Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 367 129. The thief is still determined
"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. KK."

In the hotel where they had chosen their place, Kenichi and Kazuya had been waiting for Carl and the others for a long time.

"Long time no see, Mr. Kenichi Kazuya."

Carl always addressed people older than himself as "sir", and Kenichi and Kazuya were no exception. After greeting each other, Carl asked the key question: "Have you arranged a meeting with Kurt Hansen? When are we going to go?"

"The time is 8:30 tomorrow evening. We will depart from this hotel and take a special vehicle to the destination."

“Specialized vehicles”

Hearing this, Karl's mind flashed back to Hera, who was parked in the basement of this hotel: "Can't we take our own car?"

“A certain inspection process is required.”

"Is it just us, or is it everyone?"

In response to Carl's question, Kenichi and Ye only used this sentence to answer: "Your reputation is well-known even to Kurt Hansen in Dogtown."

"To put it simply, you're just afraid that I'll bring something in and kill him, right?"

I'm really looked down upon.

Carl felt that Kurt Hansen was too cautious. If he really wanted to kill him, he would not need to bring anything in at all. His prosthetic body would be more than enough. However, considering that this was a necessary caution for a ruler, Carl did not dwell on it for too long.

He looked back at the sky outside the hotel. They had arrived very early and it was only noon. There were still about thirty hours until the agreed meeting tomorrow night. During this time, they definitely could not just stay in the hotel.

It’s not that the hotel they stayed in was in bad condition. Although this resort hotel originally designed for dignitaries was only partially completed and was still a semi-finished product, for Carl’s team, they used to live in single rooms in super skyscrapers, garages, and even tents in the wilderness. Therefore, for them, a suite of nearly 100 square meters was undoubtedly very spacious and comfortable, enough to meet their living needs.

However, no matter how spacious and comfortable the room is, it is obviously impossible for a team to stay in it for more than 30 hours.

Not to mention V who couldn't rest, even Oliver and Jack didn't bring any entertainment things like Mewtwo and training chips this time. They couldn't just sit there and watch TV and chat for more than 30 hours.

In this place, even the wine and meals are provided by the Nether Dogs. It is possible to sit down and eat what they provide, but it is not necessary.

"Did the Hellhound mention any travel restrictions or other regulations?"

"No, Mr. KK, you are free to travel as long as you don't do anything that might ruin the meeting."

"You don't have to call me KK, just call me Carl. We are already familiar with each other. You still have to take responsibility for this negotiation. But, as long as you don't cause any trouble, it's fine, right? Then can we leave now?"

"If you wish it so."

It turns out that there is no need to stay, so why are you waiting?

Dogtown, this place is a place that even Oliver and Jack, who are locals, have never been to. It is a rare opportunity to come here, so they must take the opportunity to take a look around.

"Then I'll go drive."

Before Oliver was nineteen, Dogtown had not yet been ruled by Kurt Hansen. At that time, even the Unification War (2069-2070) had not yet broken out. However, as a Saint Domingo, he had not even left his hometown before he was twenty-four. Therefore, Oliver was full of curiosity about Dogtown, which was occupied by Hansen after 2070 and shrouded in mystery. He was also the one who was most looking forward to it. "I've heard that Dogtown is an important negotiation place for the world's arms trade. There are all kinds of weapons sold everywhere, and it is also full of all kinds of awesome modified goods. I heard that the stadium is the concentration point of civilian business. How about we go to the stadium first?"

V's eyes lit up. Obviously, he had his own unique understanding of the word "wandering around". Compared to experiencing the local customs and eating delicious food, he was more interested in weapons.

"EBM Petrochemical Stadium? I think it's okay. Although we have enough weapons now because of your last job, Carl, the weapons they provided don't have much firepower. I also want to get some big firepower."

Hearing Jack voted in favor, Carl remembered the RPG he had seen in Kerry's mansion, and he was also a little tempted by it, so he also voted in favor: "I think it's okay. Brown and his team got the RPG through the channels of Dogtown. How about we get one too?"

"That's three votes. It doesn't matter where I go. That's it."

Seeing that his companions all wanted to buy some high-powered weapons, Oliver, as the driver, didn't care. However, Kenichi and Kazuya, who were listening to their conversation nearby, had a slightly changed expression.

Although it might just be his illusion, why did it sound like Mr. Karl and the others were trying to stir up trouble?
Heavy firepower, RPG. Although it is easy to see prosthetic projectile launchers that can launch micro missiles, if we expect heavy firepower when we enter Dog Town, will it cause misunderstandings from Hansen's people?
Just when Kenichi Kazuya was hesitating whether to remind Carl and the others, the words of his uncle Kenichi Shiro flashed through his mind.

"When you are with them, ignore their wild ideas. You, who think rationally, will not understand them."

Ignore it?
Kenichi and Kazuya chose to follow their uncle's instructions and didn't say anything about this matter. However, when Carl and the others were chatting and about to go downstairs, they still stopped them.

"Just a moment, everyone."

As he spoke, he handed over some things and placed them in the hands of the four people.

"what is this?"

Jack looked at the chip-like object and the card in his hand, picked up the chip first and asked.

"The company has developed a virtual face chip based on the behavioral characteristics of military technology and synchronized prosthesis. Once it is plugged in, it can use projection technology to create a fake face on your face. As long as you don't touch the face yourself, the fake face will look like your real face and change accordingly with your expression."

"In simple terms, it's a projection technology that won't interfere with nerves or facial changes, right?"

Carl understood, and then looked at another card: "What is this?"

"Everyone's temporary identities, except for Mr. Carl, who is the head of mercenary security hired by Arasaka, the others are the identity cards of the Arasaka Special Operations Force."

"Arasaka Special Operations Force?"

This sounded familiar, so V subconsciously picked up his card and took a look.

Sure enough, it says
Second Combat Team - Captain.

Carl, who saw the chip in V's hand, commented on this.

"As expected, Kenichi Shiro is still determined to recruit V."

(End of this chapter)