339 Changing Factions (1/2)
”We've profited this time, but we have to make sure Raintea is safely back in Eternal Kingdom. Pardon my frankness, though you have absolute control over this world, you aren't able to do so in the otherworld.”
After the Little Fairy left, Bru said thoughtfully, ”Why don't we employ a skilled performer and let them masquerade as Raintea? I have the character data, so it shouldn't be a problem with good acting.”
”Besides, if the truth was ever unraveled, the consequences would be severe. Moreover, it reneges on the contract,” Sherlock said.
”I feel that the issue isn't complicated and should resolve itself quickly.”
”Lord Sherlock, do you have any information?” Bru asked, bewildered.
Sherlock looked into a crystal ball that depicted Arthur and the Pioneer Alliance's gamers challenging the Instance Dungeon. They had 50% casualties, but Arthur looked relaxed.
”Though I don't agree with being smitten by a common girl, Arthur, who was looking glum like the end of the world, is now happier. It seems like he has really seen Raintea and is sure she is alright. She should be back within a few days.”
Sherlock changed the image in the crystal ball to the excavating Dragonborn. Like Arthur, he seemed relaxed.
”After gathering information from various posts and the surveillance of their chats, I have sorted out the series of events,” Sherlock said.
”Raintea neither quit the game nor changed her faction. Raintea's granny was having an operation in the hospital due to an accident, so she stayed behind to take care of her. Arthur and Dragonborn visited Raintea in the hospital and had a happy encounter. I'm not sure of what they said, but the official website received a faction change request from Dragonborn.”
”What? Dragonborn is changing to the Victoria Faction? Where did he get the Magic Stones? The fee for changing factions is 100 Magic Stones!” Bru asked in surprise.
”I'm not very sure. They didn't talk about such things in their conversations. In fact, TakeASpearHit and SealHeadLingChong also submitted their faction change requests.”
Bru hissed and said, ”What kind of a secret is there behind all of this? Is it the downfall of morality or the destruction of human nature?”
”I don't know. The faction change must be related to Dragonborn's trip to Victoria City. Whatever the case, our problem is solved. Raintea will be back soon. As for Dragonborn's request…”
Sherlock muttered, ”I think we can approve it.”
”As long as Lord Sherlock is agreeable.” Bru was subservient to Sherlock.
Sherlock nodded. Victoria City required veteran gamers to help in its development.
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”Ai, that Arthur is despicable. How did he threaten you? Dragonborn, tell me, and I will expose him on the forum and ruin his reputation!” TakeASpearHit shouted angrily.