They needed to retrieve a data chip from Monica, a chip whose value was even comparable to those Rebel Army leaders "outside."
Moreover, the publisher of the contract promised that the person who accepted the mission would receive support from their powerful backers, including prosthetic implantation of a military-grade prosthetic.
"His ties with the company are deep, and he likely has a background in military technology."
The intermediary waited until Lu Xiang had finished browsing the information before making his judgment. "There are many wealthy people in District Four, but not everyone can offer free prosthetic implantation services."
Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Beyond the promised military-grade prosthetics in the contract, he surmised that military technology might add some "extra gifts" such as surveillance devices, locators, or self-destruct mechanisms—a typical corporate tactic. Yet, despite the high reward, some were willing to take the risk.
