Cyberpunk:Gained a body of steel

A few minutes later, Lucy, flushed with embarrassment, pulled away from Peter. His face was similarly red.

To be honest, although Peter had lived for over 20 years, he was still relatively inexperienced in matters of intimacy. Before his time travel, he had been the kind of person who spent his time watching videos on the internet, not someone with much experience in relationships. Unlike those who had lived through multiple lifetimes and encountered many women, this was Peter's first real experience with such intimate contact.

Even with his superhuman brain, Peter found himself overwhelmed by the situation. It felt like his brain's CPU was about to overheat.

Despite his surprise, Peter had instinctively responded to Lucy's kiss, though he realized his hands may have been a little too rough.

"So, what do you have to say for yourself?" Peter said with a teasing half-smile, looking at the flushed Lucy in his arms.

Smack!

Lucy's response was a weak punch to his chest. The current Lucy was a far cry from the icy beauty she had been at the bar. She was now a shy, flustered girl.

"If you make fun of me again, I'll… hack your system!" Lucy said, her voice trembling as she tried to sound serious. She didn't quite know what threat to use, so she just went with the least intimidating one.

Peter raised an eyebrow, amused. "Hack my system? Well, if you didn't know, I've already set up an anti-hacking system. So you might have a hard time doing that."

He chuckled at the thought. Honestly, if Peter hadn't been cautious enough to create such a system, Lucy probably would have been able to burn his brain out with a single attempt.

"Alright, alright. I won't tease you anymore. But can you tell me what you and V have been talking about these past few days?" Peter asked, trying to shift the topic. His voice was calm, though he couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

For the past few days, V and Lucy had been going out shopping whenever they had time. When they got home, they often disappeared upstairs to whisper to each other. Out of politeness, Peter hadn't eavesdropped, but it had left him wondering. It wasn't that V and Lucy needed privacy—it was just that Peter didn't want to intrude on their space.

In his past life, Peter had learned that a good relationship thrives on maintaining a certain amount of distance and mystery. Too much familiarity can sometimes kill the excitement. Many couples who had been together for years broke up because they didn't leave any room for secrets. If they were too familiar with each other, they lost the passion that comes with dating.

"I'm… sorry, I can't tell you right now," Lucy said, her face showing a mixture of hesitation and conflict. She shook her head, unsure of how to respond.

"Well, that's okay," Peter said, noticing her discomfort. "If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. Let's just head home."

He stood up, offering his hand to Lucy. He gently took her hand and began walking toward the apartment, not pressing her further on the subject.

As they walked, Lucy didn't just hold Peter's hand. She leaned into him, resting her head on his shoulder, feeling safe in his presence. The night air was cool, but the warmth between them made it feel like a peaceful evening.

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Back at the Apartment

By the time they returned home, it was early in the morning. The first thing they saw when they entered the door was V sitting on the couch, watching TV.

"You haven't slept yet, V?" Peter asked, surprised to see her still awake.

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep, so I just decided to watch TV. Where did you two go tonight?" V replied, her eyes dull and lacking the usual energy.

Peter looked at V, who had the same lifeless expression as when she watched anime. He couldn't help but swallow nervously.

He then took out the supper he had bought from a nearby shop and placed it on the living room table. Trying to act casual, he said, "V, Lucy and I just went out for a night run. We grabbed a quick bite afterward, and I brought some for you."

V, seeing the food on the table and Lucy standing behind Peter with a normal expression, didn't suspect anything unusual. She simply started eating, her expression unchanging.

"Hey, Mr. Peter, I'm Dexted Sean. I have a big deal I want to discuss with you. Call me when you have a moment," Peter read aloud from a message he had just received.

"Heh, should've expected this," Peter muttered with a smile. The message was from Dexted Sean, a notorious figure who had once killed V in the game. Although V had been revived through the relic chip, the fact that Dexted Sean had headshot her still lingered in Peter's mind.

This time, Peter was determined to throw Dexted Sean into the trash heap.

Dexted Sean was one of the top brokers in the city. He had his finger on the pulse of Night City, knowing everything that went on in the underworld. His instincts were as sharp as those of a professional killer. Rumor had it that whoever succeeded Dexted Sean's business would have a prosperous future.

Unfortunately for him, this time, Dexted Sean's fate was sealed. His involvement with Peter would be his downfall.

Ding!

Peter's phone rang. It was Jack calling. Peter answered the call without hesitation.

"Peter, I passed your contact info to a guy named Dexted Sean. He used to be a major player in Night City, working on par with Rogge. Now, he says he has a big deal for us," Jack said, his voice still filled with excitement.

Although Jack was happy, there was a hint of caution in his tone. Their team had become well-known in Night City, receiving many high-profile orders. Dexted Sean, once a top intermediary, had been out of the game for a year. Now, he was at the same level as lesser brokers like Wakako and Priests.

"Got it. I'll contact him later," Peter replied, his voice steady.

"Good. If even he thinks this deal is huge, we should make a lot of money this time," Jack said, clearly eager for the opportunity.

After hanging up the phone, Peter made his way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. He took his time, feeling the calm of the morning settling in.

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The Morning After

By the time Lucy and V had woken up, breakfast was ready. They sat down to eat, and Peter calmly ate with them.

Once they were finished, Peter stood up and turned to the two women.

"V, Lucy, I'm going to make a list later. If either of you have something to do, feel free to let me know," Peter said, a serious look on his face. "Lucy and I will be waiting for your news at home."

Lucy nodded, and V gave a small nod in agreement as well.

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