The Game of Global Mining

When Chun was rendered speechless, the cawing of crows grew louder.

This impact must have spread quickly through the group, right?

Alright, Chun decided to accept it. This aligns with the principle that good news seldom goes out, while bad news travels fast. Nobody wants to hear about grand achievements; it’s the low-brow stuff that attracts an audience.

Anyway, since I’m the Dark Sage, as long as the reputation is high enough and I can quickly activate the Divine Domain, low-brow or not, it doesn’t matter.

However, my Divine Domain has merged with the Forest Goddess’s domain. If I use it in front of the Ten Lords, will it inadvertently expose my alternate accounts? But it doesn’t matter; high reputation itself can strengthen the bullshit shield.

Before long, the picturesque suburbs were reached, and from afar, a large forest showed signs of black smoke.

Chun was truly shocked, thinking the Ten Lords would only torch a house, not expecting them to actually set a forest on fire. If this leads to a wildfire, it’s a big deal, a crime deserving of a manhunt.

At this time, the three young ladies were also in an uproar, unanimously condemning the arsonist.

Chun inexplicably felt displeased, as if his limelight was stolen. Seriously, what’s up with my mindset?

Then, we arrived outside the mansion where the guards were strictly vigilant, setting up numerous tents, with many carriages parked, gathering a circle of visitors offering condolences.

And then guards came to stop the carriage for inspection.

The third young lady immediately revealed her identity, and the soldier was very astute: "Please, young ladies!"

The third young lady understood the hierarchy clearly: "Head Maid, please go first!"

"Thank you!"

Immediately, the butler and her classmate came to welcome them: "Welcome, welcome! We sincerely apologize for showing you our family’s embarrassing state."

Chun looked at the current generation of Hathaway’s features; she was indeed the quintessential tyrannical bully. I wonder if the previous generation harassing Vivian is still around? Did she get married off yet?

The third young lady immediately introduced the Head Maid: "This is the Palace Maid Chief sent by the Emperor, specifically here to hunt that arsonist!"

The butler solemnly respected: "Please, madam, go directly to meet the master!"

Thus, the entourage was led under the watchful eyes of many visitors to a middle-aged man exuding noble dignity.

Chun saw that most of the city’s nobility was here; when else but now to promote oneself and boost reputation?

Chun said: "Don’t worry, Marquis! I’m the Empire’s number one wanted criminal, Chun. I can’t stand having another wanted criminal freer than me. I will certainly take down that Samuel with ease!"

The Marquis paused for a moment, and the visiting guests fell silent.

But the Marquis was, after all, the head of the house and immediately applauded: "Thank you! Much appreciated!"

And then, the guests also joined in the applause!

That’s more like it.

The Marquis waved his hand, and someone resembling the captain of the guard appeared, pulling out something similar to a tablet — a Magic Crystal Screen.

The Marquis personally handed the Magic Crystal Screen to Libnahi: "Madam, the suspect bore a wanted mark during the crime. If the wanted one appears around the city, an alert will show their position. However, the mark only lasts a week and weakens by the day."

Libnahi said: "Alright, we’ll do our best."

The Marquis said with difficulty: "But the wanted suspect is currently out of the city. We find it very challenging on how to apprehend him. Any support Madam needs, we will fully cooperate."

Chun immediately offered advice: "He’s ranked the third Sage and would never tolerate my ranking above his. Marquis, you just need to spread the word that I’m dealing with him as if dealing with a clown, and he will surely come seeking death on his own!"

The Marquis still seemed doubtful: "Can you really handle him looking like that? At the time, over 100 personal guards from my mansion couldn’t stop him, and over thirty were killed or injured."

Holy Shit, that fierce? But whatever, I’ve already sparred with Michael before, so it’s nothing special, minus the fact I can’t use Hurricane.

Chun chuckled: "The more I look like this, the more you have to promote it. The fact that a wheelchair-bound person scares him like a sewer rat not daring to come. He simply can’t endure that."

The Marquis nodded: "Makes sense, let’s do it."

Wow hahaha! It’s happening!

Chun immediately tasted the sweet fruits of labor; achieving such reputation in this city so easily! What about the other cities?

The Marquis again laughed: "Then I’ll host a temporary banquet to welcome Madam and Sir. Although the mansion’s kitchen can’t be used, dining outdoors has its own charm."

Holy Shit! This is the perfect opportunity to spread reputation; who has time for a meal with you? It’s not easy coming to the Empire! Even if only half remains, there are still dozens of cities. I want to teleport across every one! If the task is completed soon, I’ll be back in jail with no other opportunities.

Chun said: "No need, I want to immediately go to other cities to provoke him. Marquis, help make me a flag to put on my wheelchair, saying ’Global No.1’, flaunting around so that no matter where he hides, he has to come challenge me."

The Marquis was gratified: "Truly the right approach, I’ll handle it immediately!"

Just then, those three young ladies got excited: "Head Maid, we want to go with you too!"

Libnahi didn’t respond, just glanced at Chun.

Naturally, she only asks directions, pushing the cart and leaving the thief-catching to me.

Chun, in a bad mood, said: "What are you going for?"

The trio said: "Of course, to help our classmate Hathaway! While we can’t fight, we’re great at flaunting and egging on the competition!"

Holy Shit! You indeed excel at it, simultaneously appeasing the Marquis’ classmate and stealing the spotlight by riding on the Head Maid’s coattails; all the good things are yours.

Miss Heswey also said: "This is a family matter; I must personally handle it. I’ll come too!"

Chun, in a bad mood, said: "I’m going to teleport between cities, and I’m not covering your teleportation or meal costs."

Hathaway laughed: "How much can teleportation cost? Plus, I’ll cover all meal expenses!"

The third young lady laughed: "Just as expected of Miss Heswey!"

Chun sighed: "Aren’t you going to school?"

The four of them laughed: "We can make up classes anytime."

Chun agreed: "Alright then!"

The four cheered: "Great!"

The three immediately took out their iPhones, beeping away: "Let’s notify the school to leave! And then show other classmates..."

Hathaway became even more eager: "Father dear, make four more flags..."

Chun was somewhat speechless. Although their demeanor screamed unlikable, instead of just a nuisance, the hotter it burns in popularity. Luckily they’re NPCs; if they were players, they’d be really asking for it...

But won’t this really lure out the Ten Lords immediately? I better avoid him until the grand reputation project is completed!

Soon, the Marquis’s Mansion was ready, not only with five large flags reading "Global No.1" but also a little cart filled with daily essentials.

Alright, it truly looks like setting out for a long journey. Let’s board the Marquis’s family carriage back to the Teleportation Array.