Chapter 554 Contacted (1/2)
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After Izroth took his leave from Amaharpe's War Brigade camp situated near the Unsanctioned Zone, he made his way to the Rosentarus border. If Izroth wanted to reach the Demilitarization Belt, his best option was to cut directly through Rosentarus until he arrived.
As he walked in the direction of the Rosentarus border, Izroth decided to finally sort through the bulk of messages he received ever since he first escaped Zarolas' clutches. Most of them were from those close to him and the members of the Mystical Realm Palace.
The majority of messages sent involved the person expressing their congratulations and excitement for Izroth's achievements.
'Hm? Those two also messaged me? I suppose it's not too surprising considering their positions.'
〈System Alert: Player Mariposa has sent you a message, ”Let me first start by congratulating you. When you have some time to spare, be sure to message me. I'd like to discuss a few things. ^_^”〉
〈System Alert: Player Ewan has sent you a message, ”I don't suppose you are willing to disclose how you acquired such an abundance of contribution points in a short span of time? At the very least, I'd like to discuss how you managed to gain access to the Event Leaderboards. Rest a.s.sured, I have no intention of obtaining information without a fair price. Shall we talk about it further via voice chat?”〉
The guild leaders of Sleeping Gardenia and Cross Haven, two of the top ten guilds in RML, both messaged Izroth wanting to ”discuss” things.
While Mariposa did not say it directly, Izroth had a good idea of what she wished to talk about. As for Ewan, he jumped straight to the point and even spoke of offering a fair price in exchange for information.
It was not uncommon for top guilds to tap the shoulder of others when it came to acquiring important information. This was even more so when it was related to something as crucial as the Event Leaderboard.
To other players, it was just a way to show off. But, to the top guilds, every single spot on the Event Leaderboard would be competed for fiercely. For them, it was a rare opportunity to show the world who truly stood at the peak of RML. The better their results, the more investors and advertisers would be ready to pour funds into their future.
'At a decent pace, it'll take me around half a day to reach the Demilitarization Belt. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to gain a few benefits along the way.'
Seeing as how they were officially allies, Izroth chose to call Mariposa first, who answered almost immediately.
[Voice Chat Has Started]
Mariposa, ”And here I was beginning to think you'd never call.”
Izroth, ”An unexpected situation arose. I was out of contact with the world for quite some time.”
Mariposa, ”I see. I thought it was strange that my messages were failing to send even though it showed your status as online.”
Izroth, ”Indeed. Though, I'm sure you did not want me to call you just to express your concern about a few messages not getting through. You want to know how I acquired my points and about the leaderboard, right?”
Mariposa, ”Hehe, you certainly do not waste any time. If I said it was for both reasons—would you believe me?”
Izroth, ”Considering your sister is not with me at the moment—not at all.”
Mariposa, ”I'm quite hurt~ But, I will not take up too much of your time. Since you've called me knowing what I am after, I a.s.sume you are willing to part with the knowledge in your possession? Name your price.”
Izroth, ”I do not mistreat my allies. My price isn't too expensive. I'd like some information in return—an exchange, if you will.”
Mariposa, ”Information? What did you have in mind?”
Izroth, ”The location of every major Headhunter Syndicate gathering point for this event.”
Mariposa, ”...”
Mariposa remained quiet for a few moments before she broke the silence and responded.