Chapter 30: Fortune favors the bold

Chapter 30: Fortune favors the bold



Mike paused in front of a large screen. He rubbed his eyes; the number of tasks for tier-one Battle Soldiers was overwhelming, and Mike was almost dizzy from the choices.

Eventually, he had to narrow down the scope of the tasks.

"Tier-one Battle Soldiers, Florida, today!"

After setting the filters, dozens of tasks appeared before Mike.

"Assist the city defense department in routine patrols, half a day, reward $3,000!"

"Assist the city defense department's emergency support team, one day, reward $5,000, additional payment for emergency tasks depending on difficulty!"

"Accompany Mrs. Linda, who lost her husband, male required, physically strong, one hour, reward $6,000, $2,500 per additional 20 minutes!"

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Mike eliminated the tasks that took too long; after all, with his capabilities, if he went to Mrs. Linda's bed, he wouldn't 'go soft' for less than six hours!

In the end, only three tasks remained for Mike to choose from:

1. Cooperate with the city defense department to encircle the fourth demon cult followers, who have three tier-one Battle Soldiers, duration uncertain, reward $15,000, an additional $50,000 for each Battle Soldier killed!

2. Investigate the disappearance of the fourth demon cult followers [Arthas Bloodscribe], reward $20,000 for clues, $50,000 for a corpse, $100,000 for capture alive!

3. Cooperate with the city defense department to chase the fourth demon cult followers, responsible for defending a certain area, duration undecided, reward $30,000, $200,000 reward for killing the opponent.

These three tasks all offered combat opportunities and were perfect for testing Mike's recent progress.

After some thought, Mike immediately ruled out the first task. Their operations were likely during the day, and Mike would still be in school. Also, working with the city defense department meant Mike had to reveal his identity, which wasn't good news!

Mike's gaze landed on the name [Arthas Bloodscribe], and the Eye of Truth quickly provided a hint.

[This is a big fish, he's not hiding anymore, he's revealed himself, he's the son of the fourth demon cult Leader!]

"The Leader's son? Too hot to handle, I'm out!" Mike was ready to skip this choice.

[He once received the baptism of the demon god, now severely injured, suffering from magic backlash, paralyzed from the waist down, only has the strength of a tier-two Battle Soldier, no guards around]

Mike's eyes narrowed slightly, intrigued. As a tier-two Battle Soldier, Mike indeed had a fighting chance, and the opponent was the Leader's son, which made his identity very special! The fourth demon cult's Leader, severely injured, was now fleeing everywhere. The fourth demon cult had suffered heavy losses, even the Leader's son had no strong guards around.

While Mike was still hesitating, a new hint popped up.

[Arthas Bloodscribe has clues about the Leader]

Fourth demon cult Leader!

Mike's eyes lit up; he had seen the wanted poster before, just providing clues could earn a minimum reward of $100,000!

However, these potions are regulated, their use is strictly controlled, and even the Mystic Market requires real-name registration to purchase! Moreover, you must undergo lineage cleansing as soon as possible after use to prevent your human lineage from being contaminated, ultimately leading to full demonization."

Mike frowned; the side effects were too severe. To use the Inhibition Orb, forcibly transform

into a minotaur?

Mike was a handsome man; he didn't want to become a minotaur at all!

Mike decisively refused this last option. Moreover, real-name purchase was something he

absolutely wouldn't do.

"What a pity, good things I can see but can't use...."

No choice, Mike had to pack up and head to school. The Inhibition Orb issue was always on his

mind.

1 million gold coins... that was a very large sum. Could [Arthas Bloodscribe], the son of the fourth Leader, bring him 1 million?

Thinking this, Mike wrote down [Arthas Bloodscribe]'s name on paper. When he looked at the paper, perhaps he could glean some information about the opponent through the name.

[The target is still in Florida, and he still has no guards around him.] Mike planned to sneak near [Arthas Bloodscribe]'s hiding place after school in the afternoon

to observe up close. If there was a chance, Mike would not hesitate to act.

If the target was tough, after collecting enough information, Mike would make an

anonymous report, letting higher-level fighters handle this matter.

"This operation is still a bit risky; I need to prepare more thoroughly." Mike was clear- headed; planning thoroughly before acting was the only way to ensure a smooth plan and as

much personal safety as possible.

Thinking this, Mike sent a list through the Trade Secret Realm pass to Foreskin. "Healing potions, healing scrolls, several combat potions, defense scrolls...."

The list of items, all for preserving life, were not very expensive due to Mike's low level, only

10th level, and all together cost just 300 gold coins.

"Such a bargain." While feeling relieved, Mike sent 300 gold coins through the Trade Secret Realm pass to Foreskin. Soon, Foreskin had everything ready and mailed them back to Mike.

With this, Mike felt more confident about this afternoon's operation. However, the restriction on the Inhibition Orb still had no effective solution.

Arthas Bloodscribe, as the son of the demon cult Leader, even without guards, surely had

plenty of special items and scrolls at hand!

If a battle occurred, having the Inhibition Orb for protection would greatly increase Mike's safety factor! Remember, this is the real world, not the Tower of Truth! If you die here, you're truly dead, with no possibility of resurrection!

Mike couldn't afford any mistakes.