Chapter 689

“From Tokyo HQ, aren’t you the new transfer—Akechi-kun?”

Inside Arasaka Tower, the employee leading the way had just finished guiding the newly reassigned staff through onboarding procedures. The crimson-and-black light of the interior danced across the insignia on his uniformed shoulder.

“Welcome to Night City. Things here don’t always work the same as in Tokyo…” His voice paused as his boot heel ground down on a flickering scrap of holo-image lingering on the floor. “But rules are rules. With your track record at HQ, I’m sure you’ll adapt quickly—fish in water and all that.”