“I was a net diver.”
He sips a little bit of beer at the bottom of the glass and spit it out while looking out the window.
Contrary to usual, Tony’s voice, which was very serious, gave him a momentary cerebral palsy.
Are you a net diver?
In a way, it’s similar to my guess… To do it is bullshit.
Both net divers and hackers have something in common in that they are jobs related to net cyberspace, but that is only something in common in a large category.
I don’t know much about it, but even if you dig a little deeper, there are huge differences and gaps.
Tying the two occupations together because they were related to cyberspace was tantamount to putting humans and chimpanzees on the same level just because primates and apes had something in common.
While hackers are a ubiquitous race, net divers are a distant realm of elite, highly-trained, and best-of-the-best talent.
Adventurers and solvers who do not break through the shallow programs on the surface of the net, but dig into and explore the cyberspace-essential realm behind them, and achieve their goals.
It can be said that it is similar to the feeling of an astronaut and a fighter pilot in the previous world.
A healthy body without even the slightest disease, the ability of the body to be trained to the extreme, and the durability of the mind to withstand harsh tests.
In addition, the knowledge and skills related to the net program and ICE-Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics (ICE-Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics) must be honed to a professional level,
You must have no reaction to cyberdive, you must be able to handle netdive-related equipment and facilities freely, and you must have completely mastered all the information about the mechanisms of the vast cyberspace known so far… .
But Tony is such a net diver.
It wasn’t absurd.
Rather, it is probable that it is reasonable.
It is also explained that Tony had a suspicious level of knowledge and hacking skills in the net and mechanical engineering.
These are all basic skills for a diver.
But anyways, Tony?
It was hard to believe.
I enjoy eating jokes on fictional days, and arguing childishly with the dragon boss every day… He was drowsy and unmotivated in everything,
Tony, who was thought to be just a bartender and bartender scratching his stomach in the corner of the room, was a super elite talent.
“Hey, that’s a bit harsh. Did you think of me that way?”
I thought about it, ignoring Tony’s grunts and protests next to him.
No matter how much I think about it, it makes no sense.
If Tony is really a former net diver, then why is he here?
Although there are no nobles in the profession… .
To be honest, it’s hard to believe that a bartender is a very enviable profession.
It’s worthwhile, and it fits my aptitude, so I’d like to work as a bartender.
Beyond that, the stress of serving all kinds of guests, a sore body from standing in front of a table all day and mixing alcohol, the discomfort of working early in the morning… There will be many problems in many ways.
At least the boss of Dragon treats the staff humanely and pays a good bonus, so I’ll be treated much better than the average bartenders.
Even taking that into account, it was nothing compared to the treatment net divers received.
To say it twice is bullshit. Even hackers who are said to be backwards compatible with net divers are treated with respect wherever they go if they have time and their skills are supported.
This is true of any top-tier domain in any industry, especially in cyberpunk cities where net security is critical.
It is said that the top-level hackers who are really talented and proven can earn tens of millions of city dollars just by running one bang.
But what about the top compatible net divers?
Each and every one of them are literally super talented people who have astronomical value and are painstakingly managed by the state and corporations.
Because the time and cost of nurturing net divers is so great, it takes quite a while to recover the spent capital and earn a profit.
Even considering that, divers are able to create corporate-grade capital that walks alone.
No matter how much you think about it, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to quit a diver job and become a bartender.
Even if you tried to resign in the first place, there is no way that the institution or company you belonged to would have left you alone.
Will each and every one of them be crazy to free a net diver who is comparable to a strategic weapon out of the fence?
It’s not like I’m old enough to retire. Tony is in his late twenties, in his prime.
What if you were to retire if you didn’t want to?
I didn’t quit voluntarily, but if there were unavoidable circumstances, I could understand.
What could be the reason for that?
Permanent injury that interferes with cyberdive? it makes sense
Perhaps due to the nature of the net dive, it is internal rather than external to the body—that is, damage to areas of the mind or brain.
In fact, while exploring cyberspace, I think I’ve heard of cases such as having an accident and burning out the socket together with the brain, or turning into a vegetative person.
At first glance, Tony looks fine, but he doesn’t know… .
uh, isn’t it
If a person who was originally sincere and hardworking suddenly turned around due to an injury at that time, then that makes sense.
It feels like all the pieces of the puzzle fit together… !
“What does a puzzle fit into? Have you been rude to me ever since? Hey, Sei! Why are you nodding your head again!”
Tony screamed out loud next to me, but I nodded my head with a kind attitude.
I can understand. Tony wouldn’t have done it because he wanted it.
What to do with the aftermath of an injury? As a junior at work, I have to understand it with a generous heart.
“No injuries! I’m fine, you bastard!”
It is said that a strong negative is a strong positive… .
“No!”
I decided to do this for fun.
I think Tony would be really hurt if he joked around here more.
Then, discard the hypothesis that the brain was damaged due to the injury.
Even if it wasn’t an abnormality in the brain, maybe it was trauma left.
There is no physical damage, but the mind is refusing to cyberdive because of PTSD.
So I guess that’s why I’m retiring.
“not really? I am also mentally healthy. If I go back right now, I can play active duty.”
That’s right.
Since the two hypotheses were discarded, only the last one came to mind.
“Then it is a crime.”
I concluded lightly.
Yes. crime.
Other than that, I couldn’t think of any other reason why a decent net diver would be turned into a bartender in a tavern.
You either accidentally touched something you shouldn’t touch during the cyberdive out of curiosity, or you sneakily pecked the overflowing caches in your brain space for your own self-interest… .
It could be that he was expelled because he committed such crimes frequently, or he fell all at once due to committing a major accident that could not be dealt with.
Either way, the criminal record of the red ticket was attached, and he would never be able to work as a diver again.
I wish I could, but other than that, there was no other possibility.
“What the hell are you looking at me for?”
“So isn’t it?”
“… .”
I asked if Tony’s protest was so, but there was no answer. That’s right too.
“No, that’s right.”
“If it’s true, you’re right, why do you keep saying back words?”
“Am I really sad? I didn’t do that on purpose, I was forced to get involved—”
“Yes, you will.”
“… … .”
Tony just smirked.
He sprained so badly that for over ten minutes after that, he continued to apologize and comfort him, but he didn’t say anything with his arms crossed.
Tony couldn’t hear any more information from Tony, who kept his mouth shut.
It was a pity. I still had a lot of questions left.
We have not heard of which institution, organization, or company Tony was a net diver for, nor what crime he was expelled from.
Even if I couldn’t work as a diver, I would have been able to eat and live well in another job using my excellent hacking skills, net-related knowledge, or physical ability, but I didn’t even know why I became a bartender.
You might have heard of what net divers do, the secrets of cyberspace, and your past experiences, but you never heard of them.
If I had been in that good mood earlier, I could have asked as many questions as I wanted and would have heard the answers, but now it’s just too much.
He seemed to play too many jokes because he was so good at making fun of him.
It was a mistake.
Not only because I couldn’t get information, but also because I had offended others.
this is what i did wrong
For Tony, it must have been a horrific event that completely ruined his career as a diver.
Consolidating it into one word, ‘crime’, was an act of indifference.
You shouldn’t make fun of people with such a sensitive topic, but I guess I was drunk too.
It feels like words are just popping out without filtering than usual.
No matter what I say right now, it doesn’t seem to work well, and it may seem like I’m just saying anything to avoid the moment, so I’ll have to apologize later, sincerely and sincerely.
“uh… Well.”
In a slightly awkward atmosphere.
I said.
“Is it my turn now?”
Truth or Challenge Last round, last turn.
It was my turn. It was time to tell my hidden secret.
“… .”
The air has changed.
Sei leaned forward and stared at him with his characteristic cold eyes.
Tony still doesn’t say anything, but the way he pricks his ear and glances at him is of interest to anyone who sees it.
On the ground, the sound of the powered armor moving slightly was heard.
Everyone was focusing on me. I’m paying attention to what’s coming out of my mouth.
After thinking, I opened my mouth.
“I will tell you two secrets.”
And the worries didn’t last long.
They showed me sincerity. revealed the hidden truth.
If that’s the case, I’ll have to repay you accordingly.
Although it may be difficult to reveal all of the secrets I have hidden, I will reveal some.
Just as I came to believe in them, so they can believe in me.
If you want to hide it, you can hide it as much as you want, but if you pretend or tell a lie, you can do it.
I didn’t want to.
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Maybe it’s stupid It may be a stupid mistake to take my own crisis.
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Maybe it’s just a matter of letting go of the tension in the human treatment of just a few days.
nevertheless exhaled.
Not because I was possessed by something, because I was drunk, but because of my own will.
“first. I’m not from Neo Tokyo. I’ve never been to Shindonggyeong. Last name is not Nakamura. The data about me is fake… I am technically unidentified in this city.”
Thoughts were unreadable on everyone’s faces.
Tony had a hardened face, probably because he was hurt, and Sei’s expression didn’t change much.
And the dragon boss is lying on the floor and is invisible.
I spoke to those who didn’t respond.
“And second.”
Tap the side of the temple of your head.
“In my head, there is one little chip.”
* * *
[Goodbye and Have a Lovely Day!]
The resurrected guide robot saw the guests off.
profit-
The dusty automatic door at Tommy Jones, a 24-hour unmanned restaurant, slammed shut after my last spitting.
It was chilly outside. Artificial lights pushed out the darkness of dawn and dimly lit the street.
The meeting was over.
As I filtered cold air through the mask, I felt that way.
[then… Maa (what?), can everyone go home on their own? I don’t think anyone is drunk enough to say goodbye.]
There is no comedy when the president of Dragon, who was ignorant of greetings until just ten minutes ago, said that.
I just woke up from the ground a few minutes ago, and I don’t know if that gentleman will be able to go home on his own.
Whether or not he knows my thoughts, Dragon President said with a face that looked as serious as possible.
[As I said before, Oresama (this body) shoots the dinner party, so don’t worry about money, then disband! See you later in the evening.]
It was. It was already well past midnight, so the expression of seeing you again in the evening was correct.
This is how the short but long vacation comes to an end.
‘The boss is the best!’ I shouted slogans and found my way home.
Another way is to turn on the cyberwatch’s navigation system. Or, since the directions are similar, I think you can follow Sei.
That was the time I was thinking about it.
tuk tuk.
someone tapped my shoulder
[Hey, Nakamura Kun.]
The red presence you feel as soon as you turn your head, the bright yellow LED gaze.
It was the dragon boss.
[If you have time, can we talk separately?]
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