Chapter 81: May the Glory of LA Corporation Last Forever!

Chapter 81: May the Glory of LA Corporation Last Forever!

["Once the AST Mecha Squad surrounds the vicinity of the Azure Tower, immediately conduct a forced clearance. Anyone who resists—kill without mercy!"]

The closer to the critical moment, the more decisive the hammer must fall. Li Ang cared little about who was behind these people; any issues could wait. For now, he needed to stabilize the situation here.

"Understood!" Mann replied solemnly.

In the command center of the LA Corporation, Li Ang paced back and forth. After a moment of contemplation, he decided to personally call President Myers to explain the situation.

After all, this disaster was entirely the result of this troublesome woman's reckless actions. Myers had to pay the price for it.

Soon, the holographic call connected.

"Myers, take a look at the trouble you've caused. Because of your selfishness, the Azure Tower is now littered with corpses. Is this how you treat the patriots of the New United States of America?"

This time, Li Ang didn't address her as "Madam President." Instead, he called her by name, reflecting his anger.

Li Ang's purpose for calling Myers was straightforward: to get her to immediately call off the Intelligence Bureau agents and have them abandon the mission and leave the Azure Tower before things spiraled further out of control.

If public apologies and reparations were needed afterward, so be it. In that case, Li Ang might still consider continuing to cooperate with her.

However, if Myers stubbornly sent more reinforcements to compete for Arasaka's powered armor, Li Ang would have no choice but to strike decisively and shoot down the Intelligence Bureau's helicopters.

Beyond that, he would suspend the supply of conventional weapons to the NUSA military, ban the sale of military equipment, and implement a series of sanctions.

For instance, he could support anti-NUSA factions and launch a round of military strikes against the New United States.

["Mr. Li Ang, please calm down. I'm already contacting the agents to abandon the mission and withdraw from Night City!"]

By now, things had gone far beyond Myers' expectations. She never thought stealing a powered armor device would be this difficult!

According to reports from her subordinate Lidd, Arasaka's soldiers were outraged and fighting fiercely, as if the theft of the powered armor was akin to killing their master, Saburo Arasaka.

Now, Myers had become hesitant. Faced with Li Ang's warnings, she couldn't continue to be headstrong and obstinate.

The ability to bend and stretch is a skill every politician must master.

"When will your helicopters arrive? I can still create an escape route for you now," Li Ang said, frowning deeply.

If the Intelligence Bureau agents fell into Arasaka's hands, Arasaka Yoshinobu would likely pin the blame for Saburo's death on the NUSA.

At that point, who could say if another corporate war wouldn't break out?

With Saburo Arasaka dead, Yoshinobu would undoubtedly consolidate power. Li Ang couldn't guarantee that Yoshinobu wouldn't use Arasaka's military strength to establish his authority within the company.

The worst part was that the current military tech corporations and the NUSA were far weaker than before. Myers couldn't sustain another large-scale corporate war.

If Yoshinobu Arasaka were determined to initiate a war under the guise of avenging his father, Arasaka Corporation would almost certainly emerge victorious.

["Li Ang, our warships have already withdrawn. There won't be any further reinforcements. I hope you can handle the aftermath. I'll ensure compensation and medals of honor for the families of those who died defending the nation!"]

Myers' words stunned Li Ang. He hadn't expected this troublesome woman to be so shameless.

First, she ignored warnings and insisted on sending people to steal Arasaka's powered armor. Now, she was cutting ties and outright abandoning her subordinates.

And yet, so many fools still sacrificed themselves for her!

If not for the importance of their collaboration, Li Ang would have cursed Myers out on the spot. But he knew full well that ranting and raving wouldn't solve the problem.

The chaos at the Azure Tower still needed resolution.

"Myers, tell me why. Why are you abandoning them?" Li Ang pressed in a low voice, unable to understand why Myers would choose the coldest, most disheartening course of action when she could save lives.

["Fine... The Pacifica Confederation's warships discovered us and forcibly expelled us from their territory. Even our armed helicopters are grounded."]

["I admit this mission was a total misstep. But now, we need to ensure confidentiality. As long as no evidence remains, Arasaka will have nothing to hold against us!"]

["Li Ang, you're the only one who can prevent a war. Please, for the sake of innocent NUSA civilians, help me this time..."]

Her words left Li Ang once again stunned by Rosalind Myers' selfish and vile nature.

The Pacifica Confederation she referred to was an alliance of British Columbia, parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California.

This confederation was the largest backer of Night City, enjoying regional independence with its own territory. They were effectively North America's feudal lords.

At the same time, the Pacifica Confederation was the biggest obstacle to the NUSA's unification. If Myers wanted to restore the NUSA, she would have to defeat this alliance.

But for now, she was far from capable of doing so.

Of course, what disgusted Li Ang the most was that Myers , this top executioner who showed no regard for human life, dared to morally blackmail him by using civilian lives as leverage.

If it weren't for the fact that holographic calls couldn't distort space, Li Ang would have slapped her twice through the screen.

Is this even human language?

"Ms. Myers , if you don't want military technology and Neo-America to collapse in your hands, then be honest, save up, and buy weaponry from LA Company. Build up your strength first and cause less trouble."

Li Ang didn't bother restraining his emotions any longer and bluntly said to her, "The powered armor device you're so eager for? Let me show you exactly what it looks like!"

"As for that junk from Meta Group, they'd better switch careers and become LA Company's parts suppliers, because tonight they'll see what real powered armor is."

Clang! With that, Li Ang hung up the call.

Immediately afterward, Li Ang issued an order to 2B, instructing her to pilot the Ronin Titan to the scene and take forceful control of all unstable elements.

Strictly speaking, the Ronin Titan was a type of heavy combat mech. Against powered armor, which generally weighed no more than a ton, it was nothing short of dimensional suppression.

Since he was going to flex his muscles, he'd show them the full extent of his strength!

"May LA Company's glory last for eternity!"

With that, 2B, who had been kneeling on one knee, stood up and headed to the company warehouse to deploy the long-dormant Ronin Titan, swiftly moving toward the Azure Tower.

At the same time, Li Ang, who had already connected to the Ronin Titan through the system interface, could clearly see the Titan's field of vision. He could even issue commands to 2B through his thoughts.