pirate steel

Chapter 300 The Wine of the Afterlife
From Villian's point of view, "Arasaka Tower" is very conspicuous, and he still remembers the logo of "Arasaka Company".

"Determine the timing first."

Villian walked on the street, mixed in the crowd, and kept himself from being noticed. He was still very different from people in this world, because he was too "native".

The "natives" don't look like people who live in "Night City" at all, or even people who live in this era.

In this era, even if you don't like to install those exaggerated mechanical prosthetic bodies, you must install chips.

Because people want to live, they must be connected to the Internet. This is the real Internet era. Many complicated things in the old world have now been classified into the functional category of "chips".

Therefore, there are very few "native" existences like Villian in this world. No matter how poor the family is, they will not be unable to install chips, because the cheap ones are really cheap, and basic chips can be sold. Not much money.

Walking on the street, Villian can feel the sense of incongruity in this world, which is an obvious gap in living standards.

Behind the low-rise bungalows are skyscrapers. Various airships are advertised in the cramped buildings. Under the gaudy neon light, there are endless shadows. Everything in front of you shows that this world is prosperous, future, Science fiction, but this prosperity only belongs to a small number of people.

Belongs to large companies, belongs to various business groups, car dealers, motorcycle dealers, belongs to "Arasaka", belongs to "military technology".

The sign of "Military Technology" can occasionally be seen on the street. Even if "Arasaka" is the officially recognized party here, it cannot prevent the entry of "Military Technology".

No way, "Military Technology" is the country "New Ami" after all, the real dominant company on this continent.

"Arasaka" was completely driven out of this continent by "military technology" before, and it has only recently made a comeback.

"Military technology", as the name suggests, is an arms dealer rooted in the eastern United States. Through close cooperation with the military and police, it has made great contributions to the civilian security system. As a manufacturing giant of high-end military technology, its products cover a wide range It can be said to have everything from simple firearms to heavy armored combat vehicles.

"Arasaka" and "Military Technology", these two companies are often linked together, because the conflict between them is the main problem of this era and this continent. Over the past few decades, they have happened several times war.

Against the backdrop of the collapse of the "Old Aramco", big companies stepped onto the stage of history, and for the sake of mergers and acquisitions, resource competition, and commercial interests, they launched a "corporate war" against each other.

"Company War" has been fought four times, and "Arasaka" and "Military Technology" both have security, mercenary, and arms businesses.

So in the four "company wars", they were hired by different forces, and while making a lot of money, they also forged a complete enmity. They also had their own branches in "Night City", and naturally they were fighting for each other. the power of the city.

Of course, in name, this city belongs to "New Ami".

Because in the fourth "corporate war", "Military Technology" represents "New Ami", while "Arasaka" represents "Free State" including "Night City" and "Texas".

After that war ended, both "Military Technology" and "Arasaka" claimed victory in that war.

After the war, the "New Ami" nominally unified the "Free State", but the "Free State" still had autonomy.

Now in the entire territory of "New Ami", only "Night City" and "Texas" are not under the control of "New Ami".

And the "military technology" that represents "New Ami" is stationed in "Night City" is also a clear sign. They are preparing for the expulsion of "Arasaka" and the reunification of the entire "New Ami".

In addition to these two behemoths, there is another important force in "Night City", which is the only order and hope. The legacy of Mr. Richard Knight, formerly known as the City of Coronado.

After the founder of "Night City" Richard Knight was murdered and died, his wife Miriam Knight took over his will and established the "Night Foundation" dedicated to protecting and Continue to pursue Richard Knight's original vision of establishing a "utopian ideal city".

In the first few years after Richard Knight's death, "Night City" fell into a gang war, and the "Night Foundation" tried to enlist the assistance of various giant corporations at that time to help eliminate "Night City" crime and chaos, and yet nothing is found, and no one is willing to help.

After the gang war ended, the "Night Foundation" was reorganized and renamed the "Night Group". At that time, Miriam Knight realized that if she wanted to have a place in "Night City", she had to follow business rules.

That is, since then, "Ye's Group" has taken root in "Night City". They focus on developing affairs in their own field and avoid conflicts with major companies. It is getting better and better, and basically all businesses are within "Night City".

The "night" of "Ye's Group" is the "night" of "Night City".

After all, the name "Night City" was originally intended to commemorate Richard Knight. It is ironic to think about it now. The current "Night City" is the same as the "Night City" enjoyed by Richard Knight. Utopia" is far from it.

Fortunately, "Ye's Group" is still working hard for it. "Ye's Group" is the largest contractor and public purchaser in "Night City".

They built and refurbished a series of facilities such as roads, bridges, tunnels, subway light rail, power stations, network relay stations, water resources facilities, and sewer systems in "Night City".

As an independent metropolis, 99% of the infrastructure of "Night City", including buildings, subways, urban transportation, as well as basic service facilities and the police "NCPD", all come from the "Yeshi Group".

In fact, the power of "Night City", the so-called "autonomy", is in the hands of the "Ye Clan", which is the real owner of this free city.

At the same time, "Yip's Group" is also loyal to charity activities, such as subsidies for poor children, scholarships to encourage talented young people, etc. The existence of "Yip's Group" is what makes "Night City" different from others reason.

And "Arasaka Company" is just a partner to maintain independence.

Of course, at this time, Miriam Knight has already stepped down as the CEO of "Yip Group" for many years, but her will and ideals are still the most important guiding principles of "Ye Group". "AI" is in charge of management.

In "Cyberpunk 2077", everyone who has been to "Night City" said that "Night City" is different from other cities.

Not because "Night City" is the city with the worst law and order in the United States, but because other cities are already "corporate dictatorship" in essence, but "Night City" is actually still in the midst of "corporate" and "AI" wrestling with each other. Period, for ordinary people, this period is obviously more hopeful.

It's like the battle between Meituan and Ele.me. Instead, ordinary people get coupons and get numb. Once the company achieves a monopoly, ordinary people's lives will definitely not be easy.

Under the control of "AI", the "Night Group" is subtly affecting the future of "Night City". Manipulating elections is a manifestation. The mayor was brainwashed into a "moral model".

Although it's pretty good, these practices are actually very telling. The horrible technology that can change memory will be used by a super big company under this background to create a "bright future". It's so uncyberpunk, it's so utopian.

I'm afraid the "AI" of "Ye's Group" has become a "runaway machine servant" and wants to raise humans in "Night City" as pigs.

Although it is not reliable, but compared with Arasaka and military technology, at least the happiness index should be guaranteed. Sometimes, people may be the most cruel to human beings.

In any case, the existence of "Ye's Group" at least made "Night City" a place where "hope still exists".

Johnny Silverhand wants to blow up Arasaka, yes, Cybertron V wants to kill Arasaka, it’s also possible, not because manpower can break the class rules of "cyberpunk", in the final analysis, it is because Arasaka is not in "Night City" power topmost.

In this context, in the neon country far in the East, can anyone still blow up the Arasaka Tower?Elsewhere in the "New Ami", can anyone resist "military technology"? That is the real darkness, and the chaos in "Night City" shows that there is at least a chance for change here.

After wandering around the street, Villian walked into a familiar bar called "Afterlife".

"Have a glass of David Martinez, vodka in a bullet glass with ice, and a small Coke, live great, die glorious."

Villian ordered wine, which was a good way to set the time.

"David Martinez? Who's that?"

The bartender was stunned. He was not unfamiliar with this sentence pattern, because "Afterlife" has this custom to commemorate the legend of "Night City".

Of course, this is also for business. Those legends who have made great things have more or less fans. They name them as legends, and if they sell at a higher price, they will be bought. The gangsters in "Night City" like it. This tone.

"Forget it, just adjust it directly, you will be investigated in the future."

Willian shook his head, now he can be sure that David Martinez is not yet famous.

After David Martinez becomes famous, this glass of wine in the "Afterlife Bar" will be sold out, just like "Johnny Silverhand", it will become the favorite of gang members.

Who wouldn't want to be a legend in Night City?Even if you can only live in the grave.

But everyone will feel that he will be the one who goes the farthest of all people. In such a world, dying like a hero in a legendary way is an acceptable way to die .

At least it's better than being killed by the elite special operations force "Terrorist Mobile Team" of the "NCPD" after becoming a "cyber psychopath". It would be a bit too aggrieved to die like that.

"Good luck."

After hearing what Villian said, the bartender had a misunderstanding. He thought that Villian was another gangster who was going crazy, a guy who thought he could leave a drink at the "afterlife bar" like Johnny Silverhand Nobody.

"Tiger Claw boy, what David Martinez, never heard of it."

The bartender went back to make drinks, and he was still muttering when he walked away. He was a little puzzled, the name "David Martinez" sounds like Latino, why did he join the "Tiger Claw Gang"?
Villian shook his head. He knew that it was the clothes and weapons on his body that made the bartender mistake him for a member of the "Tiger Claw Gang". "Although it is also a Japanese company, they all wear suits uniformly. From this point of view, Villian looks like a gangster, with a lot of flamboyance.

The "Tiger Claw Gang", to put it bluntly, is a gang of Asians, among which Chinese and Japanese have the greatest influence.

The main sphere of influence is in Japan Street, Little Chinatown, Kabuki District, and Charter Hill. It mainly operates nightclubs, casinos, and super dream experience bars. It focuses on catching pain points. The people of "Night City" are like this a mouthful.

The two motorcycle riders that David Martinez met on his first mission were members of the Tiger Claw Gang.

After a while, the bartender completed a glass of "David Martinez". After all, the recipe is actually very simple.

Of course, he didn't make the color in the game, yellow on the top and blue on the bottom, which is very meaningful.

Yellow is the color of David Martinez's coat and the main color of "Cyberpunk 2077", and David Martinez will leave a string of Blue "afterglow", "David Martinez" This glass of wine perfectly pays tribute to these two colors.

"It's not good enough. Use blue Coke, add some yellow juice, yellow on the top and blue on the bottom. That's the real David Martinez."

Villian provoked something, which made the bartender look at him speechlessly, and the bartender thought that this person was still in good spirits.

You don't really think you can become a legend in "Night City", do you?
Although he was slandered in his heart, the bartender still went to mix another glass, and this time the color was right, just like in the game.

Villian took a sip and made a brief comment, two words, it's unpalatable.

Coke and fruit juice pollute the purity of vodka, and vodka destroys the sweetness of cola and fruit juice. Drinkers think it is too sweet, and drinkers think it is too strong. It is so spicy and sweet that it makes you vomit. up.

Villian even suspected that the bartender had poisoned him, how much hatred?

(End of this chapter)