The commotion at this part of the battlefield was inconspicuous in the context of the entire engaged district.
The Tyger Claws hadn't even realized that this wasn't just a strong resistance point, but a counter-offensive.
The MaxTac unit traveled through the open streets. The Tyger Claws along the way couldn't believe that such a unit would emerge in territory they had already occupied; after only slight resistance, they were forced to yield the main road, letting the convoy speed past.
The MaxTac unit, like a sharp knife, stabbed straight into the heart before the Tyger Claws could react, racing towards the bridge in the dark night.
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"Unbelievable! The Hive, with a one-to-four manpower ratio, has actually held on for nearly three hours. This exceeds everyone's expectations. Could it really be, as some viewers have said, that the Hive will be the dark horse that stands out? It seems this street war cannot be concluded so early."
"The Hive, which so many people didn't think highly of, has actually held out until now. I don't know how many faces have been slapped. Some said the Hive would collapse in an hour; I think those who said that definitely wouldn't dare to show their faces now. Of course, although you might not believe it, I have actually always been optimistic about the Hive."
The host talked eloquently, but halfway through, his expression suddenly turned serious, with even a look of astonishment on his face.
"Wait, what is that?"
In the footage from countless drones, the Hive's counter-offensive in the northeast district was finally discovered.
The situation was so clear that it would be hard not to notice: a team of motorcycle warriors, traveling through the streets as if entering an unpopulated land.
"Is this... the Hive launching a counter-offensive? God, it's true! That is a counter-offensive launched by the Hive!"
Not only was the host's jaw dropping, but all the viewers in front of their TVs were also full of disbelief as they watched the convoy swimming against the tide in the drone footage.
The Hive holding out for so long was already an unexpected surprise; no one expected that the Hive would actually launch a counter-offensive under such circumstances.
The internet instantly boiled over.
Countless barrage comments flew across the live broadcast screen.
Those who supported the Hive were overjoyed, jumping off their sofas and waving their fists wildly. The Hive being so capable made them happier than if they had won a battle themselves.
Being excited was one thing, but in their excitement, the Hive supporters hurriedly grabbed their keyboards to greet those who had previously supported the Tyger Claws with barrage comments.
With the situation reversed, not ruthlessly trampling on those who had gloated earlier couldn't be called knowing how to enjoy it.
It wasn't just these netizens, from financial tycoons to homeless gods sleeping under bridges, who were paying attention to this war; every faction in Night City was watching this war.
At the Afterlife bar, Rogue and a group of Afterlife Mercenaries watched the footage of the MaxTac unit breaking through in silence. After a long while, Rogue suddenly laughed.
"Berry, that Girl, acting so recklessly—it's truly her style."
At the Lizzy bar, the colorful Mox Girls put their arms on the shoulders of the people in front of them, standing on tiptoes. The fluorescent light from the big screen reflected on their pretty faces, clearly showing their stunned and shocked expressions.
They were also silent, but it wasn't like that from the beginning.
From the beginning, it was "Although those Hive guys have guts, it's impossible for them to beat the Tyger Claws."
Then to "The Hive really has some tricks up their sleeves, actually being able to hold out against the Tyger Claws for so long."
And watching the scene of the Hive MaxTac unit advancing all the way, they really couldn't find any excuses to make.
Everyone's eyes turned to the Moxes boss, Suzie, in front.
Suzie had a stern face, her eyes fixed on the screen, not knowing what she was thinking.
"BOSS, why don't we... go out and help them?"
Finally, a Mox Girl timidly asked the question everyone wanted to know.
The Moxes were originally born from the Night City residents' hatred of the Tyger Claws; if it came to settling scores with the Tyger Claws, they had more to say than the Hive.
But now it was obvious that the ones fighting the Tyger Claws outside the door were the Hive, not them, who had deeper hatred.
Just outside the door.
The area where the Tyger Claws and the Hive were fighting was right here in Kabuki; the gunfire outside was clearly audible.
The Moxes had weighed the strength gap with the Tyger Claws and had never engaged in a direct war, only looking after their own territory like a leopardess protecting her cubs.
Suzie had also refused the Hive's proposal based on such considerations; she hadn't even let Judy, who came to persuade her, inside.
But now.
Watching the high-spirited MaxTac unit in the footage, Suzie fell into deep thought.
Was this an opportunity, or the death knell for the hundreds of members of the Moxes?
At this moment, Suzie wasn't the only one struggling internally; far away in the wasteland outside the city, there was another person facing a complex situation, unable to make a decision.
The Aldecaldos camp under the night sky.
Tonight there was no usual night banquet, and even the campfire in the middle of the camp was no longer as bright as usual because they had forgotten to add wood.
All the Nomads were quiet, either sitting on the ground or on plastic stools, ignoring the cold night wind, their eyes fixed on the war in the city on the screen.
The one watching the most intently here was the leader of the Aldecaldos, the "imitation version of Thor," Saul.
"Incredible, Panam did it! Look, Saul!"
The Aldecaldos reinforcements were all in the MaxTac unit; watching their charging figures, Mitch never took his hand off his balding head, his eyes wide, refusing to miss a single detail.
The sight of Panam's squad charging was naturally something to be proud of.
These were all Aldecaldos brothers and sisters.
All the watching Aldecaldos held their breath, faces filled with excitement.
But Saul, as the leader, had more to consider.
He stared intently at the screen, his eyes darting back and forth.
Is it really possible for Hive Tower to win?
The battle hadn't gone as he expected from the start, leaving even Saul confused.
Could this really be an opportunity?
...
Ignoring those hesitant folks, V felt completely clear-headed.
The night wind slapped against her helmet, the rushing sound like a rhythmic war cry; under the moonlight, everything was clearly visible, and V didn't even need to switch on night-vision mode.
Tyger Claws kept rushing out from both sides of the road, and with the blue light of the plasma gun bursting from the front of her bike, the enemies were swept away.
When her motorcycle tires rolled over the smoke and dust into a small clearing, the gunfire around her suddenly ceased, and V could clearly see the empty double-decker bridge under the night sky.
They had reached their destination.
Despite this, V remained solemn, because as she saw the bridge, she also saw the rows of motorcycles ready for action, painted with rough graffiti, the tiger-head flags fluttering in the wild night wind, and the Tyger Claws members revving their throttles, grinning as they looked at the approaching MaxTac.
They had already confronted the bridge's garrison.
The motorcycle warriors from both sides stared at each other, the battle on the verge of breaking out.
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