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Cyberpunk: Legendary Mantis Blades From Day One

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Lin Yu travels through time to the year 2075 and arrives in Night City. He becomes the younger brother of the corporate female V and unlocks a sign-in system, which grants him exclusive skills simply by staying near key story characters. At this point in time, David is still dutifully attending classes at Arasaka Academy. Lucy has just arrived in Night City and is wandering around like a headless chicken, searching for a place to take shelter. Jackie Welles is still a small-time punk in Heywood, dreaming of becoming a big shot. Ding! The sign-in system has been activated. Congratulations to the host for signing in with the story character Valerie (female V)! Skill unlocked: Flying Mantis Blades. Note: This is a skill — the protagonist has no cyberware implants, and therefore won't suffer from cyberpsychosis. "Heh, this is pretty interesting." "A cyberpunk without a single implant stirring up a storm in the entire Night City? Now that's something." Adam Smasher's expression darkened — he never expected to be toyed with so thoroughly by a cyberpunk. "Sure, I don't have any implants... but I have skills." A Li smiled slightly. Under Adam Smasher’s shocked gaze, two of the finest mantis blades slowly extended from his arms... [Raw: 赛博朋克开局签到传奇螳螂刀]
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