Cyberpunk:Gained a body of steel

The perspective shifts back to V and Jack.

"V, do you think Peter can handle all these reformers from the Maelstrom Gang?" Jack asked with hesitation.

Although Jack trusted Peter's abilities, he couldn't ignore the overwhelming numbers of enemies Peter had to face. It wasn't just a single cyber-psychotic individual they were dealing with, but an entire gang that had a clear numerical advantage.

Each member of the Maelstrom Gang was a fanatical transformation enthusiast. Most of them had undergone extensive prosthetic modifications to enhance their abilities, often to the point of obsession.

The Maelstrom Gang was known for their grotesque, exaggerated prosthetics. The more unnatural their appearance, the more they reveled in it. Their modifications granted them extraordinary combat abilities, and their weaponry far outclassed the makeshift weapons used by typical street gangs.

After all, Peter was still human—flesh and blood. A bullet could easily injure him, if not kill him outright.

"Malasuerte (damn), we shouldn't let Peter face so many Maelstrom boys alone," Jack muttered.

"Jack, Peter told us to find that damn rich kid. We need to finish the mission first, then we can go help him," V replied, his voice steady despite his concerns. "The faster we complete the mission, the sooner we can go to his aid."

While V shared Jack's worry for Peter, he knew that Peter, as the team leader, had already made his plan. V, who had once lived as a homeless person, understood the importance of trusting the leader's strategy. Peter must have had a way to deal with the Maelstrom Gang, and if Peter believed they could handle things, V would stick to the mission.

"Lucy, can you check ahead? There are three Maelstrom guards in front of us. Let us know if there's any ambush," V said as he peered around the corner at a small room ahead.

From her position, Lucy quickly hacked into the Maelstrom Gang's security system through a computer connected to their mainframe.

"Aside from the three guards, there are three landmines and an automatic machine gun in the area," Lucy reported.

"Of course, there's a machine gun in the way. The rich man must be here!" Jack muttered in frustration, rolling his eyes at the situation.

"Don't worry. I've already hacked into the mines. They're under our control now," Lucy reassured them. "The machine gun didn't get fully hacked, but I've disabled its core system. It won't be a problem."

Thanks to the new hacking system that Peter had set up, these tasks had become significantly easier for Lucy.

"Good job, Lucy," V said, impressed.

Without wasting any time, V raised his pistol and took out one of the Maelstrom guards with a clean shot to the head.

"F**k! We've been invaded! Get Boss Bu Laike!" one of the remaining guards yelled as he dove behind cover.

The young gang member bolted for the door to alert the others, but as he passed near one of the mines, disaster struck.

Boom!

The blast sent his arm flying into the air, the rest of his body blown to bits by the explosion.

"What the hell?! Was that our own mine?!" one of the remaining guards shouted in disbelief.

"What happened?" Bu Laike yelled from the other side of the room, rushing toward the door as the explosion rang out.

"Boss! Our position's been compromised! We don't know how many attackers there are! The mines are being controlled by them!" one of the guards reported in panic.

"Damn it, these bastards!" Bu Laike cursed, his temper flaring as he stormed out of the room.

He glanced at the rich man tied to a chair, stripped naked and struggling to break free.

"Your dad is a real pain in the ass. How dare he send someone to mess with me?" Bu Laike grumbled, clearly frustrated.

Boom! Boom!

Just as Bu Laike prepared to drag the rich kid out of the room, two gunshots rang out, piercing the air. The door, which had been locked earlier, suddenly swung open. Lucy had hacked into the security system, granting V and Jack the access they needed.

Without missing a beat, V and Jack began firing at Bu Laike, their bullets tearing through the air.

"Put that guy down!" Jack shouted as he aimed his gun at Bu Laike.

V and Jack immediately ceased their gunfire, though, as they realized the mission was to save the kidnapped individual. The objective was to get the rich man out, not to kill Bu Laike.

"Get out of here!" Bu Laike snarled, grabbing a remote control and frantically pressing buttons. He pulled the rich man, Sally Saxon, with him toward the back door.

"Run! There's a communication bomb in this room! I can't control it!" Lucy's warning crackled through their earpieces just as Bu Laike made his escape.

Without a second thought, V and Jack chased after Bu Laike, but the moment they exited the room, Lucy quickly closed the door remotely, sealing it shut behind them.

Boom!

A massive explosion tore through the door, sending shockwaves through the building. The blast was powerful enough to have seriously injured or killed V and Jack if they hadn't managed to escape in time.

"Thanks, Lucy," V said, his voice filled with gratitude.

"Chica (sister), you're amazing!" Jack added, impressed by Lucy's quick thinking.

Lucy, who was stationed outside the Whole Foods processing plant, smiled slightly at the compliment.

"It's nothing. If you keep chasing Laike, I can see from the surveillance footage that he seems to have entered a warehouse nearby. I'll send you the map now."

As soon as Lucy finished speaking, a detailed route appeared on the screens in front of V and Jack.

Without hesitation, the two of them moved toward the warehouse indicated on the map, intent on capturing Bu Laike and completing their mission.

Inside the warehouse, Bu Laike breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at his prize.

"Baby! Now I can finally use you!" Bu Laike exclaimed, his excitement palpable.

Before him stood a battle-worn exoskeleton, its metallic frame scarred from countless fights.

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