Chapter 731

After sighing at their current situation, Akechi’s gaze swept across the dim hideout until it settled on the young netrunner curled in a corner. She sat hugging her knees amidst a jumble of equipment, the pale-blue glow of the holo-screens casting shifting shadows across her dust-stained face.

“How’s the situation outside?” Akechi asked quietly as he approached, lowering his voice. “Any chance you’ve found a line we can piggyback on to intercept their comms?”

At the sound of his voice, the girl, lost in frustration, jerked her head up. A flicker of panic crossed her dirty face.