Players Invade Cyberpunk-Chapter 704 - 226: It’s Simple, I’ll Just Rebel_3

The subordinates would follow him completely because they all became the rejects of New America together. If he had dared to turn the gun on New America beforehand, his men would have tied him up and traded him for military equipment.

But....

Who hasn't daydreamed?

Even knowing it's unrealistic, he couldn't help but fantasize.

Just then, a sudden knock on the door interrupted Hansen's daydream.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Pulled back to reality, Hansen's joyful expression crumbled as he hit the switch on the radio. Inside, Brother Dao's spit-fire storytelling abruptly stopped.

"Come in."

The tightly closed soldier's door was pushed open, and walking in was Hansen's comrade Yuri, a burly blonde with slicked-back hair. If a player saw him, they'd likely first exclaim, "Whoa, Guile!"

Hansen looked at the person before him with a lackluster expression. To maintain camaraderie with his men, he even handed over the drink he had just poured for himself and asked,

"What's up?"

Yuri took the glass without hesitation and drank it down in one gulp. Then he pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, flicking one out and handing it over.

"I just got word that Night City is planning to send people to retake Taiping Continent. But I suspect they're targeting us."

Everyone knows, without Dog Town, taking other parts of Taiping Continent is pointless. Dog Town is like a cancer, rooted in the center of Taiping Continent, continuously spreading venom to the surrounding security environment.

Wanting to make a move on Taiping Continent basically means it's directed at Hansen.

Upon hearing this news, Hansen laughed.

"Oh? Who's so bold?"

"Who else could it be?"

Yuri's tone was filled with contempt for the other party.

"That group of mercenaries who've been stirring up a storm in Night City recently. After beating a bunch of weaklings, they now think they're something special."

Hansen nodded.

"I know that guy. In the second half of last year, they even bought two production lines from Dao Jie through us. I just didn't expect them to grow to this extent in less than half a year. Don't underestimate these people, Yuri."

"Anyone who can carve out a place in Night City is not a simple character. They're not those mercenaries with their heads full of dreams of becoming legends. A slip might cost you your life."

"Got it."

Yuri's reply was absent-minded, clearly disregarding Hansen's warning.

Hansen felt helpless. Despite their burly appearances, none of his men were useful—either careless, indecisive, or driven by greed with their brains scrambled, listening to whoever pays. They couldn't accomplish anything.

It was the camaraderie built from fighting alongside Hansen that got them to this position. In truth, if measured by administrative skills, all six combined aren't worth the newcomer Gago.

As for why only six have survived with Hansen so far, it can only be said Night City is an indispensable link in the biological elimination chain.

"Go gather intelligence on this company as detailed as possible, especially that guy surnamed Lin. I suspect he's a forerunner sent by military technology. It would be best to uncover his past identity. If it's troublesome, find Voodoo Gang's Slippery for help. He takes my money, he should get things done."

"Phew..."

Hansen savored the nicotine in his nasal cavity, but he felt it wasn't as potent as what he just heard, boring.

He casually extinguished the cigarette butt on the table.

"Oh, and inform the men to behave recently. Don't cause trouble or don't blame me for being unkind."

Though Hansen hasn't stepped out of Dog Town, it doesn't mean he's unaware of the city's happenings. On the contrary, he likely knows what's been happening in Night City better than other gangs. Dog Town isn't just a hub for resource exchanges; it's also a center for information. He wouldn't have survived otherwise. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

He knew too well that those mercenaries wouldn't just show up asking for trouble but would feign innocence and provoke you to strike first, then justifiably retaliate.

A bunch of reckless madmen—Hansen didn't want to offend them unreasonably.

It's not that Hansen feared them but sensed their leader isn't some money-crazed fool. Those who overthrew Voodoo Gang members couldn't be ignorant of Dog Town's situation. If they're bold enough to demand governance over Taiping Continent, it means they're prepared for a confrontation with him. In any case, he must prevent them from finding a pretext to strike first.

".....Understood"

Yuri rose impatiently and left, clearly dismissive of Hansen's warning.

He's not afraid of any so-called mercenaries. Whoever dares step into Dog Town, Yuri would dare shove a gun barrel in their mouth, sending them sky-high.

After Yuri left, Hansen lost the interest in continuing to listen to the radio. Instead, he drew his knife, setting it before him for admiration.

On the sharp blade, he could even see his own eyes. Staring at those eyes, it seemed he was locking gazes with someone not present here.

"Coming to Dog Town, what are you planning?"

Hansen couldn't fathom why Lin Miao chose Taiping Continent for development.

Recently, Horizon Corporation has been invincible in the water market, making a fortune, and in a short time, dominating half of Night City's water business and continuously expanding into other California cities.

A normal businessman should seize this opportunity to push forward, build new water plants, and expand routes, right?

Instead of building water plants, their attention turns to Dog Town... could it be....

Hansen's heart jolted as he recalled his previous opinion on Horizon Corporation—dogs of military technology.

If it's military technology, then it makes sense. These people might have been sent by military technology to recover Little Beidou Laboratory.

Worried that overly aggressive actions might provoke Huang Ban, exposing Little Beidou, so they choose to let newly raised dogs bite at me?

Rosalind Miles

At present, you are quite despicable.