Gunfire, Punk and Necromancer

The day after the hot pot party, Lucy called Zhuang Xuteng and Ge Gongdao and admitted face to face that she had made a mistake: the striker implant did have the problem that it could no longer be disassembled and upgraded when fully installed.

"There are a total of 12 joint implants and corresponding accessories in the set. If four or less are installed, they can still be safely disassembled. As the number increases, the difficulty of disassembly increases sharply. It is generally believed that if more than 8 are installed, disassembly will become more difficult. Life is in danger. If all 12 are loaded, you will die as soon as they are taken apart." Lucy said: "This is a method used by the military to control talents. It is not in the public instructions, so I ignored it."

Lucy is just a middleman, not omniscient and omnipotent, so she doesn't know why this matter is excusable. But as a manufacturer of implants, Liuko Shinra didn't mention this matter at all, which is a bit unreasonable. Lucy became more suspicious of the security of the transaction, set up more safety isolation measures, and at the same time changed all the requested implant types to driving assistance suits.

The driving assistance suit is an implant for drivers and support personnel. Its main enhancement direction is to improve the user's strength and endurance and increase their ability to overcome various terrains. His biggest feature is the power output implant in the center of his back, which can store electricity and provide power to other devices according to the needs of the operator.

Most combat vehicles use a hybrid of steam engines and electric motors, with steam engines being the main source of power. The driving assistance package can provide additional energy to the electric motor part, thereby increasing the power of the vehicle or other supporting equipment for a short period of time. Due to the large size of steam engines and poor battlefield stability, having more auxiliary power can often mean the difference between staying and waiting to die or moving to escape.

In addition to drivers and operators, medical personnel often need to carry power with them so that they can start some medical equipment. Equipment such as blood filtration, assisted breathing, ECG monitoring, and electric saws for amputation are directly connected to the back, eliminating the need for a portable generator.

During the corporate wars, the military began equipping logistics personnel with auxiliary exoskeletons that allowed them to carry heavy objects and even install armored vehicle engines and turrets without a crane. The driving assistance suite can be connected to the exoskeleton to reduce the difficulty of operation and improve work efficiency. Although the driving assistance suite is no longer the latest technology in today's eyes, and can also be called "backward" in some aspects, it can be connected to an exoskeleton, which in disguise increases its upgrade potential, giving it the opportunity to keep up with the most advanced technology of the times. that part of the technology.

However, it is ultimately just an auxiliary suit, not a combat implant. There is no high-speed, high-explosion, nor high-defense. High-strength is mainly expressed in the form of continuous pushing, lifting and squeezing, rather than large impulse.

"If it were other people, I would still recommend them to install the Striker suit." Lucy said very honestly: "The Striker provides high speed and high burst, and can kill opponents in an instant, or jump up to five floors at a time. This This ability is so attractive to ordinary mercenaries that it will definitely last them a lifetime. But you are different. You have inherited the martial arts skills of the Famine Strangers and have higher requirements for yourself. The Striker Suit is for you. Focus only on the present and give up on the future.”

"Actually, it's not that serious. No matter what kind of implant, what kind of combat effectiveness it can ultimately exert, the fundamental reason is still people." Ge Gongdao said: "It's not that the striker is bad, it's just that it's not practical to use, and I always feel in my heart It’s a little awkward.”

Lucy nodded and said: "I can completely understand how you feel. You should really consider the future when choosing an implant. Implants are a constantly evolving thing, and there will definitely be better things in the future. Striker The suit was advanced during the corporate war, but it may not be so now, and it will certainly not be so in the future. Well... there are advantages to choosing driving assistance, but there is no need for special training."

"I still want to train. It never hurts to learn more, especially in battlefield handling." Zhuang Xuteng rubbed his hands and said: "PCPD's introductory training is still too basic, and Master's martial arts are more used for duels. Rather than fighting as a whole. Sister Lucy, after we install the implant, we will face the pressure of daily maintenance fees. We have to make more money, and to make more money, we have to work harder and face more dangers."

"Actually, the relationship between income and danger is not so direct, but it is always right to learn more skills." Lucy sighed and said: "You said before that you would find a trainer in the army, so I don't care about that. . Then there’s the Viper thing. He acted together with the casino group, and now is an extraordinary period, so this matter is a bit difficult to handle... I want to advise you to wait until the casino group leaves Peicheng before taking action."

"But Viper must have left by then." Ge Gongdao shook his head and said: "I know the character of that kid very well. He is the first to run when the situation is bad. If he hadn't been coerced by the casino group, he would never have dared. Come to Peicheng.”

"From the overall benefit point of view, avoiding this turmoil is the best choice. I can understand Sister Lucy's thoughts, but there are things in this world that go beyond profit choices." Zhuang Xuteng thought for a while and said: "Viper He must die, no one can keep him, but can we change the angle. Instead of us killing him, he will kill us?"

Lucy trembled, then poked Zhuang Xuteng with her finger, and said: "This is a very good idea, maybe it can be implemented. We are anxious, and Viper is panicked. It stands to reason that those who are panicked are more nervous than those who are anxious. Now Viper must find ways to avoid Being found and killed by us will put a lot of psychological pressure on him. If there is an opportunity in front of him, an opportunity to kill Brother Dao and be safe forever, do you think he will be tempted? "

Ge Gongdao also understood. He slapped his thigh and said, "You just want me to be the bait!"

"Yes, that's what it means." Zhuang Xuteng said: "Let's analyze Viper's psychology and assume his role. He is now a member of the Blood Bat Gang. The Blood Bat Gang is our gang in Peicheng. A local snake, will he know? Do you think being cowardly in front of Ge Gongdao may affect his prestige in the gang?"

Ge Gongdao nodded and said: "Indeed. That kid came from a mercenary to a gang, and the middleman who followed him before was killed, which is equivalent to the death of the boss - this is a very low price in the gang. He must have needed prestige more than anyone else.”

Zhuang Xuteng continued his analysis: "If we need more prestige, we need to take the initiative to do things. If he hears that Brother Dao is injured at this time, will he want to take advantage of it and get rid of it once and for all? Of course, luring him out is not without risks. Let's He will definitely face pressure from both the Blood Bat Gang and the casino group. I think Viper will definitely find ways to mobilize and utilize the forces around him, which is also in line with his desire to take action but also his fear of action."

"Nike, you have killed Viper..." Lucy praised: "I agree with your analysis. After getting the news, Viper will either continue to pretend to be cowardly, or he will use two forces. Let's go Looking for a casino group is completely different from the casino group being deceived into coming to us, and there is a lot of room for manipulation."

After hearing this, Ge Gongdao waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No. It's too dangerous to deal with the Blood Bat Gang and the Casino Group at the same time. I can't let everyone take this risk."

Zhuang Xuteng had a different opinion and said: "If we go to find Viper and enter his home court, we will also have to face the Blood Bat Gang and the casino group, and the risk will be greater. If we lure him out and come to our home court, the risk will actually become smaller. The key to this matter is how to get him to take the bait, which must involve a lot of intelligence work, especially a play."

"I understand the intelligence aspect, but your acting..." Lucy asked, "What does this mean?"

"I have to go say hello to the people in the casino group, and tell me that Viper used to be a mercenary and betrayed his companions. Now that he is back, the mercenaries betrayed by him want justice, so I will contact the casino in advance. The group will report it.”

"Dangerous, but a wonderful move." Lucy put a hand on her forehead and said while thinking: "First make the conflict public, so that the casino group and the Blood Bat Gang will be in the same state. They are all paying attention to this matter This will cause a lot of psychological pressure on Viper. Well... now this matter has great operational value, but you have to pay special attention to your own safety to prevent the casino group from going against you. "

Zhuang Xuteng smiled and said, "It's up to you to prepare the intelligence ahead. I'll go talk to the casino group's people in Peicheng in the next two days. Sister Lucy, can you give me your contact information?"

"I'll send it to you later." Lucy then asked: "Nike, do you think Henry Henderson should be informed of this matter?"

"It's a bit redundant and seems too deliberate. In this matter, it's ideal for me and Brother Dao to be the only two people on the surface. The more people there are, the less true it becomes."

"You're right." Lucy nodded and said, "This matter is settled. I'll make preparations, and you should also pay attention to safety. Okay, let's go quickly, I'm going to be busy again."

As soon as he came out of Lucy's office, Ge Gongdao pulled Zhuang Xuteng and asked, "I was confused inside. Why did Lucy's attitude change so quickly? Just because the other party came to the door, so it's easier to explain?"

"Explanation? What Lucy wants to do is not to give an explanation, but to kill them. Let's go home first." Zhuang Xuteng waited until he was in a safer closed environment, then explained: "Being stared at all the time does not mean It feels good, not only the Viper is talking about, but also us. The Viper is being stared at by you, and we are being stared at by the casino group. Of course, the casino group doesn’t know who the specific enemy is yet, and its eyes are not focused, but it is still very Uncomfortable."

Ge Gongdao nodded and said, "Indeed. One thing Lucy is better than the Viper is that she can hold on firmly and not be attracted out."

"But we, like the Viper, all hope to solve the problem of being targeted. The key is whether there is an opportunity to solve the opponent. This opportunity must first be beneficial to us and be able to eliminate the enemy or at least severely attack the enemy. Then this opportunity must be Considering what to do if it fails, it needs to have a way to stop the loss. After all, the headquarters of the casino group is not in Peicheng, so no matter how successful our action is, we can't really solve it once and for all."

"Oh... I understand. Letting Viper come to me is the good opportunity. Even if the casino group suffered serious losses, after all, they took the initiative. If they don't want to make too many enemies in Peicheng, they will never be able to find them. The enemy is getting a free advantage, so we cannot continue to fight."

Zhuang Xuteng nodded, but he could only agree with half of this sentence. Weak people may not necessarily die out after suffering a loss, but may even become crazy. When you are weak, you often have to act more frightening and terrifying than usual to hedge and cover up the true situation inside. There is a term called "dying madness", which refers to this state.

On the other hand, those who have confidence in their hearts and guns in their hands can control their own rhythm. The clowns may take advantage and get some dirt on the giant's face and scratches on his clothes, but they can't change the outcome. The giant continues to go about his business and carry out his plans, eventually wiping the dirt off with the clown's body and mending his clothes with its skin.

Brother Dao took a deep breath, patted Zhuang Xuteng on the shoulder, and said, "You thought so much in just one moment..."

"No, I'm not that smart. I thought about it for several days." Zhuang Xuteng said: "I have been thinking about how to use Lucy's resources, that is, to drag her into the water, so I came up with this way. It just so happened that she Today I tactfully proposed to put aside the pursuit of the Viper for the time being, and I will throw out a method. Brother Dao, is it not good for me to scheme against the middleman like this? "

"You did it for me." Ge Gongdao smiled happily and said, "I didn't dislike the lack of money and the boring work that day. I went to the demonstration platform. It is definitely a great blessing for me."

"That day was not a demonstration, it was a sit-in to defend our rights."

"Well... I have to tell you something." Ge Gongdao frowned and said: "In addition to going to the platform that day, I actually had another task. If there is a confrontation on site, then start making noises and make the situation more chaotic. In the end, It's easy to cause conflicts. As long as you successfully provoke trouble, in addition to the appearance fee, there will be an additional bonus of two thousand euros."

Zhuang Xuteng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized. Although the main cause of the riot that day was the escape of the Lich Master, he could not assume that the company would not take action. By the way, they didn't have good intentions when they brought the Lich Master there, and they didn't have good intentions when they arranged for the mercenaries at the station to take the opportunity to stir up trouble. Hmm, if the company had good intentions, it wouldn't be the company it is now.

"It's okay. We had some expectations before we went, but we didn't expect mercenaries to participate. We just thought that the Blood Bat Gang would come forward for the Scarlet Group and disperse our group. We set the principle of just sitting quietly and not conflicting, just to watch. The PCPD will be present, they can't just watch the gang's actions and ignore it, right? It turns out that we were still too naive at the time."

Ge Gongdao comforted: "At least you have grown up now and will no longer have childish ideas."

"Have I grown up? I don't feel like it's enough. I feel that in the eyes of the company, I'm still very naive. But...hey, the phone rang." Zhuang Xuteng glanced at the number, and it turned out to be Meteor. Could she be in danger? Zhuang Xuteng quickly picked up.

"Hey! How long do you want to talk? Because of you, I have been assigned a lot of tasks, and some of them require your coordination. Come to me quickly. Come here by yourself, don't bring the big guy or the big-haired cat with you!"

As long as nothing happens. Zhuang Xuteng breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "Okay, Lucy is starting to make arrangements. You think carefully about how to be a bait, and I will prepare to negotiate with people. Hey, Brother Dao, why don't you come to visit empty-handed? What should I bring? Is a meeting gift better?"

"Let me think about it, I'll prepare it for you." Ge Gongdao gave a thumbs up and said, "In the final analysis, this is my business and I can't let you spend money."

"Since you said so, I'm not polite." Zhuang Xuteng and Ge Gongdao high-fived each other goodbye, then walked down the stairs to the next level, opening the isolation and protective doors of Meteor one by one.