Nightmare

is his code name

and it's truly a nightmare for many

The real controller of the Havana Drug Trafficking Group, the big bald guy that Olivia and the others met before was just the head of his smuggling department.

That missile was fired only with Nightmare's approval.

Sitting in a chair with sunglasses, his gilded prosthetic right hand occasionally caressed the jaguar sprawled on the steps beside him.

Wild animals that have been brain-modified by biotechnology will obey all of their owner's commands, they are these Cuban drug lords' favorite pets.

Even after learning that Horizon Mercenaries had landed on Pig Bay, there was no trace of tension on his face.

On the huge screen in front of him stood a dozen or so people of various types.

There was a one-eyed warlord, a curvy bombshell, a researcher in a lab coat, a priest holding a Bible, and even a transvestite, all sorts of odd characters.

Basically, all the notable drug lords in Cuba had been called to a meeting by Nightmare.

He stroked the sleek fur of the jaguar, his tone deep and profound

"Ladies and gentlemen, latest news, those Americans have landed on my beach, they know nothing about respect."

"That's your own problem."

The one-eyed warlord looked impatient at the leisurely Nightmare

"You provoked New America, they're landing on your turf, it's got nothing to do with us, don't think about dragging us into this."

Nightmare: "No need for you to get involved in such a minor issue, I just wanted to remind everyone to keep their people in check and avoid conflicts, as New America has declared war on all of Cuba, not just me. Now we all count as one team, let's not be a laughing stock to outsiders."

Everyone knew it was just a pretext for war, but since it's one Nightmare handed over himself.

They were all somewhat dissatisfied, but Havana is the head of Cuba, if he goes down, no one would fare well.

Upon hearing there's no need to send troops, their expressions improved somewhat

The enchanting woman exhaled a puff of pink smoke

"I heard New America isn't planning to send troops this time? They're sending a bunch of Night City Mercenaries, what's their intention?"

This was something everyone couldn't understand.

Even if New America wanted to target Cuba, they could understand, but why a mid-sized company from Night City?

Even New America isn't sending troops, just pushing Horizon Corporation forward.

It's like the NBA asking Guo Jingming to play forward while Yao Ming stands outside as the cheerleader, even though they both have the name Ming, you can't just do that, aren't they afraid of being kicked to death on the roadside?

In the end, won't it just be New America's face they're losing?

"I don't know."

Nightmare stood up, straightening his robe

"This person has a strong aversion to our goods, and there's news from around the world that those who installed that neuro regulator are starting to resist some common goods, which will affect our future business."

"Turns out they're competitors, no wonder they're in such a hurry to be the vanguard?"

The woman tossed a seductive glance at Nightmare, her long soft pink tongue swirling around her lips and teeth

"Need my help? If force doesn't work, maybe we can try something softer..."

"You can try."

Nightmare said indifferently, then looked towards the one-eyed warlord and others

"Have your people keep a close watch on the border, increase coast patrols, I suspect New America and Horizon Corporation have other schemes."

"Also, keep an eye out from the European Community side. We have so much money, those people ought to be doing something."

The fact that New America isn't directly involved is too bizarre, a normal person simply couldn't fathom it.

After further discussion on business details, the drug lords one by one exited the chat group.

This might be the most peaceful meeting they've had in years, having a common enemy like New America somewhat shifts their internal conflicts.

Soon after

Nightmare received some bad news.

Pig Bay Airport was attacked, and a deployed million-dollar Vengeance air defense system was taken out.

Specifically, it was hijacked!

A video clip was relayed from the frontline

Armed drug dealers' defense radar sensed high-frequency electromagnetic waves nearby, just started an alert, but before activating the electro-control machine guns, dozens of colorful streaks broke through their defenses at an astonishing speed.

And such speed only means one thing, that is Sianweistan.

But generally, a person's Sianweistan duration does not exceed 5 seconds, acceleration does not surpass 80%, beyond this point, neural load grows exponentially.

An 80% to 99% increase seems like just 19 points, but in reality, it's the difference between 5 times acceleration and 100 times acceleration.

Normally, one could at most run a hundred or so meters in this time, but the standard diameter range of a soldier detection radar is 1.5 kilometers, under heightened alert it increases to four kilometers.

Indicating that these lunatics are using far over 80% power Sianweistan, and have accelerated for a considerable duration.

And even a sustained acceleration could still allow for combat.

Though the appearance was a bit eccentric.

Nightmare pressed pause, enlarging the image over and over.

The figures in the image wore brightly colored and uniquely shaped armors, seemingly afraid they wouldn't be spotted in the jungle, and their weapons were equally diverse, lavish but impractical.

Appeared to have no special effects, relying completely on brute strength like a gorilla, swinging it around, only a few people used guns, and their armor merely provided some bulletproof and cushioning function.