The War Begins

For D, the leisurely days would not last long. Fortunately, D had already received word from Regina, who told her that they had arrived at their destination before the Munich Information Security Conference began and had contacted Netwatch through one of Regina's informants there.

At the same time, they would raise the issue publicly at the information security conference and make the data public.

Come to think of it, the time was about right.

However, D had a small problem to deal with at the moment.

"D, what the hell did you do?!"

Rogue's furious voice came from the other end, filled with the anger of someone who had fallen into a trap dug by someone else.

"Arasaka's intelligence department found me and asked about my relationship with you. Damn it... What exactly did you do?"

"I discovered one of Arasaka's little secrets. That's all."

D picked up the drink beside her and took a sip before speaking.

"A little secret? Is that why you came to Afterlife that day? You set me up?"

"How fresh. How can you call that setting you up, Rogue? Since you can still contact me, doesn't that mean you're fine? Then this matter is over—right?"

"You—!"

"Beep."

Before Rogue could finish, D directly cut off the communication.

It was about time.

D glanced at the time before her. At that moment, she was inside the bar of Konpeki Plaza, leisurely savoring her drink while waiting for the plan to unfold. Today, tonight, the Munich security conference would be held, and at the same time, D would ignite the beacon of war that would destroy Night City right here.

"Tap tap tap..."

Rapid footsteps rang out. D raised her head and saw a sloppily dressed man enter Konpeki Plaza with a grim expression. Behind him