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Chapter 307 "Queen of the Next Life" Rogge

"Cough, cough, cough!"

David coughed, he drank too much, it was his first time drinking this kind of wine, so he seemed a little rusty.

"Hahaha~ Boy, if you want to go this way, you have to know how to drink. You won't be able to make friends that way. Hurry up and get used to it!"

Jack Wells patted David on the back with a smile. He is a drinker and always has a "strategic reserve" in his room.

"I will!"

David nodded, he will quickly adapt to everything on the street and find his own place here.

"Hey! Did you see that woman? Rogge! One day you will receive a commission from her, and then you will be a big shot in Night City! She is the most powerful middleman in Night City!"

While joking, Rogge walked past the three of them, Jack Wells motioned them to look over, and he highly praised Rogge.

No way, he had heard of Rogge's name when he was a child. For Jack Wells, who wanted to make a name for himself, receiving Rogge's commission was a symbol.

David followed his line of sight, and Rogge was sitting in a separate private room, as if he was giving a commission.

"Rogge is also a man with a story."

Villian said next to her that the woman went from being a "cyberpunk" and "mercenary" to blowing up the "Arasaka Tower" and then being able to become the "queen of the afterlife" in "Night City". The story is also worthy of a special book.

"The queen of the next life, the story must be very exciting."

Jack Wells agreed that Rogge was too old, and few ordinary people really knew about her past.

What you can see is that Rogge has a lot of power and power, and he can even receive many commissions from "companies" from her.

All the middlemen, even the wanderers outside "Night City" recognize her. Rogge is the representative of the underground of "Night City", and the well-deserved "King of Middlemen" in "Night City".

Villian, who understands the reason, understands Rogge's difficult journey. In decades, he has grown from a hot-blooded mercenary to a cold-blooded "Queen of the Afterlife".

None of the fellows who went to blow up the "Arasaka Tower" with her were dead, and only Rogge was left.

In the eyes of Johnny Silverhand, Rogge is a traitor, and he got everything he has now by betraying his companions.

But from Villian's point of view, Johnny Silverhand is just out of a good mentality that he can't see the good life of his ex-girlfriend, especially after leaving him, his life is better than before.

The image of Johnny Silverhand, despite the halo, is actually just a self-centered anti-social scum.

Although the slogan is loud, there is nothing practical in doing things. Except for his fans who can't get close to the real ones, no one around him thinks he is a "good guy" or "reliable." people", Johnny Silverhand was a dislike.

From the memories of his own perspective, we can see his character, self-centered, feels that the world will not turn around without him, has a strong desire to control, has no sense of responsibility, and doesn't care about other people's feelings. After beautifying and embellishing his own memory, it is unimaginable how real he is as a jerk.

In "Night City", when "Arasaka" was still in full swing, it really took courage for Johnny Silverhand to dare to resist "Arasaka" and fight against "Arasaka".

However, the main threat to any giant corporation is other giant corporations. In the eyes of "Arasaka", the self-esteemed Johnny Silverhand is just a clown.

Perhaps it was precisely because "Arasaka" was in full swing at that time, so "rock boys" like Johnny Silverhand who used the slogan of resisting "Arasaka" could not be taken care of.

As a "little bug", he has done a major event that has made "Arasaka" silent for decades, and he is indeed worthy of his status as a "Legend of Night City".

But this can't change the fact that he is just a bastard, a terrible person, and even his reasons for resisting "Arasaka" are doubtful whether they are as tall as he said.

As the "rock boy", Johnny Silverhand is naturally good at inciting speeches. It's a piece of cake to deceive "V" with just two sentences. He used to use this to create riots. The one who focuses on the music is Kerry Orodion.

When someone talks about "ism" with you, you have to cheer up, because you have to distinguish clearly whether the "ism" in his mouth is a "business" or not, and he is really fighting for the people and opposing power , or just against the lack of power in your own hands?

Even if he really has a heart, it depends on whether the heart is in the correct position. Left or right will not bring a good ending, especially with a bad character like Johnny Silverhand.

Perhaps Johnny Silverhand did realize the suffering of the people and the cannibalism of capital, but his extreme actions may cause even greater damage.

Johnny Silverhand is not a "proletarian", but more like an "anarchist" and "anarchist", full of "idealism", "wishful thinking", selfishness, and hypocrisy.

Rogge betrayed his companions to "Arasaka" in exchange for the power to survive and his current status, which is simply nonsense.

After the "Atlantis Group" composed of Johnny Silverhand, Morgan Blackhand, Roger and others blew up the "Arasaka Tower", the governments of the world who are disgusted with the endless "corporate war" , forcing "Arasaka" and "Military Technology" to stop. These two giants who consumed too much power from each other had no choice but to stop there.

"Military technology" was merged into the "New Ami Government" and integrated with the "New Ami Government", while "Arasaka" suffered heavy losses. For the next ten years, "Arasaka" could only operate locally in Japan. Overseas forces are almost completely wiped out.

And the interior of "Arasaka" is not stable. The "popular and brainy Johnny Silverhand" Arasaka Yoshinobu has been committed to "the cause of killing his father", constantly fighting with "Arasaka", and "conservative" Hanako Arasaka of the faction fights for power.

Arasaka has only recently regained its former strength after decades of internal strife and conflict.

In the unification war between "New Ami" and "Free State", "Arasaka" supported "Night City" and regained the city's favor, returning to "Night City" in 2070.

It's only been six years since this year. Rogge became famous, but it wasn't in these few years that she was already a legend.

In 2023, after the end of the "Fourth Corporate War", "Night City" got rid of "Arasaka" and large companies, and began a difficult period of survival and recovery. The surviving Rogge quickly found his own identity in the chaos. Location.

In the subsequent "Great Reconstruction Period", people with strength and street fame like her seized the opportunity. The government and investors need a middleman who can negotiate with the fringe walkers, gangsters, and homeless people all over the street. .

The disappearance of the other members of the "Atlantis Group" did not happen in the past few years. It is outrageous to say that Rogge betrayed them.

Rogue did hook up with Michiko Arasaka in "The Dove", but that was before "Arasaka" returned to Night City.

What's more, she hooked up with Michiko Arasaka's "Dangerous Girls Company", a company whose main business is to provide private investigation services for world celebrities and some important clients, which has something to do with her "middleman" career.

Michiko Arasaka is inconspicuous in the "Arasaka Company", not as eye-catching as Hanako Arasaka and Yoshinobu Arasaka.

Because she is the daughter of Saburo Arasaka's eldest son Takashi Arasaka, the daughter of Takashi Arasaka and Japanese Americans, she was born in "Night City" and is a native "Night City native".

In the "Fourth Corporate War", Takashi Arasaka died, "Arasaka" was defeated and withdrew from "Night City" and retreated to Japan, while Michiko Arasaka, who was still a high school student, relied on her intelligence to stay in "Night City". Night City" and shed the bad name of "Arasaka".

She grew up in "Night City", completed her studies in "Night City", established her own "Dangerous Girls" company in "Night City", returned to "Arasaka" with her own talents, and established One of their own factions, the "Doves".

Inside "Arasaka", there are three factions. Hanako Arasaka's "pheasant faction" is mainly composed of conservative technical experts. They hope to stick to the development route arranged by Saburo Arasaka himself. There is a guiding force capable of maintaining the old order and internal stability of the enterprise.

In contrast, there is the "Hawk Faction" led by Arasaka Yoshinobu. The "Hawk Faction" usually prefers to adopt direct and tough solutions. It is widely supported by the elites of the Arasaka Group with more radical ideas. The "Hawk Faction" is more inclined to the West. , the ideas put forward are innovative and controversial at the same time.

Michiko Arasaka's "dove faction" is the liberal faction in the middle, and the scale of this faction is much smaller. She is not as conservative as Arasaka Hanako, nor is she as radical as Arasaka Yoshinobu. What she pursues is within Arasaka. Deep reform.

To put it simply, Arasaka Hanako wants to keep "Arasaka" in a position that can control everything, and Arasaka Yoshinobu wants to destroy the "Arasaka" empire from within. Arasaka Michiko is more compromised, and her approval rate is gradually increasing. rise.

During the growth of Arasaka Michiko, Rogge helped a lot, and after "Arasaka" returned to "Night City", Rogge was also covered by Arasaka Michiko who became the director of "Arasaka", even if someone wanted to find him She has to weigh her troubles.

"How many times have I told you that you should drink honestly! Who gave you the courage to keep staring at the queen of the next life? You dare to talk about it here? This is the next life!"

The whispering and pointing Jack Wells quickly caused trouble. After all, this is the "afterlife" and Rogge's territory. Some things can be said outside, and she can't control them, but she can't in the next life. Nonsense.

"Hey! Brother, my question, I understand the rules, just to introduce to the new kid, don't get excited."

Seeing the security personnel from "Afterlife" approaching, Jack Wells immediately began to socialize. The "street kid" Jack Wells is naturally very good at street things.

"They'll be watching, Lierson, and I'll be watching them."

The bartender, Claire, also tried to persuade him that Jack came here often and was considered a regular customer, so she didn't want to make trouble.

"Be careful next time! The rules of the next life!"

The "security officer" warned them and didn't make any more troubles. After all, in the "next life" we pay attention to harmony and prosperity.

"Understand!"

Jack Wells nodded and bowed, indicating that he remembered.

In the "Afterlife Bar", his "Pride of Heywood" has no face, which makes Jack Wells very anxious.

He is 29 years old this year, but he is getting farther and farther away from becoming a big shot and leading his family to a better life, which makes his mentality gradually radical.

Later, the reason why he took the task of "relic chip" to steal the things of Arasaka Yoshinobu was because of this impatience, otherwise, he would definitely think about it again.

There was obviously something wrong with that task everywhere. Although it was a long-lost big task, the degree of danger was too high.

"Don't worry, this kind of thing happens often, you have to learn to get used to it, most people who beg for life on the street have a bad temper."

After the negotiation, Jack Wells turned his head to appease the surprised David Martinez. He does have a lot of experience to pass on to the rookie David.

David Martinez, who has just come into contact with this world, is doing psychological construction. He must adapt himself to the new life.

The three drank for a while, and when they were about to leave, Rogge came out. She came to the bar and sat down next to Villian and the others, which made both Jack and David a little excited.

"Claire, are you working late again today?"

Roger sat at the bar and chatted with Claire, not paying attention to the excited Jack and David.

"Yes, boss, when will you give me a vacation?"

Claire and Roger made a joke, there is no such thing as a holiday in "Night City", and it is not easy to have a job.

"The next life will be without you, Claire."

Rogge's answer is very high in EQ, and the understanding of low EQ is "no fun on vacation".

"I knew it."

Claire shook her head, Rogge is indispensable in the "afterlife".

"You are very confident, aren't you afraid of being attacked and killed?"

Villian was next to Rogge, and asked aloud, Rogge is so famous, even though he is on his own territory, but she dares to walk in the bar so casually and sit next to others, she is really brave big.

Rogge frowned, and looked at Villian. When the bosses were talking, it was the rule of the "afterlife" for the little guy not to interrupt. The little guy was not qualified to sit and drink with the big guys. When she sat over At that time, Villian and the others should have taken the initiative to leave, but she just didn't let them leave.

"Do you want to try?"

Rogge took a sip of the wine and smiled disdainfully. She was once the top mercenary.

(End of this chapter)