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All the way up the mountain, except for the forest fire, everyone had strong physiques, so they didn't feel too tired.
Only Lynn struggled halfway and was finally carried by Ethan.
As for why Ethan...
Well, everyone agreed that they could walk just fine on their own, but carrying someone else was another story.
Except for Ethan.
With a physique like his, carrying one person was nothing.
He could carry one on his back, hang another on his chest, and still hold two more in each hand while climbing up the mountain with ease.
He could probably run five kilometers like that.
So, why wouldn't he be the one to carry her?
Putting Lynn down, Ethan rubbed his hands vaguely.
Not gonna lie.
Although this girl had a bad temper, her skin was really... well, exceptional.
It felt like the finest silk.
Something Western women just couldn't compare to.
"Ethan... this is the villa Kang Tao gave you? Isn't this a bit much?"
Jack looked at the massive estate in front of him, momentarily unable to process the scale of it.
Goro Takemura glanced at the neighboring villa and snorted coldly. "Oh, that's where Lai Xuan lives.
"But he shouldn't be there anymore. Otherwise, I'd really want to go in and kill him."
"Master, welcome home. I detect you have four guests. Would you like me to prepare drinks and meals?"
A robotic voice chimed in as a sleek butler robot approached the group.
Ethan shook his head. "No, let's take a tour of the place first."
"As you wish."
The butler turned and led the group toward the courtyard.
"The property spans a total area of 21,000 square meters, with the main building covering 3,110 square meters. There are 15 different service AI robots…"
The robotic butler began rattling off details about the villa.
One basement level, three floors above ground, a massive infinity pool on the second floor, and a rooftop bar with a panoramic view.
Walking from one end of a floor to the other took half a day.
The garage was large enough to fit more than a dozen cars.
At this point, calling it a garage didn't do it justice—it was practically a private parking lot.
Even though he had mentally prepared for it, even experienced it in the game before, seeing it in real life still made Ethan marvel at how the wealthy lived in this era.
"Look, Ethan."
Johnny's figure reappeared.
At that moment, he was crouched down, watching the AI robots tending to the garden.
"Isn't this the tragedy of our age?"
"Huh?"
Ethan was genuinely caught off guard by Johnny's cryptic words.
Johnny continued, "All basic labor has been taken over by AI and robots."
"To corporations, these machines are serious, obedient, and efficient. All they need is a bit of electricity."
"Sometimes I wonder—why did these things, created to serve us, become the root of the world's decline?"
Ethan couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
It wasn't just the cyberpunk world.
Hadn't Earth in his previous life already begun moving in this direction?
Factory workers had been gradually replaced by AI.
Other industries were starting to show signs of the same fate…
"I think… this is an inevitable trend in technological development," Ethan finally sighed.
"And in the future, it'll only get worse."
"Damn, I thought things were already in the gutter—can it get worse?" Johnny smirked, but there was concern in his eyes.
He knew Ethan wasn't exaggerating.
Ethan pointed at the Relic chip in his neural slot. "Isn't this proof already?"
"In the future, the poor might be forced to live inside chips forever—not just their bodies, but their very souls will belong to the rich."
"The wealthy will sit on their thrones, enjoying endless life and wealth."
"Damn…" Johnny shuddered. A cold chill ran through him.
He had been trapped inside the digital abyss for decades thanks to the Soulkiller program. He knew exactly how horrifying that was.
Ethan didn't continue.
Because what came next was even more terrifying.
Once the Relic technology matured, digital immortality would cause overpopulation and a rapid decline in the Earth's environment.
Governments would be forced to control birthrates and enforce a strict "family planning" policy.
"Alright, that's all speculation about the future."
"What matters now is doing what we can. Saving the world and overturning the system? That's a job for someone else, not small-time people like us."
Ethan smiled at Johnny before catching up with the others.
Johnny took a drag from his cigarette and watched Ethan's back through the smoke.
"This world is a real f*****g mess, but… Ethan, you're no small-time guy…"
With that, Johnny's figure vanished.
It took the group half an hour to fully tour the villa.
Everyone, except Lynn, was either speechless or in awe.
Ethan, however, found a pleasant surprise in the kitchen.
A complete set of high-end kitchenware—from specialty knives to an array of pots, spatulas, and utensils.
Clearly, Kang Tao had put a lot of thought into preparing this villa.
"So, Ethan, are you satisfied?" Lynn grinned at him.
Ethan nodded eagerly. "Satisfied, very satisfied… Thank Kang Tao for me."
"Why thank them? Thank me directly." Lynn raised her chin proudly.
She had personally chosen the kitchenware.
Finding the full set had taken real effort.
In this era, even if you had connections, most people couldn't get their hands on such top-tier kitchen tools.
Hearing that, Ethan's smile faded slightly.
"Uh, well… it's decent, I guess."
"Pfft…" Lynn rolled her eyes.
Now she was sure of it.
This guy, so highly regarded by the corporations, was just an arrogant fool.
Even if he loved something, he'd never admit it.
With new kitchenware, Ethan naturally had to put it to use.
So, he invited Goro and Jack to stay for a grand dinner.
They had a few drinks, talked late into the night, and only left afterward.
After the feast, Ethan stood on the massive terrace, gazing at the dazzling lights of Night City's districts.
V approached from behind and gently wrapped her arms around his.
"What are you thinking about?"
Ethan didn't answer immediately. He turned and embraced V instead.
After placing a soft kiss on her forehead, he finally said, "I'm leaving tomorrow to take care of something."
"So suddenly? Is it urgent?"
"Yeah. If I wait even a day longer, I won't be able to sleep."
Looking at the distant skyline, a cold light flickered in Ethan's eyes.
He.
Would never allow anyone in this world to threaten him—or the people he cared about.
Some dangers needed to be eliminated as soon as possible.
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