Chapter 149 Fairness, Justice, and the Price of Blood!
In order to exonerate herself, Joanne did not hesitate to use the name of the biotechnology company, but this was exactly what Morgan wanted as he was well prepared.

"No, Ms. Joanne, you are no longer the technical director of Biotech."

Morgan smiled at Joanne and took out a resignation letter signed by Nicolo, the head of biotechnology. "I'm sorry, but even the company can't keep you."

"So you better just follow us obediently."

Looking at the resignation letter in Morgan's hand, which indeed had Nicolo's signature and the company's exclusive seal, Joanne's face turned pale immediately.

Only now did she understand what was going on in her situation: she had been sold out by the company!

Dallas produced an arrest warrant from City Hall, and Morgan produced her company's resignation letter. The fact that these two could come up with such thorough procedures in a short time clearly showed that someone above her wanted her dead!
Joanne guessed that this was probably because the LA company and the biotechnology company had reached some kind of deal, and she was kicked out.

"Fuck biotechnology! You bastard Nicolo, I'll fuck your mother!"

Joanne, who was overwhelmed with despair, cursed loudly, it was obvious that Nicolo was also involved in this gene fusion research, but in the end she was the only one to take the blame.

How could she willingly accept such an outcome?

When being taken away by the terrorist squad, Joanne looked at Ivanov who had already fallen to the ground and died. She suddenly realized that the reason why she ended up like this was that the experiment had been completely abandoned by the company.

The biotechnology company spent countless funds, connections, and the lives of wanderers to obtain genetic warriors, but they were so vulnerable in front of Ye Ya from LA Company. What was the point of their existence?

Joanne estimated that at this moment, Nicolo was probably busy clearing out the staff members in the company who participated in this human experiment to avoid getting himself into trouble.

Of course, the more likely scenario is that Joanne is pulled out as a scapegoat, and the rest of the company members are given a symbolic slap on the wrist, and then the matter is forgotten.

Looking at Joanne who was discarded like a doormat by the company, Morgan did not feel the slightest sympathy for her. After all, Joanne had brought such an end upon herself.

"Morgan, now that Ivanov is dead, how are we going to report back to Mr. Leon? Should we drag that guy's body to your company's research institute?"

At this time, Meredith came over and asked. She looked at Ivanov, who died in a miserable way and smelled terrible due to the high temperature, and she was suddenly troubled.

It would probably not be easy to drag such a thing to Night City, which is a hundred miles away. Moreover, by the time it is delivered, the virus in the monster's body may have begun to mutate.

If some plague virus breaks out at that time, it will be a big trouble!
"You guys go ahead. I'll arrange for someone else to take care of this. As for your President Miles, she already knows about this."

"You don't have to answer to anyone."

Morgan Blackhand waved his hand, signaling Meredith to take the military technology people away, as these people were just here to make up the numbers today.

Now that the show is over, it's time for them to leave.

"Okay, let's go now."

Meredith finally felt relieved. She didn't bother to deal with these trivial matters. As long as she didn't get into trouble, the LA company could do whatever they wanted.

Immediately, Meredith called on the remaining soldiers of Militech to get on the bus in formation, and Mann, after communicating with Morgan for a few words, also got on the bus and left.

After watching the military technology team of soldiers leave the experimental base, Morgan turned around and looked at V, who had a complicated expression. He couldn't help but smile and said:
"V, you did a great job this time. Mr. Li Ang is very satisfied with your performance, and even more satisfied that you were able to report the news to him in a timely manner. This is very important."

As Leon's personal bodyguard, Morgan has some understanding of Leon's temperament. The world is big, but report is the most important. This is the core criterion for Leon to employ people.

It is possible that the ability is not outstanding, but the report must be outstanding. The higher the quality and accuracy of the reported information, the more Le Ang will trust that person.

During this biotechnology incident, V was able to provide Li Ang with timely information feedback, which made Li Ang very satisfied with V.

It is said to be reporting information, but in Morgan's view, this is an alternative obedience test. Disobedient and self-righteous employees will be severely punished by Leon.

For example, Ott Cunningham, who had previously contacted the Voodoo Gang privately and resulted in Johnny almost being unable to return, was arranged by Leon to capture a roaming AI in cyberspace for half a year.

It was not until Ott reported the existence of Spider Murphy to Leon in a timely manner that she was promoted to management and began to take over the matrix server.

Otherwise, Ott Cunningham will have to endure it for a while.

“What will happen to these red ochre wanderers? Will they still be sent to the company’s laboratory for the next round of human experiments?”

V did not take Morgan's verbal praise seriously. He asked directly, "Also, Mr. Leon has always known that these homeless people are suffering, right?"

At this moment, V feels more and more that all crows are evil, and maybe LA company is also colluding with biotechnology companies to conduct human experiments!

Seeing that V still seemed a little confused about the situation, Morgan just chuckled and shook his head, then patiently explained to him:

"V, you don't have to worry about the fate of these homeless people. They will be sent to Watson, where they will receive treatment at the Little Chinatown Medical Center through their own labor."

"I can assure you that they will be better off than before, because LA companies will never mistreat any worker."

"As for whether Mr. Li Ang knows about this matter..."

When he said this, Morgan Blackhand glanced at Joanne who was being escorted away by the Terrorist Squad, and he slowly said:

"It's not really important. What's important is that someone is responsible for this and pays the price. No matter if that person is the scapegoat or not, at least these big guys shed blood because of the little guys."

"V, the fairness and justice you see now is also done by LA Company. Maybe the culprit who caused the death of the homeless has not been completely eliminated, but at least we have seen the criminals brought to justice."

"Did you ever see Adam Sledgehammer go to jail for manslaughter, even once?"

Morgan's words left V speechless. He thought about it carefully and felt that this was really the best ending for the wanderers.

The runaway genetic monsters were killed by righteous people, the evil scientists were brought to justice, cruel human experiments were banned, and the world once again became warm and beautiful.

Although this clichéd "evil never prevails over justice" plot makes people feel that the transition is very smooth and perfect, V knows that this is actually just an exchange of interests among these bigwigs.

When someone cries, someone laughs; when someone dies, someone lives. The one who died was Joanne, who took the blame, but the ones who survived were a large group of biotechnology executives and technical members who can still avoid legal accountability.

Although the biotech company's life-threatening gene fusion experiments have stopped, the company still has power over ordinary people.

This group of crazy biological scientists can still use the homeless as guinea pigs to continue the next round of human experiments.

This incident seems to have ended successfully, but in fact nothing has changed. The company's power can still ignore human lives.

[Fuck! I knew it was like this. The people above are killing each other on the chessboard, and in the end it's just a game of profit for the company.]

Johnny's figure emerged, and he habitually said after the fact: [It was our Mr. Li Ang who set up the scheme again. He even thought of a way out for his competitor, the biotechnology company. ]

[But V, I think you should get used to the feeling of being manipulated. At least Li Ang won't do such shameless things as betraying his subordinates.]

Since you can't resist, just lie down and let yourself be fucked. Johnny is no longer the stupid rock youth who clamored and threatened to blow up Arasaka Tower.

Seeing that LA Corporation is beginning to demonstrate its ability to control Night City and even the entire world, Johnny knows that everything that is happening now may just be an appetizer.

The real main course is yet to come!
God knows what kind of game the LA company will play to make these powerful people in Night City run around in circles.

"Johnny, I don't have any opinion on Mr. Li Ang. On the contrary, I admire his courage and vision."

"But Johnny, I'm not used to being treated like a puppet, following someone else's predetermined fate."

Of course, V knew that Leon was different from company executives like Joanne, and he also knew that it was not easy for Leon to be a "good guy".

But what really makes V feel a little breathless and unacceptable is that LA company has a tendency to try to control the entire world!

Li Ang clearly has a biological product that can beat genetic drugs, but he specially organized such a unique product launch conference.

Treating everyone and every company like fools, V increasingly feels that Leon is playing the role of God!
After Johnny Silverhand learned of V's thoughts, he was rarely silent, because he had to admit that there seemed to be nothing wrong with V's thinking this way.

But V's life is still in the hands of LA company. He has no right to refuse to be a puppet. It is difficult to choose between dying as he pleases and living as a puppet of the company.

Just when V was thinking about whether there was any other way to get rid of the death threat of the Relic chip as soon as possible, Morgan Blackhand made a gesture and had someone bring a box of weapons.

"V, look at these goodies! These are all the equipment that Mr. Leon asked me to get for you. You're lucky!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Morgan kicked the box open, and the Eight-Star Shotgun, White Tiger Samurai Sword, and the same weapon as Johnny, the Mallorian Kinetic Pistol, all fell out.

[Oh my god! This is my gun. There are my special marks on it. I didn't expect that Li Ang would give it to you.]

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Johnny Silverhand's voice, he didn't have the habit of letting others use his things. Even when Chris, who used to play rock music with him, asked him to borrow a few guitar strings, Johnny never agreed.

Johnny would certainly not allow others to use something as private as a pistol, but if the user was V, he could barely accept it.

"This...what is going on? Am I going to complete a dangerous mission? Why are they suddenly giving me so many weapons?"

V was not happy about getting a batch of new equipment for free. He knew that there was no free benefit in this world. Le Ang gave him weapons, and he must have intended for him to work for him!
In response to V's slightly nervous question, Morgan just smiled, patted his shoulder, and said truthfully: "This operation is actually a formal company entry test for you."

"From what happened just now, your ability to control the Chapter 6 type is quite good. Even if you suffer the backlash of the black wall, you can quickly recover your combat effectiveness."

"So, V, this batch of equipment is, to be exact, your joining bonus. From now on, you are an official member of LA Company!"

"As for the specific position, I'm not sure yet. You'll have to ask Mr. Li Ang in person."

Hearing Morgan Blackhand's words, V suddenly felt as if he was being cruelly teased by fate. He was just thinking about finding a way to get rid of the Relic chip as soon as possible, leaving LA company and being free from then on.

As a result, Li Ang gave him a promotion and a raise, and sent him some equipment. At least he wouldn't die if he continued to stay in the LA company, and there were so many company benefits!

V suddenly felt that his previous thoughts seemed a bit pretentious.

[Ha! That's interesting. LA is indeed a giant company that made its fortune by trading in arms and equipment.]

[The new employees are given swords and guns as rewards, but these are pretty good, at least much better than your junk. Take them. V.]

Johnny Silverhand knew what V was thinking. As a wanderer, it was normal for V to hate the company and the system rules.

But no single individual has ever been able to resist a company. This is a lesson Johnny Silver learned at the cost of his life, and he doesn't want V to follow his old path.

V did not respond to Johnny, but continued to question Morgan: "Morgan, you have to tell me the truth, do I have any important tasks to do?"

Seeing V looking a little nervous, Morgan Blackhand smiled and shook his head. V was still too young and a little impatient when encountering things.

"Look, he's in a hurry."

Morgan laughed and joked with V, "Since you have joined our company, troubles are inevitable, especially for a cyber genius like you. It would be a waste if you had nothing to do."

Looking at V, who was wearing top-notch prosthetic devices all over his body, Morgan Blackhand was a little envious of V's talent. He felt that V seemed more suitable to be Le Ang's bodyguard than himself.

"Come back to the company with me. Mr. Li Ang will personally tell you what to do next."

V finally felt relieved after hearing this. He was not afraid of death, but he was afraid of dying in confusion.

Even if I really have to sacrifice my life for LA Company, I have to die clearly.

V: "Okay, I'll go back with you!"

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(End of this chapter)