To be honest, Bai Zhi really hadn't expected that after so long, he would actually find the Information Broker who had once cheated him out of 50 Game Coins.
When the Shadow World had fully opened before, it wasn't as if he hadn't considered looking for him. The ban on unlicensed street vending had been intended to flush that guy out, but the other party had seemed to vanish completely, impossible to find.
But now, he somewhat understood why he hadn't been able to find the guy in front of him back then.
Like a certain jar merchant, he also traveled between different worlds... an Information Broker? Did merchants actually come in different types?
"That's right. I'm extremely well-informed. If there's any information you want to ask about, you definitely can't go wrong coming to me."
Astolfo coughed lightly.
"At the same time, to show my sincerity, I can tell you a piece of information related to your world right now."
"What information?"
Bai Zhi put away the Holy Load in his hand and raised an eyebrow slightly.
"The Doomsday Vanguard that previously descended upon your world was deliberately lured there. It was a transaction, and the player who made that transaction may have already infiltrated your world."
The expression on Astolfo's face faded as he spoke seriously.
"...What proof do you have?"
Bai Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the person before him.
"This is a personal secret... forget it, as long as you keep it confidential."
Although he seemed reluctant to say it, after hesitating briefly, Astolfo still began to explain.
"Let's put it this way: I have an informant within that Doomsday Vanguard. You know Infernal Affairs, right? It's roughly that kind of thing."
"An informant... How did you manage that?"
Having never expected