Capítulo 926: Chapter 348 Mask of Personality (6k)

“Invade a Lord? Who do you want to invade?”

The Lord’s expression became serious. Missions, by their nature, tend to be more difficult the simpler they’re described.

Although he was still playfully considering squeezing some benefits from the other party, he would never assume that a task personally undertaken by two high-tier individuals would be simple.

Yet he was also somewhat puzzled.

The two high-tier individuals have considerable Combat Power. Why not face the enemy directly?

Even though Paradise rules ostensibly protect them against arbitrary interference from the Starry Sky People.

In reality, such protection is laughable.

He himself had seen starry contracts issued to mercenaries in past instances; with the capabilities of two high-tier individuals, there’s no way they couldn’t sneak in.

And once inside, with their strength, what enemy could possibly block their path?

Either it’s an enemy of similar high-tier strength, or perhaps…

the so-called invasion is merely a facade, potentially a lure, to cover for other objectives.

Of course, there’s also the possibility that both scenarios coexist…

Though he was reluctant to admit it, neither option was within his capability.

Considering the current speculation and knowing from previous inquiries about the two Pharmacists that they were targeted by a Contractor in Paradise.

Now, it seems likely that this Contractor is actually a Lord, and quite possibly a Seventh Rank Lord.

“We hope you can invade Fan Mao’s territory.”

Madison sat down nearby at one side of the round table, speaking calmly. Meanwhile, the Black Robed Man simultaneously produced some materials and used a Spell to send them before the Lord.

Indeed!

The Lord’s mecha concealment made it difficult to see his expression, but internally, he was slightly taken aback.

Even though he had speculated about this possibility, truly realizing that someone asked him to take on a Seventh Rank Lord felt a little unrealistic.

Though he sees himself as powerful and cunning, to go and confront a Seventh Rank Lord? Seriously?

Forget about invading them!

It’s favorable enough not to get invaded by them!

And about Fan Mao…

He felt that the name was vaguely familiar…

Ah, that’s right!

Upon seeing certain introductions in the material, the Mech Lord finally recalled, associating it with some of his past memories.

“Fan Mao of Prosperous Life in Descent Square?

You should know that’s a Seventh Rank Lord, and I’m just Tier Six, right?

To be blunt, without a Contract, I’m not going to risk my life, no matter how much you offer.”

The Mech Lord flatly rejected yet didn’t completely close the door.

After all, if he truly wanted to refuse, he’d simply leave immediately. Still sitting there indicated he wanted to see what they had to offer.

He didn’t think two high-tier individuals, acquaintances he acknowledged, would be so naïve as to believe mere persuasion would get a Tier Six Lord to take suicidal action.

“Of course, we won’t send you to your death.

Indeed, the target we want you to invade is at Seventh Rank, and her strength is exceptionally powerful; your current strength is clearly insufficient.”

The Mech Lord raised an eyebrow inside his helmet, thinking of something, which instantly piqued his interest.

“To act against Fan Mao, you’d at least need Seventh Rank strength, and we will help you achieve this goal, allowing you to swiftly grow to Seventh Rank and gain the qualification to act.

Furthermore, we noticed you favor the technological path, so we’ll also provide you with ample high-tech equipment and warships to quickly gain Combat Power to rival Fan Mao.

Although given Fan Mao’s current displayed Combat Power, even with a temporary promotion to Seventh Rank, it’s unlikely you can match her.

However, we don’t need you to genuinely act against Fan Mao.

What we need is for you to serve as a superficial cover, creating the illusion of invasion, luring Fan Mao out, while we hide and follow with backup.

As for what happens after luring out Fan Mao, you needn’t worry; we’ll take action!

And after the battle concludes, as long as we eliminate Fan Mao and take our share, everything else will be yours.”

Madison didn’t propose any additional rewards, but the current conditions themselves were the best rewards possible!

This involves direct access to Seventh Rank resources!

He had anticipated their wealth but hadn’t expected such a huge offer!

He had been at Tier Six for some time, completing two dungeon worlds and smoothly unifying his territory world, even managing to conquer one of the dungeon worlds.

But despite such resources, he hadn’t completed his promotion tasks or expanded his territory.

Regarding territory development, he only finished close to one-fourth, with many gaps remaining, and the scarcity of resources even stalled many troop upgrade plans within the territory.

That was already the yield from occupying a dungeon world!

Based on this calculation, he’d still need the harvest from three planets to reach the minimum threshold for promotion.

Now, with potential support from the Starry Sky, everything would change.

He could revive many plans abandoned due to lack of resources, even elevate those troops initially scrapped due to resource limitations!