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V felt completely weak, as if all his energy had been drained from his body. His vision was engulfed in darkness, and he could hardly sense his own existence. In a state of blurred consciousness, he felt his knees touch the ground as he weakly knelt on the cold, hard surface. Despite this, V struggled to maintain a faint awareness, perceiving the events unfolding around him—the Arasaka fleet had swiftly sealed off the area, their presence forming an invisible barrier that isolated them from the outside world.
Around him, the stern commands of the Arasaka operatives and the sounds of pedestrians being dispersed intertwined, creating a chaotic and tense atmosphere. V struggled helplessly, realizing that he lacked even the most basic ability to resist; his body seemed no longer under his control, manipulated by external forces.
Suddenly, a pair of strong arms pulled him up from the ground, almost dragging him forcefully. V felt his body being swiftly moved and then forcefully shoved into a car. Everything happened so quickly that he didn't even have time to see who took him away, nor could he identify which faction the car belonged to.
Inside the car, V's consciousness became even more blurred. He tried to focus, but each attempt felt like groping in thick fog, unable to see the direction or reach the edge. He could feel the vehicle starting, and with the roar of the engine, he was taken to an unknown destination. In this powerless state, V's heart was filled with confusion and unease, but more so with deep worry about the future. In this dark journey, he didn't know what fate awaited him, and could only let the passing time slowly reveal the answer.
The vehicle quickly drove away from the battlefield. V felt as if his body was being locked in place by some invisible force, no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free from it. As he struggled, the deep voice sounded in his mind again, with a hint of undeniable indifference: "Mr. V, please stop the futile resistance. It is of no help to you. Please cooperate with us for the transfer."
A strong anger surged in V's heart, and he retorted in his mind, "Is this how you treat your employees, Arasaka? Am I still your employee, should I be treated like this?"
The voice rang in V's mind once again, this time with a colder tone, as if pronouncing an irreversible fact: "Your mission to protect Miss Hanako has completely failed. In this situation, the fact that the higher-ups did not execute you directly is already considered leniency towards you."
This sentence was like a cold knife, piercing directly into V's heart. He was acutely aware that this failure was not just a simple mission failure; it could represent a significant impact on his position and future within Arasaka Group. Even worse, his safety could not be guaranteed.
The atmosphere inside the car became heavy, and V felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. He realized that he was in an extremely passive situation. Arasaka's actions clearly exceeded his expectations. What was their purpose? Why did they need to transfer him so secretly?
All these questions swirled in V's mind, but he knew that, at least for now, he couldn't get any answers. He could only temporarily comply, observe the developments, and look for opportunities to escape and counterattack. Under Arasaka's control, V felt himself being drawn into a larger vortex, with unknown crises and challenges waiting for him.
V quieted down, his field of vision still pitch black. It seemed that not long ago, when he was suffering from severe injuries, he was suddenly injected with a powerful virus. The Arasaka Corporation's Soul Messenger has always been regarded as the top existence in the hacker world. They are proficient in various network warfare and information warfare techniques. Although V is also an outstanding netrunner, he knows that he is in an extremely disadvantageous position in this situation.
Although V is eager to immediately eliminate the virus and regain his freedom, he is also aware that blind action could make the situation worse. The Soul Messenger of the Arasaka will not easily allow him to find a way to solve the virus. Any hasty attempt could damage his nervous system or even cause brain injury.
He knows that the most important thing now is to stay calm, assess the situation, and find the most appropriate time to act. Although he feels like he's currently trapped in a dark abyss and unable to break free, V firmly believes that with enough patience and wisdom, he will eventually find a way to overcome this predicament.
In the darkness, V quietly contemplates. Even though he cannot see the outside world, his mind is constantly planning and thinking about how to find a way out under Arasaka's control. He knows that this will be a journey full of unknowns and dangers, but regardless, he must persevere and find the key to turning the situation around.
The radio inside the car suddenly became active, with emergency messages being transmitted on all channels. The voices were chaotic yet tense. Every corner of Night City, every area controlled by Arasaka, seemed to be reporting the current situation to headquarters at the same time. Although V couldn't move, his heart tightened with each incoming message.
"...The defensive line in the East District has been breached. That monster, Adam, he... he's like an immortal, our weapons have no effect on him at all..."
"...The situation in the southern district is also not optimistic. The explosion caused by Adam has destroyed three buildings, and the fire is spreading. We urgently need fire support..."
"...Over in the western district, Adam seems to specifically target assets in Arasaka s. Our warehouse has been completely destroyed, and the losses are severe..."
"...North District emergency call for support, Adam is currently..."
These voices were like invisible blades, cutting through V's heart time and time again. He was amazed by Adam's destructive power, a force almost unmatched by anyone. Night City, the city he had once fought for and lived in, was now facing an unprecedented disaster.
V realized that Adam's revenge was far more thorough than he had imagined. It wasn't just about Arasaka, it seemed like he wanted to turn the entire Night City into a battlefield, making every corner feel his anger. At that moment, V felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. He knew that even he might not be able to stop Adam's footsteps.
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