The Game of Global Mining

Michael is not interested in some Samuel warrant; the first thing he does when logging in is to check if he has resurrected. Still no luck, it seems he’ll have to wait for Uriel’s update in four hours to confirm.

Then he asks the butler, "How’s the Divine Team doing?"

The butler replies, "Currently, only the arsonist has been detained, and since he’s just an offline player, he can’t provide more information; as long as he insists it was an accident. This action has greatly intimidated players at the internet cafe; it’s been very quiet all day. Over at Iron Flame Village, the Royal Family players seem intimidated too and stopped provoking Curry."

Sariel laughs, "Looks like Chun is pretty scared; the whole China District is reined in!"

Michael finally feels a bit better, "Seems like even if the dog is incompetent, it’s still useful if it can bark a couple of times."

Gabriel angrily says, "But Chun being ranked number 1 is just causing too much negative impact; the first thing when Boss resurrects is throwing him into the Void to become space trash..."

...

At this moment, Chun also finished browsing the Divine Artifact shop.

He’s completely stunned!

Chun discovered the biggest pain isn’t being unable to afford it, but just being able to afford it!

Just like his house, the biggest pain is also just being able to afford it. But unlike house payments being hard to earn, Xiaoqin went right ahead and rented the uncle’s house. But in this game, Mining Coins can earn him 1.4 million a day, so what’s his excuse not to buy?

He actually has one!!!

If he buys it and goes to arrest the Ten Lords, they’d see his gear and know he has 5 million Mining Coins; how could he have earned 5 million while locked up for days?

Once investigated, it could be big trouble! These days, the most profitable venture has been the mermaid selling bread and cigarettes. She’s definitely the most suspicious! And the mermaid’s status is already unstable, overstepping with dual Guardian God powers; the Church doesn’t favor her, and if things go wrong, the daily 1.4 million fortune could disappear. Just like half a year ago, he never imagined he’d be unemployed; luckily he didn’t buy the house then.

So how should he use this money?

Of course, investment!

Just like Vivian’s bakery. Except her bakery is partnered with local nobles; it seems without a partnership, it can’t be opened. So he has to find some industry, too! If his investment scale is big enough that the Ten Lords can’t block it, only then he dares to spend freely.

But the industries in the new world are basically very hard for newcomers to get in; what about the old world? Seems even less likely, but he can seize this action to survey, the judge has already said the Palace Maid Chief is his pass, it’d be foolish not to use it.

As for Lady Libuna Xi, he can give her some pocket money, invest in her first. If he can’t secure anything with his main account, maybe the side account can solve it...

At this moment, the manager courteously asks, "Sir, did you find any equipment to your satisfaction?"

Chun coughs lightly, "They’re all too good; can I first head to the weapons store?"

The manager chuckles, "Certainly, our store welcomes you anytime!"

So the manager courteously sees Chun out of the store.

On the road, Chun expresses his stance, "Lady Libuna Xi, I actually don’t intend to buy."

Lady Libuna Xi puzzledly replies, "If you don’t buy, how do you face the Dark Sage?"

Of course, I’ll arm you! A form of investment.

Chun initiates a trade window with her, but fails—system prompts: This NPC does not have trading functionality.

Ugh... Made a basic rookie mistake during beta testing. Just like Flower Girl Sherry back then, she couldn’t be directly traded with; you have to trigger events! Just like in Oak City, her sister Nabchuanxi initiated a trade window, transferring Divine Artifact Mining Coins, triggered a cannon fodder event...

Chun opts to speak directly, "I am now just a wheelchair-bound patient; even if I don the best gear, how formidable can my combat power be? I’ll give you money, arm you!"

Lady Libuna Xi astonishedly says, "Giving me money? Impossible, as the Palace Maid Chief I can’t simply receive money."

Chun listens, a bit dumbfounded. You yourself reported to my side account, the Fourth Prince stole a tribute fish from the palace causing the previous manager’s negligence and removal, you had an alibi and thus got promoted! Doesn’t the palace often do such things?

Chun opts to change his wording, "Then how about I buy the equipment and let you wear it?"

Lady Libuna Xi sternly says, "Still no, that constitutes covert bribery of Inner Court personnel."

Still acting? Chun gets anxious, "Just borrowing it for you to wear!"

Lady Libuna Xi scoffs coldly, "Let me be blunt, the arrest is your mission, I’m merely here to assist, not responsible for combat duties nor accountability!"

But you declared in front of the judge that you would fully support me! So, you don’t trust me?

Using Dark Sage’s privileges? That’d be outright coercion, won’t do!

Chun simply decides to go big and reveal his identity, "Do you know why I chose you? Because when I was in Oak City, I met a nurse manager named Nabchuanxi, and I think you two are quite similar."

Chun seems to feel the wheelchair vibrate slightly! There’s a chance!

There has to be a chance; Nabchuanxi first performed meritoriously as Tree God, then with taking down the Lord of Nightmares; can this disparity hold up?

Lady Libuna Xi puzzledly asks, "How similar?"

Body’s similar, legs are similar, thunder’s similar, facial appearance might not necessarily be similar...

Chun says, "It’s just a peculiar feeling! She accepted my investment and accomplished great things."

Lady Libuna Xi sternly replies, "Sorry, I’m Inner Court personnel, absolutely loyal! If you’re dissatisfied with me, you may go back and request the judge to replace me."

Holy shit, impervious to oil and salt!?

So, her real confidence should be based on the side account’s storyline loading a Thousand-Year Seal Book, she’s a Beelzebub with thousand years of cultivation, truly unimpressed by my meager attempt?

Alright... If I can’t get to her, others certainly won’t, this is truly loyal! Guess I’ll just wait for the side account to guide.

Chun feels quite relieved, "I’m very satisfied with you! Let’s go, and check out the weapons."

So Chun browses through a weapon shop as well, still stunned but just doesn’t buy. Initially, the judge’s conditions were about repairing the Crystal Core and modifying the wheelchair. Equipment and stuff are really just self-added issues.

Lady Libuna Xi appears a bit bewildered, "Sir, have you figured out a strategy?"

Chun contemplates deeply, "Hmm, relying on courage! Relying on wisdom! Relying on justice!"

Pu—

Hmm? Chun painfully twists his head, "Just now, did you laugh?"

Lady Libuna Xi shakes her head, "No, I didn’t!"

Chun’s playful side emerges again, "But I heard laughter."

Lady Libuna Xi says, "I just farted."

Chun is dumbstruck. You’re the aloof and elegant Palace Maid Chief, can you really say such things like farting?

"Aileen, what’s happening here?"

Aileen giggles, "When women fart and demean themselves before you, it’s either because they’re extremely close and don’t mind, or they’re extremely disdainful and showing resistance."

Chun feels utterly speechless, "So she’s actually disgusted with me?"

"Probably."

Just then, Lady Libuna Xi says, "Received palace orders, I can return."