Chapter 140: Preparation, Blood, and Brass Bullets
Knowing that the world is virtual is like facing the end of the world.
In fact, although the world is virtual, it can still allow us to exist, but all the time, the illusion of the world has disappeared.
"Scientists tell us that the universe began with a big bang and ended with heat death. They describe the universe over and over again and update their own models of the universe, just like the artists in the Middle Ages described the face of the Lord Jesus again and again.
, these two actually mean nothing to us ordinary people.
The difference. Since God can die, then the universe can also die. They are dead, but we are free." I said drunken words that I didn't even understand. Panan and I have been hanging out in the drinking club for about two weeks.
Day and night alternated about ten times, this is what I remember, more often when I drank Fragment.
Now we are lying on the bar table of a certain tavern. The half-awakened drinkers around us raise their glasses and cheer for my wonderful sermon. The cable TV on the ceiling is playing the news about the mayoral candidate being drunk. Panan points to the TV screen and is fascinated.
Confused and a little silly, he said, "Look, V! We are on TV!"
"One day we won't be on TV... Listen, there is no need to fear the end of the world. No matter whether this world is real or illusory, our experience cannot be discounted. This world can be whatever we like, but I know one thing...
...Hiccup——"
"Say, talk, talk!"
"What we have to do is..." I woke up now, "don't shout slogans."
The drinking buddies cheered in unison.
"Feeling better, Panam?"
"My head feels dizzy after hearing so much nonsense from you."
"It seems that everything is okay, we should get to work."
"Um?"
"Share the ticket and let everyone be free."
"Then what should we do? Send it directly to the Internet and let people download it, or..."
"It would be foolish to do this. The Internet is the company's territory and we have no chance of winning. We need to build a reliable team and go around the world to spread freedom to the public."
"It's up to you. But... I want to start with the tribe first."
"I plan to entrust this matter to a reliable candidate. The two of us should listen to his opinion before making a decision."
"Why, do you have someone you admire?"
I retorted directly, "What are you talking about? I'm not afraid of anything!"
"V! Look." Johnny patted my shoulder, "Look who's coming."
The drunkard turned around - then I shuddered and woke up.
"Teacher Bian, why are you here? Come on, come on, I'll buy you a drink."
"No, thank you. I came here specifically to see the mayor candidate who is not afraid of anything." Teacher Bian's face was sullen, but he was not angry. I could tell that once he was angry, his eyebrows would furrow. "
You are really spineless when you are so drunk. I will teach you a lesson when I get back. Valerie, won’t you introduce me to your friend?”
"You have seen her, Panam of Adecado."
Johnny: "The way you shrink your neck is so funny. Aren't you awesome? Why don't you dare to fight with him?"
Shut up, no one will think you are dumb if you don't speak.
Teacher Bian stretched out his hand to Panan, "Nice to meet you, little comrade."
Panan covered his head, "Wait, what kind of comrade? I have no political leanings."
"Thinking that you have no tendency already represents a tendency. Don't imagine that you can escape. Welcome to this cruel world, welcome to this world full of hope, welcome you to transform this world together, we will unite,
By smashing some lies and creating some more lies, we will eventually eliminate all the lies and leave only the truth."
Panan suddenly pointed at Teacher Bian and said to me, "Now I understand why you usually talk so long, you are really a proud disciple." She turned her head again, "Hey, old man, do you know what we are going to do?"
"You can talk about your thoughts. It's not convenient to talk here. Valerie, prepare your next speech. This Panan, come with me."
I looked at my to-do list. The series of tasks to run for mayor is coming to an end. Now the poll shows that my support rate is as high as 61.2%. Below me is Jefferson, and then Deputy Mayor Holt. Both of them
Their approval ratings combined are not as high as mine. It is almost certain that this is the arrangement of the plot, but soon, this will be the choice of millions of free hearts in Night City.
After Panan becomes a player, she can also check her attribute points and upgrade her abilities by gaining experience points. Her initial attributes are slightly better than mine, and she is a female warrior who prefers technique and reaction. Now I have reached level 50.
, it’s capped. The obtained attribute and skill points are not enough to upgrade all the items. There must be some trade-offs. My main points are intelligence, calmness and reaction. The intelligence is at full level, the hacking ability is at full level, and the weakest one.
The item is physical and can only be added to level seven.
Other than that, the difference is that Panan does not have a mission system. She cannot trigger the plot as directly as I can, but she can still gain experience points by completing contract commissions. Of course, killing can also be done - gang members, company troops, etc.
of militants.
To be honest, the task system only appeared after I suffered a sudden blindness. I knew nothing about the principle of this process. When I asked Lu Zongping, the birdman obviously knew but refused to tell me, while Teacher Bian made it clear
Said he didn't understand.
Teachers like Teacher Bian and Lu Zongping are all considered special NPCs. They can issue tasks, but players like me and Panan, after thinking about it, are actually considered part-time workers.
"The game world has a special advantage." I joked with Panan, "You can really become very good in a short time. The mobility and productivity of the player group will be very high. This
Let us quickly build a new world
.By then, we will all be able to enjoy the fruits of modern civilization. There will be no more wars, no displaced poor, no oppression or being squeezed. By then I will be a rock singer, or a bartender.
Master, the first cup is for my friend."
--To my friend, Johnny Silverhand.
He chuckled, "Let's survive first, little girl."
Panan looked at the setting sun when we parted, "I don't like this very much. It just feels like jumping from one basket into another."
"The problem is not to smash the entire system. The problem is that we have the power to choose."
"Maybe." Panan had her own idea, she just didn't understand it yet.
Teacher Bian formulated several tasks for us. What was given to Panan was a commission. The first batch of players will come out of Utopia. Everyone has a personality, but before becoming a player, these personalities are controlled by the plot.
, influence, after becoming a player, these personalities will be retained, but they will no longer be as rigid as in the past. I believe Panan will understand one day, either today or tomorrow, at least we have plenty of time.
I sent her back to the tribe and watched her return to her familiar environment.
Johnny said, "If it weren't for you, this chick would be fucked."
"I don't feel like I saved her, I just gave her a chance."
"Yes. But do you think she will be obedient?"
"That's up to her. No matter what she wants to do, it can't change the fact that a brand new Night City, a brand new future, is opening up to us. Prepare flowers and blood, let's cheer its arrival with bullets!