“I accept!”
Levi shouted in his heart, wishing he could agree immediately.
He couldn’t wait to get close to the Hyena Gang and find an opportunity for revenge.
But on the surface, he showed no joy, asking calmly:
“What benefits do I get?”
Ms.
B replied, well-prepared:
“Before infiltrating the Hyena Gang, the organization will help you become a Beyonder.”
Levi was very satisfied with this answer.
Just as he was about to nod in agreement, Ms.
B spoke again:
“Of course, your contribution is not enough to exchange for this gift.
A Sequence 9 potion formula is worth about 200 pounds, and the corresponding materials also cost about 200 pounds.
This mission to infiltrate the Hyena Gang is very dangerous, so 200 pounds can be given to you in advance as payment.
Therefore, you need to give me another 200 pounds or something of equal value.”
Levi was stunned.
Looking at the smile in Ms.
B’s eyes and holding the 200 pounds that hadn’t even warmed up in his hand, he seriously suspected she was doing it on purpose.
You can’t fleece someone like this!
She’s simply not treating me like a human!
Levi asked seriously:
“I’m taking such a big risk for the organization, yet I still have to pay such a huge price to become a Beyonder?
The organization wouldn’t want an ordinary person infiltrating the Hyena Gang either; it would significantly lower the probability of the mission’s success.”
Ms.
B clapped her hands in admiration:
“You’re right, but every bit of the organization’s resources is hard-earned.
As a committee member, I must ensure they are used appropriately.
Although the risk of infiltrating the Hyena Gang is high, it still doesn’t compare to a bottle of potion.
If I put out a commission, many people would be willing to accept this mission for 200 pounds.
I’m only giving this task to you as a favor because Jason has always worked diligently for the organization.”
This woman is very good at negotiating…
Although Levi was unwilling, he was new to the Beyonder world and had no power to define the value of items and missions, so he could only let Ms.
B make the arrangements.
He thought for a moment and said in a deep voice:
“You said just now that things of equal value are also acceptable, right?”
“Yes.”
Ms.
B nodded slightly.
Levi directly took out two Beyonder characteristics:
“How much are these two Beyonder characteristics worth?”
Ms.
B raised her beautiful eyes and said without hesitation:
“Normally, a Sequence 9 Beyonder characteristic is worth 150 pounds.
However, these two of yours have been kept for three days without proper preservation, and their spirituality has dissipated somewhat, so their value has dropped to 100 pounds.
But…”
She paused and continued:
“Considering you have an important mission to carry out next, I can give you a price of 125 pounds.
Give these two Beyonder characteristics to me, and I will arrange for you to consume the potion, and then give you another 50 pounds as your mission funds.”
“Deal.”
Levi did not hesitate and handed over the two Beyonder characteristics.
This was already higher than his expectations.
Ms.
B nodded and took the two Beyonder characteristics with a smile in her eyes.
For a moment, Levi actually felt like she had anticipated this.
Did she know all along that I had Beyonder characteristics and just wanted to induce me to hand them over?
What a terrifying woman…
Levi, feeling as if everything was within her arrangements, couldn’t help but shudder.
His gaze toward Ms.
B became increasingly wary.
Ms.
B didn’t care.
She took out a mirror with ancient patterns and said:
“Let me perform a divination for you to see if tonight is suitable for consuming the potion.
Oh, don’t worry, this one is free.”
As soon as he saw that mirror, Levi’s hair stood on end.
He felt it looked somewhat similar to the mirror that appeared in his dream, only much smaller in size.
In this state of horror and unease, he didn’t even have the heart to notice how Ms.
B completed the divination.
He only saw her stroke the surface of the mirror and say somewhat hyperbolically:
“Ah, the divination results show that you are very suitable for consuming the potion tonight, and also suitable for a romantic encounter…”
Levi’s cheeks flushed.
Fortunately, they were covered by the human skin mask, so his embarrassment wasn’t exposed.
He pretended not to hear and asked another question:
“I think I should have the right to choose which Pathway’s potion to consume?”
Ms.
B glanced at Levi and said meaningfully:
“Under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t have this right.
But you are lucky; the organization currently has some surplus resources, enough to support you in making a choice between two Pathways.”
“Which two Pathways?”
Levi asked impatiently.
Ms.
B smiled:
“Assassin, Corpse Collector.”
Levi immediately fell into deep thought:
These two Pathways happen to correspond to the two Beyonder characteristics I gave to Ms.
B.
Is there any coincidence in this?
Well, putting that aside for now, Emperor Roselle’s diary mentioned trying not to choose a Pathway that already has a Sequence 0 occupying it.
Jason didn’t mention the existence of Sequence 0, but it can be guessed that Sequence 0 refers to true gods like the seven gods.
And the Corpse Collector Pathway is one of the official Pathways of the Church of Evernight.
Does that mean the Sequence 0 of this Pathway is already occupied by the Evernight Goddess?
Emperor Roselle also said to be careful of the Moon, and the Goddess’s honorific name includes the crimson moon…
Levi’s scalp felt numb.
He instinctively wanted to give up on Corpse Collector.
Coupled with the fact that Jason chose the Assassin Pathway and the murderer who killed him was a Corpse Collector, which emitted a cold aura, Levi became even more firm in his choice.
Ms.
B looked at the contemplative Levi and said half-jokingly:
“Do you need me to do a divination for you?
It only costs 10 pounds.”
“No need, I choose Assassin.”
Levi gave his answer steadily.
Ms.
B’s narrow eyebrows arched, and a hint of excitement appeared in her eyes:
“Very good.
I believe you’ve made the best choice.”
“Follow me.”
With that, she stood up and went to one side of the wall, pushing open a secret door.
Levi followed behind her, walking through a winding corridor.
The light in the corridor was insufficient, but Ms.
B’s elegant back was still fully visible.
The curves slightly highlighted under the black robe swayed with her swaying steps, full of the charm of a mature woman.
Levi believed that Ms.
B was a real woman, because this elegant and beautiful temperament was more fitting than any woman he had ever seen.
If this were a man in disguise, he would really have to doubt his own senses.
“Does it look good?”
Ms.
B suddenly stopped and asked with a smile, turning her head.
Levi’s cheeks flushed again.
He wished he could immediately smash through the wall next to him and run away, but thinking that he was currently wearing a mask and Ms.
B couldn’t observe his true expression, he straightened his back confidently and said in a deep voice:
“Let’s go.
I can’t wait to consume the potion.”
Ms.
B blinked and said with a smile:
“What a boring man.”
With that, she pushed the wall to the side, and another secret door opened.