Chapter 127: Deal with Marquis (1/2)

”As for why those people want these candidates, even I don't know about that, that level of info is not accessible to my level. I think only the emperor knows about.”

When Marquis finished explaining this, Sam started thinking of the possible reasons that the behind the scenes ruler might have to collect all the high potential candidates in a same place. Some of the thoughts are,

Devouring talent.

Crippling the nation's future elites.

Sending them to a mission only the younger people are allowed.

Cannon fodder.

Anyway, to put it simply, Sam's first chain of thoughts are absolute worst.

But he didn't think much as Marquis asked a question.

”Can you tell me the name of that organisation?”

Sam shook his head and said. ”Absolutely not. By any chance, if you leak that info to your superiors and spill the beans that I am the one who gave you the tip, I would be hunted down by that organisation.

Even if I am not afraid of them, I am not so free to play a game of chase with them.

But if you want, we can make a deal, I will give you the info on the Blue flame city branch, while you supply the man-power for battle. We can run a joint operation on this, but the same rules as the mission apply, the loot will be mine.”

Marquis immediately became angry. ”Can you be any more black- hearted? from what you said, their income is more than taxes and you want to devour all of that?”

”Of course, I want to. Do you really have investigation methods to get the info? You will be blocked right after catching some small fries. I am doing a favour by helping you clean the trash which you can't see let alone clean it.

So, obviously whatever comes with the trash is mine.”

”Not a chance. Fifty-fifty.”

”I want at least ninety percent.”

”That is impossible. If not for the fact that I don't know the scale of the loot, I wouldn't have let you swallow all the loot from the Count cities. Now, you even want to get your claws on this? Dream on.” Marquis almost shouted on top of his lungs.

Sam just chuckled and replied.

”Okay then, that's your bad. Do you really think that I don't have ways to take down this organisation?

I just don't want to waste my time too much. But on second thoughts, since I have eight months till the mission time, I will make use of it and deal with it. Just wait for my report then.

I will just take my sweet time and take all the loot. Giving you guys ten percent for doing your job is already me being generous.”

With that statement Sam stood up and was ready to leave.

”Sixty percent. You get sixty and me forty.” Sam didn't bother to turn around and just kept walking towards the door.

”Seventy.” Still no reaction.

”Eighty. Not a single percent more.” Sam finally stopped and said with a smile.

”Okay, then. I agree. I will give you the first batch of the info after a week. Till then don't contact me.” He went back to the table and took the formation disc.

Then only Marquis realized that Sam is not even thinking of leaving, he just wanted to get the bigger share. He felt anger rushing to his head due to the embarrassment.

He quickly recovered and said to Sam.

”Technically, your mission is over. So, I will tell you about the next phase.”

Sam's expression changed immediately. He really is not a fan of these missions and stuff.

There is one time when Sam even thought that emperor who isn't even popular in a Marquis city is making use of these competitions and letting the candidates do his bidding. After all, what is it with the mission of clearing the underground forces?

Seeing Sam's serious expression, marquis chuckled and said.

”It is not what you think? All you have to do is learn and cultivate. You will be given access to a tower library and they have insights on various things. So, all you have to do is read them.

But this mission is not compulsory. You are not going to be forced to read them. That is entirely your choice. But the catch is only twenty members are going to be selected into the next phase. Ten members will be eliminated from the current thirty.

And your team got lucky, since you all finished this early and also did more work than expected, no one will be eliminated. But since, we made a deal, Jasmine will be withdrawn.”

After confirming the details, Sam left the place. He still has lot of things to do and one of them is to make a move against the Black water branch in this city.

Since, this city's branch is the superior for all the Count city branches under Blue flame city, there is a high chance, that the destruction of three branches and Sam's presence at those branches will make Sam a prime suspect.