People are in Night City, start to add points

Of course, he still couldn't find the figure he wanted to see.

"Maybe I really misunderstood..."

David sighed, gradually retracted his gaze, and returned his mind to this visit.

In the center of the second floor, there is a huge moon projection, and you can see a large area of ​​the base above.

"...Until now, the development of lunar colonization has been completed, and large-scale immigration can be carried out. The surface of the moon is divided into five major areas: residential area, scientific research area, industrial area, and agricultural area. The housing price of the residential area is [-] million euros..."

With the voice of the teacher AI, the holographic projection is gradually enlarged, and the details of one area are displayed in front of people.

"What we see now is the 'Tycho' base, which is the first lunar colony established by the European Space Agency. The main task is to provide raw materials for the construction of the orbital platform."

"This is the 'Copernicus' base, the second lunar colony established by humans..."

At this time, in addition to the students of Arasaka Academy, ordinary tourists gradually came here, and the originally quiet second floor suddenly became lively.

And David was attracted by another screen on the wall, on which several photos kept flashing, which seemed to be a scene of several ferocious workers massacring the company's employees in the space station.

There is also a line of fine print on it, 'Sinful Rebels: The Seven Hour War'.

Volume 38: Chapter 38 Chapter [-]: White

David clicked twice on this screen, and then more text emerged.

[In 2022, the European Space Agency will start the 'Galileo Cylinder' project to build an orbital space station.The plan has lofty ideals, with the goal of opening the door to the universe and making the solar system the home of all humans. 】

[However, on September 2022, 9, after the construction of the O’Neill 29 and O’Neill 1 space stations was completed, the workers launched a rebellion. Weapons launched a terrorist attack, declaring the two space stations independent, becoming the first countries established outside the earth. 】

[Due to the insufficient number of security forces in the space station, the entire conflict lasted only seven hours, known as the Seven Hour War. 】

Ah……

David sneered, and turned off the text commentary on the screen where the buttocks were crooked.As a time traveler, he also has a certain understanding of the historical events of the Cyberworld, and the Seven Hour War happened to be one of them.

The truth of the matter is that the European Space Agency first used glamorous slogans and generous remuneration to attract a large number of technical experts and ordinary workers.However, when they went into space, completely cut off from the earth, ESA did not fulfill their promise.

The harsh environment, up to 18-hour working hours, pitiful wages, peaceful protests were violently suppressed... This led to a coup d'etat by the workers and residents on the space station.

In Arasakaguchi, the European Space Agency and various companies have become victims, and even carefully selected photos to guide people's impressions of the workers on the space station.

"Wow--"

At this time, the cheers of the students came from behind him. David turned around and found that the holographic projection in the center had turned into a space station, and there was a man in casual clothes talking beside him.

"...Look, everyone, this is an orbital space station that can be purchased privately. It is quite safe here. You can go out at night unarmed, without even a bodyguard, and then go home safe and sound."

"Not only that, orbital space stations are autonomous and not subject to any government control. As long as you can afford your own space station, you are the emperor of this space, and you can do whatever you want, whatever your heart desires Achieved here..."

"That's great!" A student's eyes lit up, and the others were eager to discuss.

"Without hordes of homeless people, without gun-shooting gang members, this life..."

“Perfect place, would love to have a party there!”

"Haha, my mother said a few days ago that she plans to buy a private orbital space station after retirement, but it's the smallest and cheapest one." It was Perkins who spoke, with a faint smile under his soft blond hair, and The students next to them discussed the advantages and disadvantages of space stations at different prices.

Not only the children of rich families, but ordinary students are also enjoying life in space.

"If you want to work in this kind of space station, you need a lot of money, right?"

"After entering the company, you can apply to the leader, but it depends on luck."

"Actually, it's nothing. Those who can live in the space station are rich people, and the daily tips are more than those on the ground."

David stood alone at the back, far away from other students, looking at the students in front coldly, as if he did not belong to any group.

In the holographic projection, the man who told about life on the space station continued.

"...Of course, the price of a private orbital space station is extremely expensive. If you are like me, and there are not so many zeros following the bank account deposit, you can also consider a public space station, such as Crystal Palace."

"Trust me, you'll feel a whole different kind of joy here."

"Ten luxurious casinos, five super-large swimming pools, the latest super-dream equipment, and a stunt chef... everything here is the best in the universe, in the true sense, the best in the universe!"

"You'll get a taste of what it's like to be in heaven, if your wallet can hold it."

David took a few steps back, further away from the other students.

He stood alone in the corner, if it wasn't for the same Arasaka Academy uniform, he wouldn't even be able to tell that he was the same group of people.

This cyber world, as early as the 90s, has embarked on two different timelines from the world before he traveled.

The moon colonies are sold to the poor, and the space station is sold to the rich... These things that should have been used for scientific research and long-term development have all become bigger, faster, and more direct economic benefits.

The achievements of human spaceflight have been stolen and abused by companies. The sea of ​​stars, which could have been used to solve the lack of resources and various contradictions on the earth, has now become the private garden of the rich.

With his hands in his pockets, he walked slowly along the wall, seemingly reading various materials on the wall, but in fact his eyes were blank and he was still immersed in thinking.

In this cyberpunk world, the sea of ​​stars may also go bankrupt.

As a good young man who grew up under the red flag, David couldn't help thinking about the future of the world.

When the resources on the earth are completely exhausted, when the contradictions accumulate beyond control - it is like an enlarged version of the O'Neill space station, but ordinary people on the earth do not have the advantage of numbers, and the company is not only equipped with stun guns like the security forces of the space station .

In front of the company's security team and super aircraft carrier armed to the teeth, how can ordinary people resist?

Even the road to run space is blocked...

This is a question that even a nine-point intelligence cannot answer. No matter from which angle you think about it, it is difficult to break the situation.

As more and more people went up to the second floor, the place became more and more noisy. Amidst the crowds, David and other Arasaka Academy students were also separated, and it was even difficult to see each other.

There are very few places in the space center that are open to the outside world. Except for the two floors, there is only a platform on the third floor to watch the rocket launch from a close distance.

Of course, the students at Arasaka Academy have other programs, but for ordinary tourists, they can only move around on these two floors until the rocket is launched.

David has slowly walked to the corner, which is an empty corner, and there are no such interesting things as exhibition screens and holographic projections, only a photo of the surface of the moon is hung.

He looked at the smooth white wall, sometimes frowning, sometimes sighing, with a touch of melancholy and bewilderment on his face.

At this moment, David suddenly heard a crisp female voice sounding behind him.

"Are you a commoner at Arasaka Academy?"

Looking in the direction of the sound, the first thing that catches your eyes is a piece of dazzling white, which is also dotted with a touch of fluorescent powder and green.

The pretty girl with short white hair was looking at him with a half-smile.

Volume 39: Chapter 39 Chapter [-]: Dreams

First, she had short white hair with a light iridescent light, and then she saw that beautiful face with the advantages of both Asian and European bloodlines.

Just as in memory, the girl was wearing a black bodysuit, with a short white jacket hanging loosely on her body, with large areas of fair skin exposed on her shoulders, waist, and outer thighs.

David's eyes moved down quickly, and he glanced at a place that was at least the size of a c or a dragon fruit, with a slender waist and slender legs.

It was a wonderful feeling. For a moment, it even made people wonder if there was a hallucination, but the faint smell of smoke in the nose mixed with the fragrance of the girl, and David was dragged back to reality.

It was confirmed that he had met Lucy in the real world.

How should I put it... She is so beautiful, even more beautiful than imagined.

And it has an indescribable temperament, with a mysterious charm that is indistinguishable, like a bad sister who can easily handle people's hearts, but also has some playfulness and cuteness unique to little girls.

Even though David knew of her existence and her good looks, at this moment, he was still amazed by this first meeting.

Lucy, the heroine of "Cyberpunk: Edgewalker".

The girl in the normal timeline who would fall in love with David Martinez a year later, the girl who saved David after his mother died.

Now, two people who could die for each other met early.

With a faint smile, she was watching David with scrutiny and curiosity, waiting for his answer.

David took a deep breath, and after a brief absence, he tried his best to stabilize his violent heartbeat.

"Civilian student?" He shrugged and looked at the other party squarely: "Well, my mother is an NCPD employee."

"Oh?"

As if she didn't expect the boy in front of her to be so frank, Lucy raised her eyebrows slightly in surprise.

"It's really hard work... But, since it's a common life, is it really good not to be with them?"

Lucy raised her chin and pouted her lips towards the place where the other Arasaka students were in the hall. The orange lipstick shone brightly under the light.

Looking in the direction, a student from the same humble background was showing a flattering smile, distributing snacks and drinks to a group of students, while one of Tanaka's followers was reprimanding him loudly.

Several other civilians also stayed behind the children of the rich. Although the atmosphere was subtle, it could be seen that they had been initially recognized by their small circle.

"We are not the same way." David looked back and said calmly.

"To be precise, there is an essential difference between me and them that cannot be changed."

Just like all strangers who meet by chance, the two stood outside the crowded crowd, chatting with each other sentence by sentence.

"Then why do you want to go to Arasaka Academy?" Lucy blinked, expressing her doubts openly: "The students who will go there all want to become employees of the company."

"Ha, that's just my mother's thoughts." David explained with a helpless smile.

"She has an obsession with a relatively stable job in the company, and even hopes that I can stand on the top floor of Arasaka Tower."

"It's a big dream." Lucy pursed her lips lightly, and nodded slowly: "What about you, what do you think?"

"me……"

David didn't answer immediately, but after thinking for two or three seconds, he said solemnly.

"Apart from the high tuition fees, Arasaka Academy is a good place to gain knowledge."

"That's it?"

"if not."

Lucy tilted her head, looked at the little boy in front of her with interest, but said nothing.

Neither of them spoke anymore, and there was an awkward silence in this corner of the second floor of the space center.

Passing through the crowds, one can see that other students of Arasaka Academy are gathering together and walking towards the passage that is not open to the public. It seems that no one has noticed that there is a missing person in the team, and even the always keen teacher AI has not issued a message. hint.

David began to think about how to continue the topic, but the next second, the girl in front of him broke the silence.

"Do you know what year the moon is?"

Lucy flicked her hair lightly, walked past David, and stood in front of the photo of the moon.

Without waiting for David to answer, she asked and answered herself.

"It was a photo of the moon taken by humans when they first landed on the moon in 1969. At that time, there were no densely populated moon colonies, and there were no space stations orbiting around. People yearned for a clean space, unlike now, where the orbit is densely populated Satellites and space stations."

go to the moon...

David narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking of his previous life—the same thing happened in the previous world, but the difference is that Eagle Sauce, who successfully landed on the moon in his previous life, greatly promoted his side’s victory in the Cold War, and in this world, It was Ying Jiang himself who split and collapsed.

What is this, a fork in history?

Moreover, the scene described by Lucy also reminded him of Musk's Starlink project in his previous life. Sure enough, no matter which world capitalists are in, do they think the same thing in their minds?

"...Since major companies have mastered aerospace technology, the plan to develop the moon has also changed." On the other side, Lucy was still talking.

"The area originally used for scientific research was converted into a residential area just for the immigration fee. They even built the city under the moon, like a cave."

"This is not the same as the company's propaganda." David laughed dumbly, pointing to the photo: "You seem to know the moon very well?"

"I want to go there."

Lucy didn't look back, and said something silently with her back to David.

"The round-trip cost of traveling to the moon is not cheap." David reminded with a smile.

"yes……"

At this time, long music suddenly sounded in the lobby on the second floor, followed by an electronic broadcast without emotional ups and downs.

"Dear tourists and friends, the rocket will launch in 1 minute, please go to the observation deck on the third floor if you want to watch the rocket take off."

The broadcast was repeated three times in a row, and eager discussions erupted all around. Everyone moved and flocked to the stairs leading to the third floor.

The crowd gradually thinned out, and in the end only the two of them remained in place, and the entire second floor became empty.

Lucy turned around briskly, put her hands behind her back, and slowly came to the window on the second floor, raised her head and looked out.

The rocket launch scene can also be seen here, but the line of sight is not as wide as the third floor.