Chapter 157 Gloria’s Speech, and Sheriff Rebecca

"I am honored to be recognized by everyone. It really scares me to become the mayor. But here, I sincerely promise to all the residents of Night City that I will be the first shield wall to protect your interests. I

It will help you obtain more benefits from companies, gangs, and intermediaries."

"I will make the place where you live safe so that you no longer have to worry about having money."

Standing on the bright red high platform, there were several loudspeakers on the ten-meter-long red table in front of Gloria. Beside her, on the left and right were Police Chief Rebecca and Deputy Mayor Jefferson.

Since you can't become the mayor, then just be the deputy mayor - Deputy Mayor Jefferson.

Jefferson's wife, Ms. Elizabeth, who served as a clerk in the municipal building, was also on the stage, standing up and looking calmly ahead.

"As the world outside Night City says, I, Gloria Martinez, am a woman who has never read a book. Why should a woman who has never read a book be elected mayor? If in

Before me, there was a woman in the same situation as me who wanted to participate in political elections, so I thought I would scoff and say she was just dreaming."

"But when I really came here and really stood on this stage and looked at you, all my thoughts had changed and it was different.

The people in power are so high up there that they don’t know what you want or what you urgently need. They don’t care. All they want is to squeeze the last bit of benefit out of you.

Mr. Lane planned Saint-Domingue into an abandoned industrial park. His decision led to tens of thousands of residents of Saint-Domingue living in poverty. He also wanted to turn the gangs and gangs in Watson District into

The mercenaries used violence to drive them out, which caused the violence to spread to more places."

Yes, after all, the Valentino Gang is a big gang. However, the reputation of the Valentino Gang is still very good. It has many regular industries under its name. The Valentino Gang often takes over matters in the underworld.

They are just gunmen and smugglers, and this kind of thing is done by many small gangs in Night City. Compared with the Valentino Gang, they are more ruthless and cruel.

Facing tens of thousands of eyes and dozens of cameras below, Gloria looked confident.

Isn't it because of the changes in Santo Domingo that ordinary people in Night City really see hope?

Night City is a crime city, but not everyone commits crimes. Most ordinary people are the ones who are committed crimes.

Wearing a police hat and uniform, Rebecca stood up, but her neck and head just passed the long table.

He only talked about a few things, such as the drainage problem in Watson District and the electricity problem in Santo Domingo.

When she told about the things she had done in the past, the expression on her face was really not one of shame. Her face was calm, but her eyes contained anger.

"There are still a lot of places in the prison, and there are a lot of cages in the police station. There will soon be only bad guys left in this world. I think I will definitely be busy by then."

"Actually, the boss has long wanted to change the Valentino Gang. There seem to be quite a few companies under our family's name?" Lesina said from the side.

"What do I think? I'm not a gangster, I'm just a bar owner." Roger rolled his eyes.

"When drugs and poverty fill a community, violence will occur everywhere. Murders on the streets or in alleys, home invasions and robberies, and gang violence are all caused by Ryan's reckless decision! However,

Is it really because of his recklessness? No, the real reason is because of the company."

If the mayor wants to rectify the gangster, shouldn't he rectify him?

There were dozens of people on the stage, but she was the only one who sat down.

"So I think I'm not wrong!"

As for Rebecca, she is a completely crazy person. As the former director of operations for a marginalized family, what big scene has she not seen?

Because of this, not only was she not shy about the sight of the people below, but she was even more excited.

But some people thought about Gloria's remarks. Among them, some were mercenaries, some were gangsters, and even the extremists from the Whirlpool Gang and the Animal Gang. They looked at the people on the stage quietly.

Gloria had a complicated face and didn't know what she was thinking about.

Gloria continued: "When the whole world forces you to the point of desperation, and there is no way out, please note that there is still another way you can go, and that is crime. Always remember, this is not

shameful!"

This is the third speech today that caused uproar at the scene.

However, when she held Lin Wen's wrist and was protected by Rebecca and her family members on stage, Gloria knew that she didn't have to be afraid at all.

Lin Wen naturally noticed Gloria's eyes. Since Gloria came on stage, Lin Wen's eyes had not left her, so Lin Wen raised his hand.

Who the hell wants to tie their head to their pants if they can live a stable life?

If life can go on peacefully, who the hell is willing to hurt others?

Gloria's words directly ignited the emotions of everyone present.

"So in the future, if there are still some of you who commit crimes because you are desperate, then at that time, you can stand up and say that this is all Mayor Martinez's fucking fault. It is her incompetence that makes it impossible for you to live.

So we can only use weapons to resist."

Rectifying Night City's underworld?

"So ordinary residents please remember not to go out after 10 p.m."

Mayor Jefferson didn't say much.

The speech was very good at the beginning, pointing out the mistakes made by the former mayor, which aroused everyone's resonance.

"Laugh at your mother, laugh at me, you gangsters in Night City, please listen to me. I am Rebecca, the new police chief. Everyone remembers my face, and even the employees of big companies also remember me.

Show your face."

But some people looked excited. They were reporters, and they knew that big news was about to be obtained.

She doesn't have amazing hacking talents like Sasha, nor does she have terrifying fighting talents like V.

Gloria's confidence made Lin Wen also feel emotional.

Of course there are lunatics and perverts in this world like Adam Hammer who regard killing as a hobby, but more people in this world just want peace, security, and a happy life.

"Now, Deputy Mayor Jefferson will give a speech."

Because this scene is really funny. A short girl wearing a police uniform, showing her small head and can't even get close to the microphone. Isn't this funny enough?

But then, Rebecca glared hard with a pair of red prosthetic eyes, and then she reached out angrily and pressed it on the table, then jumped lightly and stepped on the table.

Gloria's biting lip immediately relaxed. She laughed and said confidently: "I don't need the support of the company, and I don't need the support of the gang! The first thing I did when I took office was to completely change the police department.

Looking at it now, I have accomplished it. Then the second thing is to rectify the gangs in Night City."

Gloria took a deep breath, put her hands down on the table, leaned forward, and looked at the speechless group of citizens in front of her.

"But, I never take it as an insult. I only feel angry about it! Yes, I am angry. I am angry about who made my life become like this? I am just a woman who wants to raise her own children.

Women, in order to give their children a better environment to live in and a safer life, I can do anything, I can sell my soul to the devil."

On the stage, Gloria was still talking:

But next to Tata, the priest's expression remained unchanged.

Why do so many people support Gloria?

"It won't work for you to try to get along with me here. It's against the law. I'll arrest you if I tell you to."

Under the amplification equipment, Gloria's voice spread throughout the square and even reached the King's Avenue.

What is Night City? Crime City!

Adding up the number of gangsters, big and small, there are at least 100,000 gangsters in Night City!

Who among the lower-class people doesn’t have a gangster background?

"I'm Gloria Martinez, the new mayor of Night City, nice to meet you all."

Gloria glanced in the direction of Rogge and the others, then she looked at Lin Wen who was staying in the corner, and hesitated for a moment.

"But now, I will not admit what I have done before. I don't care what you think, and I don't care how the reporters here will report my words, and I don't care about Night City.

What the big companies out there think."

The grumpy loli was not talking nonsense, she said loudly: "After ten o'clock in the evening, except for home invasions and robberies, I don't care what you do in the Night City, but if you do it in a big way during the day, then I and my

People will not tolerate you."

Then, a short girl came to speak.

These remarks immediately caused a commotion at the scene.

In the corner, Lin Wen was leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette, and quietly looking at the glowing Gloria on the stage.

"As mayor, I will separate the powers of each department. Deputy Mayor Jefferson and the council members can supervise me. You all have a vote in your hands to veto my power. In every major decision, everyone will be involved.

.”

"Ask yourselves, do you really think that stealing a few prosthetic bodies and betraying others is a huge mistake? Hasn't anyone among you done the same thing?"

Some powerful intermediaries, especially Rogge, Sebastian, the old captain, and part-time reporter Regina all showed smiles of unknown meaning, looking at Gloria on the stage with some emotion.

Gloria leaned over, wearing a black suit with a white blouse. She looked calm and talked.

"You can say yes, but I won't believe it." Gloria raised her hand and put it on her chest and said loudly.

And now, she joined politics because she knew some of Lin Wen's past. She wanted to help Lin Wen in the future instead of dragging him down.

Gloria spoke the last words of the speech.

Rebecca chuckled, patted her chest and continued: "But I am also a gangster, so I know that it is definitely not possible to just ask you not to do things, because you will starve to death. How do you get the money you are making now? I

Everything is clear, so how about we make a three-part agreement?"
To be continued...