Don't be fooled by Rebecca's young age and her somewhat skinny limbs, the power and speed she unleashed at the moment surprised even V.
But...
As surprising as it was, V just sneered, pulled his hand back, and then swung it hard, hitting Rebecca's temple with the gun butt.
Compared to reaction speed and strength, she hasn't met a match since she was a kid!
Pira just saw a flash, and Rebecca tilted to one side, he immediately reached for his back waist, but found nothing.
Damn...
Forgot again, should've known not to sell the gun and go to Liz's to watch Mewtwo...
"Don't move, buddy, your sister's being dumb, but I think you should be smart."
V unceremoniously pointed the gun at Pira's head, one foot on the dizzy Rebecca, controlling both of them with ease.
Pira's slender fingers moved, trying to reach for the dining fork on the table behind him, but V just sneered: "Dare to pick it up, and I'll stick it into your brain!"
Pira quickly raised his hands: "Sis, I was wrong! Rebecca... big brother, she's just anxious... Don't take it seriously with her, she's only fifteen, surely you wouldn't seriously fight with a kid?"
Mercer looked at Rebecca, who was being stepped on, clearly dizzy yet still baring her teeth fiercely, and shook his head, saying:
"Good intentions taken for donkey liver and lungs. A kid? This trick doesn't work with me."
Compared to being young? Mercer certainly wouldn't cater to these siblings.
He did quite like Rebecca, but...
That didn't mean Rebecca could act recklessly relying on his good impression, like trying to point a gun at him.
V glaringly eyed Rebecca, watching her struggle, yet still defiantly staring, scoffing:
"Bold, yet not competent. Next time, figure out who you're talking to.
If you were trying to grab the gun instead of pointing a shotgun at me, I could've put two holes in you.
Simply posturing won't let you live past eighteen."
Rebecca struggled desperately, pushing away the foot on her, flipping up, shaking her head, then gritting her teeth with eyes wide open: "Again!"
Pira punched her directly, almost knocking Rebecca over, showing his urgency this time.
Rebecca glanced at Pira, finally calmed down, then lowered her head, tightly clenching her hands, saying nothing.
She also knew that she messed up again due to emotions, not only causing a mess but provoking a tough opponent, good thing the other side didn't go all out.
But soon she turned her head, staring at Mercer: "Tell me, tell me what really happened back then..."
Rebecca realized she was begging, quickly adding: "As long as you tell me! I'll do anything you want! I'm begging you! I really... really want to know!"
"I can help you ask, but I don't know the details. Knowing you two was merely a coincidence."
Mercer's expression was calm, never moving from his spot. When Rebecca changed demeanor, he even had time to gesture at Qiwei hiding in the seats not to worry.
He knew mentioning Sunrise Dad's name would catch Rebecca's attention, but didn't expect her to be so reckless—really a fearless infant bull.
"Rebecca, I suggest you calm down and rethink how to talk to me."
Mercer's tone was gentle, seemingly devoid of emotion, despite a somewhat intimidating mask, the gaze from those blue eyes still made Rebecca finally calm down.
When Rebecca calmed down a bit, Mercer leisurely spoke:
"You don't seem to have the right attitude for asking favors. I helped you with the Animal Gang and showed goodwill, yet you want to point a gun at me.
I don't owe you, you can't act all entitled just because I'm kind.
If you want my help, you have to say, please, Brother A, please help me."
Is it really because of kindness?
She looked at Rebecca's pure, cute yet slightly rebellious pretty face, not bothering to retort.
Rebecca lowered her head, like a child who made a mistake, suddenly bowing: "I'm sorry... I, I was just too excited. As long as you can find out about Dad, I'm true to my word!
Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it, I'll serve you... sleep with you even! I haven't had a boyfriend, should be a rare find in Night City?
Or... if you want money, name a price, my brother and I can save up.
I beg you! Brother A!"
Should've done this earlier?
V snorted, withdrawing the pistol—but didn't find anything strange about Mercer knowing Rebecca.
Mercer knew her already, and before meeting Mercer, V wasn't doing much better than Rebecca either, yet Mercer actively called her for work.
Just not sure how Mercer does it, wasn't he new to Night City? How can he plot even street thugs accurately? Really intimidating...
The waiter and store manager were now too scared to make a sound.
Mercer saw her sincere attitude, eager speech, and slowly opened:
"Alright, with a better attitude, helping you ask is just a handy thing, I'll find out as much as I can, but honestly, being an Edgerunner, and called a legend...