Chapter 154 Betrayal!

In response to Hansen's questions, Aguilar calmly explained to him the origin of the device.

"We got this thing from an international electrical company. The European AI neural matrix prototype was developed by several European companies."

"There are only three in the world. This one is a slightly inferior product, but it still has the most basic functions, just not as stable."

"However, for military technology that urgently needs to achieve breakthrough results in the Beidou project, it is an extremely rare treasure."

When Hansen learned that this prototype was obtained from European giants, he became even more confused.

Those European companies are the most powerful forces on the planet. How could the Cuban group possibly get their hands on their things?

After thinking carefully for a moment, Hansen immediately realized that things were not as simple as Aguilar said!
"Mr. Aguilar, this thing is not something you can get. I guess the company gave it to you on their own initiative, right?"

Hansen already had a rough idea of ​​what was going on.

The force behind the North American rebels is the Cuban Group, and the boss behind the Cuban Group is the European consortium.

Most of these white gentlemen in the European Community would not want to see Miles complete the unification of North America. After all, this is not in their interests.

So the executives of these European companies decided to let Black Gloves create some trouble for Miles, and this AI neural matrix device was the bait to lure Miles!
Seeing that Hansen had realized that he was a chess piece on the chessboard, Aguilar nodded and smiled at him and said, "Mr. Hansen, you are a smart man."

"We are all working for the bosses above us. Even if we are acting as their black gloves, it is not the first time or the second time. If we can do our best to do a good job, they will not treat us unfairly."

Aguilar is very clear about his position, and he hopes Hansen can understand this as well.

Just do your own thing honestly and don’t have any other little thoughts!
Of course Hansen listened to Aguilar's advice. After all, his only support now was the Cuban Group.

Without the help of these crime bosses, he would not be able to survive in Night City.

"Yes, but I still don't quite understand how you plan to use the neural matrix device to trick Miles. Are you going to let me take this thing to her and beg her to let me go?"

"Then let Miles get me a position as a trusted official, and then I will tip you off and take the opportunity to stab her in the back?"

Kurt Hansen didn't think that by doing this, he could get a living from Miles, let alone stay by Miles' side and get a job.

He knew very well that Miles was a bitch who would turn against him at any time. She was good at destroying bridges after crossing them. He was afraid that as soon as he handed this thing to her, he would be dead in the next second!
Aguilar smiled and shook his head. If he really did that, then this prototype would be like throwing a meat bun at a dog, and there would be no return.

This kind of loss-making business is not what European bosses want to see!

"To be precise, this thing is for a bird. She needs the AI ​​neural matrix more than Miles. We can use her to influence Miles' decision-making."

"And let her stab Miles in the back at the critical moment!"

When he said this, a hideous smile appeared on Aguilar's face, which made Bennett and Gago feel a little scalp-tingling.

They always felt like Aguilar was going to eat the bird alive.

After thinking for a moment, Hansen suddenly realized who the bird Aguilar was talking about was referring to. He asked with an expression of disbelief:

"Are you talking about the hacker codenamed Lark who follows Miles, Song Zhaomei?!"

Although the CIA agent code names are top secret information to the outside world, that is only for ordinary people.

Warlords like Kurt Hansen, who often do dirty work for European consortiums, can still access some unknown information.

Even though Hansen had never seen a person named Song Zhaomei, he had heard of her name and code name.

Seeing that Aguilar did not deny his guess, Hansen was shocked even more, because he couldn't believe that the European financial group could allow Song Zhaomei to be their traitor!
You know, Song Zhaomei is one of the few important confidants around Miles. Basically, Miles will take her with him wherever he goes.

As if she was afraid that the bird would leave her.

"Why would Song Zhaomei need the AI ​​neural matrix device more than Miles? What use does she have for it? To sell it for money?"

Hansen shook his head as soon as he finished speaking, denying his superficial idea. He didn't think Song Zhaomei would betray Miles for money.

A hacker of her level can easily achieve financial freedom with just the movement of her fingers. To Song Zhaomei, money is just a meaningless cold number.

There was absolutely no need for her to become a traitor just for the money.

Faced with Hansen's confusion, Aguilar used his hoarse and low voice to force out a laugh that sounded like the friction of gears.

It seemed to be mocking Hansen's stupidity, and also seemed to be mocking Song Zhaomei's tragic fate that had already been destined.

"She wants this prototype to save her life," Aguilar responded succinctly.

"Survive? Can this thing save her life?"

Hansen was just an ambitious local warlord who was quite good at business and power struggles, but he knew almost nothing about things like AI neural matrices.

Faced with Hansen's doubts, Aguilar took the trouble to explain to him the origin of everything.

"We have noticed this bird in cyberspace for a long time. In order to realize Miles' Little Dipper Project, she almost transformed herself into a mobile network server."

"With high-speed cables all over her body and top-notch network access devices, Lark is really good at catching roving AIs. Even many AI hunters are not as efficient as her."

"But she has been severely infected by the black wall. If she is not treated in time, the lark's consciousness will be slowly devoured by the black wall, leaving only a lifeless shell."

"And this prototype could save her life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes to the prototype device on the table, and Hansen suddenly realized that Song Zhaomei chose to betray for the sake of her own life.

"wrong!"

At this moment, Gago, who had been frowning and silent the whole time, suddenly said, "Hackers infected by the Blackwall can be cured by more than just this thing."

"I heard that LA's AI White Queen can also achieve this effect. Since Song Zhaomei is Miles' confidant, there is no need for her to go to far away places and ask for our help!"

"I just don't believe that the LA company can't save her!"

The alert Gago suddenly noticed the flaw and pointed it out in time, and Hansen, who came to his senses, looked at Aguilar with suspicion.

If this matter is not clarified, Song Zhaomei might try to take advantage of both sides, and no one will benefit!

Facing the question raised by Gago, Aguilar not only did not panic, but looked at him with admiration, "Hansen, it seems that your subordinates are not completely stupid."

"Yes, we asked her the same question, and her answer was that she wanted freedom, so the reward she asked for was to heal her body infected by the Black Wall and a luxurious apartment in the Crystal Palace."

"After this is done, we will send Song Zhaomei to the Crystal Palace and let her live out the rest of her life in space."

After hearing Aguilar's answer, Hansen nodded in conviction. If he were Song Zhaomei, he would do the same.

As for Miles, the ruthless president-general's boss, even if Song Zhaomei was sent to the LA company to be cured of her illness, what would be waiting for her would only be another round of high-intensity work.

It’s no wonder that Song Zhaomei chose to betray Miles at this time. It turns out that the conditions offered by the European bosses are really tempting!

For the European consortiums, using an AI neural matrix plus a Crystal Palace luxury apartment worth billions of euros can get them the opportunity to stab Miles in the back, which is definitely a worthwhile exchange of benefits.

"So, Song Zhaomei can be trusted?"

Hansen was very suspicious and he never trusted anyone, especially important figures in the enemy camp.

At least for him, the reason of choosing to betray for freedom was somewhat unconvincing, so Hansen had to be cautious enough.

"Whether she can be trusted or not does not depend on what she says, but on what she does. When the time comes, we will give her instructions, and we will know at a glance whether her betrayal is true or false."

Aguilar's words really touched Hansen's heart. Words are always empty and weak, and only actions can verify true thoughts.

After seeing that Hansen was already aware of the basic situation, Aguilar prepared to introduce him to Song Zhaomei, a new teammate in the Dog Town camp.

Immediately, Aguilar inserted the communication device chip into his brain-computer slot. When the signal information was connected successfully, he projected the holographic image of Song Zhaomei through his prosthetic eye device.

The moment he saw Song Zhaomei, Hansen was immediately shocked by this exquisite half-human, half-machine beauty, because Song Zhaomei's degree of transformation was close to the level of a cyberpsychopath.

He couldn't help but wonder what the hacker's mental state was like.

"Aguilar, what about what I want? Where is it?"

Song Zhaomei asked straight to the point right away. Her voice sounded a little tired and haggard, as if she had just completed a difficult work task.

"I have brought the AI ​​neural matrix prototype here. Now all that's left is for you to take specific action."

After saying that, Aguilar opened the iron box on the table, which contained the neural matrix device that Song Zhaomei had been thinking about.

As a participant of the Little Big Dipper Project, she knew what this thing looked like better than anyone else.

(End of this chapter)