In the cramped basement, the fluorescent light tubes emitted a white glow, along with their clearly audible breathing.
But V, sitting on the bed, had her legs clamped together, her head down, breathing rapidly, her demeanor somewhat awkward.
Her cheeks were flushed, revealing an embarrassed shyness that she, as the older sister, had never shown in front of Berry.
And Berry also noticed V's unusual behavior.
"V, are you... wanting that?" Berry said, also a bit shy, but much better than V.
"Mm~..." V clutched the edge of the bed, her head down, her voice as faint as a mosquito's.
As she spoke, Berry put down her work, carefully washed her hands with clean water, and then walked towards V.
On the way, she also grabbed an opened pack of wet wipes from the shelf.
And seeing Berry's actions, V's face burned even hotter, her legs pressed tightly together, her head buried even lower.
But seeing V's girlish demeanor, Berry smiled.
What she was going to do was, naturally, help V with a certain metabolic function of the human body.
V was now weak in her legs due to her abdominal injury, so this matter could only be assisted by Berry.
This was also why V was so embarrassed; such a disheveled posture, to have her girlfriend see it, was truly mortifying.
Moreover, needing help like this, wasn't it just like a baby?
V, who had always considered herself the older sister, simply couldn't bear such shame, and shamelessly buried her head in the sand in front of Berry.
Clear spring gushed.
Afterward, V, having been tidied up, was blushing profusely, and was helped by Berry to sit on the iron-frame bed.
She was going to break.
V, her face red, woodenly allowed Berry to help her tidy her clothes, her eyes unfocused, her whole being falling into a state of transcendent etherealness.
And Berry, seeing V in this state, knew that V had short-circuited again from shyness.
However, to save V, the older sister's, face, she still didn't laugh out loud.
After all, wasn't she also cute like this?
Looking at V, who tried to pretend that everything was nothing, that reality had never happened, Berry's lips involuntarily curved into an arc she herself hadn't noticed, full of mischievous delight.
Moreover, Berry's heart was now filled with a small sense of pride.
Although saying so might be unfair to V, she had finally, at this moment, asserted herself.
She was no longer the one who was easily teased by V's few words; now, it was V's turn to be awkward.
In a daze, Berry seemed to see a broad road to counterattack.
And looking at V, lying on the bed with a flushed face, Berry thought, what better time to act than now?
"V, what's wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"
Berry sat on the edge of the bed, asking knowingly.
Tucking her short hair behind her ear, Berry's eyes intensely stared at V's crimson face, not missing a single detail.
She was utterly delighted at the moment.
"Mm, I'm fine, Berry..." V's eyes drifted, unable to bear Berry's burning gaze, she turned her head away.
How could she say such an embarrassing thing?
V bit her lower lip, as if trying to stare flowers into the wall; V recoiled, but Berry wouldn't stop.
"V, it's okay, I'm here." Berry brushed V's blue hair from her forehead, saying this.
"Mm~" V could only reply with a blush.
Actually, it was precisely because Berry was there that she was embarrassed.
But this kind of thing was truly unspeakable.
And seeing V in this state, Berry was overjoyed, thinking it was a good opportunity.
Then Berry pretended not to understand anything, only showing anxiety for V's abnormal state as she pressed her body closer.
"V, don't be silent, okay? I'll make you happy."
Berry felt V's rapid breathing in front of her, and her heart trembled as she saw V's shy expression, as if she wanted to find a place to hide.
Yes, yes, this is the kind of expression that makes one want to devour her.
Berry had fantasized about V countless times, but only today did she finally see V's alluring and tempting expression.
This delicate look was a hundred times more beautiful than those clumsy fantasies.
Pursue the retreating foe with all your might, and do not ape the overlord by seeking an empty name.
Berry immediately decided to intensify her attack, giving V no time to react.
Her finger went straight to V's chin, forcing her to look at herself with a slight compulsion, Berry smirked, fully enjoying V's captivating shyness.
Then came what Berry said would make people happy—kissing.
After a long time, their lips parted.
V was already covering her face with her arm, not daring to look at Berry, but the latter's rising chest and unsteady breathing completely exposed her hidden shyness.
Seeing the dominant V display such an alluring posture, Berry couldn't control herself, only feeling a voice in the dark saying—you are a successful man.
"V, let's continue."
Berry suddenly stood up, took something from the shelf, and returned like the wind.
"Berry,..." V barely managed to overcome her embarrassment and looked up, only to blush again when she saw what Berry was holding in her hand.
That was, that was a safety rubber defense device, and it was finger-type.
It had to be said, Viktor really understood their ways; he didn't forget to prepare this even in a place they were fleeing to.
"Wait..." V saw Berry's swift movements and quickly tried to stop her.
This, this, it couldn't be.
She, she, couldn't be the one lying underneath!
Wasn't Berry her girlfriend? How could it turn out like this?
But Berry basically pretended not to hear V's words now, her mouth already tearing open the cracker-sized packaging bag.
"Sister, it's okay, don't be shy, leave everything to me!"
Berry's eyes glowed, her excited blush almost spreading to her neck, especially since V would instinctively tremble every time she called her 'sister'.
And after Berry discovered this, she kept calling V 'sister', tirelessly reminding V of their identities.
The emotionally turbulent V's defenses were basically paper-thin now; she lightly pushed Berry a few times with her hand, which only made Berry itch even more, wishing she could immediately 'rectify' V on the spot.
As for what happened next, those who know, know.
One can only say, turn ( ), ( ) face, then faint.
Berry, having finished, stood in front of the sink, looking at her hands in disbelief.
So, she was that talented?
Was this the power of the System's 18 points of manufacturing ability?
Why didn't she feel it on herself?
18 points of manufacturing ability allowed Berry to reach an extreme understanding of blueprints and mechanical creations, and her control over her body also nearly reached the peak of human ability; she could perform micrometer-level operations with tweezers.
But she didn't know that this ability could actually be used in this area.
One word.
The Stabilizing Sea Needle.
So, I'm that strong?
Berry was still a bit incredulous.
But recalling V's various postures just now, she smiled happily again.
I am truly too strong.
Such a me is simply invincible.
V, captured!
Berry's heart surged, happier than if she had drunk a whole can of little coca-cola.
Look, half of her life's goal had already been accomplished; her good sister, V, although not completely broken through, was undoubtedly, undeniably, thoroughly bent by her.
This was a small step for humanity, but a giant leap for her, Berry.
The masculinity in her heart, burn!
The Stabilizing Sea Needle
Berry's fighting spirit was boundless!
It was as if no difficulty could defeat her.
Now, she just needed to wait for an opportunity to return to the city, then heal V.
After that, Berry would create a world where V and everyone else could be happy, for their shared happiness.
V, once again, I will create a world with you in it!
It was a pity that even as Berry said this, her eyes didn't turn red; otherwise, she could have directly started the grand finale.
As for whether Berry considered that she was taking advantage of the situation and if V would forgive her once she recovered, that thought naturally didn't cross her mind.
Ah, isn't it true that once such a superior-subordinate relationship is reversed, it won't go back?
Berry stated that settling scores later was impossible, absolutely impossible.
She quickly skimmed over this part in her mind.
Berry was currently thinking about her arrangements in the city.
With her 15 points in Reflexes, she could simultaneously control two Chassis, naturally referring to 'Samurai' Akechi Mitsuhide and 'Miko' Kikyo.
Using these two Chassis, Berry also began her arrangements in the city.
She knew that after Konpeki Plaza, like a chain of dominoes, many people and events in the city would undergo earth-shattering changes.
She wondered if the fates of many characters would change because of her, this little butterfly.
Moreover, to change Night City and turn all corporations into ruins, her and V's strength alone was not enough; she needed many people, a lot of support.
And in the game, those characters whose fates were changed by V were Berry's primary targets for recruitment.
In this sorrowful city, there were simply too many people who hated corporations and this world.
Johnny Silverhand, Rogue, Judy from Lizzy Bar, Panam Palmer and the Aldecaldo Family, the Vigilante River, the remaining members of the Samurai Band Kerry... all these people could be Berry's allies in taking down the corporations.
In addition, those veterans ostracized by society, passionate Hackers, Mercenaries who still retained some conscience... these were all forces Berry could win over.
Although her established 'Hive' organization currently only had a dozen people and dozens of guns, she believed that this world full of sin would be ended by the 'Hive' organization she assembled.
In a closed system, it's almost impossible to defeat the dominant power with an absolute advantage, but Berry, and her system, were a variable introduced into this world.
In a world where mega-corporations formed a global monopoly, only with Berry and her miraculous system abilities could this world be transformed into the one she desired.
A world where everyone no longer needed to fear or be agitated, but simply nestled quietly in a cold but warm nest, feeling unprecedented peace of mind, immersed in happiness.
And Berry had already begun to act.
"Hey, Berry, I have some good news. Arasaka has lifted the bounty on you guys..." Viktor Vector's image, unseen for two days, appeared on the holoscreen. "I've confirmed it; they're not trying to lure you out. The new Arasaka Corporation boss, Yorinobu Arasaka, seems to be targeting Militech. Hard to believe, but you're safe."
"That means..." Berry said, crossing her arms.
"You, you and V, can return to the city."
Berry glanced at V, who was sleeping soundly under the covers, then turned back to Viktor. "The timing is perfect; we'll be back."
"Things are just getting exciting; how can we miss out?"
Hanging up the call, Berry crossed her arms, an unusual glint in her eyes.
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