I Can Get 1,000,000x Returns from Selling Anything!-Chapter 38 --The Intelligence Bureau Mission
[World Channel]
"Guys, check the leaderboard! Faustus is level 100!"
"What?? Yesterday he was only 70! How is he already 100?!"
"He’s hacking, right? He must be hacking! Let’s see how you diehard fans explain this one!"
"Exactly! Second place is only level 43, and he’s 100—does that make sense?"
"It doesn’t, but it happened."
"Wait, look at his title! Count!!!"
"Count??? When did that happen???"
"It was just the server-wide announcement! He was given Viscount out of turn, and then he promoted himself to Count!"
"From Viscount to Count... how did he skip over the normal procedure?"
"Money talks, that’s how."
"No, even with money, there should be other restrictions, right?"
"I checked at Lord’s Manor. To promote to Baron, you need Contribution Points and achievements. Now I’m curious—how many Contribution Points does he have to reach Count?"
"No one knows, but the conservative estimate is over 20,000..."
"20,000 Contribution Points??? I only have 200!"
"Faustus is unbeatable..." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
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[Eternal Eagle Guild]
"Level 100."
Guild Master Whitehead Falcon’s voice was low and grave. "Our highest-level member is only 43, and he’s already 100."
"Count rank... we haven’t even reached the Baron threshold."
"Legendary-grade pet... we don’t even have a few Bronze-grade ones."
"And his power... it’s unimaginable..."
He fell silent for a few seconds, then spoke slowly.
"This man cannot be measured by normal standards."
The Vice Master asked cautiously, "Master, should we continue trying to recruit him?"
"Recruit him?" Whitehead Falcon scoffed. "Do you think we have anything to offer him?"
"Money? You think he lacks money?"
"Equipment? Connections? Luxury cars and beauties?"
The channel fell completely silent.
After a long pause, a voice came from the corner.
"Investigate and clarify exactly what his relationship is with the Violet Consortium family!"
"Everything about him must be investigated thoroughly, especially in the real world. Step up efforts, and if necessary, involve the A-country intelligence agency!"
"I refuse to believe there’s anyone Morgan Consortium cannot find!"
...
[Stormbound Guild]
Vantheon stared at the name on the leaderboard, his face turning pale.
Level 100.
Count!
Legendary-grade pet!
Each word hit him like a slap to the face.
A subordinate cautiously asked, "Master, should we continue targeting him?"
Vantheon remained silent for a long while. Then, gritting his teeth, he managed to say,
"Pause... for now."
"Pause?"
"Can’t you understand human language? Pause!"
He smashed the cup in his hand. "We’ll deal with him when the opportunity comes!"
The subordinate exhaled in relief. No more suicide missions... at least for now.
...
Daniel closed the World Channel, a faint smile on his lips.
Their reactions were exactly what he had expected.
But it didn’t matter.
He no longer cared about others’ opinions.
Now, the only thing on his mind was strength.
Only that Final Catastrophe!
Once he dealt with that guy, he could leisurely enjoy life afterward.
He took a deep breath and headed toward the Intelligence Bureau.
...
The Intelligence Bureau was located in the northern district of Luminara, a heavy stone building.
A massive shield emblem hung over the entrance, flanked by fully armed guards.
Daniel entered through the gates into a spacious hall.
Maps and intelligence reports lined the walls, while several officer-looking figures spoke in low tones.
A tall, slender middle-aged man stood in the center, examining a huge sand table.
[Rex, Head of Luminara Intelligence Bureau (LV260)]
Daniel approached.
"Director Rex, I’m here to receive the mission."
Rex looked up and glanced at him.
"Oh? The Count himself has arrived?"
His voice was calm and firm, carrying the crisp decisiveness of a soldier.
"The City Lord has briefed me—there is a mission assigned to you."
He picked up a scroll and handed it to Daniel.
[Intelligence Bureau Commission: Investigation of Savage Stone Settlement (S-Rank)]
[Mission Description: Recently, our scouts in the Savage Stone Mountains have detected abnormal activity. The Beastfolk and Goblin tribes have been frequently contacting each other, suggesting a possible conspiracy. Investigate the Savage Stone Settlement to collect evidence of collusion between the two tribes.]
[Objectives: Collect at least three valid pieces of evidence (secret letters, treaties, meeting records, etc.)]
[Difficulty: S-Rank]
[Recommended Level: 100+]
[Time Limit: 7 days]
[Rewards: Contribution Points +5,000; Merit Points +3,000; Gold Coins +100,000; Intelligence Bureau Treasure Chest ×1]
Daniel read the mission description, and memories of past lives flickered through his mind.
During the early stages of previous server openings, these two races had always been hostile toward each other.
Beastfolk looked down on Goblins, considering them inferior.
Goblins feared Beastfolk and fled whenever they appeared.
But one day, without warning, they suddenly united, causing massive losses for the Humans.
That battle saw countless players and NPCs perish, and several frontier cities were breached.
Had it not been for the combined counterattack of the major main cities, the consequences would have been disastrous.
Could it be that all of this began with this very conspiracy?
If he could preemptively dismantle this plot...
"Leave the mission to me."
Rex nodded. "Good. I’ll be waiting for your report, Count."
He paused, his expression serious.
"By the way, the Savage Stone Settlement is deep in Beastfolk territory. The danger level is extremely high."
"If anything seems off, retreat immediately!"
Daniel smiled. "Don’t worry."
He turned and exited the Intelligence Bureau, disappearing into the crowd.
Behind him, Rex watched his back thoughtfully.
"Level 100 adventurer... legendary-grade pet... no wonder the City Lord entrusted this mission to him."
He shook his head and returned to studying the intelligence in front of him.
Daniel looked up at the sky as he left the Bureau.
Savage Stone Mountains—the heart of Beastfolk territory.
With his current strength, he could face even a level 200 BOSS without worry.
And he still had so many trump cards.
He patted the little stone dragon on his shoulder.
The small creature was still asleep, softly snoring.
Daniel smiled and strode toward the portal.
...
Savage Stone Mountains
The sky was gray, clouds low and oppressive, and the air carried a wild, untamed scent.
A white flash appeared, and a figure materialized on the edge of the Savage Stone Mountains.
This location lay in the northwest corner of Human territory. Farther north stretched an endless, primeval forest.
Daniel checked his map for orientation.
Savage Stone Settlement—the main Wolfkin settlement—lay ahead, at the junction of plains and forest.
Once he understood the general direction, Daniel folded his map and sped toward the target.
Half an hour later, a settlement appeared in the distance.
It was a typical Beastfolk-style camp.
No walls, no fortifications—just hundreds of massive animal-skin tents scattered about. At the center was a huge fire pit plaza.
Between the tents, countless Wolfkin warriors patrolled back and forth, their vigilance extreme.
