Players Invade Cyberpunk-Chapter 827 - 267: Car Sex, Part 2

Nakamura Teruji, clad in the MT-1 exoskeleton, felt like a god descended to earth. The modified joints of the exoskeleton, improved by the Tiger Claw Gang's technicians, had increased its operational efficiency by several levels and could even accommodate low-power Sianweistan—simply incredible.

He roared, "Watch me cut you disrespectful ones down in an instant!"

Then he saw a small black canister tossed his way, its fuse drawn.

A hand grenade?

Muda! Muda!

With his reflexes, he could easily bat it back in midair.

But Teruji opted for the maximal barrage approach, swinging his samurai sword to cleave the grenade in half!

Unexpectedly, instead of the expected outcome, the grenade turned midair along a bizarre trajectory, dodged his blade, and attached itself to him.

"Is this... a magnet?"

Before Teruji could react, the little canister erupted with a shower of sparks, rapidly increasing in temperature, directly melting through his outer armor, allowing its contents to seep inside.

The 2200°C thermite reaction was all too effective against these armored units, capable of penetrating even 5CM thick alloys, with the only downside being its accuracy.

"Ahhhh!!! Ahhh!!!"

In a panic, trapped in his exoskeleton, Teruji couldn't swat away the thermite grenade in time and watched helplessly as it leaked onto him.

His skin and clothes ignited instantly, the intense heat nearly unbearable, trapping him within the fully-equipped exoskeleton like an iron-clad torch, as he emitted dying screams and the smell of burning flesh.

But the players paid him no mind. Once the rest of their forces reached the upper floors, Ruzuo and Xiao Feigun hoisted machine guns to follow.

Even if someone activated Sianweistan to pursue or to encircle from above with the Tiger Claw Gang, they'd be thwarted by a barrage of grenades from the players.

The players' assault speed was astonishingly quick. After reaching the third floor, they cleaned up the repair level's enemies in mere minutes and regrouping with the fifth team.

Then they split into two groups, advancing pincer-style up the staircases on either side toward the rooftop.

The Tiger Claw Gang within the building couldn't keep up with their advancing speed. They'd hear that the enemy had reached their floor, prepare to intercept, but then the enemy was already on the third floor, far ahead of them.

All elevators had been shut down, leaving two escape routes: the stairs or leaving by hovercar.

But a hovercar?

BOOM!!!

A hovercar that had just taken off from Yunding was struck by an unidentified flying object, causing a fierce explosion that forced it to crash-land on the helipad.

The leaders stared dumbfounded at the sky outside the window.

A swarm of drones filled the sky.

These were the same drones the players had used in their drone show.

And now, each carried two large bombs beneath them, clearly not there for a light show.

If it were helicopters, perhaps the rotor's turbulence might prevent them from approaching, but unfortunately, they used hovercars.

No way out in heaven or on earth.

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"Lin Miao! What exactly are you trying to do!"

Through the screen, Lin Miao could see the NCPD chief's expression twisted with rage, spittle flying.

"Do what?"

Lin Miao looked bewildered.

"I'm not sure what you mean, Chief."

"What do I mean?"

The NCPD chief was almost laughing out of anger. Thousands were causing a shooting frenzy in Night City, crazily attacking properties under major gangs, forcing the gang leaders to desperately call for police help, and this person still pretended not to know?

He directly pulled up street surveillance footage and shoved it in Lin Miao's face, showing the players bombarding the Tiger Claw Gang.

"Tsk."

Lin Miao finally dropped the bewilderment, wearing an arrogant expression.

So what?

Is it the same?

Even if I killed more people, aren't they at fault too?

"I thought it was something major, Chief. Isn't this just arresting criminals? The methods are a bit aggressive, but if any civilians were hurt, Horizon Corporation will fully compensate, including subsequent building repairs and losses, all on me."

Why is this guy acting like he's making a joke?

When does Night City not have some street brawls and shootings?

The mercenaries often use rocket launchers. Have you, NCPD, ever intervened?

With so many drugs in circulation, so much human organ trafficking, why don't you do something about them?

When I gave you respect, I called you Chief. When I don't, you're just a dog kept by the big corporations.

How many police joined the NCPD full of idealism, only to either fall in line or be killed by a colleague's bullet on the street?

Do you have the face to argue with me here?

Besides, Lin Miao's papers are all in order!

Just yesterday, he put bounties on these bosses, with every accusation supported by evidence!

"You!"

The chief originally had a bit of good impression for Horizon Corporation, taking over the troublesome bounty system, reducing crime rates in Night City, but now it was all ruined.

"The city council members unanimously passed a resolution: you are now required to come to the city center for a trial immediately, the car is already downstairs for you, and also, order your people to cease fire! Stop causing trouble!"

Speechless, can't bear talking to such a clueless person.

Cease fire? Cease your own mother! When the gangs attacked my employees the other day, where were you to call for a cease fire?

"Got it, I'll head over right away."

Before the chief could question further, Lin Miao directly shut off the communication. Meanwhile, Metris was calling non-stop, likely to discuss matters with the Sixth Street Gang. Lin Miao couldn't be bothered to answer.