Chapter 1099: Chapter 357: So They’re European Taikun_3

If it were an average company, they’d be unable to withstand the pressure from these big enterprises, and they’d go bankrupt with just a few moves.

Without commercial regulation, they are practically lawless, each being a monopoly giant in their respective industries.

For emerging companies like Horizon Corporation, it’s either acquisition or suppression.

It’s not that nobody tried to approach players and buy them out, but none succeeded.

Because as soon as those words are spoken, the task box that appears asks the player whether they want to betray Horizon Corporation, and they will be opposed by all players.

Even if Lin Miao resurrected the dead, it doesn’t mean other players would forgive the traitor; they’d surely face repercussions.

Having mixed in Night City for so long, how could the players not know the ethics of these companies? Only those rigorously selected by Lin Miao passed the game qualification review.

Although it can’t be guaranteed that they will act according to expectations, they can generally discern right and wrong.

So nobody agreed.

As for those ordinary employees, they could be pried open, but under an overwhelming flood of surveillance and internet firewalls, they can’t do anything.

Most attempts to poach fell flat, only a few pieces of information Lin Miao deemed could be ’leaked’ would be let out through players, letting them make some extra money.

If not for the recent incident with the Cuba livestream, deliberately creating a flaw, European agents wouldn’t even have caught this minor loophole.

And three days later, Pandora left the Horizon Corporation building, and on her way to the city center, under the guise of buying a new Demonic Puppet, in fact heading to the location West Fire Grass mentioned for a transaction, she was suddenly attacked by a mercenary squad, sustaining severe injuries.

If not for nearby players arriving in time, she could have had her brains blown out on the spot.

But even so, she was in a dire situation.

Hit by several bullets, her limbs were broken, and a massive hole was left in her waist and abdomen.

Her brain was uploaded with a Demonic Puppet, and while her consciousness was trapped, her body temperature kept rising, meaning she’d be roasted alive within ten minutes, making it a hopeless situation.

At this point, anyone would rightfully be dead.

Unfortunately, some people can hardly be called human.

The injuries were severe, but as long as there’s no complete brain death, being thrown into a transformation chamber only takes half an hour.

Pandora even swapped her expensive cybernetic body for a cheap one to prevent her hacker equipment from being destroyed when heading out.

"Pandora got beaten up like this, if you fail your mission, I’ll throw your double-crossing ass into the farm to feed the crabs."

The Giant was furious, but compared to Pandora, he was more interested in the task... it seemed promising.

"No way, it’s absolutely going to get done properly."

West Fire Grass patted his chest in assurance.

But his appearance and expression made his words totally unconvincing.

The Giant could only hold his head; if it weren’t for receiving a special mission to pilot a flying tank to Cuba, he really wanted to ask if he could join in on this task.

After all, he was also one of the chosen fools, not necessarily inferior to this rare idiot before him.

One looks like an opportunist, and the other looks like they’d willingly fall for it, not much difference.

And the European agents, who were unaware of this, were still celebrating.

"Success! Hahaha, that female hacker is dead!"

Devon even bought a bottle of champagne and started celebrating in the club.

They couldn’t help but be happy.

This was the first victory since the war between Cuba and Horizon Corporation started.

Doesn’t matter if it was on the front line, just ask if you won or not.

Media companies have already begun following up with reports.

This was absolutely a heavy blow to Horizon Corporation’s reputation.

As they anticipated, West Fire Grass hurriedly found them upon learning of Pandora’s ’death’.

"Wasn’t it supposed to be a business transaction? Why was she attacked on the road?"

"Is she dead?"

"Of course! Dead beyond dead! Her head could be used as a snack with my drinks!"

West Fire Grass was frantic, but the more he acted like this, the more his words seemed credible.

"Heh."

Seeing him like this, Devon was utterly delighted.

"So what, don’t forget it was you who told us her whereabouts, her death includes your share."

"You! Damn!! I fell for your tricks!"

West Fire Grass regretted his decision, his attitude was one the agents had seen countless times in other companies’ informants.

He reached to grab the gun clipped to his waistband, but in his panic, couldn’t undo the belt, unable to pull the gun out.

Seeing his foolish look, Owen nearly burst out laughing, casually pulling out a handgun and pressing it against West Fire Grass’ head.

West Fire Grass immediately raised his hands, grinning and said,

"Hey, have mercy, sir. I didn’t recognize the mountain in front of me, please don’t take it to heart."

"Alright, sit back down."

Owen impatiently pointed the gun at the chair, ordering West Fire Grass to take a seat.

"As long as you keep doing things for us honestly, you won’t lack money, maybe... I can get you to Europe."

Sure enough, as he mentioned Europe, West Fire Grass’s eyes immediately lit up, his expression as devout as a Christian seeing Jesus.

"You gents come from Europe! Should’ve said earlier, there’s no need for all this effort."

"I’ve waited so long for you, my mom told me the day I was born that I was a yellow-skinned, white-hearted banana man, hehe, waiting for the stars and moon, finally you’ve been welcomed here."

He rubbed up like a shameless dog, if not for the gun pointed at him, Devon suspected this guy might stick to him.

"Stay away from me!"

"Sir, just say what you need, anything I can get won’t be an issue.

It’s an honor to serve the old European aristocrats!"

Conversion fervor

Europe’s cultural onslaught on other continents didn’t come for nothing.

Countless people chase after that distant land, even senior figures from countries or companies are no exception, even a residency card can be flaunted like a valuable item.

Hence, West Fire Grass’s performance was fitting, and Devon didn’t develop a shred of suspicion.