The Game of Global Mining-Chapter 360 - 292: Frenemy?

Chun was just about to set off when the old lady called him, "Young man, your reward!"

Then she took out a shimmering book.

— System prompt: You have received the quest reward Divine Artifact "Book of Astrological Fortunes." Today’s fortune: "Good for cleaning, avoid going to the sea or mining." You have gained the Divine Artifact Skill: Luck Accumulation. Obtained hidden attribute: Luck +1.

Luck Accumulation: You can accumulate 29 days of fortune in exchange for 1 day of great luck.

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Chun was amazed!

It’s actually a luck-related equipment skill! Luck equipment skills are common; the Fishing Technique of expert fishing rods is one! But aside from rods and fishing, other things that enhance luck are quite rare. There’s also a four-leaf clover.

And what is this suitability thing, why does it feel like a lunar calendar?

The old lady said, "Young man, you are very wise. Read this book when you have time. Not only can you comprehend astrology, but you can also understand the power of constellations and guide your daily fortunes."

Chun was shocked, "I’m supposed to avoid the sea and mines today, but I insisted on going to the sea and mining?"

The old lady laughed, "That’s luck accumulation. But for the strong, the challenge of bad luck is an opportunity. For the weak, they should avoid risks."

Chun remembered something, "When I fought the Dark Soul Witch, the Crystal Ball kept giving her bad luck causing her spell to fail. How did that happen?"

The old lady sighed, "That’s me using the luck I’ve accumulated over the years to exchange with her. Anyway, you should set off now."

Holy Shit, this astrology seems like a scam? But the situation is urgent, I’ll study it later.

As soon as Chun walked out of the Astrology Shop, he was surprised to find players crowding outside.

"Brother Chun is out!"

Chun noticed the Great God with a dozen internet cafe brothers present, "What is the Great God doing here?"

The Great God replied anxiously, "Brother Chun, you’ve been wanted, so we came immediately to prevent anyone from doing something stupid."

Chun glanced at his Blasphemous Shield, from the crash where he lost 70,000 to now basically fully recovered. This is the bullshitting Divine Skill; it seems it doesn’t matter the type of reputation, as long as there’s reputation!

Chun laughed, "Relax, just focus on your own tasks!"

The Great God was anxious, "Brother Chun, you have helped the guild for so long, let the brothers accompany you, or they won’t be at ease."

In a hurry, Chun didn’t argue, "Alright, just take me to the Night Rose Tavern."

"Okay, brother Chun!"

At this moment— Black Flag Order prompt: You have received a secret order from the board, will you accept the call?

Holy Shit, Fafnir was alerted!

Chun answered nervously, "I’m here?"

Fafnir’s tone was displeased, "You’ve been wanted by Silver City; we in Black Iron City can protect you due to insufficient evidence. Now you’ve been wanted by Gem Starlight City, too. Eve is also my friend; care to explain?"

Chun broke into a cold sweat; though it was confidential with Eve, mishandling the relationship with Fafnir would mean more harm than good.

Chun quickly organized a response, "Because in the Secret Realm, I played a significant role and won Miss Eve’s trust, we made an agreement for me to handle things inconvenient for her— which requires our relationship to not appear too favorable, thus this scenario was orchestrated. But I didn’t expect to be wanted!"

After all, his relationship with Fafnir also involved handling matters inconvenient for her; she would understand.

Fafnir scoffed, "To be honest, Eve has high standards; you did quite well to gain her approval!"

Ugh...

The tone was clearly off, full of jealousy. Chun didn’t know how to respond: Should he humbly pledge his loyalty, saying Fafnir would always be the boss of his heart?

But Aileen immediately spoke, "She means that Eve actually doesn’t look up to her; you should badmouth Eve to gain Fafnir’s trust!"

Chun was startled, "For sure?"

Aileen sighed, "Fafnir is also my idol, after all; I follow her closely, very sure!"

Holy Shit, are their relations like plastic sisters? Do female celebrities feud publicly and privately?

Chun suddenly realized, Eve is an academic mind, only acknowledging those stronger or in a domain she cannot surpass. That’s why even I can earn her respect. But Fafnir’s abilities among the five City Beauties are awkward; what Fafnir knows, other City Beauties know too. But the Bronze Flower can race, the Silver Flower can Holy Light, the Oak Flower can heal— these Fafnir and Eve cannot— so, Fafnir is just a lower-tier Eve! Of course, Eve looks down on Fafnir!

Ah, this is Aileen’s vivid Wisdom!

Chun swiftly badmouthed, "Eve is just an academic mind, only seeking the optimal solution for immediate benefits, lacking foresight. I don’t quite agree with this, and she also spoke poorly of Miss Fafnir, saying that although you may not be as strong as her, but you have scheming!"

Chun was confident in the "ultimate secret" trust established with Eve, unafraid of Fafnir taking these words to cause trouble for Eve.

Fafnir took a moment to respond, appearing emotionally calm, "I admire her as a genius, I’m indeed not as strong as her, where does she lack foresight?"

Chun replied, "I discussed with her how humans could possess power beyond angels and demons, and she said don’t bother with all that; just worship angels to defeat demons."

Fafnir laughed, "She is quite right; this is what both the Golden Empire and the Church do."

Chun sighed, "What if the angels become too busy someday? To me, that’s a lack of foresight. Especially since I felt she was somewhat disrespectful to Miss Fafnir, so I chose to punish her by ’pinching her buttocks.’