"Ambition? You're right, my ambition is indeed great, but whose isn't?
Ascension Technology, in order to develop steadily, didn't want to attract too much attention, so it hid its capabilities everywhere until today.
But Arasaka Yorinobu, aren't you the same? To achieve your goals, you hid your inner sharpness, stayed by Arasaka Saburo's side, and accumulated your strength."
Facing Arasaka Yorinobu's concerns, Luoqi smiled.
Then he continued.
"Arasaka Yorinobu, we are actually very similar, and the goals we want to achieve are the same. That's why I came to find you, wanting to change this world with you."
Luoqi's words made Arasaka Yorinobu fall silent for a moment.
He indeed had no right to judge Luoqi's ambition, but what he wanted to know was whether Luoqi's goal was truly consistent with his.
"My goal is not just as simple as destroying Arasaka, I hope you are clear on that."
Although Arasaka Yorinobu had always advocated for the complete destruction of the Arasaka Group, and had always been doing so.
But Arasaka Yorinobu's true aspiration was not just about making the Arasaka company disappear.
What he truly wanted to achieve was to eliminate all capitalist corporations and liberate people from oppression.
What he wanted to do was fight against the runaway social system, just as Johnny Silverhand said.
If Ascension Technology only helped him fight Arasaka, although he would still be happy, he hoped even more that Ascension Technology could help him achieve his true goal.
Only if Luoqi and his goal were truly consistent would he dare to fully trust him and form an alliance with him.
Otherwise, Ascension Technology might just be a bigger and more terrifying capitalist corporation.
And Luoqi was well aware of this.
"Arasaka Yorinobu, I am certainly very clear. I am also the same.
Not just Arasaka, but also Military Technology, WCN, and so on, all these disgusting capitalist corporations that oppress people and control resources, I won't let a single one off.
My real purpose is not about the corporations, but about liberating this runaway social system, it's just that these corporations are the culprits."
Hearing Luoqi's words, a smile he couldn't control appeared on Arasaka Yorinobu's face.
"Are you telling the truth?" Arasaka Yorinobu seemed a little excited.
It was as if someone who had been frustrated finally met a kindred spirit.
Arasaka Yorinobu knew that there were never a shortage of people in this world who wanted to resist the corporations.
But most of them were low-level people oppressed by these corporations.
They had suffered all the oppression from the corporations and the hardships imposed upon them.
So their resistance and anger could be said to be natural.
But Arasaka Yorinobu was different.
From the moment he was born, he was the heir apparent of the Arasaka Group, destined to be at the top of the Arasaka Group.
From the beginning, he stood on the side of the oppressors.
Originally, he could have rightfully enjoyed all of this, using the wealth plundered from the people to live a life of luxury and splendor.
But he didn't; he awakened, and he believed this world was corrupt.
And this also destined him to be the lonely one.
Because at his level, no one had ever thought about the oppressed people like he did.
And he had prepared himself to fight alone on this path.
But now, he met an ally, someone like him, standing at the highest level of a corporation, yet still thinking about the people below.
Looking at Arasaka Yorinobu's excited expression, Luoqi's smile deepened.
"Of course, that's what I've always thought.
I've witnessed corporations take away farmers' water sources, and finally their land. I've also witnessed Night City turn into a machine, using people's broken spirits, shattered dreams, and ill-gotten gains as fuel. For a long time, corporations have controlled livelihoods, taking everything, and now they won't even spare souls.
This is a battle against the runaway social system, and you, Arasaka Yorinobu, will also join me in declaring war on these damn corporations."
Luoqi spoke Johnny Silverhand's classic lines.
And as Johnny Silverhand's number one fan, Arasaka Yorinobu was naturally touched.
But just as Arasaka Yorinobu was still immersed in joy, Luoqi's words took a turn.
"I think you should be clear now, our goals are the same. However, these ideals and goals must be realized step by step.
It's time to talk about practical matters, after all, achieving this goal is not an easy task."
Luoqi's words dragged Arasaka Yorinobu back to reality.
Nodding, Arasaka Yorinobu drank the wine in his hand in one gulp before speaking.
"Then what do you want to do."
"Very simple, I'll first help you completely control Arasaka, then use the power of Arasaka and Ascension Technology to declare war on corporations worldwide, and finally put Ascension Technology on top of all global corporations, completely controlling all companies."
Luoqi spoke his plan without any reservations.
But Arasaka Yorinobu was startled; this seemed to differ from his plan.
"I know what you're thinking, if I'm not mistaken, you originally planned to control Arasaka.
Use Arasaka to provoke wars with other corporations to weaken all companies, and then destroy these corporations.
But have you ever thought if such a war can truly destroy these corporations? Back then, Johnny Silverhand sent a nuke into Arasaka Tower and blew it up.
But now, Arasaka Tower still stands in Night City; corporations are far from that easy to destroy.
To completely eliminate the era ruled by corporations, you need a corporation that is countless times stronger than them, one that can completely suppress and control them, creating a brand new world.
Ascension Technology is developing with this goal in mind, and I have the confidence to achieve it."
Luoqi's words once again saw through Arasaka Yorinobu; he didn't expect this person to know so clearly what he was thinking, his ideals and plans were all seen through by him.
A struggle appeared on Arasaka Yorinobu's face once more.
He knew Luoqi made sense; if Ascension Technology could truly become the most powerful corporation in the world, capable of challenging and controlling the entire world, it could indeed create a brand new world.
But Ascension Technology was still a corporation after all, and he couldn't be sure if Ascension Technology would bring greater oppression to the world after achieving this goal.
"Arasaka Yorinobu, you should know you have no choice. This is the only opportunity; if you fight alone, how much of a chance do you think you have?
Don't worry, Ascension Technology is different from other corporations; you should know, I came from a background of mercenaries and Ripperdocs, and the entire company is just me and some like-minded friends.
Whether now or in the future, Ascension Technology will only be under my control and become the embodiment of my will, you don't need to worry about this."
Luoqi filled Arasaka Yorinobu's glass with wine, signaling him to clink glasses.
After hesitating for a moment, Arasaka Yorinobu still raised his glass and clinked it.
Luoqi was right, he had no choice but to believe him.
"Cheers to our cooperation."
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