The Game of Global Mining

Chapter 761 - 598: Arranged by the Elder

Sela brainstormed: "It’s indeed a big deal. That means Wind Howling Fjord has secrets that Black Iron City Beauty doesn’t want others to know. During the Great Expansion, each sea area was filled with powerful sea monsters. Wind Howling Fjord, without sea monsters, once became a relatively safe route. However, the dangerous currents and reefs must have sunk some ships. And Black Iron City, being the first foothold in the New World, must have the largest scale of shipping and the most shipwrecks. It’s not something to be discovered."

The Guardian said in surprise, "But there’s no record of shipwrecks there?"

Sela laughed, "The less record there is, the more it means others must not know about it!"

The Guardian laughed, "So what should we do?"

Sela pondered for a moment, "If I’m right, and it’s Fafnir’s doing, then we can’t salvage the wrecks privately. We need to ally with Fafnir for a big and secret operation."

The Guardian asked, "Even if she’s willing to team up with us, who can dive to salvage?"

Sela fretted, "Well, we might need to commission some diving suits from Bronze City."

The Guardian asked, "Once we order diving suits, won’t Bronze City know we’re planning to salvage shipwrecks? The secret would be out to them too?"

Sela was stumped, "Let me think..."

The Guardian laughed, "Take your time, but remember to keep it confidential."

At this moment, the chat group exploded.

Metatron hurriedly said, "Order the diving suits from me, I’ll handle it privately!"

Sariel laughed, "Who needs diving suits? I have mermaids and the Old Whale!"

Sela said irritably, "You need logic when talking with NPCs. If I mention mermaids helping, it might fry her CPU!"

Michael said, "Mermaids and the Old Whale are formidable SSS+ level beings. Their involvement would expose us, not suitable. First, keep the secret, and find a way to block the Divine Presence Corps."

Sela snorted, "They can’t be stopped. They’ve probably guessed there’s treasure there, or they wouldn’t be investigating all the small boat owners. I think the only way is to mislead them using my NPC status. The Peeping Immortal has been with me accompanying Amy these nights, seems eager to poach me, this could be useful."

Michael laughed, "Yes, let’s set up a scheme. Butler, outline a basic framework, nothing too complicated."

Butler: "Understood, sir."

Sela remembered something, "Yesterday we spread rumors on the forum about an Evil God organization in Black Iron City, did Alpha have any reaction?"

Gabriel sighed, "It’s too soon. Besides, those two may be suspicious, let’s wait and see."

Sela said irritatedly, "Why don’t I send two Evil God henchmen to Iron Flame Village to stir things up? Better than them wandering around aimlessly."

Gabriel was surprised, "There’s the Black Dragon God in Iron Flame Village, the henchmen might get attacked."

Sela resigned, "It’s better than them eating and drinking in the city. I also want to test their strength..."

At that moment, Sela noticed many patrons in the tavern exhaling smoke: "What? Mermaid cigarettes sold in Black Iron City?"

Sariel proudly replied, "Impressive, right? Sold in all Five Cities in one day! We market it as just cigarettes, but it’s really the Mermaid brand. It’s a celebrity god-making method, similar to the Five City Beauties principle..."

Sela’s heart skipped a beat, "Only sold in the city, not the countryside, right? Get me some, I’ll have the two henchmen take some to Iron Flame Village!"

...

At 6 a.m., Chun was woken up by a system alert.

— System Alert: Attention! It’s dinner time, please dine promptly.

Aileen got up reluctantly, "Dear, I’m going to the cafeteria to eat."

Holy Shit! I must have slept for over three hours, and she’s still in FBl! Considering before, she must have been working all night. Is this the strength of a goddess?

Chun said sweating, "Go ahead..."

Aileen added, "By the way, Bilenna sent a message that Guild Elder Silva assigned two henchmen with Demon Soul Possession to Iron Flame Village."

Ah, so that’s the Ten Lords’ arrangement? Feels like they’re moving too slow. Maybe she’s pretending to be an NPC, deliberately delaying information.

Well, one of those henchmen is a Marquis’ nephew, the other is Fafnir’s cousin. Their status might help get things moving, better than me personally asking the Black Dragon God for favors.

Then came the sound of Nabchuanxi pushing a cart: "Number 0016..."

— System Alert: Your Beelzebub Baron’s title has received family communication, accept?

Accept.

Nabchuanxi’s voice came through: "Balbo Beelzebub...Baron! Congratulations on advancing by your own ability, you’re truly the pride of the family!"

Okay, this is being said in the family chat group. But breaking through on your own, shedding the family’s rank constraints, is that good for the family?

Chun also chuckled, "Mainly thanks to Miss Nabchuanxi’s help and the care of the adults."

Nabchuanxi continued, "There’s a secret mission in Oak City, planning to deal with the Nightmare Race. This benefits our family’s expansion interests in Oak City, hopefully, you as a Baron can help and cooperate with command."

— System Alert: Family communication interrupted.

Holy Shit!?

Beelzebub battles Nightmare? Doesn’t feel like they’re on the same level, can they fight? However, a Beelzebub in Silver City once possessed a butler to forcefully create the Endless Clock Space, so they surely pack a punch. Okay then, let’s leverage Nabchuanxi and Oak City to train Mina. Speaking of which, Moore provided several lists for Oak City...

In any case, Nabchuanxi is still roughly feeding people, Chun didn’t bother and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

After finishing, Nabchuanxi also left after finishing the meal.

Chun now asked about Cui’s progress: "Cui, how is your learning going?"

Cui emitted a gentle wooden sound.

Aileen laughed, "Dear, don’t disturb the Tree God, it’s practicing with full concentration. Since we’ve eaten, shall we continue to rest? You’re not fully recovered yet."

Holy Shit, there’s more?

"Alright..."

Anyway, it’s not too dark now. Once fully recovered, I’ll use vines to breach and visit the market. Those people may have had "intentions," but managing to wear a hole in the rock is commendable, potential loyal followers, beneficial for the growth of my faith, need to engage them.

Chun continued offline and took a nap.

At 7 a.m., the delivery boy knocked with breakfast.

Chun opened the door, "Coming!"

The delivery boy smiled, "Brother Chun, the boss made a new dish this morning, fried spring rolls! Same filling as the small buns, but with different wrapping."

Chun was delighted, "No wonder President Zhou takes care, such thoughtfulness."

The delivery boy added, "There’s movement in the guild activity. The two henchmen saved during the last monster siege are taking a whole cartload of goods to Iron Flame Village..."

Goods?

Chun felt gratified, "This must be the Elder’s arrangement, so the brothers know when to cooperate and when to improvise."

"Understood."