Cyberpunk:Gained a body of steel

"Wow, Mr. Peter, you and Ms. V really look like company people in those suits. Mr. David's suit doesn't look out of place at all. Mr. Jack... well, not bad," Dexter commented, admiring the team in their new outfits.

"Dex, what do you mean by 'not bad'? Are you saying I don't look like a company person?" Jack replied, a bit annoyed. He knew he didn't have the same polished appearance as Peter or V, but he didn't think it warranted such a comment.

Peter turned to Jack and said, "Well, Jack, we're not here for fun."

Then, he turned back to Dexter, signaling that it was time to get serious.

"Mr. Peter, once you enter the Cyan Bi Building, we'll contact you through our private channels. The public ones can't be trusted. There are hackers monitoring the networks inside Cyan Bi," Dexter explained.

Peter nodded in agreement. If he were doing this alone, he likely would've gone in without any additional precautions, but this was a team operation.

Dexter continued, "Let me give you a little blessing in Chinese—'I wish you success and return in triumph.'" He had learned the phrase just for this moment, eager to show off. "Your Dellaman taxi is already waiting outside. I've also changed the program—if anyone is seriously injured, Dellaman will take you to the clinic."

With a small smile, Peter replied, "Thanks, Dexter."

Lucy and Tbug went their separate ways to begin their hacking tasks. After stepping out of the box, Peter and the others waited for their ride.

"Peter, what if Dexter didn't modify the program?" Jack asked, his nerves starting to show. Although he had been confident earlier, the weight of the task at hand was beginning to hit him. They were about to steal something valuable, and it made him uneasy.

David, too, felt the same way, though he remained quiet, lost in his own anxious thoughts.

V, on the other hand, trusted Peter. With him around, she felt the situation was manageable.

"It doesn't matter whether the program's been modified or not. Once we get in the car, they won't be able to control anything," Peter reassured them, his confidence evident.

After waiting for about five minutes, a sleek Dellaman taxi arrived. They all got in.

Meanwhile, someone outside the Afterlife bar, sipping a drink, made a phone call. "Boss, they're all in the car."

"Alright, that's good," came the reply, and Dexter hung up, silently waiting.

Of course, Dexter hadn't changed the program. He was playing a game of his own.

Inside the car, Jack marveled at the luxurious yet understated interior. "Is this the best taxi in Night City? I never imagined I'd get to ride in something like this," he said with a sigh of admiration.

David, though not as impressed, felt the luxury nonetheless.

Peter shook his head, but his eyes lit up as he accessed the Dellaman system.

"Ding! Detected..."

Before the alarm could trigger, Peter had full control of the system.

"Modify package and service object."

"Package modification in progress... The package has been upgraded to the 'Emperor Travel Package.' The privileges include a one-day free tour of Night City, with Dellaman providing full escort. In case of danger, Dellaman will use all available weapons to eliminate any threats."

"Damn, Peter, this is awesome! 'Emperor Travel Package' sounds way better than 'Excellence,'" Jack said, impressed.

Peter smirked, but he knew Jack was just catching up. "However, I'm curious—if the opponents are from the Araba group, will the car still protect us?"

Dellaman's mechanical voice responded, "The safety of the passengers is our most important mission. Dellaman enjoys special status in Night City. Any threat to the passengers will be neutralized immediately."

Jack was impressed. "Tsk, the person who made Dellaman is no ordinary individual."

Peter cut in, "Remember, Dellaman only guarantees safety once we're inside the car. It won't help us fight the Cyan Bi Building."

"This job is our battle for fame. Once we succeed, we'll all be legends," Peter added, his tone confident.

As they continued their ride, Peter received a communication request from Lucy and Tbug. Lucy's connection was instant, while Tbug's required Peter's permission.

"Can you hear me, Peter?" Tbug's voice came through.

"I hear you," Peter replied.

"Is the connection clear?" Lucy asked.

"It's perfect," Peter answered.

Tbug took over the conversation. "Once you arrive at the Cyan Bi Building, check into the room we reserved. Release the small robot, Xiaopingtou, and then I'll take over the hotel's monitoring system, making it useless."

"When you go to Arban Laixuan's room, it will be just like walking into your own home. As long as you grab the relic and leave safely, our part of the mission will be complete."

Tbug explained the plan in detail, but Lucy didn't seem to care much about the specifics. She was more focused on her job, which was to infiltrate the system directly. Peter had already provided her with an anti-criminal program to keep the hackers in the Cyan Bi Building at bay.

Peter's knowledge of network security was vast. He had spent days mastering the background systems of the building, and the plan was straightforward. Unfortunately, neither Tbug nor Peter knew that Saburo Arata was in Night City and that his group was closely monitoring all operations. Tbug and the team were unaware that the network security had been replaced by hackers just as skilled as their own.

At that moment, Arban Laixuan and Saburo Arata were in a heated argument in Laixuan's room. The news of Saburo's arrival had been tightly contained. As a result, Tbug didn't know about the threat they were about to face.

Dexter, too, was oblivious to the danger. He had planned to kill V and flee Night City, but things were spiraling out of control.

Peter closed his eyes and leaned back in the car, his mind racing. Jack and David were chatting about their past experiences, but Peter wasn't paying much attention. He was already considering the next steps.

He thought about Tbug. She had been a reliable hacker in the game, and despite knowing that Saburo Arata had been killed, she hadn't given up on helping V and Jack. She had continued to assist them with the roof door hack, which ultimately led to her being discovered and killed by the Araba group.

Peter disconnected Tbug's communication, and Jack, noticing the silence, asked, "Peter, what happened?"

"I have a feeling that this job is going to be bigger than we thought," Peter replied, his voice steady but filled with anticipation.

The mission was far from over, and Peter knew the challenges ahead would be unlike anything they had faced before.

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