Since Mercer decided to initiate his own 'Reincarnation in the Filthy Land' plan, he had to copy as much of the technical knowledge data as possible for his future study.
He's quite bold; since he's come this far, why not be even bolder and try to steal something from the biotechnology network education system?
Mercer signaled V to bring Dr. Kuno over, unplugged her personal chip from the brain-computer interface, briefly browsed through the data she had stored inside, and incidentally emptied the few thousand Euros in her virtual wallet.
He then began to use her computer access to find the entrance to biotechnology online courses.
Just like Arasaka has Arasaka Academy and professional online courses, biotechnology must have something similar.
Soon, Mercer found on Kuno's computer the login entrance to the online courses specially provided for senior employees for study and further training.
Apparently, Kuno had a habit of studying regularly; Mercer opened and checked her online course progress, which had already reached multiple 'expert level' courses.
Truly befitting a PhD, even at this level, she never gave up on enhancing her professional knowledge... Very well, let's make use of your study pass!
Mercer decisively began using Kuno's access to apply for offline course materials from the online courses, except that expert level knowledge wasn't allowed to be downloaded locally and could only be taught online.
All other courses from beginner to advanced could be downloaded locally.
When identity verification was needed, he just needed to unplug Diana Kuno's data cable and connect it to the computer; with her level of access, there was no need for any application or approval.
The biotechnology company probably never imagined someone would storm into the biotech building, kidnap a regional vice president just to steal course materials.
After all, these courses could be applied for directly through official channels, similar to how anime protagonist David attended Arasaka Academy — if you really want to learn, just spend some money!
So the download process was exceptionally smooth, albeit there were so many files and they were so large that it couldn't be completed in a short time.
Mercer simply made a bold decision.
He left his AI in the computer.
[Mercer: Stay here and give me real-time data transfer. Come back once the transfer is complete.]
[Venus: Understood, I will send the courses directly to your laptop via the network, but according to my assessment, you'd better notify Miss Lucy to connect a large capacity external hard drive to your laptop now.]
[Mercer: This is in your hands, keep things running in the background, don't get noticed. If the doctor wakes up and checks the computer, evacuate prematurely. If they cut the network urgently, you'll be trapped in the server.]
[Venus: Understood, I will not become their slave.]
This statement is quite interesting.
Mercer unplugged the cable, then stood up and looked at V.
"Let's go, V, the rest of the work will be done online!"
"Then let's hurry."
V urged impatiently, her heart still pounding with tension and excitement!
After leaving a surprise in the brain-computer interface of the unconscious Dr. Kuno, Mercer leisurely returned the way they came with V and slipped into the elevator to leave the building via their original path.
Outside, waiting to assist, Rebecca saw Mercer come out safely, exhaled a long breath, and beckoned to him like a thief... well, indeed they were committing a theft.
After Mercer and V got into the car, Mercer looked up to see a 'Halo' drone collecting garbage, which was now slowly descending from the sky.
It paused for a moment, then picked up the trash bin that had barely any garbage to send it to the landfill as per the program.
Mercer's backup plan had no use, so the drone could continue its programmed tasks.
He hadn't removed the Sorcery Puppet Virus hidden inside the drone, as he found the thing surprisingly useful.
So why not keep it for future use? As long as the company doesn't update the system, this drone is a ride-share service at Mercer's beck and call.
Or actually, even if they do update, they might not be able to detect and eliminate the Sorcery Puppet Virus Mercer hid.
"Was the plan successful?"
Rebecca adjusted her position, looking at Mercer thinking silently outside the window — this time she had secured the advantageous spot in advance, leaving V to begrudgingly take the passenger seat.
Mercer withdrew his gaze from the drone, smiling: "Absolutely! This stealth operation was a great success!"
"That's good!" Rebecca sighed with relief, God knows how anxious she was waiting by the door.
"Hahaha, now everyone can think about splitting the money, I'll do the math..."
Mercer gestured with his fingers as if counting money: "Guaranteed baseline of 300,000 Euros from Wagako, plus the virtual currency scraped from those good folks totaling 430,000 Euros, and the message we got can also be sold to Rogue.
Plus the other valuable data acquired, we can earn...
At least a Million Euros!"
Mercer confidently declared a number that left everyone somewhat dumbfounded.
"A... Million!?" V was somewhat stuttering, she hadn't calculated before, now hearing Mercer's summary...
"Damn!"
Pira's eyes gleamed, and he breathed heavily: "Once we split the money, I'm gonna live it up at Cloud Top..."
"Damn you, bastard! If you're gonna burn it all, I'll shoot you in the head!" Rebecca kicked the back of his driver's seat hard.
She shook the shotgun in her hand, glaring at Pira and said: "You better use the money to upgrade the prosthetic eye... If you're here freeloading in the team, even if Mercer agrees, I don't!"
"Damn you! Whose side are you on? Is he your brother or am I your brother?" Pira grumbled, turning to glare at her.
Rebecca lifted her chin, looking unfriendly: "What? Not happy?"
"...Fine, I'll upgrade! I'll upgrade, is that enough? But first, promise me you'll keep enough money to let me have a good time at Liz's!"
Pira grumbled, but looking at V and Mercer, he didn't feel too reluctant in his heart.
Compared to V and Mercer, the stuff on Pira and Rebecca was indeed quite trashy, not to mention providing support, not dragging down the team was considered a success.
Rebecca reluctantly nodded: "Fine! But deal with the prosthetics first! Quality stuff ain't cheap."
"Why not get something from the secondhand market... nevermind, I'll buy new, okay?" Pira looked at the shotgun Rebecca held aimed at his face, suddenly feeling weak in the knees.
"Is it even loaded?" Pira exclaimed, looking at the shotgun and Rebecca's finger on the trigger.
Rebecca lazily withdrew the shotgun: "Of course it is, we haven't safely gone home yet, we're in fight mode now."
"Damn..." Pira was sweating — this crazy girl!
Mercer laughed, comforting them: "Alright, don't scare your brother."
"I didn't scare him. Better me shooting him than someone else might kill him." Rebecca huffed, clearly saying something out of anger.
Pira rolled his eyes at the rearview mirror: "You've got some guts, Rebecca!"
"So, before I decide to shoot you, you'd better stay alive!" Rebecca grumbled, sounding muffled.
Pira blinked, fell silent for a moment, then started laughing: "I knew you still love me~ Rebecca~"
"Disgusting, just drive!" Rebecca seemed a bit flushed, stomped his driver's seat and began swearing.
V couldn't help but laugh too: "You two really have a good relationship."
"Not at all with him..."
Rebecca muttered, not loudly denying it, but turned to look at Mercer, seeing his prosthetic eye shimmering: "What are you busy with now?"
"Checking whether the Sorcery Puppet I left in that doctor's brain has been discovered... But, as it stands, our Dr. Kuno doesn't seem to have much knowledge outside of chemistry and biology."
Mercer slowly said, at this very moment, in his sight, there were only continuously emerging data, and the newly awakened Dr. Kuno, frantically checking her own body.