V saw the contents of the chip, which detailed the recent business schedule of a company called Mali Pharmaceuticals.
What shocked V was that the company's latest activity was a business cooperation meeting with Arasaka.
The chip records in detail the company's itinerary for the meeting, security arrangements, information about participants, and other important information.
V was no fool. At this point, Jenkins's meaning was self-evident. V didn't say anything else. He was waiting for Jenkins' explanation.
"This chip records the arrangements for cooperation between this company and Arasaka. What I want you to do is use this information to eliminate them before the cooperation is reached, using your own methods."
V's heartbeat quickened slightly when he heard Jenkins's affirmative answer.
V had been involved in this type of mission before. As an excellent field agent with a high talent for espionage, he had naturally experienced many assassinations of other company members.
According to the information contained in the chip, Mali Pharmaceuticals was just a relatively small company in the United States. Logically speaking, killing a few employees or even executives of such a company would be nothing to V.
But this time he is not just going to deal with a few executives, this time he wants to do a cooperation project with Huang Arasaka.
If he were to interfere with military technology cooperation, he wouldn't be afraid because he had Arasaka's support. But if he was to deal with Arasaka, who would be behind him?
No one, Jenkins? If this thing is exposed, he may not help me get out of it.
It can be said that if this is discovered, then he is basically finished unless Jenkins is willing to protect him.
After a moment's silence, V said, "You said this mission came from you personally. Can I choose to refuse?"
Hearing V's words, Jenkins smiled slightly, as if he was not worried at all that V would really refuse.
"Of course, I can't force you to do it, but have you really thought about it?"
Jenkins tapped his fingers on the table a few times and continued.
"You know, V, ever since you came to Night City's Counterintelligence Department, I've been very optimistic about you and assigned you to complete the operation. You've performed very well. Everyone in the department knows that I'm planning to promote you.
You are excellent, but for me, that is not enough. If you want to climb higher, you must show higher value and sincerity."
Jenkins' eyes flashed with data streams, and he called up the holographic display on the table and showed V a file.
"Remember when I told you I was going to transfer you? The approval from above has already come down, but I haven't told you yet. Now the final decision is in my hands.
Think about it, as long as you accept this task and do it beautifully, you will be able to complete the transfer and then be promoted all the way to become my right-hand man. All the company benefits will be accorded to you, and power will follow. "
After a pause, Jenkins turned off the monitor and pointed his finger at the office door.
"But if you reject it today and walk out this door, you'll have nothing. Have you thought it through?"
Although it was hard to admit, what Jenkins said was true. V was no novice. To have reached this position in the company, he naturally knew all about the workplace.
The mission before him now was obviously an opportunity given to him by Jenkins. Accepting it was equivalent to boarding Jenkins's warship. With this relationship, it was believed that it was only a matter of time before he reached the top of the counterintelligence department.
Jenkins can also use this opportunity to confirm V's loyalty and reliability, and ensure that V is worthy of being trained as his confidant.
If he refused, V might not be able to make any further progress in the counterintelligence department. As for using this secret to inform on Jenkins, that would be a dead end.
"Okay, I accept, but I want to hear why."
After thinking for a moment, V finally compromised and put away the chip that Jenkins gave him.
In the face of huge profits, this risk is completely worth it. Moreover, the mission does not require him to assassinate Arasaka's people directly, but only to deal with the executives of several small companies. Even if the cooperation with Arasaka fails, the matter is not to the point where it cannot be resolved.
"A wise decision." Jenkins saw V accept the chip and smiled, then continued.
Mali Pharmaceuticals, a US-based pharmaceutical company, was previously unknown, but recently developed a potent immunosuppressant that is several levels more potent than military-grade immunosuppressants currently on the market. This drug plays a key role in the company's various experiments.
Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Arasaka. As a local company, they were overtaken by military technology and were ready to cooperate.
But that bitch in the Special Operations Department used some unknown means to make them defect to Arasaka, so this cooperation was born.
If they can get this deal done, it will become another advantageous trump card for her, and the bitch's position will become more stable. I don't want to see this happen, understand?" Jenkins explained.
Ever since V took on the task he gave him, he had become one of his own, so Jenkins also gave him enough patience.
"Special Operations?"
"Yes, Director of Special Operations, Abernathy. This is a personal vendetta between her and me." Jenkins nodded.
"Okay, I understand. I'll take care of it."
After getting Jenkins' explanation, V was relieved. At least Jenkins was not going to go against Arasaka.
This kind of personal grudge between high-level officials is not uncommon. As long as Jenkins did not directly assassinate Abernathy, even if he was eventually exposed, the impact on him would not be too great, and he would not be killed with him.
"Relax, although this cooperation is important, it hasn't been finalized yet, right? Accidents are common in Night City.
As long as the cooperation is disrupted by then, this small company will lose the protection of Arasaka and offend military technology. It will not be able to survive for a few days and will have no time to cause trouble for you.
As for Arasaka, I will handle the impact of the incident. And once I get your transfer approved, I'll give you higher authority, making it easier for you to operate.
As long as we do some manipulation and blame it on military technology, I think no one will think it's wrong."
After hearing Jenkins' analysis, V nodded in agreement. This mission was not too difficult or risky.
All we can say is that this was just an opportunity given to him by Jenkins, the purpose of which was to test whether V was willing to join his camp and bind himself to him.
There was no reason not to eat the cake that was right in front of him, and V gradually accepted this result.
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