The Game of Global Mining-Chapter 362 - 293: Recruit First, Talk Later

Chun was utterly bewildered; sisters? It was hard enough to connect the beautiful young woman before him with the two old crones!

The witch continued, "Our parents were immigrants from the Golden Empire, but our ship encountered a massive storm and sank. My younger sister and I, still little at the time, clung to a wooden barrel and drifted for three days before being rescued by a young orphan boy from Black Iron City who was fishing from a small boat. He worked odd jobs at a shipyard, but he was brave and handsome, so the three of us lived together, working to make a living. As we grew up, we all fell in love with him—"

Chun’s scalp tingled as he listened. Could this youth be the old drunkard? Otherwise, why would he recommend me the business of the Astrology Old Lady? And how is he handsome!!!

"But though I was far more outstanding, showing excellent talent in magic and dancing, and earning more money, he loved my mediocre sister. I was very heartbroken. Once I saved enough money, I went to Gem Starlight City to further my magic studies and continued working part-time as a dancer in hotels to afford my tuition. However, the college felt I disgraced their reputation and expelled me. The dancers also believed I was stealing their thunder and framed me in a celler fire. I survived using my magic, but my face was disfigured, and life was worse than death. I couldn’t accept returning to them with this hideous appearance. What do you think I should have done?"

While observing the stage, looking for Amy, Chun calmly played along, "What should you have done?"

The witch sneered, "When someone is close to death, it’s usually a crow who arrives first. When I was in distress, the first to come to me was not an angel but a mysterious organization, launching my path as the Dark Soul Witch to hunt dancers. And my sister, due to our blood connection, is the only one who can track me. It’s not her clumsy astrology predictions. In fact, I have frequently returned to Black Iron City on business, and each time I could have easily killed her, but I held on to the last bit of familial love and never acted. Now, she has won, and all that’s left of me is a remnant of my clone. You can now act to completely erase me."

Was telling a story asking you to seek death? It’s for you to move me to plead for life! The key is I’m here to rescue Amy!

But the more important Amy seems now, the more I can’t show it openly. If treated as a hostage, there’s no way to face Aileen.

Chun chatted with her idly first, "Your familial affection is right because her crystal ball can self-destruct."

The witch was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Interesting!"

Chun continued, "Actually, your sister didn’t send me to kill you this time, just to see—can I ask why you have a remnant of a clone?"

The witch said in a low voice, "This Bilenna claims to be able to advance to a Dancing Girl, which is precisely my prey! Strangely, I feel she advanced through an array I sold, but I do not recall this person, so I sent a clone to observe."

Holy shit! My and Aileen’s speculations were all correct! We are the true intelligent prediction computers!

Chun wanted to ask if she observed anything, but there was no need! If she truly observed something, or viewed Bilenna as my weakness, she might use it against me.

Chun immediately changed the subject to make her recognize the current situation, "Actually, you’re reduced to just a remnant, would the mysterious organization you serve still value you?"

The witch asked, "What do you mean?"

Chun said, "What I mean is, you could start your life anew, in my service."

The witch decisively responded, "No problem, you’re excellent!"

Holy shit!! Agreeing so readily surely means something’s up. Most likely, she’ll occupy Amy then continue seeking contact with the organization!

Chun had to ask clearly, "What was the name of the organization you previously served?"

The witch sighed, "I truly don’t know; it was always the superiors contacting me unidirectionally."

Perhaps, the only precaution against such high betrayal probability people is to assign a small avatar to infiltrate her former organization and continue being her leader. Just like when Wei Xiaobao was the Incense Master of the Heaven and Earth Society, his subordinate infiltrated the Court yet remained a subordinate of Lord Wei.

In short, no more nonsense; secure her first! Then let the avatar inquire in Gem City’s organization. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Chun said, "This little girl is from Count Ramir Khan’s Mansion. I have a vendetta against them, so I want to cultivate the little girl as an inside agent in the Count’s Mansion. This task I’ll entrust to you first; you must accomplish this first mission well."

The witch responded decisively too, "No problem, this little girl has great talent as a dancer. Just give me a few days, and I can help her quickly progress."

Chun couldn’t help but worry, "Actually, it doesn’t matter if she doesn’t progress, but you mustn’t harm her! If you dare hurt her, who knows you wouldn’t harm me in the future—this is my first test for you."

The witch hastily said, "I wouldn’t! In my current state, I don’t dare to contemplate betrayal against you."

Chun was a bit stunned; she completely looked like a beseeching older person, entirely mismatched with her younger form.

Chun asked, "I still don’t know your name?"

"I’m Barbara, and my sister is Barara."

Holy shit!! Truly twin sisters.

Chun said, "Alright then, I’ll observe your performance outside."

Chun chose to awaken.

Aileen sighed, "I heard everything. Unable to find Amy, it seems that’s the only way. As long as Amy’s soul is strong enough, she can still resist until we rescue her."

At this moment, Amy finally awoke, "Sir, Teacher Bilenna, I’m healed."

Bilenna snorted coldly, "If not for you being from the Count’s mansion, I wouldn’t bother with you. Cherish your learning opportunity and don’t fall sick for trivial reasons."

Amy immediately bowed her head, "Understood, teacher. I will work harder."

Bilenna said, "Alright then, let Sister Bai take you out..."

So, this matter is resolved, right?

Chun thought it’s time to return to the Astrology Old Lady, oh no, to Barara for updates. Now, it’s about using familial love to prevent her from going mad or achieving an evil spirit cleansing effect."

But Chun suddenly realized there was no way back! Last time, he returned using the Town Recall Scroll copied by Mary. Earlier, Aileen was busy teasing her and forgot to mention it. He couldn’t just enter a tavern and reappear in the village!

But Sherry also has transcribed notes and could try to find Sherry for help.

Chun asked, "Aileen, how to reach Sherry’s last layer?"

"Return to the experimental field from earlier."

So Chun meandered around until he reached the village’s lowest layer, seeing the Spatial Gate opened by Nancy, he entered.

Immediately, he heard Six the Tree God singing in the water, and Sherry was on the shore carving a brand-new Rune Tree Staff. Chun instantly felt a surge of elemental energy!

Holy shit, Sherry’s progress is astonishing!