"Hey, you have a prosthetic body, why are you sneaking around in there? Did you do something?"
Seeing Rocky coming out, the Tiger Claw Gang member who accompanied him couldn't help but question.
Generally speaking, few of the cyborg doctors in Night City's underground clinics are clean. If you are not a particularly familiar doctor, the best option is to be wary of him.
But Rocky is obviously not one of them, and he doesn't like being questioned.
Glancing at the aggressive Tiger Claw Gang members, Rocky said coldly, "First of all, you can question my skills, but you can't question my character. If it weren't for Wakako, I would have told you to get out now.
Of course, if by tampering you mean completely renovating the prosthesis, then I did."
After saying that, Rocky ignored him and started installing the prosthesis.
The man didn't expect Rocky to respond like this, and after hearing Rocky's reply, he didn't say anything else.
It was just as he said, at least the prosthesis Rocky took out looked brand new instead of being replaced with a worse second-hand one.
As for whether other qualities have been replaced, we will know after the prosthesis is installed.
The process of installing the prosthesis was not complicated. For a skilled prosthesis doctor, it was as easy as changing the SIM card in a mobile phone. Rocky completed the installation in no time.
As the prosthesis was connected to the personal system, various parameters were read one by one, and it was indeed confirmed that there was no problem with his original prosthesis.
"No problem, it's indeed my prosthetic. But why does it look so new?"
After feeling the new Mantis Blade prosthesis, the Tiger Claw Gang member lying on the operating table couldn't help but wonder.
Rocky calmly explained, "My shop specializes in conscientious business. I'll provide you with a full set of maintenance for free."
After hearing Rocky's explanation, the customer immediately felt that this business trip was worthwhile, not only was the price right but the service was also good.
Rocky then began to implant the bionic skin onto the prosthesis and repaired the damaged parts. At this point, the entire operation was completed perfectly.
Looking at the intact new prosthesis, the customer expressed great satisfaction. After receiving the transfer, Rocky escorted the two out of the store.
"If you are satisfied, remember to call more people. We guarantee affordable prices and good service." Before the two left, Rocky did not forget to ask them to help advertise.
After all, underground clinics have no way to advertise publicly, and relying on customers and local tyrants to spread the word is the best way to accumulate customers.
"Huh, it's finally open."
After seeing the two off, the store returned to silence, and Rocky went to the production area inside.
Holding a bottle of potion, Rocky was thinking about how to sell it and how much to sell it for.
Judging by the value, such a powerful effect should be worth more than 500 euros, and Rocky selling it to the black clinic for more than 300 euros is a relatively ideal situation.
But Rocky thought about it carefully and found that it was not the case. In his opinion, his main customers were mercenaries and gang members.
First of all, the effect of type 1 stimulant is good, but the introduction also clearly states that it will cause harm to people with lower physical strength.
So far, Rocky has only conducted experiments on himself, but if the prosthesis is not counted, Rocky's current physical strength has exceeded more than 90% of gang members and freelance mercenaries.
Stimulants have no effect on him, but it's hard to say for other people.
Moreover, these guys fight to make money. It is unrealistic to spend a lot of money to use consumables every time. At most, they will only buy a little for emergency use, which will have a huge impact on sales.
However, if the price is simply lowered, it will become unreasonable and may even have a huge impact on the entire drug market. By then, those pharmaceutical companies will probably go crazy trying to dig him out.
"It would be perfect if the effect of the drug could be reduced a little."
Rocky thought about it and decided to give it an experiment. After all, stimulants are made of two secondary potions in a certain proportion and fused with other materials.
The recipes on the alchemy table are fixed presets, but you can customize the ratios. You might be able to create potions with different effects.
If this can really be achieved, it will not only allow us to enter the market reasonably, but also ensure that the best technology and drugs are firmly grasped by ourselves so that all the trump cards will not flow into the market.
So Rocky began to experiment with different formula proportions of stimulants.
Fortunately, there are still enough Rocky materials, and there is also the help of the workbench analyzer.
[Useless stimulants]
[The injection makes the user feel quick, but it has no real effect]
...
[Tainted Potion]
[Unfortunately, drinking it will cause diarrhea, injection is not recommended]
...
[Abnormal Stimulants]
[A strange potion born from a twisted refining formula. When injected into the human body, it greatly increases movement speed (80%) for a short period of time. However, it causes the user to become overly excited and unable to stand still. It also inhibits the body's self-healing ability. Repeated use can lead to multiple organ failure.]
Looking at the results from the workbench analysis interface, Rocky complained furiously, "What the hell is this? It's all useless stuff. Okay, this one is still somewhat useful. I'll write down the recipe."
After writing down the formula of this abnormal stimulant, Rocky continued to experiment with different formulas, but most of them were useless.
Fortunately, hard work pays off. After Rocky's repeated trial and error, he finally found a suitable formula.
[Weakened Stimulant]
A weakened stimulant produced after a formula adjustment, sacrificing self-healing ability in exchange for a longer duration and lower drug burden. After injection, it increases the user's movement speed (35%) for a certain period of time, lasting 60 seconds.
'That's it, a lower threshold for use and a longer duration. Plus a good speed bonus, it's very practical.'
With Rocky's adjustment of the formula, the cost of this weakened version of the stimulant has now dropped to 30 euros.
Rocky plans to distribute it to black clinics across the country at a price of 150 euros, and the final market price is expected to be around 200 euros.
In this way, it becomes acceptable for mercenaries to use one needle in each battle. After all, even shooting bullets costs money, and you can only make money if you are willing to spend money.
After finalizing the formula, Rocky used the remaining materials to produce 100 weakened stimulants and engraved labels on the bottles one by one.
[Manufactured by Feisheng Technology]
[Power Stimulant Type II]
After putting the potion away and switching the sign at the door to "resting", Rocky rode his bike back to the apartment to rest.
Rocky slept particularly soundly that night. Overall, the first day of opening was quite fruitful. Although there was only one customer, it was at least a good start.
The doping program has also successfully entered the second stage and is ready to try to open up the market.
...
Early the next morning.
Rocky did not choose to open the business so early, but instead planned to sell the potion first.
It is naturally not easy to form a cooperative relationship with black clinics, and a secret cooperative relationship at that.
He took thirty bottles of potion, divided them into ten portions and sealed them. Rocky put on a hooded sweatshirt and a mask.
Although the jammer in his prosthetic eye can prevent his face from being captured by surveillance cameras, it cannot prevent other people from seeing him, so wearing a mask is still very effective.
Riding on his motorcycle, Rocky began delivering goods in Night City.