"My plan is simple." Now that everything was out in the open, Dexter DeShawn spoke far more freely than before. Gone was the guarded fixer p
"My plan is simple."
Now that everything was out in the open, Dexter DeShawn spoke far more freely than before. Gone was the guarded fixer probing for information—he now leaned back into the couch, letting his body relax as he said:
"When it comes to stealing something, there are only two things you need: first, know where the thing is; second, make sure the owner isn't home."
"Even street punks know that rule."
Karl—formerly introduced as Allen—nodded. "Especially if the thing you're stealing belongs to Arasaka. If you get caught mid-heist, you're not walking out."
"I'm glad you understand."
Dexter flicked the inch-long ash from his cigar into the tray. "As for when the owner's not home, I'll figure that out. But finding the item's location—that's on you."
"I remember Yorinobu Arasaka lives in the Tower Suite at the top of Konpeki Plaza, right? Not exactly the kind of place with public blueprints."
"That's not my problem."
Dexter locked eyes with Karl.
"My original plan was to bribe one of the hotel staff—maybe a waiter or a call girl—and get them fitted with a braindance recorder. Then, while delivering food or… services to Yorinobu, they'd scout out the suite. I'd then have a BD editor analyze the feed to pinpoint where the Relic was stored. But that fell through before I even started."
"Yeah. We heard. KK Squad's on high alert, right?"
"So you already knew."
Dexter wasn't surprised. These people clearly had a powerful corp backing them—it made sense they'd know about KK Squad protecting Yorinobu.
He himself had only found out four hours ago, after one of his paid contacts at Konpeki spotted KK Squad by Yorinobu's side. But now he acted like he'd known all along.
"I once hired KK Squad for a gig," Dexter said. "They're an elite security team. Skilled, respected, professional. No matter the job, they're easily among the best in Night City—hell, probably the world. But..."
"But?"
"But when they're on the other side of the job? They're nightmare fuel."
A flicker of genuine fear crossed Dexter's eyes. "I didn't take this job willingly. But if I'd known from the start that Yorinobu Arasaka was being guarded by KK Squad? I'd have rather died than accept it."
"But you still accepted it."
Karl's voice was calm.
"Things get worse step by step. Just like how people build up tolerance under pressure."
Dexter continued, "First I learned it was Arasaka tech. Then I found out it belonged to Yorinobu. Then I learned KK Squad was guarding him. Bit by bit, you just… adjust."
Really?
Karl noticed something in Dexter's tone—beneath the fear, there was pride.
Dexter DeShawn was excited.
It was clear: if he pulled this off and got out clean, his name would explode across Night City. He would've ripped off Arasaka—dodged KK Squad—and lived to tell the tale. His reputation would go supernova. No more comparisons to Rogue.
The title of Night City's number-one fixer would be his.
His failures—fleeing the city, botching the Voodoo Boys job—would be forgotten. In the face of new glory, nothing else would matter.
There would be only one legendary fixer left standing.
Dexter DeShawn.
Of course, that assumed he actually succeeded and got out alive.
If he could really pull this off, slipping through the cracks of two megacorps and KK Squad, then yes—he would be legendary.
Because pulling it off would make him legendary.
But for all his barely-contained excitement, Dexter hadn't lost his edge. He gave Karl and the others a serious warning:
"Just remember—if anything goes wrong, you drop everything and pull out immediately. Cut all contact. I know you're probably not real mercs, but if you're going to act like one, you better know the rules. Don't stir up trouble."
"What are you saying?"
"Don't provoke KK Squad."
Dexter's tone dropped low, his words slow and deliberate:
"If you cross those guys, it doesn't matter how many lives you've got—they won't be enough. You don't stand a chance against KK Squad. Not even with Militech's crew backing you. I get it, you corp types probably think mercs are nothing special. But listen carefully—this is KK Squad."
"And what makes them so different?"
Karl exchanged a look with his team, curious.
"Everyone who's tried to take them on—corps, gangs, it doesn't matter—they're all dead. The only survivors are the ones KK spared. And there's one exception."
Dexter's words made the whole group turn serious.
"Adam Smasher."
Karl said the name out loud.
"If you think you're on his level, then go ahead and mess with KK Squad. Just don't drag me down with you. I'm not dying for your suicide run."
Dexter stubbed out his half-smoked cigar on the glass table.
"You can start your prep. I don't care how you operate. But if you really want in on this job, bring me intel on the Tower Suite. Top floor of Konpeki Plaza. That's the price of admission."
"A reasonable request."
Karl nodded and stood up. "In that case, we'll let you get back to your rest, Mr. DeShawn."
Under Dexter's watchful eye, Karl and his crew vanished—almost in a blink. One second, several of them stood there. The next, only Karl remained.
Dexter thought he saw one of them being pulled away in a blur of motion...
Before he could process what he'd seen, Karl vanished as well. But then, from behind him, Dexter heard his voice:
"One more thing."
Dexter didn't turn around.
"What?"
"Nameless nobody—or a name known across the world. I look forward to seeing which one you choose, Mr. DeShawn."
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