Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

more than ten days ago

October 18, 2276

Kevin yawned and looked at the clock that had just passed 8 o'clock. He was lying lazily on the bed, still not wanting to get up.

"I really can't rest for a moment!"

Kevin muttered, looking at the auxiliary tasks that appeared on the crystal screen. He just wanted to take a good rest for a while, after all, he would have to help the doctor in a few days.

Didi didi

Following a harsh sound, Kevin lay back on the bed angrily, and then pulled up the quilt.

"If you don't open the door, I will break it down."

A rough female voice came from the communication device. Kevin lifted a corner of the quilt and took a look. He immediately saw Li Wei standing at the door. He really didn't want to be with Li Wei so early in the morning. What was Wei talking about? In a few days, he and Li Wei were going to assist the doctor in going out. This was a relatively boring mission.

Li Wei and Kevin both think so. The doctor has to go to sea regularly every month. The guards clearly prohibit anyone from going to sea privately, but in the past year, going to sea has almost become a regular activity for the doctor every month. project, and Kevin and Li Wei became the doctor's regular technical escort team when he went to sea. Although they were reluctant, the price offered by the doctor was good, and Kevin was also happy. It was just that Kevin felt a little uncomfortable floating at sea for a few days.

"I'll open the door directly. Just come in by yourself. I want to sleep for a while."

Kevin muttered, raised his hand, entered the permission code on a crystal panel beside the bed, and then returned to the warm quilt.

dong dong dong

Within a few minutes, there was a knock on Kevin's bedroom door. Kevin turned around and ignored it, but after a fierce knock on the door, Kevin could only get up. After all, his bedroom door was open. Although it is made of thickened, high-hardness synthetic metal, it would be easy for Li Wei to get in if she really wanted to.

"What are you doing? I worked until 2 o'clock in the morning last night. I want to"

Before Kevin could finish his words, he immediately looked at Li Wei with anger, and Li Wei squatted in front of him and stretched out his hands.

"I remember you said you wouldn't be able to do it sooner, didn't you? You look good, how can I give you an advantage!"

Li Wei stood up as she spoke, and Kevin pushed her away, walked to the bed and sat down. Li Wei walked over with a smile on her face, lay down on Kevin's bed without any explanation, and took out a When a cigarette came, Kevin could only immediately take out the lighter from the drawer of the bedside table and light the cigarette for Li Wei.

"There is a job! I can give you 10000D last night."

Kevin was sober for a while. He stared at Li Wei sideways. He and Li Wei had known each other for more than 8 years. It was basically impossible that Li Wei would get up so early and come to him in such a hurry. It should be his hand. What commission is there?

"If it's too dangerous, you go find someone else."

Li Wei turned around and looked at Kevin with her hand on her chin.

"What, can't you help me?"

"It's not a question of whether to help Li Wei or not. I don't want to get into big trouble."

Kevin was not fooled by the high price of 10,000 D. On weekdays, he helped people process some information and cracked some programs, which was only one or two thousand D at most. Now that Li Wei directly said 10,000 D, Kevin didn't think much about it. Take this job, after all, it would be bad if you get into trouble.

"How about you take a look first?"

Li Wei said, took out a disk from the middle of her sports vest and threw it over. Kevin held it in his hand, still warm and fragrant. Li Wei put her hands on her chin and smiled, full of temptation. He moved towards Kevin.

Kevin didn't think much and went directly to a crystal computer beside the bed. He inserted a disk into the back of the computer. Soon, a string of permission code templates and the goal of the task appeared on the disk.

Kevin knew what the task was at a glance. Entering a certain system and tampering with data was an extremely simple task in ordinary times. However, after Kevin took a look at the backdoor permission code provided by the other party, he hesitated. Come to think of it, Kevin has never seen such a permission code.

"Where is the system?"

"military!"

Kevin looked at Li Wei in shock.

"Forget it Li Wei, this is not a small problem, if..."

"What are you worried about? No matter who comes to this place, they will be disappeared, right? Besides, the sponsor who gave me the task is not an ordinary person."

Kevin looked at Li Wei blankly.

"How much did the donor give you?"

"200,000D!"

Kevin stood up in shock.

"Li Wei!"

"Originally, I only wanted to give you 5000D. After all, I have to do all the troublesome things myself, but we are all old acquaintances, so I'll give you an advantage."

Kevin doesn't think there's anything wrong with Li Wei taking 190,000 D, but the amount of the commissioned work. 200,000 D is not a small amount, and what the funder entrusted Li Wei to do may be very dangerous, or the matter is serious. The extent involves the military, but Li Wei's character, who is not afraid of death and only cares about money, will not feel anything wrong.

"I'd like to remind you Li Wei, this matter involves the military, so it's definitely not a good thing. You'd better consider it."

"The first day you met me, Kevin? I've already collected the money."

Kevin sighed helplessly. He really didn't want to get involved in such a dangerous thing, although this place was very safe, no matter who came.

"I trust your skills Kevin, how about you help me?"

Kevin hesitated for a while and finally nodded.

"Give me a few hours."

Kevin looked at the slowly beating numbers on the file on the disk. A transport aircraft would pass over the slums of Fortress City tonight, and Kevin needed to enter the military's aircraft system to tamper with the fuel value of the transport aircraft. This is not difficult for a hacker like Kevin, but it is easy to leave records.

If records are left, once traced by the military, they may be traced back to him. Kevin is very clear that even if some cover-up methods are used, it will be difficult not to be discovered. Now Kevin is confused. But at this point, he still couldn't find a way to completely cover everything up.

According to the information in the disk, this transport aircraft will pass over the slums at 10 o'clock tonight, and the goal of the mission is to cause the aircraft to run out of fuel when passing over the slums. The AI ​​​​system The aircraft will definitely be forced to land for fuel replenishment, and the location has already been decided. It is in the abandoned urban area east of the slums. Basically, no one goes there on weekdays. It is a good place to rob and transport the cargo of the aircraft. place.

Li Wei should be the person responsible for robbing this batch of military supplies in the past. There are still more than ten hours until 10pm. Although Kevin has the skills to do it, he will definitely leave a record.

"is it hard?"

Li Wei asked and Kevin nodded.

"It's not difficult, but the only problem is that it will leave a record. Once a record is left, it may cause trouble. I don't want to cause trouble."

"Just do it. If you have any problems, just push them on me."

Kevin smiled helplessly.

"This is not a question of who to blame, but the intrusion from my own data terminal will leave a record, and the other party can follow the record to find the intruded data terminal, and then find me."

"Then you can't go to other people's data terminals and hack into them?"

Kevin sighed. He was not going to explain anything to Li Wei. After all, the current era is not like before. No matter how hard you try to cover up, the official technology will definitely be able to find you.

On the surface, Kevin's identity is that of a system security guard, helping many companies with information technology defense work. In fact, he is just a system security guard who works in some shell companies. He must have this authority and identity. Only then can further operations be carried out.

"Give me a few hours to think about it, Li Wei. If it doesn't work, I won't take this job. The risk is too high."

Li Wei stood up and nodded.

"I understand. I will come over at 4 p.m. You must give me an answer at that time. If you can't do it, I will have to return the money."

Kevin was a little surprised.

"I can't help it. After all, I'm not like you and know these things. If I knew these things, I wouldn't care about any bullshit dangers. If I'm caught, either kill me or kill the person who comes after me."

Kevin smiled and nodded, then took out some food from the refrigerator and put it directly into the heater, intending to start working. Seeing that Li Wei was about to leave, Kevin added.

"Although I'm not sure if I can take this job, I have put in the hard work now."

Li Wei raised her hand and waved.

"Success or failure, I'll pay you."

"Just 100D, Li Wei."

Li Wei made an OK gesture.

Soon Li Wei left Kevin's house. As soon as she came to the street, Li Wei was bumped into by a hurried person before she took a few steps. She was just about to curse angrily when she felt something strange. Li Wei looked at He stuffed a small piece of paper into his pocket with an address on it.

"Really, who the fuck is it that gives me so much money?"

Li Wei sighed helplessly, looked at the address, and quickly rode a flying motorcycle there.

In this city where there are always only neon lights, Li Wei knows very well what are the necessary conditions for survival.

After a while, Li Wei arrived at a parking tower. After entering and paying the fee, she quickly followed the address to the 15th floor.

"You're the one who hired me, boss."

Li Wei looked over and saw a man standing at the guardrail at the end of a row of flying cars. She walked over quickly.

"I'm sorry that I can only let you come to a place like this, Li Wei!"

A warm and magnetic voice sounded, and Li Wei saw a man wearing a black hoodie. He put his hands in his pockets and turned his back to Li Wei. Only through the dim light could he see the man's side face. He was smiling. , the smile looked a little sinister.

"There may be some problem, boss. You don't have to take action personally. I have already found the programmer to find a solution, but I won't get a reply until 4pm. If he can't do it, I can refuse this commission!"

The man in front of him shook his head and then laughed.

"Now that I've found you, things have to be successful!"

"Boss, aren't you forcing things on others?"

Li Wei smiled and waved his hand, keeping a distance of more than three meters from the man. This was a rule. The person being entrusted would not investigate the client before the client was willing to meet. After all, all he had to do was give money. This is the iron rule here.

"You can do it, Li Wei. After all, no one else dares to do this except you. You are the 11th person I have found."

Li Wei laughed.

"Boss, it seems you know me very well."

The man turned around and pulled down his hood. Li Wei was shocked for a moment.

"Oh my! Isn't this Mr. Hammett!"

Li Wei looked at the pale-skinned, sinister-looking man in front of her with vigilance. He was the leader of several major gangs here. His behavior was tepid, but in fact he was very cruel. Many people did not dare to offend Hammett. organization.

"Li Wei, if your programmer friend can't finish the work, it's up to you to finish it. You can also just type it down."

Li Wei burst out laughing.

"Uncle Hammett, that's right. You don't have to use such awkward methods, do you?"

Hammett clapped his hands.

"It's exactly what a mad dog should look like."

Li Wei made an OK gesture.

"Uncle Hammett, just leave it to me."

At this time, Hammett raised his hand and stretched out five fingers.

"I'll give you another 50,000 D, Li Wei. I appreciate your madness. Why don't you just come over and help me? I can give you cadre-level treatment!"

Li Wei immediately waved her hand and caught the currency storage device thrown by Hammett.

"I'm used to walking alone, please allow me to refuse Uncle Hammett."

Hammett hummed.

"No matter what method you use, just let the transport plane come down. What I need is the supplies inside. As for what they are."

"Uncle Hammett doesn't know how to ask questions."

Hammett nodded with satisfaction.

"I look forward to good news from you Li Wei."

Then Hammett in front of him began to blur a little bit, and finally disappeared. Li Wei was slightly relieved. This was the first time that he could be entrusted by the leader of a large gang. Li Wei smiled happily.

"It's almost time to go back and prepare the equipment."

3:03 pm

Kevin sighed tiredly. The work was basically completed. The military transport aircraft will definitely land in the abandoned area to the east at 10 o'clock tonight. Kevin spent 2000D to buy it. A login identity is the most direct method, and the holder of this identity has been dead for a month.

It could only be used once. He looked at his sore hands and sighed helplessly.

"Would you like a little more?"

While Kevin was struggling, there was a knock on the door of his home. He quickly returned to the living room and opened the door. After a while, Li Wei came down.

"The results of it?"

Kevin made an OK gesture, and Li Wei relaxed a little. If he directly shot down the transport aircraft, it would definitely cause some unnecessary trouble.

"Just go to the designated coordinate location tonight and wait. The aircraft will land. What you do then is up to you. One more thing, Li Wei, I spent 2000D to complete this work."

Li Wei held out three fingers.

"I'll give you 3000D. How about 13000D?"

Kevin nodded with satisfaction.

"There is one more thing I must explain to you, Li Wei. If there are important supplies for the military inside, once you take action, it will be like poking an ant's nest. You should know that."

"Either WFBI or WCIA, I'm used to it over the years."

Kevin hummed.

Then Kevin told Li Wei the detailed coordinates. After eating and drinking at Kevin's house, Li Wei planned to go directly.

After Li Wei left, Kevin actually felt a little regretful. He should have decisively advised Li Wei to give up on this kind of thing. Although I don't know what the attitude of Congress is towards this place, it is certain that this place came into being in the bad times of the past. But now the country's situation is much better than before, and it is very likely that it will be removed. This is what Kevin is worried about.

Kevin has saved enough money over the years, and he can definitely go to other better states to live a good life, but I don’t know why Kevin has never left.

"Maybe I'm used to everything here!"

Kevin smiled to himself.

Although it is a habit, it is not a good thing. Everything here is based on money. When Kevin first came here, he was actually quite repulsive. But it was also at that time that he met Li Wei. Saved myself, or if I hadn't come up with the money, I would have died here.

"Really!"

Kevin stood up and planned to have a good night's rest.

8:03 pm

Hammett sat quietly in his office. In front of him were more than a dozen people who were all wrapped in clothes. Their eyes looked a little nervous.

"Don't worry, everyone. You will definitely be able to get the agreed supplies tonight."

Hammett looked at these people. He didn't know why these people wanted the materials transported by the military to some military bases in the east. Hammett spent nearly 5 million D to finally get some intelligence information, and tonight The military wanted to transport supplies, and he found someone who could accept the task.

Who are these guys in front of me? Hammett didn't know exactly what they were doing, but the things they gave Hammett were quite valuable. This was the reason why Hammett was willing to trade with them. Another very important reason was that this place was already silent. After many years, it’s time for a little turbulence, and the turbulence that occurs will help Hammett successfully get something.

"By the way, don't you guys want to eat something?"

Hammett asked, and the leader shook his head.

"Mr. Hammett, can we really get it tonight?"

"I promise, gentlemen, that I, Hammett, am still very prestigious in this place. Now that I have made a deal with you, I will definitely not break my promise. I'm just sorry for making you wait for so long."

Hammett stood up and bowed slightly, and the dozen or so people didn't seem to have much reaction.

"By the way, everyone, let's have something to eat. I've already asked people to prepare it."

"No need Mr. Hammett, we will leave tonight after we get what we agreed on."

Hammett hummed. He glanced at the time, which was 8:28. Then he clasped his hands and laughed. It seemed quite right to entrust the matter to Li Wei. After all, the people he had approached before were too afraid to do so. Taking this kind of job is because no one wants to get into trouble. After all, hijacking military supplies is not a small problem.

"Hopefully it will be neat and tidy."

Hammett said and stood up, he was still a little worried.

"Everyone, I will go directly to pick up the goods agreed with you. Please wait a moment."

Hammett decided to go there in person. If something went wrong, he planned to take action himself. After all, in this place, once you accept someone else's commission, it must be completed.

9:58 pm

Li Wei was lying quietly on the roof of a house, holding a high-frequency vibrating blade in her right hand, and she was already wearing equipment for easy movement.

"It should be soon!"

As soon as Li Wei finished speaking, she saw a flash of red light flashing across the sky in the distance. She stood up with a smile, took out a brown cigarette, lit it and took a puff.

"That's what it feels like!"

The red light was getting closer and closer, and then it quickly became weaker. Li Wei looked at a dilapidated small square in front of her. She jumped directly from the dilapidated building, and ran quickly after landing. .

There were roars in the sky. Li Wei smiled and hid behind a broken statue in the square. The sound of airflow in his ears got closer and closer, and the sand and stones on the ground were also blown away.

An aircraft that didn't look too big and could transport more than ten tons of supplies slowly landed.

"You go buy the energy and replenish it, everyone else."

boom

With the sound of a gunshot, a hole was opened in the head of the person who was talking just now, and everyone took out their weapons in an instant.

"Hey, good evening gentlemen!"

A touch of light blue flames spurted out, and Li Wei had already rushed into the middle of seven or eight people. She raised the knife and neatly killed the people outside in just a few dozen seconds. At this time, the driver The two people in the room looked at Li Wei in horror. Li Wei jumped over and cut open the cab with the blade in his hand. The two people immediately raised their hands.

"What? When did the people in the military become spineless?"

Li Wei burst out laughing. The two men in front of him looked extremely frightened. They didn't know what was happening.

"We are only responsible for transportation. Please let us go. We won't say anything."

Li Wei stared at them with cold eyes, and then suddenly took out the gun in his hand. When the two were about to fight back, he blew their heads off, and then leaned comfortably on the deck of the transport plane.

"Really, people always like to lie."

Li Wei planned to wait for Hammett to bring someone over. After all, the work had been completed. She did not go to see what was in the cabin. After all, she only needed to complete these things.

Li Wei knew very well that the recorder on the aircraft had completely captured her. She walked up to a probe, raised her middle finger, and then laughed.