Dragon Raja's Number One Player

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As expected, Caesar didn't give him a friendly look. After a brief silence, he stiffly uttered a few words: "Still alive."

Henkel took a sip of beer and shrugged. "Sorry, I didn't expect your relationship to be this bad."

Seeing that Caesar did not respond, he continued:

"Please wait for three hours. After three hours, you are free to leave regardless of whether the necklace has been found or not, and the penalty for breach of contract will be paid as agreed."

After saying this, he held up the beer in front of Caesar, who picked up the cola and gently clinked it against his, signifying his agreement.

He could only make a profit on this deal; 90 for three hours—there was no reason for him to refuse.

"I love working with young people like you. You're smart, energetic, and represent the future. It's the 21st century now, unlike those old guys who just go around shouting 'Beware of the dragons' resurgence!'"

Henkel downed his beer in one gulp and easily crushed the can into a ball with a strong grip.

He said those words without holding back a single bit of tact.

"Of course, these old guys include me. Who could have imagined that human technology would develop so rapidly in just a few hundred years? The incantations that dragons used a thousand years ago are still being used a thousand years later."

"But we have long since replaced our cold weapons with technology and alchemy."

Technology is indeed humanity's greatest weapon, Caesar nodded in agreement.

"Therefore, dragons should retire from the history of both humans and hybrids. The future belongs to us."

Henkel's face was flushed as he said this, making him look as if he had become ten years younger.

"Mr. Caesar Gattuso, would you like to join us? Let's create a new era together!"

"The Gattuso family will share this glory with us!"

Sitting to the side, Lin Zhiying understood that despite all that Han Gao had said before, his last few words of invitation were probably his real purpose.

If the Gattuso family were to join the North American Dragonborn Alliance, it would be a game-changer that could change the world order.

Lin Zhiying knew, however, that this was destined to be nothing more than a mirage.

Just kidding, how could a second-rate power possibly swallow up a first-rate power?

Caesar remained calm and simply waved his hand.

"I have no interest in this so-called new era you're talking about, and besides, I don't represent the Gattuso family. You should ask my stallion father or my uncle."

Henkel smiled when he was rejected, as if he had expected it, and didn't say anything more.

"Perhaps we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

After this little incident, the room fell into an eerie silence.

"Excuse me, Sir Henkel."

Just then, Lin Zhiying suddenly spoke up.

"Caesar, who is this?"

Han Gao didn't listen to Lin Zhiying's own introduction, but instead chose to ask Caesar, who was standing to the side.

He was approachable to Caesar, but not to everyone.

"My friend is also a friend of the Gattuso family."

Caesar spoke in a flat tone, as if it were nothing important.

Upon hearing this, Han Gao narrowed his eyes slightly, and a different kind of look appeared in his gaze as he looked at Lin Zhiying.

He laughed and said, "Since you are a friend of the Gattuso family, you are also my friend. Feel free to speak your mind."

Bah, you old fox.

Although Henkel said that, Lin Zhiying did not see any indication of increased favorability on the panel.

He immediately understood what was going on.

This guy is probably trying to win over Caesar, which is why he's being so enthusiastic towards me.

"I overheard you talking about the stolen necklace. Perhaps I can help with that."

A necklace was stolen from an auction house. To others, it was just a theft, but to Lin Zhiying, wasn't it obviously a mission?

The task prompts and requirements have been given, and Lin Zhiying, as a player, did not hesitate to try her luck.

Logically speaking, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to accept a mission from a faction leader like Han Gao, but Caesar was there.

It's time for him to use the Gattuso family name to his advantage.

"You? Kid, this is no joke..."

Henkel wanted to say something more, but suddenly felt a sense of being watched in the room.

This was a mental conditioned reflex, but he scanned the room and couldn't find the source of the gaze.

He seemed to understand something and looked at Lin Zhiying in front of him.

"A detective-type Word of Power?"

Lin Zhiying nodded with a smile; the effect just now was precisely brought about by his Word of Power: Snake.

The snake made of electric current can convey information to him through objects. Isn't this situation tailor-made for him?

Han Gao naturally knew the power of the Word: the effect of the snake.

"If you possess this power of words, it can indeed be of great help. In that case, I'll have to trouble you, young friend."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all."

Lin Zhiying smiled very happily because he heard the mission notification.

Searching for the stolen necklace (Rank E)

[Mission Description: The necklace that Caesar bought at the auction house has been stolen. Henkel promises to get results within three hours. Just when he's at his wit's end, you, the righteous one, step forward.]

[Mission Objective: Find the stolen necklace]

[Mission Rewards: Henkel's Favorability +10, North American Dragonborn Alliance VIP Card (20% discount)]

[Note: This is a timed task. It will be considered a failure when the time runs out (Remaining time: 2 hours, 51 minutes)]

[Accept Task: Yes/No]

Accept it; there's no reason not to accept a task that's been so hard to trigger.

The rewards for this mission are two good things: increased favorability with the faction leader and a 20% discount coupon.

It's important to know that this auction house is owned by the North American Dragonborn Alliance. This means that with this card, you can get a 20% discount on all auction prices in the future.

Countless profits can be generated just from these two folds!

"Sir Henkel, may I take command of the security personnel?"

Lin Zhiying already had a general idea in mind.

His first priority was not to search, but to ensure the thief didn't escape.

If he really ran away, City A is so big, even if Lu Mingze came, he wouldn't be able to find him.

"No problem. There's an old Chinese saying, 'If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them.' Since I've asked you for help, you'll be fully responsible."

Henkel agreed readily.

He took out his phone, whispered a few words, and five minutes later, Lin Zhiying saw all the security personnel at the door.

This naturally includes the two who are known for their exceptional skills: "One Cut Through Water" and "Five-Second Hand Speed," who are positioned at the front of the group due to their outstanding appearance.

"Boss, what's with this huge commotion? Was this also Caesar's doing?"

Seeing Lin Zhiying approach, Yidao Duanshui whispered a question in his ear.

"No."

Lin Zhiying shook his head.

"I did it this time."

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