But all of this changed a few months ago.
The appearance of the Advanced Soldier Serum changed everything.
This serum, which can enhance the human body's resistance to cyberware, greatly advanced the project team's research and development of the Cyberpunk.
As long as this serum is injected, the smooth installation of the Cyberpunk can basically be guaranteed.
With the help of the Advanced Soldier Serum, the research progress of the Cyberpunk has advanced by leaps and bounds.
Facts have proven that Arasaka's decision to acquire the Advanced Soldier Serum at a huge cost was very correct.
Let's get back to this test plan.
Using Military Technology to test the Cyberpunk's combat capabilities.
This is clearly an open conspiracy; Military Technology has always coveted Arasaka's Cyberpunk.
As long as they reveal a little information about the Cyberpunk, they will definitely be eager to snatch it.
Even if Military Technology knows this is a trap, they will still rush in without hesitation for the sake of the Cyberpunk.
As for who will have the last laugh, that depends on how capable the Cyberpunk is.
V looked deeply at the name Kate written on the handler, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"It seems she is very confident in the Cyberpunk. Isn't she afraid that Military Technology will actually succeed?
However, the Cyberpunk fighting against Military Technology forces is indeed a good show."
Kate, that is, the one with three dark red petals on her head.
She used to be a big shot in the Arasaka Counterintelligence Department, and although she still is, she is now surpassed by V.
As for whether this test mission will make her go further or fall into eternal damnation, that remains to be seen.
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Watson District.
Afterlife bar.
Maine's team were currently drinking in a booth.
Since Luoqi injected Maine with the Advanced Soldier Serum, Maine's physical condition has improved.
Not only did he no longer show signs of Cyberpunk, but his physical strength also became higher.
And he rarely took Luoqi's advice and did not continue to install more cyberware.
But with the enhancement of the Advanced Soldier Serum, it was already enough to raise his strength by a level.
With the boost in strength, completing gigs naturally became easier.
Under the turning of fate's gears, Pila was not shot in the head by the perverted Ludeck man.
Although Faraday still approached Maine and asked him to steal Tanaka's data.
But this time, Maine was not affected by Cyberpunk and lost control during the mission; instead, he successfully completed the gig and obtained the data.
Since then, Maine's team, who completed this big job, gradually became a well-known mercenary team at the Afterlife bar with their strength.
In the booth, Maine and Dorio sat together talking softly, while Pila and Falco leaned against each other, chatting and laughing, and Kiwi, the team's netrunner, was as silent as ever.
But in addition to Maine's team, Rebecca, with her twin pigtails, was also mixed among them.
Although Rebecca has now left the team and fully joined the Ascension Technology faction, occasional drinking gatherings are still indispensable.
After all, they have been teammates for many years, and they are also some of Rebecca's few friends in Night City.
And just as they were happily drinking, a guy suddenly entered their field of vision.
He was wearing a classic red suit and had white hair.
The three eyes arranged on his right eye made it easy for those who knew him to recognize his identity.
Despite being dressed like an elite, you could still see the cunning and mercenary nature of a Night City fixer on him.
The person who came was the famous Night City fixer, Faraday.
"Faraday, you're here to see me, do you have a job?"
Seeing Faraday arrive, Maine naturally guessed his purpose.
These fixers coming to mercenaries are nothing more than having work to offer.
So Maine also chose to get straight to the point, put down his wine glass, and looked at him with interest.
Seeing Maine ask, Faraday didn't show much expression, but his eyes still revealed a condescending attitude, which made Maine very uncomfortable.
"It's a big job, the biggest job you've ever seen in your life."
"Oh? What kind of job, bigger than kidnapping an Arasaka executive last time?"
Hearing Faraday's words, Maine raised an eyebrow.
Having a big job come to your door is not necessarily a bad thing, but it's not necessarily a good thing either.
High rewards mean high risks, and big jobs are often related to corporations, and corporations are the most dangerous things in this city.
The last Tanaka kidnapping case, if they hadn't handled it cleanly, and successfully obtained the data, and also had the support of Military Technology.
It is estimated that they would not be alive to enjoy themselves in Night City now.
And now Faraday suddenly said there was an even bigger job than that, which aroused Maine's interest, but also made him involuntarily vigilant.
Seeing Maine ask about the gig, Faraday threw him a chip.
Maine glanced at the chip and finally chose to jack in.
As Maine expected, the gig brought by Faraday, who had a close relationship with Military Technology, was again related to Arasaka.
And this time, they were playing even bigger, snatching cargo from Arasaka's armed transport convoy.
It's no exaggeration to say that this was indeed the biggest job Maine had ever seen.
But whether to take it or not was something Maine had to consider.
Robbing Arasaka's transport team was undoubtedly stirring up trouble.
But being a mercenary is nothing more than for fame and profit.
It was hard for him to say no to such a big job, after all, with the money from this single job, he wouldn't have to work hard for a long time, and anyone might want to give it a shot.
After hesitating for a moment, Maine finally chose to take the job.
Maine was already very close to the top of Night City's mercenaries, and becoming famous might be at this moment.
But just as Maine was about to agree to the gig, Rebecca, who was next to him, spoke up.
"Maine."
Rebecca shook her head at Maine.
Looking at Rebecca's expression, Maine also understood what she meant.
She wanted him not to take this job.
Although he couldn't figure out why Rebecca wanted him to refuse, after a moment of consideration, Maine still chose to trust Rebecca.
"Faraday, I'm not taking this job."
Although he gave up a big job, this also avoided the risks associated with the mission.
Perhaps Rebecca had relevant information and knew there was something fishy about it.
And Faraday seemed not to have expected Maine to refuse.
With Maine's personality, he shouldn't let go of such an opportunity.
Faraday, who was refused, frowned slightly, seemingly displeased.
"Will you let a kid influence your judgment? It's getting more and more ridiculous, Maine."
"That has nothing to do with you, Faraday, I've made my decision."
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