Chen Mo nodded with a smile.
"Okay."
The Joker visibly relaxed, his shoulders slumping.
"You agreed?"
"I agreed, it's just a small favor."
Chen Mo pointed to the large, mixed stew on the table.
"But let me make this clear first, it's not because your story was touching and engaging, nor is it because this hodgepodge was delicious."
"Huh? What's the reason for that?"
Harley Quinn raised her hand like a curious child and asked.
Chen Mo thought for a moment.
"Mainly, I want to see what that troublemaker is really up to."
V almost spat out his drink, and couldn't help but lower his head, his shoulders trembling slightly.
The Joker scratched his head, thought for a moment, and concluded that it was all good news!
Then he pulled a crumpled document from inside his coat and placed it solemnly on the table.
Now that we've reached an agreement, let's discuss the specific actions and objectives!
He opened the file, which was filled with dense writing and had several simplified city structure diagrams drawn in the corners.
"In the first phase, we need to cut off Nite Owl's surveillance network, otherwise all our actions will be in vain. He has 372 overt surveillance nodes in Night City, distributed across energy towers, transportation hubs, and identity chip relay stations. It's difficult to ascertain how many are operating covertly."
"In the second phase, we can follow you to attack the three data centers in the inner city. These are crucial hubs for their rule and operations. Destroying them will create significant chaos within their ranks."
"In the third phase, while they mobilize their security forces for a counterattack, we will attack the Luthor Corporation's energy core..."
The Joker spoke with increasing seriousness, his eyes even gleaming.
Getting carried away, he tore off an old map from the side and circled several areas on it with a pen.
"As long as we advance in this order, we can gradually break through their defenses. You're responsible for the frontal assault, drawing their main force away, while we'll besiege them and intercept reinforcements. If you can hold out, we can slowly whittle them down..."
Chen Mo stroked his chin, watching the Joker was becoming increasingly excited as he talked on and on, and simply reached out and pressed down on the plan.
"Stop."
The Joker looked up, somewhat puzzled.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my plan? Or are you under too much pressure?"
"Uh, no, I'm just a little confused. You've been preparing for so long, just to take them out in so many stages and steps?"
Chen Mo pointed to the red circle on the map.
"If I snap my the Snap right here, Nite Owl and Luthor's heads will explode simultaneously. I guarantee even their security cameras won't have time to take a picture of their remains."
The Joker's hand, holding the pen, froze in mid-air.
V opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.
Chen Mo continued speaking.
"Besides, your plan is too complicated. It involves a data center, an energy core, and the evacuation of personnel. It sounds like a company team-building event, but without any lunches."
The Joker slowly put down his pen.
"But simply killing them won't do any good."
His tone became serious.
" Nite Owl and Luthor are dead, but the city won't be free immediately. The old dictator has fallen, and new tycoons will soon take his place."
"They control the system, resources, and people's hearts. Killing just two people will only give power and corruption a different face."
The Joker raised his hand and tapped the table.
"What we need to destroy is not their minds, but to make them unnecessary for everyone."
The hall fell silent.
V looked at the Joker, a renewed determination returning to his eyes.
Chen Mo nodded.
You have a point.
Just as the Joker was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Chen Mo continue:
"But this isn't actually that difficult."
"If I wanted to, I could completely brainwash Nite Owl and Luthor in a second."
Chen Mo held up one finger, his tone perfectly calm.
"Let them wear red uniforms tomorrow morning, stand on the tallest tower, and give a speech while holding up the Liberation Banner."
He paused, then added:
"Anyone who dares to stop them from liberating all of humanity will be the first to be attacked and bitten."
The Joker's smile gradually faded.
Chen Mo extended his second finger.
"Of course, it can be simpler."
"I unleashed a Blacklight curtain of light, covering the entire planet. All land, cities, networks, and underground pipelines were brought under my control."
"At that time, you can have whoever you want remove the surveillance cameras, and whoever you want have their power cut off. Every inch of the Earth's surface and sky can operate according to your will."
Harley Quinn blinked.
"Then do we still need an uprising?"
"Unnecessary."
Chen Mo shook his head.
"You can just announce where the world is headed and then take a vacation."
V's expression became somewhat complicated.
"But how is this any different from the rule of the Nite Owl?"
"There's a big difference."
Chen Mo said seriously:
"You still had to pay taxes when the Nite Owl ruled."
Harley Quinn nodded immediately.
"Indeed, the difference is huge."
The Joker gripped the plan, his fingers tightening little by little.
He wanted to refute it, but found that Chen Mo could actually do everything he said.
Brainwashing Nite Owl and Luthor sounds like a madman's joke.
But he didn't seem to be joking.
This isn't a plan, this is cheating.
Who exactly are you?
The Joker stared at Chen Mo and finally asked the question.
Chen Mo leaned back in his chair, a kind smile on his face.
"You're joking, I'm just an environmentalist passing by."
Can environmentalists take over the planet?
"Oh, that's not my job. My main responsibility is garbage collection."
At this point, Chen Mo looked at the project plan on the table.
"However, I agree with your idea."
"I won't take over the world for you, nor will I casually turn Nite Owl and Luthor into two dogs that shout slogans."
The Joker's expression turned serious again.
"Why?"
"Because that's too boring."
Chen Mo stretched.
"Don't you want the people here to truly be free? Then do it your way."
He tapped the table lightly with his fingertips.
"I'll handle the toughest parts; you'll have to take care of the rest, from the beginning to the end, and everything else."
"Of course, I must make this clear beforehand: if any of you try anything underhanded, I will kill you on the spot."
The Joker looked at Chen Mo and remained silent for a long time.
Then, he looked down at the plan again.
This time, however, he simply couldn't continue speaking.
Because he has now realized that his plan, which he has been preparing for for more than ten years, is not as effective as two sentences that Chen Mo casually uttered.
The Joker's hand, which was gripping the plan, froze completely in mid-air.
He didn't know what to say.
Harley Quinn leaned closer and whispered:
"Honey, do we need to continue explaining this plan?"
The Joker looked at Chen Mo and slowly shook his head.
"Right now, I think the most important thing is to prevent him from devouring the world."