Chapter 583: Reunion of the Highest Level, T0-level Mercenary Corps Attack
Chapter 583 -356: Reunion of the Highest Level, T0-level Mercenary Corps Attack
Two T0-level Mercenary Corps each dispatched half of their forces, gathering near the S-Class Pharmacy Society.
Although Guang Ling hadn’t stated it explicitly in the email, Lin Qi, being the person at the center of it all, certainly knew what their objective was.
As for the sponsors behind these two major Mercenary Corps taking the mission…
It was undoubtedly related to the Big Business Alliances from other political zones.
The European Big Business Alliance, which Lin Qi detested most, was surely among them.
‘A mission for a Highest-Level Mercenary Corps is a tiered, phased mission?’
‘Just by arranging for personnel with sufficient combat power to be present, we can get the base commission.’
‘If a fight breaks out, we’ll need to assist the combatants from the Eastern Alliance and the Asian Political Zone Big Business Alliance. We’ll earn more commission based on our contribution, up to a maximum of… five billion Credit Points?’
This was the most extravagant mission Lin Qi had seen since joining the Mercenary Corps.
As for the sponsor behind the mission…
Was there even a need to guess? Who else could it be but the Eastern Alliance!
To ensure the safety of Nanyun Potion’s S-Class Pharmaceutical Researchers, the Eastern Alliance not only mobilized its own forces but even allocated funds to hire Mercenaries.
Obviously, this was related to the Eastern Alliance’s lack of preparation.
After all, the situation Lin Qi had created was too sudden. How could the Eastern Alliance have anticipated that Lin Qi—someone who had just been promoted to S-Class and was originally just trying to secure more Weight—would suddenly want to usher in the “Pharmacy 3.0 Era”?
If they had known earlier, the Eastern Alliance would have undoubtedly made more thorough preparations.
They might have even directly forbidden Lin Qi from coming to World City.
But since things had come to this, the Eastern Alliance could only do its utmost.
Even with a powerhouse like Baili Xueyuan around, and even though the many S-Class Pharmaceutical Researchers were not weak themselves, the Eastern Alliance still posted a protection mission on the Black Market to ensure nothing went wrong.
Just one Highest-Level Mercenary Corps had accepted a mission with a maximum commission of five billion. One could only imagine how much money the Eastern Alliance had thrown around.
In short, the Eastern Alliance was not short on cash!
‘No wonder Guang Ling was so confident that no one would object to this mission. So that’s why.’
After browsing the email’s contents, Lin Qi looked at the temporary chat window.
Master Ma was the first to post.
Master Ma: “[Cyber-thumbs-up.emoji] I knew Guang Ling wouldn’t set us up. In principle, I agree to take this mission.”
King Arthur: “I’m always happy to do something that’ll piss off the European Big Business Alliance. I can lend a hand. I just arrived in World City not long ago anyway.”
Capitalist: “I also agree in principle. After all, the Asian Political Zone Big Business Alliance and the Eastern Alliance have a strategic partnership. However… @Master Ma @Wizard, do you two know what exactly the Eastern Alliance is up to?”
Jingang: “Capitalist is right.”
The members stated their positions one by one.
But when Lin Qi saw Capitalist’s message, his eyes narrowed slightly.
‘This Capitalist is really a piece of work!’
‘She’ll seize any opportunity to probe me.’
Master Ma: “I’m not clear on the specific situation either, but I heard it was a sudden, unexpected incident. The Eastern Alliance has mobilized a lot of manpower. Judging by the Eastern Alliance’s lavish spending this time, we’ll probably just be collecting a guaranteed payout of Credit Points. There’s a high chance we won’t even need to make a move.”
There was no need to elaborate on Master Ma’s identity; everyone knew his relationship with the Eastern Alliance was not shallow. Thus, his attitude was quite nonchalant as he gave his reply.
Next, everyone’s attention fell upon “Wizard.”
The mysterious “Wizard” had yet to state his position.
Both Capitalist and King Arthur were very curious about what decision “Wizard” would make.
Perhaps as soon as “Wizard” spoke, their own decisions would change.
Wizard: “Nanyun Potion and United Pharmaceutical are working together to usher in the ‘Pharmacy 3.0 Era.’ This news won’t stay hidden for long. Their research has reached a critical stage and might be completed before the Pharmacy Domain subcommittee meeting begins.”
Lin Qi provided this piece of intelligence from the perspective of an “industry insider.”
Lin Qi deliberately avoided the words “Eastern Alliance,” only providing intelligence on the “Pharmacy Domain.”
Capitalist: “Ushering in the ‘Pharmacy 3.0 Era’? Could it be that you, Wizard, have decided to make the results of your new Potion public?”
Qiao Xi was currently in the “Super Alliance Mansion” at the very center of World City. As a permanent seat member for the Asian Administrative Region, she had checked in long ago.
Her gaze quietly shifted toward the S-Class Pharmacy Society Mansion, her eyes profound.
Connecting this with various pieces of prior intelligence, Qiao Xi had a new idea:
‘Could it be that Wizard is actually one of the older generation members of Nanyun Potion? Xu Tianyun? Or perhaps that legendary figure… Lin Changshou?’
Thanks to Lin Qi’s previous deliberate misdirection, Capitalist could only guess that Wizard’s identity was someone of the highest standing.
‘Otherwise, how could Wizard have obtained so much top-secret intelligence?’
The moment Lin Qi saw Capitalist’s message, he knew this was another probe.
Lin Qi denied it directly.
Wizard: “The new Potion won’t be made public anytime soon, but it is indeed a product of the new theoretical framework.”
Upon seeing this message, Capitalist took a deep breath.
‘It’s confirmed!’
‘Wizard must be a top figure in Nanyun Potion!’
‘United Pharmaceutical is just a creation secretly supported by Nanyun Potion!’
‘Wait!’
‘If I remember correctly, that S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher from United Pharmaceutical has the surname… Lin?’
Capitalist sucked in a sharp, cold breath.
‘I was wrong!’
‘Everyone was wrong!’
‘Wizard is most likely not a mere Tier Four Extraordinary.’
‘Wizard is, in all likelihood, that legendary old monster.’
‘Lin Changshou!’
That name appeared in Capitalist’s mind and refused to fade.
Without any further probing, Capitalist proactively changed the subject on Wizard’s behalf.
Capitalist: “It’s inconvenient for me to take action at the moment, but Jingang can go to the S-Class Pharmacy Society. The Asian Political Zone Big Business Alliance was already supposed to answer the Eastern Alliance’s summons, so he can complete the mission along the way.”
Jingang: “I can move out at any time!”
Master Ma: “Actually, I’m already near the S-Class Pharmacy Society. I have an official mission to attend to here anyway.”
King Arthur: “I need to find the layout of World City’s underground pipelines first. The pipe system here is a bit complicated.”
Lin Qi’s attention was involuntarily drawn to King Arthur’s comment.
𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
‘Why the underground pipes again?’
Lin Qi had assumed that members of a Highest-Level Mercenary Corps would all be prominent figures after arriving in World City.
After all, even he himself had become a key player in the Asian Administrative Region’s Pharmacy Domain.
‘So why is King Arthur still holing up in the sewers?’
The others showed no surprise at King Arthur’s location; it was as if they were already used to it.
Guang Ling: “@King Arthur, I’ve already completed the data intrusion and obtained the construction blueprints for World City’s underground pipelines. Unless absolutely necessary, try not to get involved. It will be very troublesome if you get targeted by the Round Table Conference in World City. Here, they only have to abide by the Super Alliance’s laws and act with extreme impunity.”
Lin Qi caught the key point.
‘King Arthur has a grudge with the Round Table Conference?’
‘And the kind of grudge where they’d try to kill her on sight?’
‘What on earth did King Arthur do?’
King Arthur: “Guang Ling, are you looking down on me? You think I’m afraid of them?”
Capitalist: “As far as I know, the head of the European Administrative Region’s security team this time is Grand Knight Commander MacLeod. He brought along the Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth seats—four Round Table Knights in total. If what Wizard said is true, MacLeod will likely show up in person, and two or three of the others will probably be there as well.”
King Arthur: “@Guang Ling, please make the blueprints more detailed. I have a great use for them.”
Looking at the contents of the temporary chat window, Lin Qi thought carefully for a moment before sending his message.
Wizard: “I’ll decide whether to intervene based on the situation. I have important matters to attend to for now.”
While replying to the message, Lin Qi opened his Spiritual Vision, scanning the scene within a three-kilometer radius.