Luoqi naturally wouldn't let the Whirlwind Gang connect with the outside world.
Lisandra had already taken over the network, so now the Whirlwind Gang in the factory was like turtles in a jar.
The Whirlwind Gang hacker watched Lisandra's god-like posture, feeling as if his life was merely in her hands.
"Boss, we might... not be able to contact the outside. Our network has been blocked." He reported their situation to Brick, trembling slightly.
But the next second, just as the hacker finished speaking, a strong flash of fire erupted from the back of his head.
His brain was mercilessly burned by Lisandra.
"What! Go to hell."
Looking at the lifeless hacker, Brick was furious but also helpless.
Without the support of Military Technology, he was already considering retreating.
What Brick didn't expect was that even if Military Technology knew Luoqi and the others had broken into the Whirlwind Gang's territory, they wouldn't help him at all.
Instead, they would distance themselves as quickly as possible.
Once Arasaka obtained conclusive evidence of them targeting Ascension Technology, Arasaka would have another bargaining chip and excuse.
This was something Military Technology didn't want to see.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen to hire gangs like the Whirlwind Gang to do the job instead of deploying their own elite troops and agents.
The fate of the Whirlwind Gang being abandoned was sealed from the start.
While Brick hesitated, Rebecca had already cleared out all the enemies in the workshop.
"Buzz~"
The buzzing sound of space tearing rang out, and a rift from the void appeared before Brick.
Before Brick could understand what was happening, he saw Luoqi and the others emerge from the rift.
Looking at the three people in front of him, Brick's expression turned ugly.
Fighting now wasn't an option, nor was escaping. It seemed he was truly stuck here this time.
At this moment, Luoqi was also observing Brick but didn't speak.
After waiting for two seconds, the elevator doors behind them slowly opened.
Just as the elevator doors opened wide enough for a person to pass through, a phantom figure flashed past.
Then, an extra person appeared behind Luoqi.
It was David, whom Luoqi had mercilessly refused to let step into the phase rift.
Seeing David arrive, Luoqi's attention turned back to Brick.
"You should know who we are, right? Do I need to introduce ourselves again?
As for why I came looking for you, I believe you should have some self-awareness."
Luoqi's calm voice rang in Brick's ears. The nonchalant and flat tone, like a superior questioning a subordinate, made him somewhat annoyed.
After all, he was the leader of the Whirlwind Gang, leading numerous gang members.
Yet now he was being questioned face-to-face by someone from a small company.
But now he had to control his emotions.
The scene of Rebecca's frenzied slaughter in the workshop had left a deep impression on him.
And the tragic death of the hacker nearby was also reminding him that the other side had a top-tier hacker hidden in the shadows.
Brick had no confidence whatsoever in fighting the people in front of him.
If he could gather all the Whirlwind Gang members, he might not fear him; the gang members' powerful firepower would mercilessly engulf them.
But the problem was precisely this: he didn't have more support.
There were still many people in other areas of the factory, but they wouldn't make a qualitative difference, and Brick didn't plan to send them to their deaths.
After calming his complex emotions, Brick finally spoke.
"People from Ascension Technology, L. The recent big name in Night City, of course I know.
I admit I recently took on a job concerning you, but you should also understand the rules of the underground: we only take money and do the job.
This is just about business, not targeting you."
Brick spread his hands, explaining the stakes to Luoqi.
"Of course I know you weren't targeting Ascension Technology. I came from a mercenary background myself. Otherwise, do you think we'd still be talking nicely here?
But that doesn't mean I can tolerate you plotting against my factory and formula.
I need an explanation."
"Then what do you plan to do? Our people just scouted your factory and haven't carried out the operation yet. You haven't suffered any losses at all.
On the contrary, you broke into our territory and killed so many of our brothers."
Hearing Luoqi demand an explanation, the suppressed anger in Brick's heart flared up again, and he said through clenched teeth.
These people suddenly broke in and started killing. If he had already stolen the stimulant formula and they were retaliating, he could perhaps accept it.
But he hadn't gotten anything yet. That damn stimulant factory was completely airtight, with Arasaka sentry turrets defending everywhere.
Especially the cyber-space defenses, which were impenetrable. Up until now, they hadn't gained anything, and instead lost a large number of members today.
How could this not make him angry?
But in the end, he calmed down. After all, whoever has the bigger fist is right.
This is an eternal truth in Night City.
In the current situation, he could only accept his bad luck.
"I will turn down this commission. From now on, I won't act against your company. This matter is settled.
If you still have an issue, then be prepared for an all-out war with the Whirlwind Gang."
Brick made his biggest concession. His gaze also turned fierce, staring intently at Luoqi.
If he planned to utter a single "no," Brick would prove that he wasn't without spirit.
He would let Ascension Technology know the consequences of angering the Whirlwind Gang.
No one would want to be targeted by the notorious lunatics of Night City.
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