Global Mining.

Chapter 974 Is the bishop trying to steal someone else's treasure?

In his anxiety, Da Chun quickly realized that Di Lian was only focused on driving the piles and wasn't doing anything else. This… he'd always maintained a "veteran cadre" persona, leaving these kinds of things to her, and he hadn't really noticed!
Never mind, I'm in a hurry, I'll do it myself.

Eighteen ways to pay public grain taxes!

At this point, the CEO sister went from being excited to feeling weak and powerless...

System notification: Congratulations! You have achieved a perfect interaction with Countess Acornus. Your affinity with Acornus has increased to "Unlimited Love," and your Illusionary Charm skill has increased your maximum Illusionary Magic value by 3000. You have also gained an additional 10 temporary Illusionary Magic values.

Is that all? 10 Illusion Points?
Da Chun quickly shook her: "My dear sir!"

The CEO's eyes were alluring: "You're truly my dear little darling. These illusionary aids I've provided will allow you to infiltrate the Golden Throne more safely. Since they're temporary, you must use them without reservation, otherwise they'll slowly dissipate and be wasted."

Da Chunhan said, "Thank you, sir. I'll be setting off immediately."

The CEO sighed, "Go ahead, I'm going to sleep for a while..."

Is the aftereffect really that strong?
Okay, let's go.

Di Lian said, "Father, just now, I also planted a seed for this aunt."

You're really something... alright. If you want full-time childcare in the future, you'll just need as many kids as possible to collect money passively.

After being teleported away from the president's mansion, Da Chun activated the teleportation cross again.

No matter how busy I am, I must go see Maria when I get back, after all, she is the birth mother of Earth Lotus and my first wife in fact.

The scene changes, and Da Chun returns to the long-lost, magnificent palace in the clouds.

Maria in her white veil reappeared gracefully: "My dear king, you have returned!"

Maria was the one who gave him his start in life, and only with her could he talk things out without reservation.

Da Chun said, “I met your other self in the realm of gods, Celis of Oak City. She is in charge of planning my actions as the third-generation pirate king against the Emperor. Now I have learned from Countess Akmius of the family that there was a legendary pirate king's legacy a thousand years ago, and I suspect that the Falgaro airships in the Imperial Desert are it, and I am currently acquiring them…”

Maria gently embraced him: "You truly are my darling. Do you think you were exceptionally lucky to have met Figalo so early?"

Da Chun was suddenly taken aback: "Back then, when I went to the ruins of the Imperial War Angel City, I met Frogaro. I thought he was the guardian there."

Maria said, “Based on my understanding of the Emperor, if he doesn’t want someone to have something, he will definitely abolish or destroy it. For example, the current Imperial technology is clearly inferior to that of 1000 years ago, which is because the Emperor doesn’t want the spread of technology to threaten his rule, so he deliberately seals the technology. Similarly, if the Emperor doesn’t want the Pirate King to threaten his rule, he will definitely destroy this so-called Pirate King’s legacy. So, if the Forgalo airship you obtained is truly a legacy, then it’s what the Emperor wants you to have.”

Da Chun suddenly realized: "So, the Emperor knows that I am the third-generation pirate king?"

Maria said, "They may not know. But that's not important. What's important is that the Emperor wants someone to become a true pirate king and serve him."

Da Chun exclaimed in astonishment, "Is the Emperor so certain that I can be used by him? What if I refuse and ignore him?"

Maria sighed, "Perhaps he has already set up a scheme that will push the third generation involuntarily in the direction he desires."

Da Chun exclaimed in surprise, "Then why don't I do the opposite of what he wants and instead focus on attacking the Empire?"

Maria smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to it. In fact, successful people all have path dependencies. Just like the apocalyptic war a thousand years ago, as long as the strong people of each race perished one after another, the emperor would naturally rise. Similarly, even if you specifically attack the empire, the emperor may deliberately fatten you up, making you so strong that even the divine realm and hell are afraid of you. At that time, the war between you and the divine realm and hell will be inevitable, and the emperor will also achieve his goal."

Da Chun was astonished: "You deliberately fattened me up?"

Maria laughed and said, "The Emperor is capable of doing something like this. It can also weaken some powerful internal forces and enhance cohesion."

Holy crap! If that's the case, maybe the Emperor will go easy on us during this attack on the Golden Throne?
Then I'll just grab the city flower, and after that I'll disappear and lie low?

Da Chun thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your guidance, dear. I will try to find a way to strike a balance."

Maria laughed, "Control? Don't you want to be the new emperor?"

Da Chun was stunned: "Me? An adventurer? Is that even possible?"

Maria sighed, "Nothing is impossible."

It's not impossible that the Ten Elders would go to any lengths to get me in real life.
Da Chun panicked a little: "I haven't thought it through at all."

Maria laughed, "It's alright, just focus on being a good Pirate King first. How long until we find out the truth about the Frogolo airship?"

"About 4 hours."

Maria's eyes were alluring: "We have plenty of time, let's do something we need to do to pass the time."

Da Chun was sweating bullets. "I just finished talking to the CEO sister..."

Okay, as long as the Phantom Legacy skill is available, FBL is doing something worthwhile.

"OK, dear……"

Sigh, I guess I'll have to switch to my main account and keep an eye on the airship.

……

Silver City.

Bala helped Raziel to the Makado gym. Because Raziel's screen was still blurry, he could only hear but not see, which was quite distressing. Sariel had no choice but to assign several of his team members to stand next to Raziel and provide live streaming.

Of course, the team members who were livestreaming were not involved in the mission and could not broadcast the entire scene. They couldn't even get in the gym; they were blocked at the door.

I guess I did my best.

Makado flipped through the copy of the deposit slip Raziel had given him: "It's the bishop's idea, no problem, but I only know the location of the hidden money, not necessarily how to transport it out."

Bala asked, "Why not?"

Makado said helplessly, "Because there are guards at the treasure site, I can't control him."

Bara exclaimed in surprise: "Then show them the bishop's handwriting?"

"They don't understand," Makado said.

"Why is that?" Barra asked in surprise.

Makado said, "This is military-style management. To prevent a single official from becoming corrupt and causing irreparable damage, multiple officials are required to share the responsibility. But this requires the bishop to intervene. However, the bishop cannot intervene."

"So, we have no choice but to rob it?" Bara asked in surprise.

Makado said, "I'm just providing the location. You guys figure it out yourselves."

After saying that, he handed over a map.

Raziel couldn't see it, so he had to go outside, spread out the map, and let the team members responsible for the live broadcast at the door see it.

Michael couldn't wait any longer: "Then Sariel, go and persuade the Siren Goddess to move the Island of Evil to the outer sea of ​​Silver so she can come and take it. Anyway, there's neither a guardian deity nor a city flower in the city right now."

Sariel sighed, "Boss, you used the power of the goddess, not your own fundraising. How can you still become the lord?" Michael said helplessly, "Then Raziel should go to Gem City immediately to find that crazy old man and see where his treasure is. It would be best if we could avoid robbing him."

Sariel said, "Then I'd better persuade the goddess to bring Evil Spirit Island over and be prepared to seize it."

Michael sighed, "Very well."

Gabriel looked suspicious: "Is it possible that the location provided by this gym member isn't the bishop's treasure at all? Is the bishop actually trying to use Evil Spirit Island to steal someone else's treasure? Stealing someone else's treasure would not only completely avoid the credit risk of Evil Spirit Island Bank, but also allow him to amass a large fortune."

Michael was startled: "Really?"

Raziel was also suddenly struck by a realization: "It's entirely possible! His use of coded language is too suspicious! And Sherlock is the governor of five cities; it would seem too weak for him to simply hand over the treasure like that."

Sariel was also shocked: "If the location they rob isn't their private hideout, it's tantamount to declaring war on Silver City and Gem City, and then the relationship between Evil Spirit Island and the Empire will be completely over!"

Michael broke out in a cold sweat: "I was too hasty, I almost fell for his trick!"

Raphael laughed and said, "Fortunately, the boss calmed down quickly. Perhaps I have a solution. Let's give the map of Makado's treasure location to Marquis Guaido of Gem City. I strongly suspect that Sherlock wants to steal Guaido's assets!"

Raziel said, “That’s right. I told Bishop Sherlock in prison that Marquis Guaido wanted to take advantage of his death to steal his treasure. Sherlock must be holding a grudge! I’ll go find Guaido now.”

Raphael laughed and said, "Once the Marquis gets angry, he might actually come to us to deposit money."

"This is the effect we want."

Raziel then hurriedly teleported to Gem City and headed straight for the Marquis's guild office.

Guaido is nominally still the Marquis of Black Iron City, but he does not have a marquisate in Gem City and is stationed at the Merchant Guild.

As they were walking, Bala suddenly grabbed her arm and said in a low voice, "Sir, something's wrong! You might be being watched!"

Raziel was startled: "It's Andariel?"

Barra said in a deep voice, "It's very likely. We can't leave the main street. Once we enter a less crowded place or a building, the other party will definitely make a move."

Raziel asked, "In what way?"

Bala said in a deep voice, "Andariel's usual method would be possession. But possession is not suitable for dealing with someone like you who is drunk and confused. So it can only be an exceptionally strong person who takes action, such as the leader I mentioned who takes action personally!"

Raziel was shocked: "Holy crap!? What if the chief makes a move?"

Raphael immediately came up with a plan: "Go to the square and ask the painter Van Gogh for help! Then have Van Gogh call the crazy old man you're looking for, as well as Jenny and the fisherman. These four are the mermaid's most devout followers and should be able to protect you."

Raziel asked in surprise, "I'm not familiar with them, can I trigger their help?"

Michael said, "The bishop's manuscript in your hand is for finding the mad old man. Van Gogh and the mad old man were friends, and that's what triggers it."

Raziel then came to his senses: "Ah, that reminds me, I've been staying up too late and I'm not thinking straight."

Raziel immediately ordered Bala: "Go to the square and find that Van Gogh."

"Okay, my lord."

Accompanied by the live-streaming team, Raziel went to Van Gogh's painting stall, pulled out a photocopy, and asked Bala to speak: "This is Palame, the divine enforcer, looking for your friend, Lord Darrow. Please help!"

Van Gogh was stunned: "Who is D'Aron?"

Are you kidding me?
"A crazy old man selling fake medicine," Barra said.

Van Gogh gave an awkward smile: "Business is bad. I only remember his nickname and have forgotten his real name. I'll go find him right away."

Bara said urgently, "You can't leave. Send someone to deliver a message."

Van Gogh was stunned: "Why?"

Bara said, "The master has been targeted by a powerful demon and needs your protection. You cannot leave. The master also cannot leave the street."

Van Gogh was shocked: "How could I possibly resist a demon? But I will find a way!"

He immediately waved his hand, and a group of children ran over: "Sir, what's the matter?"

Van Gogh gave each person a mining coin and a signed drawing: "Go to the textile factory and get Miss Jenny, go to the dock and get the fishing air force guy, call the crazy old man, my friend and I are in danger..."

"Okay, sir."

At this moment, Raziel was both moved and delighted: "Bara really understands me so well. She accurately understood and expressed everything I said when I was drunk and couldn't speak clearly."

Michael was also amazed: "This intelligence is quite advanced!"

Metatron exclaimed in surprise, "Advanced intelligence requires long-term information feeding. This Dark Soul Witch has no precedent for interacting with players, and has been imprisoned in the realm of gods ever since. Where did she get the information feeding?"

Sariel replied without hesitation, "Of course it was Da Chun who colluded with her, and Da Chun fed her!"

Metatron shook his head and sighed helplessly.

Sariel grew anxious: "What do you mean? You don't believe me, do you?"

Raphael said irritably, "Da Chun only came to Gem City once before he went to jail. It was only an hour. What could he possibly feed him then?"

Sariel said irritably, "But there's no one else but him!"

Metatron sighed, "NPCs can even interact with each other using AI, feeding each other..."

Just then, a spatial fluctuation occurred around Raziel, and Jenny teleported directly to her location: "Mr. Van Gogh! I'm here."

Van Gogh appeared quite shy: "Miss Jane, this divine enforcer needs our protection..."

Jenny was shocked: "Really? Eve and I are classmates and good friends. I can go to her manor's steward and ask him to send a magic-wielding army to protect this gentleman. I'll be right back."

After saying that, he teleported away again.

Raziel laughed when he heard this: "There's this benefit too?"

While they were waiting, the crazy old fisherman also arrived one after another.

Bara showed the copy directly to the mad old man: "Mr. Daron, this is Bishop Sherlock's warrant from the Divine Prison..."

Daron ignored her completely, staring intently at Bala and asking in a trembling voice, "Madam, your appearance and your voice remind me of someone I met when I was young."

The crowd erupted in an uproar: "It actually triggered the intelligent feeding between NPCs?"

Gabriel exclaimed excitedly, "This has triggered an event!"

Fisherman Hemingway suddenly remembered: "It's Barbara! I used to go to your tavern all the time to watch you dance! It's a pity the tavern burned down and I never saw you again..."

(End of this chapter)