Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 363 125. Single Molecule Wire and One Thing
"Have we been seeing each other a little too much lately, Haruko?"

Sitting in the tea room of the residence, Karl looked at Haruko who was making matcha for him and asked this question: "I think I just came here the day before yesterday?"

“Because I’m no longer the interim CEO.”

Regarding her current situation, Haruko seemed calm: "So that means I have a lot of free time."

"Now that mother is back, I don't have to take responsibility for anything anymore, right?"

Carl didn't dwell on this topic for too long, because today he was more interested in something else: "Haruko, what about the new single-molecule wire developed by the research department? I remember that Arasaka didn't seem to be deeply involved in close-range weapon research, and the few products they had were all mantis blades, right?"

"This is also because of you, Karl."

After pushing the whisked matcha in front of Carl, Haruko put the whisk handle upside down and continued, "Your performance in the tower cleanup made the people in the research department responsible for the melee weapons project think that the single-molecule wire might also be a very good weapon, so they temporarily gave up their obsession with the mantis blade and 'borrowed' inspiration from other companies to develop a new single-molecule wire."

"Is it just like that?"

"Well, there is a little more reason. I asked them to do the research."

"really."

Carl said that if the superiors don't say anything, how could the subordinates dare to take action on their own to change the research project?

"So, is there anything special about this new type of single-molecule wire?"

Carl moved the molecular wires on his arms. He had been using these molecular wires for some time and they were gradually failing to keep up with him. This was the case when he was fighting with Adam's Hammer before. When Carl swung the molecular wires, he couldn't make them attack any part of Adam's Hammer except the artificial eye, because it was impossible to penetrate the defense. Even if they could penetrate, they could only penetrate one or two centimeters at most. It would be great if he could upgrade it.

"I took into consideration that you, Carl, would occasionally resort to hacking, so I specifically asked them to upgrade the information transmission, and also used a more special material."

"A special material?"

Carl didn't quite understand: "How is it?"

"After it's fully charged, it will be able to achieve twice the penetration and destructive power of the single molecule line you're using now, Carl."

"double."

This is a rather exaggerated number. The single-molecule line that Carl is using now is already a pretty good single-molecule line on the market. According to Carl's comparison, even if it is the best single-molecule line on the market, if we only consider the penetration and destructive power in combat, it is probably only about 1.3 times the single-molecule line that Carl is using now. This is directly doubled.
It has to be said that it is the research departments of large companies. They are wealthy and powerful, and have strong research capabilities. Advanced technologies are in their hands, and the goods circulating on the market are all retired from them. Carl had thought about the gap, but he didn't expect it to be so big.

"Now I understand why Mr. Adam Hammer is so powerful."

With the support of such a large company, coupled with the fact that Adam's Hammer itself is extremely powerful and its mechanical prosthesis adaptability is unparalleled in the world, it would be strange if it couldn't become a legendary crusher.

"We made an appointment at the beginning."

Haruko watched Karl chatting and not drinking tea for a long time, then pushed the teacup with both hands, and moved closer to Karl. She smiled like a flower: "It was agreed that Karl would be treated the same as Morgan Blackhand."

"I think Morgan Blackhand's treatment at the military technology department might not be so bad." Carl held up the teacup with both hands, drank it in one gulp, and said while feeling the bitterness spreading in his mouth: "If I'm not mistaken, this single molecule line is probably unique. Have you chosen a name? Well, it doesn't feel so bitter today. Haruko, your cooking skills have improved."

"Is there any progress? That's good."

Haruko was happy about Karl's compliment. She looked at Chiyo who was standing not far away without saying a word: "I have always asked Chiyo to taste my tea, but she always praised it for being delicious, so I can't tell whether I have made any progress or not."

"Chiyoko, you've suffered a lot."

Carl complained in his heart that Haruko's cooking skills had improved, but it could only be said that it was still some distance away from being truly delicious, and it was hard for Chiyo to keep drinking it.

After being happy about Carl's compliment and responding, Haruko continued to answer Carl's question about Morgan Blackhand's treatment: "According to the information I have read, Morgan Blackhand did not ask Military Technology to develop a prosthesis specifically for him, but Carl, you are not Morgan Blackhand."

"You're talking about Morgan Blackhand's treatment while you're treating him specially, right?"

"Because Carl, you are Carl."

Carl finally began to understand Haruko's intentions.

His cooperation with Haruko was done in secret, and only a few people knew about it. Besides the two of them, there were only Mr. Kenichi Shiro and, as we learned later, Chiyo, a total of only four people. The assistance provided by Haruko, at least in the current situation, was based on the compensation that Carl deserved for his work for them;
These rewards have not yet reached the level enjoyed by Adam Hammer in Arasaka Corporation or Morgan Blackhand in Military Technology Corporation. This superficial thing can be regarded as a covert strategy. After all, Carl's original duty was to serve as a bodyguard for special forces and emergencies.

It is very common for companies to use advanced prosthetics to attract mercenaries and gangs to do work for them. Carl's current value does have this value, but there has to be an explanation for it on the surface.

"So, Haruko, do you have anything you need someone to do lately?"

"I actually want you and Maki to spend more time with me."

"Seriously, I can come and play with you with Maki when I have time, but now I have to have a way to get this prosthetic body."

"rest assured."

Qingzi chuckled: "Although I really want you to accompany me, Karl, I have already thought about this matter. Do you remember what I told you on the phone, Karl, about the other things that need to be said?"

"Involving the company?"

"No, it's something involving Dogtown."

Haruko said, "I have something to ask you, Carl, to go to Dog Town. I want to use the name of mercenary KK hired by Arasaka."

"In the name of the mercenary KK being hired by Arasaka, that is to say"

Carl understood Haruko's subtext.

Do you want to go into Dog Town openly?

(End of this chapter)