Cyberpunk:Gained a body of steel

Lucy came downstairs just as V was wolfing down breakfast at the dining table.

"Lucy, are you awake? Come, try Peter's breakfast! I can guarantee this is the best thing you've ever eaten."

V waved her hand, beckoning Lucy to sit down at the table.

"This…?" Lucy hesitated, unsure of what to expect.

"Stop hesitating and eat," V insisted, picking up some eggs with Lucy's chopsticks and stuffing them into her mouth.

"Okay, this is delicious. Is this a pollution-free egg?" Lucy asked, surprised as she chewed the soft, perfectly cooked eggs.

At the same time, she felt a little embarrassed. She had occasionally browsed pollution-free vegetables and ingredients online, and she knew how expensive these ingredients were. Even though she could spend a whole day's meal budget on just one of these ingredients, Peter had bought them like it was nothing.

"It's fine, as long as you like it. We'll make more money in the future," Peter replied with a grin. He always believed that money wasn't something to be saved but something to be earned.

After the breakfast episode, Peter and V took Lucy out, and about half an hour later, the three of them arrived at Misty's shop.

Jack was sitting in a full-body chair, enjoying a massage from Misty.

"Jack, you seem to be in a good mood. Did you finish the commission last time?" Peter asked, looking at his old friend.

"Hey, Peter, I made a lot of money on that job. Come closer, I'll tell you how much I made," Jack replied, his smirk revealing more than his words.

"Hey! Jack! What are you doing?" Peter raised his voice on purpose, interrupting Jack before Misty could kiss him.

"I'll go! Peter! Don't hold grudges like that!" Jack was taken aback, but before he could get angry and teach Peter a lesson, he looked up and saw who it was.

"Forget it, you can't afford to mess with the guy who tore apart the cyber-psychopaths," Jack muttered under his breath.

"What grudge? Didn't you ask us to come here for prosthetic body installation?" Peter asked, pretending to be confused.

Jack's teeth itched with hatred. He couldn't argue, since Peter didn't know Misty, and besides, he wanted Peter out of here quickly to avoid any more interruptions to his and Misty's plans.

"Alright, alright. There's a step down the back door; you can go straight to Dr. Victor inside."

Without saying a word, Peter walked in the direction he knew well.

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A familiar voice greeted them as soon as they entered.

"Huh? You're the ones Jack introduced, right? Come on in and tell me what kind of prosthetic body you want to install."

Peter instantly recognized Dr. Victor's voice. In the game, Victor had taken good care of V. First, he installed a military-grade prosthetic eye for her for free, and later, he helped her selflessly during the storyline. He treated V like a daughter, which was a rarity in the cyberpunk world.

Victor was unsurprised to see the trio. Jack had already informed him about their visit yesterday.

"I don't need any prosthetics, but V, Lucy, why don't you two decide what you want installed?" Peter said casually.

After all, what would Peter need prosthetics for? He was the scariest weapon in the room. The idea of installing a prosthetic body didn't even cross his mind.

It wasn't that he looked down on prosthetics. Even with his current strength, a fifth-tier military-grade prosthetic body wouldn't stand a chance against him. Peter knew this well enough.

"Victor, I want to know what kinds of prosthetics you have here," V asked, her curiosity piqued.

Victor immediately began listing his available options.

"The second-tier Crossroads prosthetic eye costs 3,000 ohms. The third-tier subcutaneous armor is 6,000 ohms. If you're just looking to install a prosthetic body, I recommend starting with these two. You can always upgrade later once you get used to them."

Peter nodded slightly. Victor spoke the truth. Though in the game, V's prosthetic body installation pushed her toward mechanical ascension, Peter knew it was all due to the relic chip. V, in her current state, was still human, and installing too many prosthetics at once could have negative consequences.

"V, I agree. These prosthetics are perfect for you right now. Plus, with the commissions we can take on, these options are just right."

"Okay, then. I'll install these two prosthetics first," V said, making up her mind.

Although she didn't fully understand the specifics of prosthetic installations, V knew when it was best to defer to the experts. Especially when it came to something as technical as this, it was best to trust the professionals.

Victor turned to look at Lucy, who had been quiet until now.

"So, what about you, miss? Do you want anything added?" Victor asked.

"Huh? Me?" Lucy raised her hand, a little embarrassed. "Sorry, but I don't think I have enough money for a prosthetic body."

She quickly waved her hands, shaking her head. She had a bit of savings, but there was no way she could afford the cost of prosthetic installations. V had just installed two prosthetics for 9,000 Euros, and Lucy had no idea how much work she would need to do to cover that expense.

"Don't worry about it," Peter said with a reassuring smile. "Your installation today is my reward to you in advance. I'll deduct the cost after you complete the task."

Peter patted his chest. Despite only having 20,000 Euros left, he could still afford to get a decent prosthetic body for Lucy.

"It's fine, Lucy. If Peter doesn't have enough money, I'll help you out," V added, giving Lucy a reassuring smile.

Lucy hesitated for a moment, then finally decided it was worth the investment. She had been relying on outdated chips and her own computing power for years. It was time to upgrade.

"Alright, then. I'll take a chip that can speed up cracking."

Lucy took a deep breath and made her decision. After nearly ten years of escaping the institution, her body's chips and nervous system were outdated. She often relied on her own abilities to find weaknesses in other people's programs, but it was clear she needed an upgrade.

"Good choice. I've got just the thing for you. This one's a parallel line from Military Technology. It's not the best chip on the market, but it has multitasking capabilities. If you have a basic hacking foundation, you'll be able to adapt to it quickly," Victor explained, pulling a chip out of his workstation.

"Then, I'll take this chip too. Dr. Victor, please give me one as well. I don't need a prosthetic body, but I can still use the chip," Peter added.

"Alright, here you go," Victor said, handing over the two chips. "Just insert them into your card slots, and you'll be good to go."

"Since this is our first time working together, I'll charge you 19,000 Euros. The cost of the prosthetic body installation is on me."

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