The events that followed proved Mann's thoughts correct; they actually incited half the city's populace in Watson District to rebel against Huang Ban.
This was a miracle Night City hadn't seen since Johnny Silverhand blew up Huang Ban Tower.
Moreover, the situation continued to intensify as the number and activity range of these mercenaries expanded.
It was because of this that Mann unintentionally revealed a bit about Li De to them.
Since Li De had likely been abandoned by the New American government, Mann saw no point in remaining hidden and downtrodden for a lifetime.
Of course, Mann never intended for Li De to work for Horizon Corporation; that would be a fool's errand. He simply hoped this guy could step out of the illusion called the American dream.
Li De's thick lips moved slightly.
