After receiving Kieran's message, Broker replied right away.
Monien: It's simple.
Monien: All you need to do is get to the location where they kidnapped Coll.
2567: Coll isn't in one of the killer players' rooms?
Monien: Of course not!
...
Kieran frowned.
This was not what he had expected.
If he had wanted to kidnap someone safely, he would not have done it anywhere other than his own room.
Unless...
"The killer players are trying to lure us into their trap!"
The thought popped up in Kieran's mind all of a sudden.
That was the only explanation that could explain why the killer players had not brought Coll into one of the player's rooms and sent him the screenshot.
As for the ambush at the scene of the kidnapping?
"Black Hell Banning and the killer players who kidnapped Coll aren't that closely related.
"Including that player called Shadow Strike, he should belong to another group of people!"
Broker had said something along the lines of 'one of their leaders is very interested in me and Lawless!'. "
So, the killer players have a huge organization, but under this organization, they are divided into different factions.
"That bounty on me and Lawless is open to all the killer players, but because of the different factions, they have to choose different ways to get the bounty, and there's competition!"
Kieran's mind raced as he tried to solve some of his doubts.
However, there were new ones that popped up.
Broker's information network was too fast!
He was so well-informed that the killer players seemed to have their own subordinates.
The next moment, while Lawless and Zorl pretended to be conversing, Kieran started to beat around the bush with words.
2567: Are you sure?
Monien: Of course!
Monien: Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to you and Lawless in the first place!
Monien: I've received news that one of their leaders is very interested in you or Lawless.
Monien: I think this is a chance for me to strike back.
Monien: It's also a chance for you guys.
Monien: 2567, you're not thinking of facing a bunch of suicidal maniacs alone, are you?
...
Kieran did not reply right away.
However, he had to admit that what Broker said made sense.
He really didn't want to face a group of suicidal lunatics alone.
However, this did not mean that he would immediately agree to Monien's request.
This was because Kieran had his doubts about the 'accurate' information that the other party had mentioned.
Of course, Kieran would not ask directly.
He knew very well that Broker would not answer him with anything substantial.
Therefore, he needed to verify it from other aspects.
And that would take time.
2567: Lawless and I need to think about it.
Monien: Of course not.
Monien: We have plenty of time. We still have about seven hours before the best time to act. That's more than enough time for you and Lawless to think about it.
Monien: What do you want to trade those two Rare items for?
…
"Seven hours?"
"Such an accurate time?"
"You're trying to cover up? Or did Broker really send someone to infiltrate the assassin players? "
Kieran guessed in his heart.
At the same time, Kieran passed the right to speak to Lawless after Broker took a sudden turn in the conversation.
He believed that a veteran player like Broker would be more suitable than a newbie like him.
Lawless did not betray Kieran's trust.
He demanded an exorbitant price from Broker.
Lawless: Alchemy, Potionology, Astrology, and Research of Mystical Beings Skill Books.
Monien: …
…
Instantly, Broker fell into silence.
After a few seconds, Broker opened his mouth again.
Monien: Are you kidding me?
Monien: Do you know the value of Alchemy and Potionology?
…
Even though it was just words, Kieran could imagine Broker's rage at that moment.
Kieran understood why Broker was so angry.
A Potionology or Alchemy skill book was enough to be Broker's trump card against other players. Of course, he was not willing to trade them away.
However, as Broker's trader, Kieran knew what he had to do.
He quietly watched Lawless and Lawless argue with each other using facts and logic.
Lawless: Do you know the value of two Rare equips in a set?
Lawless: If I remember correctly, there were only two pieces of Rare equipment in your secret bazaar, right?
Lawless: They were sold for more than 10 Points, weren't they?
Monien: That's different!
Monien: You don't know what I paid for those two auctions!
Lawless: From what I can see, it's the same.
Lawless: All I see is that you earned a lot of money. As for what you paid for it?
Lawless: If talking is considered a price, I'll admit that you paid!
Monien: The art of language is something you will never understand.
Lawless: But I understand. Two sets of Rare equipment will attract a lot of people.
Monien: …
…
Broker did not argue with Lawless' statement.
But soon enough, the other party gave him a new reply.
Monien: I don't have any Potionology or Alchemy skill books with me at the moment.
Monien: I don't have Research of Mystical Beings or Astrology either.
Lawless: What do you have then?
Monien: Potionology and Alchemy recipes!
Monien: These recipes are very valuable. If you want to trade them, you'll need to compensate me with some Points and Skill Points. I don't mind other methods though.
...
This time, it was Lawless' turn to be silent.
[Potionology] and [Alchemy] were highly sought after because of their recipes for magical potions and equipment enchantments.
Only with these recipes could [Potionology] and [Alchemy] be put to good use.
Otherwise, they would just be empty shells.
However, Lawless knew very well that Broker, that cunning merchant, would not sell the recipe so easily.
It would cost him a lot of Points and Skill Points.
As for other methods?
Other than signing a contract, Lawless could not think of any other way.
This kind of decision involved a player's very foundation.
Even if he treated Kieran as a friend, he had no right to interfere.
Therefore, he gave the right to speak to Kieran again.
Kieran replied without hesitation.
2567: I don't need recipes.
2567: Since you don't have Alchemy, Potionology, Astrology, or Research of Mystical Beings, I need equipment or Skill Books of equal value and suitable for me.
Monien: What?
...
Broker's astonishment was clearly conveyed to Kieran through the words he wrote.
Even Lawless looked at Kieran in shock.
Kieran, however, remained calm.
Without recipes, [Potionology] and [Alchemy] were empty shells.
However, what Kieran needed now was an empty shell.
He had studied [Potionology], [Alchemy], [Research of Mystical Beings], and [Astrology] to raise his [Mystical Knowledge].
At least, that was his short-term goal.
Plus, he had plenty of recipes for [Potionology].
Broker was surprised by Kieran's choice.
He did not reject it.
From Broker's point of view, recipes were much more valuable than equipment or Skill Books.
After all, in the hands of a real potionologist or alchemist, recipes were like golden eggs.
Broker replied in a straightforward manner.
Monien: What equipment or Skill Books do you need?
2567: I'm good at fighting with my legs. What do you think?
Monien: Hold on.
...
After a while, a screenshot of an orange Skill Book and a pair of boots with the same lustre appeared in Kieran's message.
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