearing a trendy jacket with a big wolf head printed on it.

There was a constant flow of people around, but she was completely unaffected and was engrossed in playing the arcade machine.

There seems to be a strange sense of detachment from the world in which it lives.

Leon leaned over slowly, and asked tentatively:

"Ciri?"

The overtime has been serious these days, and it was yesterday too, and it was more than eleven o'clock after I was busy, so I forgot to tell you, I'm really sorry.

As an apology, I will start adding more tomorrow~

(End of chapter)