The Rich Woman Wanted a Thrill
Although Feng Xue only briefly mentioned it, Jessica seemed to be able to imagine how magnificent the process must have been: several or a dozen people from all over the country swearing an oath before the covenant, then escaping from the slave owners and establishing an Act of Chivalry organization...
Don't assume that only people from Yan have dreams of Knight-errant; Victoria also had Robin Hood-like outlaws.
However, Jessica's expression quickly turned somewhat helpless, because this kind of story simply couldn't be published under the title of "interview"!
Even if she used her position to get the interview published, in the eyes of readers, it would just be a novel written by a journalist based on the legend of the "Demon Coin".
It's simply impossible to turn a newspaper into a major business with just a serialized novel...
Suddenly, a flash of Spiritual Light struck Jessica like a thunderbolt, and another idea sprouted from the depths of her heart—
Ultimately, why did she want to become a war correspondent?
The so-called justice is secondary; the real reason is that she wants to seek thrills!
So, what could be more exciting than being an assassin?
How exciting it sounds to seek justice for those who cannot obtain it from the law!
This thought had already angered her, and the restlessness in Jessica's heart could no longer be contained; she had already begun to experience a bit of physical pleasure.
Immediately, she couldn't wait to speak:
"Can I become an executioner? Or join Libra?"
"No." Jessica's answer was a firm shake of her head in refusal.
Jessica was not discouraged by this situation; instead, she continued:
"Can you tell me why? I'm willing to abide by the Ten Covenants, and if there's anything lacking, I can make up for it immediately. And don't underestimate me just because I'm a woman; I'm very strong!"
"That's not the reason." Feng Xue looked at the wealthy woman in front of her, but could only shake her head regretfully.
"If the contract were still in effect, I wouldn't mind adding more people. But unfortunately, after the contract was signed, each of the seven people kept a portion of it. I only have the 'Strong Body' covenant here. Of course, 'Art of Slaughter' and 'Art of Concealment' are knowledge, so I can still teach them if you want, but I can't do anything else."
"So that means the contract was divided into seven parts, held by seven people? Hmm, which part does that 'cook' gentleman have?" Jessica asked curiously, but Feng Xue remained silent. This made Jessica immediately realize that this also fell under the category of "inquiring about identities," so she could only shut up for a moment.
However, she is now almost certain that the person in front of her is definitely a member of the Scales Organization, and very likely the so-called "Language Genius".
As for why he still looks like a young man even at over a hundred years old, perhaps it's due to his so-called "Robust Physique," or the power of the contract itself, or perhaps he became a demon from hell after death and then returned to the human world for some reason...
Regardless, it's certain that the other party possesses Supernatural Ability.
The fact that the other party could appear silently in the Locker Room is likely a manifestation of "concealing one's aura." The ability to withdraw tons of gold from the central bank and infiltrate a prison to assassinate a murderer demonstrates "killing skills." The coins that can be used for forced transactions likely represent "Endless Wealth." While I haven't personally witnessed "the Mortal's Support," "the Discern Right from Wrong," "Arrow Protection," and "Robust Physique," the fact that the other party has almost never worn civilian clothes, yet hasn't been caught yet, likely stems from these factors.
Unable to participate in such an exciting event, Jessica felt restless and even regretted hastily using up two coins. If she had used the first coin to ask for an exclusive interview, the remaining coin might have allowed her to join Libra!
Seeing Jessica's conflicted expression, Feng Xue simply smiled faintly and said:
"Is your interview over? If so, then I must leave."
"Wait!" Jessica gritted her teeth and called out to Feng Xue, then said:
"You said you only kept one covenant, so can I just sign this one covenant?"
"Quite clever..." Feng Xue chuckled inwardly, but also began to consider the feasibility of bringing such a wealthy woman into the plan.
His original plan was to circulate this story online as a novel, while simultaneously searching for suitable individuals in slums like "Ghoul Street," buying their lives with coins, and having them operate as assassins in Bekeland and throughout Victoria. He planned to then use online hype to connect "Libra" with the "Demon Coin," creating a large organization similar to the Continental Hotel. He, as the originator of this organization, would become Weird Tale, much like the "First Hassan."
As for the number of coins in circulation, that's not the biggest problem. As long as you can gather Supernatural Tale Entry, you can travel back and forth according to the rules of the Weird Tale. In fact, as the organization develops, the Demon Coin will become a symbol. After all, coins have ownership rights. Ownership is transferred only through transactions. Coins obtained through robbery or other non-transactional means are just "indestructible" coins.
It is foreseeable that once these "Magic Power" coins begin to attract attention, there will likely be no shortage of various forms of plunder and theft. At that point, many coins will probably become "Wasted Coin," which is, of course, part of Feng Xue's plan.
The only problem is that this plan will take a very long time.
But now, with this wealthy woman coming to his doorstep, everything is different.
First, having Newspaper Agency under her name, she could reasonably obtain information about "injustice" through "reporters," making her an excellent intelligence window.
Secondly, she is very wealthy. Although we don't know exactly how much, it's more than enough to buy traffic. If she were to hire ghostwriters, it would obviously be more efficient than her trying to stir up trouble online herself.
Conversely, while the addition of such a wealthy young woman to the organization brings advantages, it also inevitably brings trouble.
Unlike the slum thugs who are ignored whether they live or die, this young lady, protected by bodyguards, easily attracts attention whether she's carrying out an assassination or doing logistical work.
As for awareness, that's not a problem, because Feng Xue can easily establish an alliance through coin transactions.
If a deal cannot be reached, it proves that the other party does not approve of the transaction—this is an implicit rule that Feng Xue learned through the "Come Home With Me" deal.
Normally, $100,000 wouldn't be enough to get him to go to an unfamiliar place with a stranger, but he succeeded. After careful self-analysis, he felt there could only be one reason—
The other person is a beauty.
Feng Xue would only accept an invitation to her home from a beautiful woman who meant no harm.
In short, he subconsciously approved of the deal, so even if the "money wasn't enough," he accepted it.
Although this matter itself should have made Feng Xue wary, Feng Xue was actually happy to realize it, because it at least proved that his XP had not yet been distorted into a strange shape by that filter.
Fun fact: Although Robin Hood was written by a Gallic author, the legend did originate in the Victoria, and Robin Hood was indeed Victorians.