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Chapter 288 B

Chapter 288

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Flowing flames flared up along Ryūjin Jakka’s blade as Yamamoto gripped the hilt and slashed downward toward Kaelith.

Kaelith neither dodged nor reacted—he simply stood there. Ryūjin Jakka’s tip swept past, stopping just in front of his chest, and an intense surge of heat poured into him. The rush lasted about three seconds before subsiding. Yamamoto gave his wrist a twist, dispelling the fire as he sheathed h...

Chapter 103 c

Chapter 103 c

Leo spotted large bloodstains on the tabletop nearby, along with blood-soaked bandages scattered across the floor.

“What’s that smell?” Rebecca pinched her nose, grimacing.

Lucy frowned. Leo took a quick sniff. “It’s blood… They never cleaned up, so it turned foul.”

Rebecca glanced around nervously, still holding her nose. “All this blood, and nobody bothered to clean it? Did Juliet end up getting killed by her own sister? But there’s no...

Chapter 102 c

Chapter 102 c

Leo lightly touched the computer’s power button, and the screen lit up. No password had been set. Sitting down in the chair, he began sifting through the files.

He soon noticed that this computer was networked to a camera installed in the basement. However, when he attempted to take control remotely, the screen remained pitch black. It was as though the basement camera had been destroyed.

Left with no immediate way to check the basement feed, he moved on to t...

Chapter 101 c

Chapter 101 c

Leo noticed the ceiling fan was still spinning slowly, even though the house seemed empty. A ring of red light pulsed outward from him, scanning in all directions. After the scan, he confirmed that, aside from the basement, there were no other people in the building.

“We’ll check the first floor, then the second, and finally the basement,” he said.

They set their plan in motion. Lucy moved to inspect the clutter on the left side of the living room, while ...

Chapter 100 c

Chapter 100 c

Leo rode in the Delamain taxi, taking in the premium interior that rivaled any luxury car. Aside from the armored plating (which safeguarded both the passenger and their privacy), the cabin décor was on par with high-end limousines.

“This is the life,” Rebecca said with a sigh, relaxing in her seat.

Rebecca, seated beside Leo, asked, “Leo, how did you know for sure that MaxTac’s heavy AVs would come?”

“Because Lucy’s the one who called them...

Chapter 99 c

Chapter 99 c

Leo, Lucy, and Rebecca fought while falling back, gradually retreating into the scrapyard.

“There are enemies everywhere outside. Without a vehicle, we can’t break through. We’re stuck here,” Rebecca muttered. She tried to peek out from beneath a wrecked car, but a burst of heavy gunfire forced her back. Bullets pelted the metal shell, sending up a storm of sparks.

Worse news piled on. One of the officers spent his last round—and the others soon discov...

Chapter 98 c

Chapter 98 c

It turned out that the Eden Gang had not only killed the officers left behind to guard Channel 54 News and their crew, but had also tampered with the patrol cars and the news team’s van. The moment anyone started the engine, the vehicles would blow up.

The intense fire and searing heat claimed the lives of those who tried to flee in the cruiser, as though Fate itself were mocking them. The female officer Lucy was carrying looked deathly pale. The surviving officers ...

Chapter 97 c

Chapter 97 c

Connor clutched the chunk of flesh torn from his abdomen by a deranged guard and kept sucking in sharp breaths. Even after using a pneumatic injector on himself, he still pressed his fingers tightly to the wound, the blood flowing over them.

“Ugh—damned dogs! Now you know how it feels to lose someone. Once I get out of here, I’ll bring more people and wipe every one of you out!”

From Connor’s perspective, hearing the Eden Gang outside howling in grief ...

Chapter 96 c

Chapter 96 c

Leo noticed a dangerous red glow appear in her eyes.

In the next moment, the bodies of the three enemies suddenly burst into flames. The fire spread over them in an instant, turning all three into blazing human torches.

“Protect yourselves,” Leo said, then charged toward the Holy Father—Joseph Seed—on the far side of the small chapel.

Splurt!

His Swift Blade cleaved a police officer—man and rifle both—clean in half. Warm blood splashed al...

Chapter 95 c

Chapter 95 c

Gunfire, screams, and furious shouts from inside the chapel carried far beyond its walls. Armed Eden members, who had been gathering outside and refusing to leave, now heard the chaos and turned red-eyed with rage, ready to charge in. Fortunately for the NCPD, the Holy Father was inside that chapel, standing behind Connor and his men. Eden’s members did not care if they hit their own companions, but they could not risk harming the Holy Father. Afraid their bullets might h...

Chapter 94 c

Chapter 94 c

Once they drew their guns, none of them actually holstered them again.

“You guys stay here to protect the vehicles and the News54 crew. The rest of you, follow me inside.”

Connor had just twenty officers in total. Under normal circumstances, dividing up a force this small would be a grave mistake. However, none of them knew what might be waiting inside the compound. If they went in together and ran into an ambush in unfamiliar territory, they could all die a...

Chapter 93 c

Chapter 93 c

Commissioner Fort had already come to an understanding with the local 6th Street boss. In a location they no longer intended to use, the gang deliberately left behind a cache of weapons and glitter, erasing all signs of 6th Street graffiti or insignia—a sort of “offering” to Commissioner Fort. In return, Fort planned to invite News54 to tag along and document the NCPD’s “glorious” operation.

Of course, a proper show required more than just a stash of guns ...

Chapter 92 c

Chapter 92 c

Leo and Lucy arrived at the door to the third-floor surveillance room. Once again, Leo activated his tactical scan. The readout on his visor showed only two people inside—the Eden Gang netrunner they had come to neutralize, plus a guard who should have been monitoring the screens but was instead hunched over his phone. Clearly, his devotion to the cause was lacking if he was slacking off on duty.

Catching Lucy’s eye, Leo gave a slight nod. He didn’t need to spea...

Chapter 91 c

Chapter 91 c

Leo couldn’t spare any attention for Rebecca’s protests; once he slipped into mission mode, his focus narrowed to a single objective.

“Stay close behind me. Hug the wall.”

He had noticed earlier that the base of the wall, right at the corner, happened to be a blind spot for enemy sentries. Unfortunately, a phone rang at precisely the wrong moment.

In 2077, besides regular cellphones, people also used built-in communicators or AR glasses—or, in Le...

Chapter 90 c

Chapter 90 c

As long as they followed the secret tunnel, they could sneak right up to the netrunner and take him out without raising any alarms. In other words, it sounded like a quick shopping trip—absurdly easy.

Rebecca, sprawled comfortably in her seat, already seemed to be counting the reward she was sure they would earn. Suddenly, she shot upright as if something had struck her.

“Wait a second, Leo—whose territory did you say this is?!”

“The Eden Gang. S...

Chapter 89 c

Chapter 89 c

Leo frowned slightly as Rebecca tapped her tech pistol against her temple, a playful gesture akin to scratching her head.

“Maine ran off to upgrade his cyberware again. Dorio wouldn’t let him go alone, so she went with him. Sasha’s sleeping in—she worked all night and was completely wiped.”

“You’re telling me Maine’s at it again?” Leo blurted, uncharacteristically swearing under his breath. Not long ago, he had supplied Maine with a pair of pow...

Chapter 88 c

Chapter 88 c

Viktor and Misty’s street was as lively as always. The ragged man who wore trash bags like clothes was still on his corner, loudly proclaiming his conspiracy theories. Sadly, he hardly had an audience; most people who wandered over just wanted a photo for social media, ignoring his frantic shouts.

Diagonally across from him stood a nightclub, where scantily clad dancers performed pole routines in the display window. Even they seemed to draw more onlookers than the...

Chapter 87 c

Chapter 87 c

“Sorry…”

Lucy hurried off, seeming to know exactly what she needed to do. Leo handed her a box of tissues, which he had bought earlier along with the drinks.

“Here.”

Lucy took the tissues and ran off. About ten minutes later, she returned. Her eyes looked puffy, as if she had cried some more, but she seemed calmer. She sat beside Leo once again, curling her legs up and hugging her knees.

“My full name is Lucyna Kushinada. I’m ha...

Chapter 86 c

Chapter 86 c

“You gave me your coat—won’t you be cold?” Lucy asked.

Leo offered a small smile. “Don’t worry about me. I’m built tough—I don’t feel the chill.”

His *Fitness LV5* perk wasn’t a joke; with that skill, he was practically immune to colds and fevers. A little breeze like this wasn’t nearly enough to make him sick.

“Follow me. Watch your step.”

Leo led Lucy toward the edge of the rooftop, and they sat on a raised st...

Chapter 85 c

Chapter 85 c

In the end, only Leo—who never drank—and Lucy—who only sipped lightly—remained standing. As the last two who were still sober, Leo volunteered to take V and Lucy home.

Originally, he had planned to test out the new motorcycle they had bought for him, to see if it really lived up to the hype. But since the bike couldn’t safely seat three people—especially when one of them was already out cold—he decided to send the motorcycle back to his apartment and dri...

Chapter 84 c

Chapter 84 c

Leo always managed to slip away from what Jackie considered a perfect trap. During that time, he never once took the initiative against Jackie, which only made Jackie feel more frustrated. Still, he quickly perked up again, striking an exaggerated pose like a TV shopping host.

“Ta-da! Don’t blink, Leo—check this out!”

With a dramatic flourish, Jackie yanked off the dust cover, revealing a motorcycle underneath. Its sleek design gleamed in black and gold,...

Chapter 83 c

Chapter 83 c

Rogue’s tone took on a more intriguing edge. She was even more curious now, wondering just how Leo would convince her.

“Sure, the total cost is more than I can pay in one lump sum right now,” Leo said. “But for the Queen of Fixers in Night City, it’s a drop in the bucket. All I need is a bit more than a month, and I can cover the shortfall. It’s not just a deal – it’s an act of faith. You may not trust me, but considering I’ve already wired you hundr...

Chapter 82 c

Chapter 82 c

A veil of fog shrouded the sky, and a light drizzle was falling.

Neon signs and holographic ads dyed the raindrops in rainbow hues. In the corporate plaza, skyscrapers built by the megacorps towered like the grand palaces of Norse gods, lined up one after another. Water pooled on the slick pavement, reflecting the dazzling neon lights in a riot of colors.

Before anyone could fully take in the view, a Delamain taxi sped through the puddles with a loud splash. ...

Chapter 81 c

Chapter 81 c

Leo walked up to the bar counter. Claire gave him a quick once-over and asked, “So, want a drink?”

“No need. I’m here to see Rogue.”

“Rogue usually stays in her private booth. It’s just…I’m not sure if she’ll be willing…” Claire trailed off, but Leo understood perfectly.

“It’s fine. Doesn’t hurt to try, right?”

He said goodbye to Claire and headed straight for the booth opposite the bar. A mercenary stood at the entr...

Chapter 80 c

Chapter 80 c

He had set up multiple hideouts throughout Night City, and this place was one of them.

Still, staying hidden forever wasn’t an option. He might dodge trouble for a while, but not for life. As long as he remained in Night City, it was only a matter of time before the Tiger Claws found him. So he had no choice but to run—leave Night City behind.

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Several hours later, the Delamain cab rolled out of the city and crossed the border...

Chapter 79 c

Chapter 79 c

“Thanks, Padre.”

Ending his call with Padre, Leo reconnected with McCoy.

“I’ve found a fixer who’s willing to take the goods. You name the time and place, and I’ll have people pick them up.”

McCoy’s eyebrows rose in surprise. “That was fast. Looks like you’re doing well in Night City.”

“Nothing special—third-best in the world.” Leo waved a hand modestly, then recalled something. “By the way, McCoy, among those implants y...

Chapter 78 c

Chapter 78 c

There really weren’t many options left.

First off, Westbrook was out of the question. The Tiger Claws had their main base of operations there, and the Westbrook fixer, Wakako Okada, had deep ties to them. She’d had multiple husbands who were high-ranking Tiger Claws, and her nine sons were all part of the gang. Heading to Westbrook would be like a Kennedy cruising around in a convertible—suicide.

That left just two realistic choices: Santo Domingo and Heyw...

Chapter 77 c

Chapter 77 c

“Do good deeds and never ask about the outcome.”

Indeed, Chihiro was no saint.

She had killed plenty of people back when she served in the New United States Army.

Later, after leaving the military, she did dirty, grueling work for the Tiger Claws.

Her hands were stained with blood—far from clean.

But at the moment they decided to save her, Leo and the others hadn’t spared much thought about any of that. If anyone asked why, it might h...

Chapter 76 c

Chapter 76 c

Ryoko almost fainted at the sight of her mother’s terrible condition.

V set the sobbing girl on her lap and gently tried to calm her.

“Hey, I promise you—your mom’s going to be okay. Now sit tight.”

Once everyone was in the SUV, Leo floored the gas pedal, sending the vehicle roaring off like an unbridled stallion. Meanwhile, the sirens of the NCPD patrol cars rang out behind them. They passed a squad car by inches; even a thirty-second delay wo...

Chapter 75 c

Chapter 75 c

Nantō’s shout made the remaining Masafusa-gumi members feel as if they had received a royal pardon. They quickly backed away, clearing a space around him.

He fixed Leo with a blade-sharp gaze. The Gospel book he held in his right hand whirred and shifted, unfolding into a gigantic nodachi over two meters in length. Gripping the hilt with one hand, Nantō pointed the tip at Leo.

“Those who dare oppose the Tiger Claws can only atone with death!”