The footage of Leon's massacre of the NCPD was recorded in its entirety and revealed to the world with the live broadcast signal.

At first, people didn't believe it, and thought it was a Mewtwo movie that had been made in advance.

There are even some Mewtwo editors and directors who take pains to analyze which shots are real and which are holographic technology.

Some people scolded and felt that the Dogtown incident was a hoax and a show from beginning to end.

Some people are elated, although the film is fake, but it is cool, killing NCPD is something that many people can't dream of.

But then it was discovered that the patrols that were usually seen occasionally disappeared, the street crime was unstopped, the gang fire intensified, and chaos and disorder became the main theme of the city beneath its feet.

Immediately afterwards, the stock price of NCPD plummeted, the government departments collectively lost their voices, and the companies were like facing a great enemy, and urgently recalled employees in various regions.

On the ground are gang members who act recklessly, and in the air are a constant stream of corporate floating vehicles.

Only then did people realize that the NCPD was probably gone.

The most ironic thing is that when it was alive, everyone complained and avoided it like a snake and scorpion, but after it died, it was missed by many people.

And Leon's figure like a demon god is also deeply imprinted in the minds of countless people.

There are admirers, there are disgusters, and there are those who want to replace them, but no matter what kind of people they are, they are very secretive about Leon's name.

It seems that as long as this name is mentioned, he will be snooped on, and then it will lead to terrifying natural disasters.

So in the word of mouth of the residents of Night City, Leon completely equated himself with the disaster.

He became a messenger sent by God, a demon crawling out of hell, intent on purifying this filthy world with the fire of doom in his hands.

Someone else had the whimsical idea to print out the image of Leon transformed into a dragon and make a banner and hang it in front of the door, so that the robbers and gangsters really took a detour and did not dare to provoke them.

When others learned about it, they followed suit, and for a while, the dragon flag fluttered in every household.

Those who don't know think that Night City has become a dragon's lair.

The upper echelons were much more sober, scoffing at rumors of gods and demons, but deeply jealous of Leon's prowess.

A private meeting of the companies.

The same was true of the topics discussed.

Can Leon be used by them, and if not, how can they kill him.

Some people have proposed the use of tactical nuclear bombs, the use of electronic viruses, and even the wandering AI outside the black wall, in short, all weapons that may pose a threat to Leon.

At this time, someone asked, "What if he didn't die?" ”

The adults fell silent.

Yes, if you don't die, who will bear the anger of the final counterattack?

Leon is unknown to the whole world, no one knows if the power he is currently showing is all of his power, and he can't find a mythological book as a reference model, right?

"It's not as good as . Let's wait and see, see what Arasaka and military technology have to say? ”

As soon as these words came out, the adults suddenly became enlightened.

That's right! When the sky falls, there are tall people on top, and Arasaka and the military department, as the world's 'bipolar', should take on this responsibility.

In order to continue to reap the wealth, do not chill!

At the same time, the office of the president of the Arasaka Building.

Mr. Arasaka lit a cigar and his eyes swept over the faces of dozens of board members.

"As I said, Angjun has been fired from me, and it's useless for you to look for me."

Shintaro Takayama, who had come all the way from Tokyo, said, "In any case, he used to be a member of the company, and I think we should make good use of this relationship." ”

"What's more, Miss Huazi is still in him. Be with him. ”

The word kidnapping, Shintaro didn't say it, leaving a fig leaf for the company, but the actual situation is very clear to everyone.

"Li Angjun is such a capable talent, the more the company must firmly grasp it, and it must not cheapen others. If Lord Lai Xuan can invite him back, I am willing to abdicate and give him the position of director of the security department. ”

What Shintaro Takayama said was high-sounding, but in fact, it was a last resort.

After Arasaka Huazi was kidnapped, the hawks led by Arasaka Yoshinobu launched a purge of other factions within the company, and Shintaro as the second person in the pheasant faction, the position of director was already in jeopardy, and maybe one day Lai Xuan would find a reason to be exiled.

Especially after Li Ang's incident, those hawkish directors looked at the directors of other factions with their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to eat people alive.

After all, no one in the company knows that Li Ang is Lai Xuan's confidant and hawkish himself.

With this terrifying existence and his own group, he can sleep at night with a little more peace of mind than others.

Shintaro Takayama is the same generation as Saburo Arasaka, an old fox who almost grew up with the Arasaka company, and he doesn't want to become a source of nutrients for the growth of young radicals, so he chooses to find another way.

"Li Angjun doesn't seem to be thirty years old this year, right? Nor married. ”

"Miss Huazi may be a little older, but she is also relatively simple in terms of feelings."

"I think"

After hearing this, the other directors had extremely strange expressions, and they were scolding Shintaro Takayama in their hearts for losing his face in order to keep his position.

Arasaka Huazi was born in 1999 and is 78 years old this year, while Li Ang is only 23.

Do you call this a little older?

However, they can also understand that if Li Ang can really enter the Arasaka family, the Pheasant Faction is equivalent to an additional strong foreign aid, even if he takes 10,000 steps back and says that Li Ang does not help each other, it can also act as a buffer between the hawks and the Pheasant faction, at least the Pheasant Faction will not die so badly.

But Li Ang chose to help Lai Xuan, and then the matter was interesting.

And Shintaro Takayama took in the reactions of everyone present, and also guessed their thoughts.

Money? The pattern is small, it is a marriage.

In Shintaro's vision, after Li Ang and Arasaka Hanako get married, they will take over the leadership of the Pheasant Sect and share the world with Arasaka Yorito, who can give such generous conditions?

Unless Lai Xuan is willing to give up the position of president.

Thinking of this, Shintaro Takayama's cloudy eyes flashed with a little pride.

With you worms, how can you do a good job in the company? In the end, it's not up to us old guys!

However, in the next second, a red-burning cigar smashed directly into Shintaro Takayama's face.

"Yaga!" Shintaro covered his face and screamed loudly.

But when he saw that it was Arasaka Lai Xuan, he immediately bowed and apologized: "I'm so sorry, Lord Lai Xuan, I just now"

"Shut up!" Arasaka slammed the table and got up, then slapped him hard.

And tugged at Shintaro Takayama's collar and asked, "Are you planning to use my sister to please others?" ”

Shintaro Takayama felt humiliated, but he didn't dare to turn his face, and said with a flattering smile:

"How can you call someone else, that's your brother-in-law, the future son-in-law of the Arasaka family, Mr. Lai Xuan!"

Arasaka Lai Xuan thought for a moment, his expression inexplicable.

Don't say it, don't say it.

Although the old guy in front of him is a little shameless, the proposal of marriage is really so interesting.

Arasaka Lai Xuan has actually been thinking about how to win over Li Ang, tie him to his chariot, pay a sister, and exchange for an invincible general, which doesn't seem to be a loss.

It's just not clear whether Leon is willing or not.

"This matter has been put on hold for the time being, and I have to ask Huazi and Angjun's opinions specifically."

Arasaka Yoshinobu let go of Shintaro and returned to the position of president.

"When I contacted the Night City Council and the mayor, I said that Arasaka was willing to take on the responsibility of protecting the city on their behalf until the NCPD reconstruction was completed."

One of the hawkish directors immediately replied, "Yes, I'll arrange it now." ”

There are many companies in Night City, and although the Arasaka Company is the most powerful, it is far from being able to cover the sky with one hand, but if it gets the right to defend the city, it will be uncertain.

It is estimated that it will not be long before Night City will change its surname to Arasaka.

Thinking about it this way, Li Ang is really a lucky general!

The hawkish directors left happily.

At this time, Shintaro Takayama said again: "Lord Lai Xuan, I think we should send a representative to get in touch with Li Angjun as soon as possible, inform one or two of the decision of the board of directors, and visit Miss Huazi by the way to see if she needs anything." ”

"In order to express the sincerity of the company, I am willing to go to Dog Town in person!"

Arasaka Yorixuan glanced at him meaningfully and said, "Yes." ”

"Hey!" Shintaro Takayama couldn't wait to bow and leave the office.

Afterwards, Arasaka Yorinobu wanted to end the meeting.

But Michiko Arasaka, who had not spoken during the whole process, opened her mouth at this time: "I have no problem with establishing a friendly relationship with this Leon, but we must be prepared for both, we can't completely relax our guard just because he was once a member of the company." ”

In fact, there is nothing wrong with what this dove leader said, you can't blindly curry favor with Li Ang just because he is strong, and you must also have countermeasures.

The rest of the directors wondered why the usually moderate dove faction would take the lead in this matter.

Others can't figure it out, but Arasaka Yoshinobu is very clear.

Because his niece is a rare pro-American faction within the company, and even her nationality is a new American nationality, and Michiko has a very good personal relationship with the previous new American president.

In addition, Michiko Arasaka has long since abandoned the surname Arasaka and followed the surname of her new American husband.

Combined with this information, it is not difficult to guess what she is thinking.

Arasaka Yoshinoki smiled at his niece: "What Michiko said makes sense, then I will leave this matter to you to be responsible." ”

The rest of the directors immediately showed gloating expressions when they heard this.

Whoever proposes it will solve it, anyway, they don't dare to touch Li Ang's tiger whiskers now, the dead friends are not dead and poor, and if someone wants to be a bird, then let her go.

Seeing everyone's reaction like this, Michiko Arasaka understood that she was in a hurry, opened her mouth, and finally didn't say anything.

"Then that's it for today, adjournment!" Arasaka Yoshinobu made the final decision and ended the meeting.

Washington, D.C., White House.

Unlike the more harmonious atmosphere of the Arasaka company, the military technology side is in a hurry.

The important figures of the new United States and the military science gathered together to discuss the matter of Leon, and the conference room was filled with smoke and everyone's faces were gloomy.

"Let's talk about it, whether it's a fight or a talk, there must always be a charter, and it's all waiting outside."

said Lucas Haverd, the current president of Military Technologies.

A man in a military uniform with a shoulder to the general star was the first to say: "Fight!" Must fight! Although the new United States is a small country, it is not something that anyone can provoke! ”

"I propose to drop tactical nuclear bombs directly, one is not enough, two until he dies!"

Politicians in suits have a different opinion: "Do you want to drag the new America to war with the Arasaka company?" Dogtown is in Night City! ”

The man in military uniform snorted coldly and did not speak again.

He is just expressing his attitude on behalf of the military, and he doesn't care what the final result is.

Lucas listened to the two and turned his attention to the company's executives.

"What's your opinion?"

Seeing that no one was talking, the vice president could only stubbornly say: "According to what we know so far, it is easy to follow in the footsteps of the NCPD if we invest too few troops, but gathering too many troops is easy to cause dissatisfaction between the Arasaka Company and the Night City government, so my opinion is to wait and see." ”

After hearing this, everyone said, "Aren't you talking nonsense?"

Lucas's expression was not happy or angry: "What about the Cyber Security Department?" ”

Someone immediately replied: "Song Zhaomei, the agent next to Miles, has defected, and the nerve matrix left by the Little Beidou Project is in Han Sen's hands, and we have searched the entire cyberspace, but we have not found Li Ang's network interface." ”

Lucaston said for a few seconds, "So we can't attack him at the network level?" ”

The man nodded weakly: "Yes, Mr. President." ”

"Okay, I got it." After careful weighing, Lucas said to the crowd: "Contact News 54 and other major media have issued public statements that military technology and the federal government cannot tolerate the despicable behavior of the Dogtown rebels and their leaders, strongly condemn their antisocial behavior, and demand that they release all hostages, including President Myers, as soon as possible." ”

The official in charge of the record subconsciously raised his head, his face full of questions.

And then, gone?

Lucas ignored him, turned to the military and said, "Gather troops to the Southern California border and wait for the president's next order." ”

The military representatives were also a little confused, the president was arrested, how could he give the next order?

Lucas looked at the military executives again: "Secretly send someone to Dog Town to see what they want." ”

Only then did everyone suddenly realize that they were going to negotiate, so it was okay.

That's how Dogtown came to be?

But Lucas's words were not finished: "Contact the Night City government and the Night Corporation, and tell them that the military technology and the federal government will fully respect their opinions." ”

Everyone's eyes lit up instantly.

NCPD is a dog raised by a night-style company, and when its own dog is slaughtered, of course the owner has to come forward.

And the new United States is just the president is arrested, so there is no need to be in such a hurry.

With that done, Lucas asked the vice president to dismiss the meeting and sit alone in the conference room to think.

After the death of Saburo Arasaka, there were many internal contradictions within the company.

But how good can military technology be, power is tilted, and there are many factional struggles.

Lucas also wanted to clench his fists and punch Dogtown hard to wipe it off the map along with Leon, but the question is, it's not that simple.

Compared to the gloom of the companies, Dog Town is now a completely different picture.

Vibrant, full of laughter and laughter, people gathered to celebrate this unexpected victory.

A grand banquet was held at the Jewel Green Club.

All the participants, including Han Sen, had their eyes on Li Ang, and the adoration in their eyes was about to flow out.

They knew that Leon was awesome, but they didn't expect it to be so awesome.

The hostages were also forcibly brought to the banquet, but the joys and sorrows of people were not the same, most of them were like mourning and sorrowful, and their eyes were shocked and frightened when they looked at Li Ang.

V wasn't in a good mood either, as she overslept.

By the time she woke up from her hangover, the battle had already ended, and she could only see what had happened through video footage.

"Woo woo, I'm not drinking anymore."

Leon heard her broken thoughts, so he raised the champagne glass in his hand: "Then to celebrate your abstinence from alcohol, cheers?" ”

"Die!" V bit him on the arm viciously, but he didn't even leave a tooth mark, but covered his face: "My teeth, it hurts!" ”

Seeing this, Han Sen and the others left the box with great interest, leaving space for the two of them.

Leon touched Ms. V's head to comfort her, and then asked, "I guess quite a few people have called you, right?" ”

V was surprised: "How do you know! ”

Then she lowered her head and looked at her toes, and said a little embarrassedly: "Most of them are here to pull relationships, and there are a few who plead." ”

"Jack also called, he used to be from the Valentino Gang, and Father Heywood's middleman, he was a pastor of the Valentino gang, so."

Leon continued as the girl meant: "So they want me to take Valentino's hostages? ”

V nodded shamefully: "They said they were willing to pay for ransom, and the price is as you like." ”

This sentence is actually very difficult to say, she is now Li Ang's person, but she helps outsiders to intercede, even if the other party is a good brother Jack, she has a feeling of eating inside and out.

"Okay." Li Ang put his arm around the girl's waist.

"Ahh V looked up in surprise: "Why?" Isn't it, I mean, that won't ruin your plans? ”

Li Ang said bluntly: "I don't have any plans, besides, if you finally speak once, I can't refuse." ”

"So you're doing it for me?" V has a little more sweetness in his heart.

An incomparably powerful man who can almost be called the true god in the world, who is willing to think about others with his heart, who can withstand this.

Leon said simply, "Of course." ”

V suddenly felt very hot and raised his hands to fan the sides of his cheeks.

It's over, Valerie, you're going to fall in love!

Leon put down his wine glass and said, "The main thing is that the Valentino gang didn't catch any big fish, they were all small shrimps, and it was useless to keep them, so they should be my wedding gift for Jack." ”

The pink bubble next to V burst in an instant, and he said with a low expression, "I see." ”

Seeing this, Li Ang couldn't help but laugh and said: "Just kidding, if it weren't for you, who else could you for, Jack still owes me a life, give him a wedding gift, think beautiful!" ”

V couldn't tell whether the words of the man in front of him were true or false, but he was still very happy when he said this: "You are so good! ”

After speaking, he kissed Li Ang the cheek, and then buried his head in his neck and smiled stupidly.

Li Ang's face did not change, enjoying the girl's stickers.

That's what it's called pulling!

"Who else has contacted you besides Jack?"

V thought for a moment and replied, "The rest are not very familiar, they are all irrelevant people, Oh yes, Aveline made a lot of calls, but I didn't get them, and then she didn't call again." ”

Leon had almost forgotten about the sex doll, but Judy still remembered.

"Lily, you can help me run, go to Judy and Lao Wei, and ask them if they would like to leave Night City and develop in a different place."

Although Lily's nickname is numb, V still likes it, and said with a smile: "Okay, shouldn't you invite others to come to the door in person, this is sincere." ”

Li Ang joked: "If you don't look at my current status, they can't afford it." ”

"Okay, okay, you're on top, and I, the subordinate, run errands for you." V said this, but in his heart he actually agreed with his words very much.

Times are different!

"Then I'll go now, and try to come back before dinner."

"Okay, by the way, call Han Sen and Zhaomei."

"No problem." A V gesture of OK left the box.

After a while, Han Sen and Song Zhaomei walked in one after the other: "Sir, are you looking for us?" ”

"Sit down." Li Ang looked at the low-eyed hostages outside the box: "Tell me about the current situation." ”

Han Sen motioned for the lady to take precedence.

Song Zhaomei refilled Li Ang's wine glass before saying, "In the past few hours, the Dog Town intranet has been attacked nearly 100,000 times from all over the world, but with the cooperation of the Neural Matrix and the Kassel brothers and sisters, it is not a big problem. ”

"Thank you for your hard work." Leon greeted with concern: "You haven't closed your eyes since yesterday, have you?" Would you like to go and rest for a while? ”

Song Zhaomei looked into the man's eyes and said seriously, "I'm fine." ”

Leon had no choice but to take out a bottle of energy potion for her to drink.

Then, Han Sen began to report on the situation on his side: "There are already several companies that have shown a willingness to negotiate and want to reach a friendly cooperation with Dogtown. Arasaka and Military Technology also sent representatives, but the specific purpose is not clear, and one is fanfare, the other is sneaky. In addition, the night-style company said that they would like to meet you privately. ”

At this time, Song Zhaomei, who had regained her spirits, asked puzzledly: "Those companies were cowardly so soon?" I thought I'd have to fight a few more fights. ”

Han Sen said meaningfully: "War is the continuation of politics, and fighting a war is not an end, but a result. ”

Song Zhaomei still didn't understand, in short, Li Ang was right!

Li Ang said: "I will come to see the people of the three families of Arasaka, Junke, and Ye, and I will hand it over to you privately." Heinz's intelligence network is good, make use of it, and pay more attention to the movements outside. What is the attitude of those big guys now? ”

"Understood, sir." Han Sen responded before replying, "What other attitude, pretending to be a grandson, especially Jerry Fuerter's old boy, is so scared to death." ”

"Also, both Arasaka and Miles said they wanted to talk to you."

Song Zhaomei interjected: "I gave them a chance to talk before, but they didn't want to, now hum." ”

Li Ang said: "After meeting the representatives of the three companies first. ”

"Speaking of which, I thought I could take it easy, but why did I get busier and busier as a result."

Song Han and the two laughed, and the box was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

After laughing, Han Sen said with a straight face: "It's still the same sentence, fighting is not the goal, getting what Mr. wants is the goal." Actually, you don't have to come forward at all, just let me solve it. ”

Li Ang replied casually: "One is the old club, and the other is the cornerstone of Night City, you always have to save some face for them, but it's your old boss who has military technology, and I'll hand it over to you." ”

Han Sen promised: "You can rest assured that I will treat them well!" ”

The three of them chatted energetically, but V suddenly went back and forth.

"Dangdang, look who I met halfway!"

(End of chapter)