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Chapter 155: I Have a Dream

"Good morning! Night City! I'm your old friend Stan!"

Early in the morning, a face that was well-known in Night City appeared on all TV screens. It was obvious that this was a live broadcast. Even though it had been prepared overnight, it was still a large-scale live broadcast that started at short notice. The camera lens was inevitably a little shaky, and the microphone was filled with the violent friction sound of the blades turning.

"According to the report from the frontline reporter, a horrific gang conflict broke out yesterday on the North Viaduct of Night City between Santo Domingo and Arasaka Academy! Okay, I know you are not interested in gang conflicts, but an unexpected intruder killed the trauma team that came to rescue!"

"Logically, the Trauma Squad shouldn't have carried out subsequent attacks, but there was no other way. After all, they still had to consider the trust of their customers. In short, in order to protect the high-priced platinum users, the Trauma Squad International decided to conduct a live trial immediately! This is really crazy! They evacuated people from three whole blocks!"

The host Stan kept talking with full emotion and passion, and with just a few words he mobilized all the audience in front of the TV.

And below, after confirming that the host's live broadcast had begun, the security director of Trauma International also nodded, and then said: "Begin negotiations and prepare for battle."

“If possible, try to avoid fighting and reduce conflicts, otherwise the public relations costs afterwards will be astronomical.”

The publicity director's voice came from the side. In response, the security director just snorted coldly and didn't say anything more.

Although Night City is a lawless place, it also has its own nominal owner - Knight Corporation. Also known as Night's Company, this company is part of the legacy of Richard Knight, the founder of Night City and a visionary industrialist. With the funds left by her late husband, Knight's widow Miriam founded this company from scratch based on Knight's ideals and principles. For many years, Miriam has been the CEO of the group. The younger generations are far from capable, which led to the company's eventual defeat in the competition with Arasaka and Military Technology, and most of the power of Night City was also divided up by the other party.

But even so, because of Knight's say in the field of public construction, a considerable number of Night City residents expressed their hope to see the day when Night's Company truly regains power.

But unfortunately, Knight Corporation is only a company after all, and it cannot compare to giant companies like Arasaka. In order to generate revenue, even if Trauma International blatantly conducts a small-scale war, as long as they can pay a considerable hush money later, they will help divert the public's attention.

But if it can be resolved peacefully, for example, if the man smoking the cigar surrenders voluntarily and cooperates in the live broadcast to atone for his sins and confess, the amount of the hush money can undoubtedly be reduced a lot.

At this moment, suddenly, a team leader in the front said quickly: "Everyone, get ready for battle, someone is coming out!"

Then, a soldier wearing a tactical power suit came to the front and shouted through the loudspeaker: "Put your hands on your head and come out!"

In response, David said helplessly: "I have a wounded person here! We need help! We are the victims! I'm just a student!"

After hearing David's words, the security director's eyes lit up a little - this was undoubtedly a good start. After all, if an armed conflict really broke out, the security department would have to pay for both casualties and hush money. Thinking of this, the security director also said, "Don't shoot! Soothe him! Get this guy out first!"

"Show your body and your hands!" the captain shouted.

After hearing the request, David was relieved because it was the same as what Armstrong said, which proved that the other party would not start snatching immediately.

Thinking of this, David first exposed half of his body, raised his hand, and then slowly moved out of everyone's sight. Then he said:
"My mother is still inside, she was shot in the spine. She is a doctor, working in a medical center, and has saved many people. She is innocent!"

David still remembered the "words of experience" that Armstrong gave him before he left - this would maximize the sympathy of the live audience, further ensure his safety and better treatment for his mother.

After hearing what David said, the publicity director's eyes lit up and he said, "Great! Very good! Seize this opportunity and send emergency personnel! This is a good opportunity for positive publicity! Maybe we can increase a large number of silver users!" As he spoke, a team of doctors came out, approached David, and carefully carried Gloria, who had been unconscious for a long time, out of the building. Then they carefully placed her on a floating stretcher and said to David, "Do you want to stay here or go with us to the rescue platform?"

The so-called rescue platform is a floating vehicle nearby, which has complete medical facilities and operating rooms.

Hearing this, David did not hesitate, but said: "I will go with you! Besides, the people in the building are very dangerous, you have to be careful."

As for Armstrong's safety... after he escaped from danger, thinking back to the indifference and contempt in Armstrong's words, David keenly realized that he might have known too little about Armstrong, or the 'World Tree Field Department'.

Although David meant it sincerely, the security personnel present did not care much.

On the contrary, after seeing David accept the peaceful treatment, the security director just said: "Very good! Go on, send out the negotiation expert and see what the man's attitude is!"

Just as the negotiation expert was about to come out, he saw David had boarded the rescue aircraft and looked at him. Armstrong nodded with satisfaction.

Very good, this way, there will be no risk of error.

While thinking, Armstrong looked up at the highest point in the sky, towards the Night City Broadcasting Station, which was broadcasting a live broadcast with a high-definition camera.

"Oh! He saw us!" The host Stan's eyes lit up after noticing Armstrong's look, and then he immediately said: "Let's interview this gentleman!"

As he was speaking, several small aircraft quickly flew out from under the helicopter, arrived in front of Armstrong, and formed a simple microphone and camera.

"Hey! Sir! Are you willing to be interviewed by me? What's your name? Someone who can make such a fuss in Night City can't remain unknown~!"

"Haha, my name is Steven Armstrong, and I'm from Texas—no, now it should be called the Republic of Texas!"

Armstrong did not refuse Stan's interview - because this was also a good opportunity to let people know about him.

"Oh, then what are you going to do now?" Stan was also very excited. This was exclusive first-hand news!
When Armstrong heard Stan's question, a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Because I have a dream!"

Through the camera, Armstrong's brilliant smile and voice quickly spread to every corner of Night City.

"Make America great again!"

(End of this chapter)