Chapter 766 Johnny's Question

[Johnny: Most of the people who are difficult to fight seem to have mental problems. Why is this guy so sunny? 】

This question is indeed thought-provoking, especially for Johnny.

In the world of cyberpunk, being powerful means a lot of prosthetic body modifications. A lot of prosthetic body modifications are things that only madmen do. Either the madman installs a lot of prosthetics, or the person who installs a lot of prosthetics goes crazy. .

Putting aside the aliens like Optimus Prime, Jack at least looks a lot like a human being. In theory, he is a human being.

Even Lille felt a little emotional: For him, individual strength is limited, and collective strength is truly overwhelming.

But in his original world, it was not uncommon for some key figures of powerful collectives to be abnormal. When the war was at its most intense, it could even be said that there were no normal people at all.

But Jack is very normal, even sunny. When he invited Lear to join the resistance, he was able to clearly express his goodwill. His goodwill was consistent with his words, that is:

If you have nowhere to go, you are welcome to join the border and join our home.

For both Johnny and Lil, in their respective worlds, although releasing good intentions does lead to bad results most of the time, this behavior has become a kind of behavior that will be laughed at almost all of the time. concept.

It feels like the bad guys’ laughter is too loud, covering up every good-hearted voice released by the good guys, leaving only the sounds of ridicule, sarcasm, hostility and gun-toting sticks everywhere.

Some of these people are pure bad guys who will really do cruel things, but most of them are just ordinary people who want to bluff to make themselves look more "social."

Maybe this is the change brought about by the era of interstellar colonization when facing the boundless starry sky?

With many thoughts in mind, Lear held Jack's hand:

"I am not just a self-disciplined AI, maybe one day I will find the place I should go back to."

“The border can still be a place for you to stay, and besides, you can even move your family over.

If you help the rebels, the rebels will be your forever friends. "

[Johnny: It is said that people who suffer more misfortunes are more cruel, and people in war are more cruel. Is there really a war here? ],

[Lille: It’s absolutely true. I think we should stop guessing. 】

"You guys are so enthusiastic. Okay, what are you going to do next? I will support you."

As mentioned earlier, Jack came to Typhon because the rebels detected a very powerful energy reaction on the planet. The rebels needed to know what it was to prevent the other party from developing weapons technology that they were unclear about.

In fact, before Jack and the others came here, the rebels had already sent out a reconnaissance unit. It was because of problems with the reconnaissance unit that the rebel commander decided to send a large number of soldiers to land here.

The pilot who arrived here two weeks ago to serve as a scout was called Colonel Anderson.

"Colonel Anderson has been out of contact for a long time, and we are now rushing to the rendezvous point agreed with him.

This mission was. Originally Captain Lastimosa's mission. Now it's mine. "

Titan walked on the earth, and Leal and Jack sat on BT's shoulders.

Typhon is a planet with beautiful scenery. Unlike Latveria, which is surrounded by mountains, the natural features here are more rugged and densely packed stone mountains.

Dense green plants are entangled on the rocks, and the water flows through and hits the stone walls, causing splashes.

Where had Johnny seen such a scene?

[Johnny: Although the scenery here is free, it is more comfortable than those of Black Mewtwo. 】

[Johnny: I've heard that our world used to be like this, but I've never seen it. 】

[Johnny: It’s like when I was young, just when I was accumulating knowledge and strength to face the world, the world was already falling apart. 】

[Johnny: I wanted to find something worth fighting for, but in the end I found that those things were all empty words and fake] ˆˆˆˆˆ [Johnny: I also joined the army and served for GJ, but the result was not very good. 】

Along the way, Lear was exchanging tasks and tactics with Jack, and Johnny kept feeling emotional.

What he was most moved by was Jack's attitude and passion. As a discarded generation of cyberpunk at the beginning of the 21st century, he was a deserter. He couldn't imagine why someone could become a soldier with such passion?

You know, most of the people he has seen who go to the battlefield with passion are freaks and perverts like Adam Hammer!

[Johnny: Ask him, ask him if he's not afraid? Don’t be afraid that your struggle will end up just for another group of people to dominate. Don’t be afraid that the people you killed will grab him by the collar at night. Don’t be afraid.]

After saying so much, Johnny still couldn't give him the last reason.

But Lille knew what he feared: immediate fear, of course.

Rains of bullets glide through the air, and there are threats of death from all directions. The protracted war lasts for days, even dozens of months, and years. There is no freedom, you must obey orders at any time, and there is no end in sight.

Johnny wishes he was an uncompromising fighter, but the truth is, he's a deserter.

Even though he used so many reasons to convince himself, his subconscious still felt that deserters were despised, and even he knew that he was really afraid of that feeling.

Lille also knew that it was because he had seen too many guys who said all kinds of beautiful things before being sent to military camps and battlefields, and finally died in the shit pit.

But Lille also knew there were people like Jack.

It's just that in the world of cyberpunk, it is really difficult for Johnny to meet such people. Even if he does, there is a high probability that he will see their tragic death, and his death will be of no benefit to the world.

After thinking for a while, he still followed Johnny's wishes and asked:

"Cooper, are you afraid of the battlefield? Aren't you afraid that the resistance will one day turn into something like the IMC?"

Jack was obviously stunned for a moment, and a chuckle came from the helmet:

"My dream is to become a Pilot, to become a true Pilot so that I can defend my homeland.

As for what you said about the resistance becoming the IMC."

Jack shook his head, as if he thought of something embarrassing: "I'm not very good at building houses, but when the war is over, I will definitely go back and find a piece of land for myself, build a good house, and circle a good piece of land." farm

I'm not good at thinking about complicated things, but I am a rebel, and I will build the border brick by brick with my friends and relatives.

Why do you think I would become my enemy? "

[Johnny: Damn, that means you didn’t say anything. 】

Johnny's voice died in his ears, and he retreated into the sector.

Maybe it's because he feels more and more ashamed of himself. After all, what he is best at as a native of Night City is cursing certain people, becoming a certain person, and then calling himself an asshole.

Jack was definitely not that kind of person, so he had no idea why Leal asked.

But he noticed a small detail: "We are comrades now, why don't you just call me by my name?"

"Well, I remember that I also have a friend named Jack. I'm afraid I might confuse you."

"Friend? I always thought you were a pure AI. It seems your origin is more complicated than I thought. What kind of person is he?"

"In a sense, very similar to you."

Jack smiled and responded: "Then I want to make friends with him."

Bang.

BT stopped.

"Jack, Leal, we are about to reach the rendezvous point with Colonel Anderson."