Soul Trigger

Chapter 30 Temptation
[Black Goat: It’s a bit unexpected. I didn’t expect the business to come so quickly]

[Photo Studio Owner: Generally speaking, newly registered Flash Street Operators really can't receive too many commissions, but the situation here is a bit special.]

[Photo studio owner: Is it convenient for you to answer the phone? ]

After getting Ji Li's affirmation, the other party called:

"Good morning, Black Goat."

"Have you considered going back to school recently?"

This sentence really caught Ji Li off guard.

At 16, he was a student, that was true, but he had never thought about going back to school:

"The commission location is at school?"

"To be precise, it's in your school, Aries College."

Ji Li searched on the laptop and the result showed "Aries International High School", an international private school.

"I'm sorry. Generally speaking, I won't pry into the personal privacy of operators. However, as a missing person related to the Red Whip Society, I will have access to some basic information about you."

"I understand that." Ji Li expressed his understanding. "So if you came to me because of the principle of proximity, then I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

"That's not all. There have been a lot of unusual incidents at Aries College and its vicinity recently, and the number has risen to a level that requires vigilance."

"But the suppression of the Red Whip Society is at a critical juncture. Neither the Special Management Bureau nor us can assign suitable investigators for the time being."

"Suitable? Why do I feel that things are not that simple?" Ji Li said as he typed on the keyboard, checking various information about Aries College.

There are indeed many so-called urban legends about this school circulating on the Internet, and they are all recent.

But you can't tell much from just looking at this information. The main thing is to understand this place.

"You guessed correctly. Our client needs personnel to go to the area to conduct a three-month containment and investigation of the dangerous situation."

"And considering the abnormal frequency of abnormal events, it is reasonable to suspect that there is a leak from the other world in this area..."

The other world again?
Ji Li frowned.

Unlike when he first arrived, he had already seen the strange creatures in the reflection world. Although it was only a glimpse, it did not prevent him from marking the inner world as a high-risk symbol in his heart.

He still dared not open the trophy, which was the contaminated relic of Spider-Woman's personality. Because it was blocked by a special container, the gray space could not read it, so he put it aside for the time being.

"Don't worry. There are many ways for the otherworld to leak. According to the report from the operators currently investigating the area, the red radiation detection value in the area is not high, so it is not a direct leak, and it is even less likely to be the otherworld coverage phenomenon you encountered."

"We speculate that it may be an object with the aura of the other world, or a contaminated evil lurking there."

"So what do I need to do? Assist in the investigation?" Ji Li asked.

"That operator will stay there for three months. You don't need to do this. You just need to help him solve a recent evil invasion."

"So considering all factors, I think you are the most suitable candidate."

"How's the pay?"

"The reward is 70, and this mission can be included in the credit qualification advanced certification of Flash Street."

The highest credit rating of Shanjie is 60, and you can submit for advanced credit review every 10 levels.

Flash Street will review the completed commissions to confirm whether the operator is eligible for credit advancement.

After the credit is upgraded, the account of the Flash Street operator will have an additional certification icon, and the exposure rate of the operator will also increase. At the same time, the commissions received will be at a completely different level compared to before the upgrade.

This is part of the internal evaluation system of Flash Street. Of course, operators can also choose not to advance in their entire lives and only work in low-risk commissions.

But Ji Li was not interested in any of these.

He thought for a while and said:

"I want to adjust my compensation."

"The remuneration is jointly funded by the school principal and local dignitaries. If you have other requirements, I can coordinate for you." Ji Li's answer made Feilin curious:

"Or... do you have something else you like?"

"I need a personality shadow burster." Ji Li said.

"Artificial psychic props?" Philin was surprised.

"And I want an advance." The other party fell silent.

Ji Li browsed the board and forum yesterday. Although 60 is just a drizzle for the various psychic props listed above, it is definitely not a level that a fledgling Reflection Walker can receive, not to mention that there is also a credit qualification.

One can imagine how difficult it is and it is not something that ordinary reflection walkers can encounter.

He guessed that the other party sent him this commission with the intention of "inspecting the goods".

In his previous life, Ji Li held a high position in the World Tree and had outsourced many military operations. He had also been the client, so he was very familiar with this mentality.

If he meets a promising mercenary who can be recruited as one of his own, he may give the other party a somewhat challenging order, and if the other party can complete it, he will give more benefits.

First look at the strength, confirm the investment prospects, then confirm the attitude and continue investing.

He was very familiar with the process of finally recruiting people to become his own people. So he was very confident that Filin had similar ideas.

Although he directly rejected Filin's olive branch at first, the other party chose to become his contact, obviously still holding out for the idea of ​​recruiting him.

Then he can use this mentality to gain more benefits for himself.

If Ji Li doesn't make use of this opportunity, what difference would it make to him that he has lived in vain for the previous 299 years?
After a while, Filin's voice came:
"... Very interesting, classmate Ji Li."

Apparently Feilin also noticed Ji Li's thoughts, but she didn't point it out:
"If I remember correctly, this thing has strong side effects, and it's also a disposable prop..."

"I'm not in a position to ask what you want to do with this, but I have a better suggestion. Are you interested?"

"please say."

"How would you like to receive an unlimited-use Shadow Personality Burst Device as payment?"

Ji Li's pupils suddenly shrank.

"Elaborate?"

……

Night, Aries College.

A gentle young man wearing glasses sat in the empty staff room, holding a phone in his hand, his legs shaking constantly, and he was obviously very anxious.

After dialing several times, the other end finally answered:

"Xiaotian, are you reliable? I called you several times!"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li. I was just dealing with some urgent matters, but I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

The man's shaking legs suddenly stopped: "Did they agree to let me pay early?"

"…It's not such good news."

"The good news is that the reinforcements you requested have been approved, and it was handled personally by Her Excellency the 'Negative Witch'."

"The film witch..." The elegant young man's eyes lit up, "Who did she send?"

"...Black Goat."

"? Wasn't that person from Europe, and died just last month?"

"That's the bad news I want to mention..."

"This is the new black goat."

The gentleman quickly opened the Crimson Front APP.

When he saw the brand new account that was empty with only a default question mark as the profile picture and not even a single public resume or completed commissions, anger rose in his eyes.

"Are you fucking kidding me? What is this? A new guy? I waited a week and you just send a fucking new guy over here?!"

"...Please be patient, Mr. Li. This person was recommended by the 'Film Witch'. We don't know his details, but he should be a very powerful rookie."

"A really good rookie? How did that three-star hunter die the last time he came to my place? Did you forget about Flash Street? What's the point of sending a newcomer?!"

"...Anyway, this is the intention of the Negative Witch. We have no right to interfere. So let's leave it at that. Mr. Li, I have other operators to contact. The recent counterattack of the Red Whip Society is very troublesome."

Hearing the busy tone in the receiver, Li Zhanxiang had the urge to smash the phone to pieces.

"Fuck... new guy huh?"

(End of this chapter)