They seated Saburo Arasaka in the fully automated wheelchair they had prepared well in advance.
The wheelchair's full automation covered not only mobility but also a life-support system.
The executives had hoped to curry favor with Saburo Arasaka, but all they got was Goro Takemura, as cold and unyielding as stone.
"Prepare a few AVs for us. Once Lord Saburo has rested, we'll be heading to Azure Tower."
Confusion crossed the executives' faces.
They couldn't understand why Saburo Arasaka, who rarely left home, wanted to go straight to Azure Tower on his first trip out of Tokyo in so long.
As senior executives, they had naturally learned of Saburo Arasaka's itinerary well in advance.
But they only knew he was coming to Night City, which was why they had negotiated with Mayor Lucius Raine and demanded that he lock down the Watson District.
They had assumed Saburo Arasaka was coming to inspect their work.
They hadn't expected him to be heading to Azure Tower.
"Yes, sir."
Despite their confusion, they quickly made the arrangements.
After eating and drinking their fill, the three of them lay down to rest.
As the gentlemen of the group, Su Xiao and Jack gave V the most comfortable bed.
The two men lay on the sofas instead.
They rested to recover their strength and recharge.
Another three and a half hours passed.
There wasn't a peep over the comms channel.
If Su Xiao hadn't called T-BUG once during that time...
They might have thought T-BUG had fallen asleep too.
The lapis suite was nice, with beautiful decor, a great view, and attentive service.
But they hadn't actually come here to enjoy themselves.
At first, it had been fine.
As time passed, however, their patience gradually wore thin.
If they failed this time, Azure Tower