Cyberpunk: Legendary Life

Time is urgent.

Tang Yu did not sit down and talk.

"This is no time for joking."

"Director Michiko Arasaka is still waiting upstairs. I'll come over and ventilate you first."

Jenkins acted very naturally and did not think there was anything wrong with what he said, so he continued to analyze carefully.

"Everyone knows that you were promoted by me. Winning you over is no different from winning over me."

"But the crux of the problem is that it's not clear where the strong wind is blowing."

"If we get on the boat too early, there may be a risk of the boat capsizing."

Tang Yu knew that Jenkins did not dare to make a judgment outright, and the subtext meant that it was too early to take sides with Michiko Arasaka.

Moreover, Michiko Arasaka's boat is a bit small, and compared to the other two descendants of the Arasaka family, her strength is obviously inferior.

Even though little Michiko is now in charge of the Night City Arasaka Tower and has a high position of power.

Once Arasaka Yorinobu comes to Night City in person, the scepter in her hand will inevitably be handed over.

The oars are gone, and all that is left is to drift with the tide and resign oneself to fate.

The internal disputes within the Arasaka family almost determine the future of the Arasaka company. Before the power struggle is settled, it would be extremely stupid to rashly take sides.

Tang Yu knew Jenkins' little plan.

Although the counterintelligence department is not as good as the special operations department, the advantage is that the department does not have a particularly clear factional affiliation.

As long as you maintain neutrality, you can steer the ship according to the wind and be the final winner.

But Tang Yu knew very well that if he didn't stand in line now, the hurricane would really blow, but there would be no thighs to hold him.

Not surprisingly.

Arasaka Yorinoto will visit Night City in person next year, and a power war between Arasaka and his son has officially begun.

Under the Great Purge, all forces will take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents.

Abernathy will not let go of the opportunity for a major purge, and must kill Jenkins, his archrival in the counterintelligence department.

Tang Yu's original intention was not to discuss the situation with Jenkins, but just to go through the motions.

"Indeed, it is too early to buy a ticket and board the ship. I know what to say. If there is nothing else, I will go and meet him first."

Jenkins knew that Tang Yu understood the hint and nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, I'll go see the director first. If there are any new situations, I'll communicate them in a timely manner."

"Oh, right."

"The surprise I have prepared for you will probably arrive tomorrow."

"Ye's company has encountered some problems. I have confirmed it. It will be later."

Ye's company?

The more Tang Yu listened, the more unreliable it became, but there were more important things at the moment, so he went straight out and walked to the public elevator.

soon.

Elevator arrives.

After getting out of the elevator, under the surveillance of two Arasaka personal bodyguards, Tang Yu underwent a full-body security scan.

Make sure there are no dangerous items on your body.

A uniformed female secretary came forward to act as a guide for Tang Yu.

"Hello, Mr. Tang, please come this way."

Tang Yu nodded slightly and continued to move forward, followed by two personal bodyguards.

The entire office floor is covered with silver-gray fine velvet carpets, making walking quiet.

The decoration layout style contrasts with the solemn blackness of Arasaka Tower, and there is no Japanese-style cherry blossom element at all.

Under the guidance of the uniformed female secretary, Tang Yu came to a huge mechanical gate.

After another round of blue light wave scanning and identity information authentication, the mechanical gate slowly opened to both sides.

After the gate was opened, a ripple-like light curtain blocked the view, like water mist, blurring the scene inside, making it difficult to see clearly.

The female secretary in uniform made an inviting gesture: "Mr. Tang, please come in. Director Michiko is already waiting for you inside."

Tang Yu was a little surprised to see the female secretary and bodyguard standing outside the gate with no intention of entering.

But it makes sense if you think about it carefully. Some words are not suitable for others to be present.

Tang Yu continued to move forward alone and came to the light curtain.

As soon as I walked in, the mechanical gate behind me closed automatically.

The light curtain in front of him gradually faded and disappeared.

Only then did Tang Yu take a clear look inside the office. His first impression was that it was spacious, almost the size of half a football field.

The 180-degree wall-to-ceiling floor-to-ceiling screen windows provide almost a panoramic view of the entire Night City without any obstacles.

After being filtered by the floor-to-ceiling screen windows, the sunlight shines into the office, bright and gentle.

In such a spacious office space, there is only one desk and one office chair.

Their owners.

Michiko Arasaka is standing alone in front of the window, her blue hair tied high back, flamboyant and free and easy.

The uniform skirt with animal pattern feather sleeves covers the whole body, glowing with golden luster.

She turned her back to Tang Yu and faced the floor-to-ceiling window, not knowing whether she was admiring the scenery or thinking about something.

Through her back, Tang Yu could clearly see the texture of the metal lines on her back and neck that had been implanted and maintained.

“It’s also very well maintained.”

There was a moment of silence.

He took the initiative to cough twice to remind the other party of his arrival.

Only then did Michiko Arasaka speak, and her voice even echoed slightly in the spacious office.

"I often stand here, looking at the military science and technology building opposite, and thinking about a question."

Tang Yu remained silent, quietly waiting for what little Michiko would say.

"Two towers stand here like giants. They are so close to each other. Does that mean there is no buffer room?"

"It's like two tigers trapped in a circle, roaring, biting and fighting each other until one of them is dead and out."

"Is this all over?"

Tang Yu heard that there was something behind Xiao Michiko's words, and was a little helpless about her roundabout behavior.

Although little Michiko received a new American education, every pore on her body exudes the unique pride of the Arasaka family.

It is true that there cannot be two tigers living under a mountain, unless there is a male and a female.

Tang Yu was well aware of Xiao Michiko's temptation, and he just wanted to find out his attitude towards military technology.

"It depends on who owns these two tigers."

"If it's two wild tigers, both sides will suffer in the end."

Tang Yu practiced Tai Chi and never expressed his stance directly.

But from the side, the most important thing is who is in power.

If Arasaka and military technology continue to be used without restrictions, both sides will suffer losses. Everyone understands the truth.

Michiko Arasaka seemed to be touched by this answer. She turned around and looked at Tang Yu leisurely, her tone was flat and there was no hint of happiness or anger.

"Today is the resumption of the battle between the two tigers."

"Six years ago, Arasaka protected Night City from being destroyed by the Metal War."

"Even though Arasaka Tower was rebuilt on the ruined site, Arasaka still has not been able to completely get over the shadow of that failure, and it is difficult to regain its former glory."

"And our opponents are constantly evolving and have grown into behemoths."

Tang Yu thought of the past.

The fourth corporate war.

August 2023.

Johnny Silverhand formed the Atlantis team and nuked the Arasaka Tower in Night City.

In this small nuclear explosion, Arasaka CEO Kei Arasaka, the biological father of little Michiko, disappeared along with the ashes of Arasaka Tower.

Affected by multiple factors, Arasaka was defeated and forced to surrender, and has suffered heavy losses since then.

More than fifty years have passed since the Fourth Corporate War, but Arasaka Corporation is still shrouded in this shadow to this day.