Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 217 76. Responsibilities
Carl, who was still thinking about the toilet theory he had figured out, came to his senses when he found himself at the door of the house in the manor.

There were no Arasaka security personnel guarding closely near the house, because if the personnel and defensive machine guns at the gate and the lawn of the manor could not intercept the servants, they would not be able to intercept them at this place, so there was only one person at the door of the house.

That was Mr. Kenichi Shiro, with a droopy face and a look of displeasure.

"Hey, Mr. Kenichi Shiro."

Compared to Kenichi Shiro, who had a face full of resistance, Carl was quite enthusiastic. As soon as he got out of the car, he waved and greeted his boss Kenichi Shiro.

This is an excellent boss whose salary has been greatly increased. I must greet him nicely.

"You're here."

It was clearly said that you were here, but for some reason, when Carl listened, he felt like you actually came. However, he didn't care much about this little awkward feeling.

"I came as agreed. You said you wanted me to take a look at the relevant security arrangements, right? Shall I start looking now?"

Carl still understood the rule that he had to work before he could eat, but just when he was about to try the relevant security measures according to what Haruko said yesterday, Kenichi Shiro just shook his head and said, "Just talk to Miss Haruko about this."

"Hmm? Mr. Kenichi Shiro, aren't you a professional? Why don't I talk to you?"

Carl is a little weird.

Let professionals handle professional matters. Isn't it strange that he didn't talk to Kenichi Shiro, the bodyguard, but talked to Haruko, the person he was protecting?

Could it be that Haruko understands this?

Do you understand why so many accidents happened during the last escort?

Although Carl was puzzled, Kenichi Shiro obviously had no intention of explaining to him. He just opened the door and motioned for Carl to go in.

"Ms. Haruko is in the tea room on the second floor, second from the left. Just go up the stairs in the hall and turn left."

Kenichi Shiro said this and stood aside in his original posture.

'strangeness.'

Seeing Kenichi Shiro making way, Carl felt very strange.

Isn't Kenichi Shiro usually the bodyguard for Haruko? Why is he just standing there watching at the gate and not going in?

"He who fails in his duty has lost his place."

While Karl was curious, Chiyo was the first to go in and lead the way. She explained the confusion on Karl's face: "Now I am responsible for protecting Miss Haruko."

Hearing Chiyome say this with pride, Carl was a little stunned.

What? Mr. Kenichi Shiro’s job was really taken away by this apprentice. Am I dreaming?

Did he really succeed in getting promoted?

No, why?

Carl witnessed the battle between Kenichi Shiro and Chiyome with his own eyes. The difference in strength between the two sides was quite obvious. Why did he get the upper hand?

Carl had to admit that the main reason for the battle at that time was that Kenichi Shiro had too much information about Chiyo and knew Chiyo too well, which led to the almost one-sided battle, like guiding the battle. But even if these factors were removed, it would be a lie to say that Chiyo was stronger than Kenichi Shiro and could better protect Haruko. But now it was the guy with lower ability who took the position and really kicked the master out, which surprised Carl. Haruko couldn't help but understand the abilities of the two. As the one being protected, she should be the one who could feel the difference in strength between the two sides better, but she still let Chiyo serve as her bodyguard now. Why is that?
Could it be that.
As he started to go upstairs with Chiyome, Carl sent a message to Kenichi Shiro.

"Are you going to start work?"

"This is not something you should ask about now."

In response to Kenichi Shiro's cold reply, Carl had already understood his meaning from the lines.

This is the default.

Kenichi Shiro stopped being Haruko's bodyguard because he wanted to help Haruko do something.

It turned out to be the case.

Carl understood.

In addition to his identity as a bodyguard, Kenichi Shiro also has other identities, such as a bodyguard manager for dangerous girls and an Arasaka senior staff member with an Arasaka logo pin. The things these identities have to deal with require Kenichi Shiro to not be with Haruko all the time.

In order to serve as Haruko's bodyguard, Kenichi Shiro cannot deal with related matters in the first time, which means that there will inevitably be some delays in what he does, which is undoubtedly a waste.

Compared to a simple bodyguard, Haruko now needs more help to expand her power, and Kenichi Shiro's other identities besides that of a bodyguard can bring her such help.

Making the best use of everything and giving up a higher level of safety in exchange for more possibilities, this is Haruko Arasaka's choice.

Looking at Chiyome, who was leading the way in front and seemed to be in a good mood, Carl sighed silently in his heart.

Chiyome was obviously happy that she had successfully squeezed out the person who had failed in his duty, and she even successfully mocked him in person, but if you look at it comprehensively, her happy behavior now seemed a bit silly.

Kenichi Shiro cannot serve as a bodyguard because he has greater value in other matters, and the meaning of this comparison is.
Chiyome has no value in helping in other matters and can only serve as a bodyguard, or it can be said that protecting is her greatest value.

Chiyome is good for nothing except fighting.

Well, think on the bright side, at least Chiyome can fight.

He is not as good at fighting as Mr. Kenichi Shiro, but he is also the best among the best in Night City. As long as it is not an abnormal situation, he can still protect Haruko.

A few days ago, I told Kenichi Shiro to protect Haruko and not forget his duty. But Kenichi Shiro realized it and went to work with other identities in order to help Haruko better. Now here comes Chiyo who only knows how to protect her duty.
Carl felt that there was no need to tell Chiyome what he had said to Kenichi Shiro-san, that he wanted to protect Haruko.

Because in Chiyome's eyes, it is obvious that this is the only responsibility, and there is a 99% chance that she will not fail in this regard.

So loyal.

Complaining inwardly, Carl followed Chiyo's lead to the tea room where Haruko was. After Chiyo gently knocked on the door and Haruko responded from inside, the door was pushed open.

This house is not a Japanese-style residence. It does not have horizontal wooden paper doors like shoji. The so-called door is a normal sliding door. As the door opened, the situation inside was revealed to Carl.

Just like in previous meetings, Haruko seemed unchanged, still in the same attitude, waiting for Carl.

'Does she have more than a dozen of the same clothes?'

This was the thought that came to Carl's mind when he met Haruko again.

(End of this chapter)