168. I Will

Chapter 754: 168. I Will

"It is a tremendous honor to welcome you, Mr. Aguilar. Was your journey pleasant?"

"That is none of your concern."

The moment that hoarse voice, like sandpaper scraping, rang out, the Barghest member responsible for greeting guests and conducting security checks at the entrance of Gemini Sapphire Tower stiffened.

When he saw the visitor's iconic black cybernetic eye with its white pupil, the hand holding the scanner began to tremble involuntarily. He hurriedly stepped aside to clear the way and bowed deeply to the lone negotiator representing the Cuban Crime Syndicate. "Colonel Hansen and the other attendees have been waiting for you in the conference room on the top floor."

Aguilar adjusted the cuff of his impeccably tailored suit, the custom "Death Apple" revolver faintly visible at his waist.

He neither nodded nor showed the slightest emotion. He simply crossed the security checkpoint with steps as precise as if measured by a ruler. The glow of the lobby lights dragged a sharp shadow behind him, and the previously noisy first-floor lounge suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

"God! It's Aguilar! Get back!"

"Who? The guy in the suit?"

"The one from Cuba! A living legend!"

"My God, it's really him! I can't believe we get to see him in person. This heir's banquet really isn't simple."

As the somewhat flustered guests on the first floor moved aside to let the legend cultivated by the Cuban Crime Syndicate pass through, a leisurely, relaxed voice came through every one of Aguilar's communication channels.

"Mr. Kenichi Shiro, how does it feel pretending to be Aguilar? It should suit you pretty well, right? After spending so long in a corporate hub like Night City, even Barghest has picked up the habit of bowing. I was hoping they'd give you