2077: V really knows how awesome he is

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The Witcher is fine, but the Sorcerer has a new problem.

"How many spellcasters are there in Night City?" Yennefer asked.

V shook his head: "Unfortunately, our world has no magic, and Night City has no spellcasters."

Yennefer was not surprised by this answer, after all, the discussion about the "magical reagent" just now showed that Night City had no magic.

"How do we deal with ranged firepower? With bows and arrows?"

V scratched his head, looking troubled: "We really don't have bows and arrows, but we have missiles."

What is a missile?

"A long-range weapon that can be launched and then explode at the point of impact."

Catapult?

Yennefer nodded: "That's alright."

"By the way, it would be best to equip the soldiers with firearms, the kind from 'Mann's Heart Gun Shop'," Geralt added.

How is Mann involved in this?

V was somewhat surprised, then continued with a hint of difficulty: "Using weapons from Mann Gun Shop? That might be a bit difficult."

"Is it because of a shortage of bullets?"

V was taken aback. Not enough bullets? What a joke! Human society doesn't have enough protein farms, but arms factories are springing up everywhere. After all, a person will die in three to five days without food, but a gun without bullets might die in the afternoon.

"We have enough bullets, but Mann's gun is a bit... never mind, I'll try my best to equip the soldiers with the full range." V hesitated for a long time. Although she didn't know what advantages civilian firearms had over military firearms, she decided to trust the professionals.

After all, the Wild Hunt comes from a magical world. What if there's some superstition involved? At worst, the soldiers can just wear civilian firearms as amulets.

And so, the group discussed war preparations for a long time, sharing their secrets and greatly enhancing their understanding of each other.

"Do you intend to personally command the battle?" Geralt's greatest fear was an amateur directing an expert.

Fortunately, V shook his head: "No, I will transfer Xu Ling back."

Geralt had heard of Xu Ling's reputation and knew that she was a general who had won many key battles, so he was relieved.

The Witcher and the Sorcerer are fine, but V has a problem.

“I’m puzzled,” V asked. “The Wild Hunt’s invasion of Night City has nothing to do with you two, so why are you staying to fight alongside us?”

Geralt immediately replied, "To protect Ciri."

Yennefer rolled her eyes at her insincere lover and added, "Also, to protect Mr. Thomas and to protect this beautiful and kind city."

Geralt didn't refute it. He was a recluse, but not cold-blooded. On the contrary, he even possessed a passion that most people lacked, sometimes willing to help kind people without expecting anything in return. He simply didn't say anything because no one would believe him anyway.

After all, he was a "dehumanizing" witcher, a freak.

But V believed it.

She didn't have the Witcher filter; all she saw was a father who loved his daughter and a responsible warrior.

"I didn't expect Mr. Geralt to be a bit arrogant. Anyway, thank you." V said sincerely.

Geralt and Yennefer returned the greeting, and the Witcher then asked, "Tsundere... what is that?"

V suppressed a laugh: "It means saying one thing but meaning another."

Gerald nodded and made a mental note of it.

V continued, "But I hope that you can stay behind to protect Ciri after the war starts. If we are defeated, you should leave with Ciri immediately. My soldiers and I will buy you time."

Ciri cried out in alarm, "No, I can fight too, I..."

Geralt interrupted his daughter by pressing her shoulder, then turned to V and said, "Can I ask why?"

"It's very simple. If Ciri falls into the hands of the Wild Hunt King, the entire universe will be plunged into crisis."

"You'd be willing to sacrifice yourself for this?"

“It’s not that noble,” V said with a laugh. “I just wanted to make things difficult for the enemy who defeated me.”

"Understood, Ye and I will stay behind." Geralt agreed, then added, "So you're a tsundere too."

Ciri: "Pfft."

V: "..."

She never expected the boomerang to return so quickly.

"Oh, right." Yennefer suddenly remembered a crucial question: "How long until the full moon?"

V replied, "Tomorrow."

"What?!!!"

That's right, the next full moon is tomorrow night, but V's appearance is completely unrecognizable.

"We've done everything we could. All that's left is a fight to the death," V said calmly. Seeing Geralt and Yennefer hesitate, he smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, I've fought too many battles where I'm shooting myself in the process, so I'm not really nervous. But don't worry, Night City is definitely making thorough preparations for the war."

Geralt was skeptical, after all, if even the king was so nonchalant, how much seriousness could the people below have?

This suspicion intensified the following day, because V did not conduct any war mobilization, but instead went to a workshop to inspect some "new car".

"Modred, the latest sports car produced by Redfield, has the same powerful acceleration and top speed as the Sword in the Stone. In addition, it is equipped with a brand-new onboard machine gun, supports voice start and intelligent aiming, and is the only one of its kind in the world."

Ciri, like a sour grapes, stroked the sleek body of the car and asked, "This car must be very expensive."

"It would be very expensive for others to buy, but I can buy it for free."

"why?"

“Because Reifield Corporation has been merged into Arasaka 2077,” V replied. “Its boss owed the employees 17 months’ wages, and I paid them back. I originally wanted to get some shares at a low price, but these employees insisted on joining Arasaka 2077, so I had no choice but to reluctantly accept them.”

"The owner of Rayfield Company would agree?" Hillary asked in surprise.

“He probably disagrees.” V smiled. “But the boss abandoned the factory and employees when humanity faced annihilation, and fled to Mars with only his family, so disagreeing is useless.”

This is the current situation for most large companies around the world. The AI rebellion failed to destroy humanity, but it destroyed the original human ruling structure. Now, with just a snap of V's finger, he can take over any company, along with its people and factories.

V took Ciri on a spin in his new car through the Badlands. During the ride, they ran into the Parnam's wanderer team and had a friendly competition. V emerged victorious, much to Ciri's delight.

When the two returned, it was already dusk. Geralt saw that they were covered in sweat from playing, and he immediately became very anxious.

But what happened next was even more frustrating. The Witcher thought everything would be fine once V returned, but "General Xu Ling," the army's commander-in-chief, was nowhere to be found.

"We encountered thunderclouds, so the plane had to take a slightly detour. Don't worry."

Geralt was really in a hurry.

Next, Geralt wouldn't be facing banshees or ghouls, but the King of the Wild Hunt and his massive army. Seeing Night City still so relaxed, Geralt couldn't help but wonder if Night City would collapse at the first sign of battle and be annihilated instantly.

Geralt finally saw Xu Ling's plane, and seeing the little girl with her hands in her pockets and a protein bar in her mouth, he covered his eyes in great pain.

The renowned General Xu Ling is just a young girl, who looks even younger than Ciri. How can they possibly fight this battle?

Xu Ling looked at Geralt's unusual appearance with two swords on his back and asked V curiously, "What's wrong with him? He looks constipated?"

V knew that Xu Ling's age was too impactful, so he didn't explain further, simply waving his hand and saying, "Isn't it because I've been waiting for you!"

Xu Ling exclaimed in surprise, "You wouldn't even take a dump to wait for me? Do you think I'm that important?"

"Stop talking nonsense and get to work."

"Damn, I just got off the plane, let me rest for a bit!"

"Stop taking a break! The Wild Hunt army could arrive at any moment!"

Geralt glanced at V, as if to say, "So you knew the Wild Hunt's army could come at any moment."

In short, Xu Ling was put on the command seat. She flexed her fingers and casually waved her hand to open a holographic projection. The army of Night City seemed to be a lion waking up from its slumber, showing its sharp claws and fangs.

On the ground, 20,000 heavily armed soldiers began to stand guard at their respective assembly points, with various tanks and automatic artillery emplacements holding their positions alongside them.

A deafening electronic horn blared across the sea as the aircraft carriers Mokuryo and Shokaku, accompanied by 32 escort ships, simultaneously departed from port, firmly protecting Night City from both the north and south.

Dozens of armed helicopters and military air-cushioned vehicles took off simultaneously, casting a net-like defensive line in the sky. Seventh-generation fighter jets from the aircraft carrier were quickly launched and joined their ranks.

Suddenly, a massive military force from the sea, land, and air appeared, and those steel creations resembled terrifying behemoths, leaving the three transmigrators dumbfounded.

"What...what is all this?!"

Ciri cried out in surprise, Yennefer's red lips parted slightly, and Geralt could no longer remain calm.

In fact, tens of thousands of meters above the ground, where they cannot see, there are several "space warships" temporarily converted from passenger spacecraft monitoring outer space.

V is very relaxed because modern society has a clear division of labor, and professional work is done by professionals, so she doesn't need to worry about it.

All she had to do was launch the strongest single-soldier assault in history when Xu Ling gave the order, and blow the head off the Wild Hunt King, Eredin.

Fortunately, V's enemies are always punctual. When the full moon reached its highest point, a cold wind, as if blown from hell, swept from the sea towards Night City.

"It's here!" Yennefer sensed the flow of magic immediately.

The Night City command center also began to report to the entire army: "Spatial fluctuations detected, 7 o'clock direction, sea off Taipingzhou!"

Xu Ling immediately ordered: "Release the drones and turn the satellite cameras around. I want to see my opponent with my own eyes!"

"Unmanned reconnaissance aircraft has taken off and detected a target. One enemy warship, 60.96 meters long and 18.28 meters wide!"

Geralt's expression immediately turned serious, and he warned, "Be careful, it's the Nagil, the King of the Wild Hunt!"

But Xu Ling wasn't worried at all; in fact, she found it unbelievable.

"60 meters long? What kind of tiny thing is this? Did some small fishing boat wander into the area after martial law was lifted?"

The investigator protested, "No, there aren't any fishing boats that dilapidated in Night City. That boat is only this big, and it even has sails, and..."

V, Xu Ling, and everyone in Night City asked together, "And what?"

"And it's made of wood!"

Suddenly, there was silence on the communication line.

A boat made of wood?

A wooden boat that can travel through time? You're kidding me!

V didn't believe it, and neither did Xu Ling.

"This must be a smokescreen, I won't fall for it. Whale's main guns, charge up, let's fire one to test the waters!"

Chapter 127 V Doesn't Know How Supermodel She Is

King Eredin of the Wild Hunt stood at the bow, with Chief Combatant Illerith on his left and Chief Mage and Navigator Kalanhill on his right.

This time, he led a full three hundred valiant Red Knights and over two hundred Frosthounds, and piloted the invincible warship Nagilfa, determined to avenge his previous defeat, raze Night City to the ground, and reclaim the Timeless Maiden.

Arredin couldn't think of anyone who could withstand an army of this size, and confidently ordered the chief mage, Kalanhill, standing beside him: "Sound the horns..."

Before he could finish speaking, a blinding flash suddenly appeared from the direction of Night City. Before Eredin and the others could react, a beam of light pierced through the darkness and struck the Nagil with perfect accuracy, causing a violent explosion!

In an instant, wood chips flew everywhere, the seawater boiled, and a solid kinetic energy projectile, accelerated to Mach 28 by electromagnetic current and wrapped in azure electricity, shot out at a speed close to that of a meteorite impact. As the projectile flew, it rubbed against the air to form a plasma sheath, producing a visible orange-red trail. The airflow it generated contained unimaginable and terrifying kinetic energy, tearing a crack in the sea surface.

"Main gun hit!"

Xu Ling immediately said, "Report on the damage to the Najir Fa!"

"The Nagilfa..." The investigator carefully considered his words before replying, "That's it."

Xu Ling was stunned: "What do you mean by 'gone'?"

"Gone means gone." The scout swallowed hard. "The Nagilfa was completely destroyed by a single main gun shot from the Moby-Dick. Physically... gone."

Xu Ling: "..."

V: "..."

Geralt: "..."

Yennefer: "..."

Ciri: "..."

More than 20,000 soldiers prepared to fight to the death: "..."

The devout men and women of Night City, eager to fight to the death with the city in the crisis: "..."