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"Alex, I need your help!"
On the other end of the phone, Goro Takemura appeared, his expression slightly embarrassed.
"I'm trying to gather information on Anders Hellman, but I'm stuck."
Hearing this, Alex Carter was amused: "Let me guess, you tried to get some information at the Afterlife, but Rogue threw you out?"
Goro Takemura's face darkened: "She doesn't want to associate with anyone wanted by Arasaka, so I'm turning to you for help."
"Rogue's got connections and knows about Hellman, so leave it to me," Alex grinned.
Takemura nodded, then added a bit sheepishly: "I'm penniless right now, so I can't promise you a reward."
"If you're willing to help, I owe you a favor."
"Ding, the super selection system is on."
"Option 1: Help Goro Takemura find information on Hellman. Reward: Blacklight Virus Evolution Acceleration Card*1"
"Option 2: Refuse to help. Reward: 100 million eurodollars."
"Option 3: Report Goro Takemura's information to Yorinobu Arasaka. Reward: Random legend-level prosthetic plug-in*3"
After two days, the super selection system made its appearance again.
And this time, the option to help Goro seemed less advantageous.
However, Alex didn't really care.
"Consider it done."
Alex readily agreed to Goro Takemura's request.
"Ding, accept the mission [When the Tiger is Down]: Help Goro Takemura find information on Hellman."
He wasn't particularly concerned about payment.
After all, they still had over 33 million eurodollars in their possession, plus a villa.
So, he wasn't short on cash for the time being.
Helping Goro Takemura was more about building goodwill.
Not to mention, Hellman's connection was crucial for meeting Panam Palmer.
Thinking of the "two-for-one car shock" scene in the game, Alex felt a little thrill.
"Alex? My intuition tells me you're thinking about something mischievous," Takemura said, sensing something amiss.
Alex blushed, feeling exposed by Goro Takemura's keen perception.
"Cough, I was just thinking about what to ask Rogue when I see her. You're overthinking it."
"Is that so?" Takemura asked, not entirely convinced.
"Then good luck, that woman is picky, expensive, and a bit rough around the edges."
With that, he hung up the phone.
V approached just then: "Did someone call for you?"
"Goro Takemura, he might need my help," Alex replied with a helpless smile.
"Do you need our help?" Jackie joined them, more interested in assisting Alex than exploring mansions.
Alex thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Sure, let's have a drink together."
...
After another half-hour drive, the trio finally arrived at the Afterlife Bar.
It was one of Night City's most famous "hotspots."
All the well-known mercenaries and fixers in Night City often gathered here to drink and chat.
With V and Jackie accompanying him, Alex didn't face the embarrassment of being turned away.
"Ah, the Afterlife, here we are again!"
As soon as they entered, Jackie seemed incredibly excited.
"Jackie, V, did you bring a new friend?" A slightly rough voice caught Alex's attention.
It belonged to Claire Russell, the bartender at the Afterlife.
For her, Alex had some impressions.
A transgender woman who had never installed cyberware, she would later offer the protagonist a racing mission called [The Beast in Me].
She was a character with a bit of depth.
"Hello, Alex Carter," Alex said as he sat at the bar with a smile.
Claire smiled back: "Hello Alex, what would you like to drink? Your first one's on me."
"Tell her, old-fashioned tequila, with a splash of beer and chili."
Johnny suddenly appeared beside the chair, taking in the Afterlife's ambiance.
Alex didn't refuse the request.
"Old-fashioned tequila with a touch of beer and chili."
"A glass of Johnny Silverhand. How about you two?" Claire asked Jackie and V.
"The usual."
"Vodka with ice, lime juice, and ginger beer?" Claire confirmed.
Jackie nodded: "Yes, and a little love."
"Got it, coming right up."
Seeing the smiles on Jackie and V's faces, Alex suddenly felt uplifted.
Jackie was safe.
V no longer had to face the constant threat of death.
At least part of his goal was accomplished.
"Alex, I told you, this place..."
While Claire was mixing the drinks, Jackie pulled Alex and V into a conversation.
Johnny listened in, occasionally interjecting thoughts into Alex's head.
Soon, the drinks arrived.
Jackie raised his glass first: "Here's to survival!"
"To escaping death!"
"Gulp..."
The drink burned going down, followed by the spicy and malty aroma of beer.
"Ah... that's so damn good!" Johnny exclaimed, enjoying himself.
At this point, his state was closely linked to Alex.
He could share all of Alex's senses.
Of course, only if Alex allowed it.
Otherwise, due to the Blacklight virus restrictions, Johnny had to abide by Alex's rules.
After the drink, Alex focused on business.
"Claire, is Rogue in the Afterlife now? I need to ask her something."
"Ask me? Do you have enough cash?"
A voice interrupted, and a woman with a slightly aged but alluring figure walked toward them.