But Su Xiao offered no explanation, only saying they would need them.
Neither of them asked any further questions.
They stepped onto the red-and-white marble tiles and passed floor-to-ceiling light columns that cast a cool red glow.
The Black attendant standing at the hotel entrance bowed respectfully.
"Welcome to Azure Tower."
While they waited for the security check, T-BUG's voice sounded again.
"Su, I booked under your name-Yang." She repeated their cover identities and their reason for visiting Azure Tower. "You're here to see Taki Kawa, a representative from Militech. The paperwork is for the Flathead."
"Yeah, I know."
Su Xiao went through the security scanner first.
No problems whatsoever.
Jack went second, carrying the case.
When he stood inside the scanner, its light suddenly changed from blue to red.
It was Jack's first visit, so he didn't know what that meant.
He thought the scan had finished.
He started to walk inside.
But a guard put out a hand to stop him.
"Wait. There's a problem."
The guard moved his right hand behind his back, instinctively reaching for the grip of the gun at his waist.
As everyone knew, Night City was full of wholesome, hospitable people.
Many of those living at the bottom couldn't stand the corporations' behavior.
Most only mouthed off about it, but there were always a few who dared to take action.
If only as part of his duties, the guard was obliged to ask.
"Sir, could you please explain why you're bringing a combat robot onto Azure Tower's premises?"
Jack instinctively looked at Su Xiao.
Of course, Su Xiao wasn't about to leave Jack hanging.
He walked up to the guard and said coldly,
"I have no obligation to explain myself to you. Get your manager. We booked in advance, so how is