The Creators: From Night City

It's just that it has been smashed, looted and burned by people from the biotechnology industry.

Chapter 98 Delaman Taxi

The two men stood in front of the pitch-black shop burned by incendiary bombs, feeling melancholy.

The clue is broken.

Things have come to a standstill here.

The two could naturally turn back to Coronado Ranch and follow Haley's previous residence to look for Kadar Garcia's whereabouts, and maybe they could find his body lying in that corner.

But David and Lucy knew in their hearts that finding the body was not the key. The most important thing was to find the root cause that led to this point.

To kill someone, one must destroy the heart; to cut the grass, one must uproot it; and to take revenge, one must naturally find the murderer.

Although Kadar Garcia's death was closely related to the board of directors of East Construction Company, without solid evidence, rashly going to the house to seek revenge and kill the entire family was undoubtedly tantamount to taking human life lightly.

That's something only Jiang Bing can do.

Therefore, it is important to find out the truth and obtain evidence.

Of course, both of them also wanted to prove their worth to Jiang Bing and [Anti-Entropy].

Although Lucy was considered a skilled hacker, she had her limits and was at her wit's end at this moment.

Biotechnology can't find someone, so it's the same for her.

She looked at David who was lost in thought, and finally couldn't help but speak: "Maybe we can try the East Construction Company board of directors line again."

"The risk is too high." David came back to his senses and smiled at Lucy.

"The security around these wealthy people is not vegetarian."

Looking at the somewhat frustrated Lucy, David added calmly and confidently.

"Besides, I have a more effective way."

Things stopped here and could not move forward. Ultimately, it was because David and Lucy, two fledgling edgewalkers, had no foundation in Night City.

In other words, the social resources available to the two were insufficient to track down Anilla Paes.

However, as a noble boy from a poor family who was able to be admitted to Arasaka Academy, David is not a pedantic person. He is very good at coordinating the resources around him.

So, faced with such a desperate situation, he chose a path that Lucy had never imagined.

Call mom.

As a mother, how could Mrs. Gloria remain indifferent to her son's request for help?

She is no longer the novice middleman who was at a loss every time she met a client. As the chief eunuch of [Anti-Entropy] and a rookie middleman in Night City, the social resources she can leverage are far beyond the reach of David and Lucy.

This is not a big deal for her.

The resources required were not enough to ask Jiang Bing for permission. Gloria simply scanned the circle of middlemen and sent the location of Anilla Pace's hiding place to the two of them.

[Gloria: David, Lucy, you better hurry up, or this guy will probably run out of Night City.]

Gloria: Also, the biotech company's armed forces are looking for him. You two must be careful and don't act rashly.

[Gloria: If it doesn't work, just wait and see, or notify the boss. Failing the mission is better than losing your life.]

David: Got it, Mom.

[Gloria: If you find him, tell him that the old captain sent you, and he will go with you.]

[Gloria: The old captain accepted the other party's commission and is trying to find a way to get them out of the city. I just stuffed you in.]

Gloria: If you meet the old captain, just say you're my man. I've already had the old captain tell his subordinates.

【Gloria: Be sure to pay attention to safety! 】

【Gloria: As I recall, you two weren't driving.】

Gloria: I've arranged a taxi for you two. I've sent you the pick-up location. Be careful.

[Gloria: Did you hear that, David? Stay safe!]

David: I know, Mom. I'll pay attention. You don't have to stress it anymore.

Otherwise, it is said that a child with a mother is like a treasure, and a child without a mother is like a weed.

It would have been fine if David didn't ask for help, but once he did, Mrs. Martinez wanted to tear the matter apart and arrange every detail for him.

As for the five-digit taxi fare of Delaman and the exchange of interests with the old captain, Mrs. Martinez naturally would not tell her son.

With his mother's earnest instructions, David took Lucy out of the pigeon cage black market. As soon as they returned to the main road, a black Delaman taxi slowly slid in front of them and stopped.

After the probe on the car body confirmed the identities of the two people, the bulletproof door opened automatically.

The two got into the car with full of curiosity. The door closed automatically, and the intelligent AI controlled the car body to accelerate and drive smoothly into the traffic.

"Passenger information confirmed, Mr. David, Ms. Lucy, welcome aboard the Delaman Taxi."

"Choose Delamain and leave your worries at the door."

A textured male synthesized voice sounded in the car.

David was looking around non-stop. The name of Delaman Taxi was well-known throughout Night City, so he was naturally curious.

This AI-operated taxi company is known for its unwavering commitment to protecting the safety of its passengers and its high fares.

Delaman Taxi not only provides basic travel services, but the specially customized taxis are also equipped with ultra-high-specification bulletproof armor and combat mode, and can use force to protect the safety of passengers when necessary.

As long as the customer gets on its car, even if the Arasaka company's army is blocking the road ahead, it will use rockets and vehicle-mounted machine guns to clear a path.

The entire vehicle is completely controlled by the sub-process of the intelligent AI Delaman, which ensures that it will never fail at critical moments.

"Oh my god, Mom is really willing to spend money on this."

"Mr. David, after analysis, it turns out that the payer, Ms. Gloria Martinez, really values ​​you. She selected the highest-level worry-free package for you."

Listening to Delaman's reply, David was a little curious about the price.

“How much does this set meal cost?”

Delaman replied sternly: "I'm sorry, but due to the payer's request, this question cannot be answered."

Lucy, looking out the window, continued, "I saw someone in Cyberspace posting a photo of Delaman's taxi bill. He took the standard package and it cost 13,000 euros. Our trip should have cost at least 40,000 euros."

Her words were full of envy for David, not for his money, but for having such a mother.

David fell silent.

You get what you pay for, this principle applies everywhere.

The Delaman taxi took the two people to their destination in less than half an hour while ensuring comfort.

"We have arrived at our destination. Please take your belongings and get off the bus. I will be waiting here. If you need anything during this time, you can call me at any time."

Chapter 99 Prototype Weapons

Anilla Paes has been hounded by biotech people lately, leaving her with nowhere to go.

He has a home but cannot return, otherwise he will be arrested; he has money but cannot spend it, otherwise he will be investigated.

However, as a counterfeit drug dealer, knowing that the professional risks are so high, he is naturally not completely unprepared.

The place David and Lucy arrived at was a safe house that he had carefully prepared for himself. The necessary supplies for survival were already prepared here, as well as a large amount of cash and money chips, so that he could escape at any time.

Anilla Pace's safe house is located at the intersection of Charter Hill and Coronado Ranch, in a long-term rental apartment complex north of San Amaro Street.

There are cheap long-term rental apartments around here, and the renters only pay money, regardless of your identity, which leads to a mixed crowd of residents.

The terrain is close to the main road of the city. If you leave the city, it is only a five-minute drive to the Badlands, which is a good choice for escape.

However, in this highly information-based society, if biotechnology is used to investigate a person, it is only a matter of time before he or she is discovered.

Anilla Pace understood this very well, so after he understood his situation, the first thing he did was to find a way to contact someone to get himself out of Night City.

As long as he left the city, he would be able to escape the pursuers behind him with the protection of the vast badlands.

Anyway, I have plenty of cash and money chips, as well as a backup account prepared in advance. When the time comes, whether I go west to Arizona or north to the Republic of Nevada, it will be a good choice.

As long as you have money, Las Vegas in the Republic of Nevada is also a great place with bright lights, wine and women, and extravagance.

But Anilla Paes still underestimated the company's capabilities.

As soon as the old captain's men arrived, a biotechnology cleanup team followed them, smelling the scent.

As David and Lucy approached the two-story townhouse where Anilla Pace was hiding, they heard a burst of gunfire.

Due to the tacit understanding formed by major companies in Night City, Biotech cannot mobilize its own troops into Night City on a large scale. This will undoubtedly arouse the vigilance and joint suppression of both Arasaka and Militech. However, it is not a problem for them to send a special team of about ten people, under the name of Edgewalkers, to move freely in Night City.

And such a force is enough to deal with corporate enemies of average level.

With Lucy's assistance and the fact that they were currently hiding in the dark, they quickly figured out the current situation on the battlefield.

Anilla Pace didn't know what he paid, but the old captain sent two cars and five or six edge walkers to pick him up and take him out of the city.

But the biotechnology people were blocking the building.

The two sides engaged in fierce firefights around the upper and lower floors of the townhouse, but it was obvious that the biotechnology people had greater firepower.

He is a sniper, a heavy firepower expert, an assault expert, and a combat hacker. He is backed by a big company, and the prosthetic body and firearms in his hands are all top-notch.

The edgewalkers sent by the old captain hit a wall. In just a few minutes, one of them was killed and his head was blown off by a sniper. The rest of the people were also injured to varying degrees.

And this is the true portrayal of those on the edge.

The blade licks blood and the head is hung on the belt.

After observing the situation on the battlefield, Lucy immediately came to the conclusion that the two of them were not qualified to join this melee.

"David, go." Lucy tightened her lips and beckoned David to retreat.

But David looked around the battlefield and had other plans.

"This situation is not something we two can get involved in, David." Lucy looked anxious.

"They're a biotech cleanup team. They're professional soldiers, well-trained. They're nothing like the gangs in Night City."

David turned his artificial eye quickly, looking at the surrounding terrain, analyzing the situation, and weighing his own bargaining chips.

"Lucy, it's not like we don't have a chance of winning."

David calmed the other person down and analyzed the situation calmly.

"There's no need to fight this group to death. It's not our goal to wipe them all out. We just need to take Anilla Pace away."

Lucy pondered David's words and asked, "How are we going to reunite with Anilla Pace in this situation when we're being intercepted by a dozen heavily armed biotech personnel?"

"Even if we can rendezvous, how can we take the person away under such intense firepower?"

"With our current equipment?"

In order to facilitate their movements, the two men didn't even have a long weapon.

"Delaman, as long as it's worth the high fare, I believe it will be no problem for it to carry us away from the pursuers."

"As for the rest."

David pulled out a square, brick-sized piece of metal from his waist, smiled at Lucy, and replied with certainty, "This is enough."

【Cutter (Prototype)】

A prototype weapon based on the technological modification and optimization of the SH-B1 plasma saw from the world of Dead Space.

This weapon is more like a handheld miniature chainsaw than a short knife.

The variable rotation system of the SH-B1 plasma saw allows its rotation speed to be freely adjusted. In the world of "Dead Space", the plasma superconducting saw teeth, which are specially used to cut ores, metals and other materials, are far less powerful than the single-molecule saw teeth.

As long as the energy supply is sufficient, no matter how thick the metal is, it will be as soft as tofu under the plasma flow on the superconducting serrated surface.

But success and failure are both due to Xiao He. The price of unparalleled power is extremely high energy consumption.

Even though Jiang Bing had used a high-energy battery obtained from the world of "Dead Space", the weapon could still operate at full power for less than 20 seconds.

Once the energy is exhausted and the plasma enchantment is lost, the superconducting sawtooth is no tougher than ordinary alloys.

On the other hand, single-molecule serrations are different. They are directly formed in one piece and do not require any additional energy after forging.

In the general sense, a monomolecular weapon does not mean that the thinnest part of the weapon blade is only one molecule thick, but that the raw material or coating used to make the weapon is a substance composed of a single molecule, usually metal.

You should know that molecules are in a stable state, so they can withstand huge impact and pressure and will not rust. If damaged, they will combine with the ions they come into contact with and repair themselves. In layman's terms, if a knife is broken, it may be able to be restored by just charging. Of course, damage that is too outrageous is naturally not within this range.