“Well… if you say so?” Kraft knew that he could do two things at once. Finding the Lifestream Energy Bomb and stealing it right under Jin’s nose while looking through black market catalogues to make sure that he is able to buy what he wants via the System.
After all, it was rather rare for Jin to even distribute System Points it would be a waste to not use it straight after and demand for more. Yet, Kraft decided to have some conscience since this was indeed the first time in a long while since Jin wishes to step into the battlefield and do some fieldwork himself.
“I guess it’s better for him to do something or else, he would rot with all that knowledge. Besides, I bet he barely used ten percent of the System Rider System especially when he got so many minions to work with.” Kraft said out loud to himself since he knew that the System and Jin were waiting for his response.
“Oh, did I speak too loud?” The Devil sniggers at his comment and beckons Transquick to follow him, “My dear little scientist, you will have all the equipment you wish to have. I do not even mind if you sleep on the floor but first, let’s get you acquainted with my homely abode in the Farming World.”
“Goblin…World?” Transquick did not know what was that but it was equally interested in the sound of that.
“Also, My dear Bossman. I let you have the command of my Night Foxes. I bet you will find them useful in your search for that Lifestream Energy Bomb. But do be quick about it, the amount of System Points you gave me barely covers their one week’s allowances.” Kraft said as he waved goodbye to Jin and teleported to the Goblin World where his own tavern was.
“Out of curiosity, how much is he paying you on a daily basis?” Jin asked Tinda and Narris via the System Channel.
“Master said we cannot say anything about pay. It’s a very sensitive thing to be discussed on a public chann-” Before Narris could finish her words, Tinda cut in.
“Less than 50 System Points a day depending on our workload. He is extremely stingy and does not give any overtime pay. I would not mind to be of service to you, Master Jin. So long we can keep this quiet. A hush hush deal between the Night Foxes and us.” Tinda whispered in rapid blaze succession that Jin needed some time to process what she was talking about.
“I eh… I see. So I am guessing, you guys will double cross him just for extra System Points…? Jin said out blatantly and Narris tried to be honourable in her dealings but if there was a screen for Jin to see the expressions of every other Night Foxes behind her, it was bloody obvious they wanted something more than just honour. But even if he could not see it, Jin was able to sense the frustration from the background.
The grumblings and possibly some hissing on the ‘honourable’ Night Fox that Kraft favoured so much. “It’s not double crossing when we are technically working for you. Kraft is merely the…erm what do you call it? Local Director? You are the Chief Executive Officer of this bloody company. Getting some extra commission from you is not betrayal at all.” Tinda phrased it so comically that Jin could see that they were desperate for extra System Points.
“I honestly won’t blame them for being so hungry for those points.” Jin thought to himself and asked the System to get a comprehensive report on the Night Foxes’ earnings. In less than a blink of an eye, the System’s report was generated right in front of Jin to read and without much of a glance, it was evident enough that the Night Foxes were indeed being underpaid for the work they did.
“Sigh, considering the work they do for Kraft, they do deserve the kind of System Points that Kraft mentioned if he didn’t blindly rob them of their allowances,” Jin said while shaking his head in dismay.
“Right????” Tinda was excited to see that the Boss of their Boss had some sympathy for the Dark Elves.
“Fine, fine. Aid me in the search for the lifestream energy bomb and all of you would be entitled to a bonus.” Jin said and the Night Foxes were pleasantly thrilled by the prospect of incoming System points.”
“You know, it would best to keep your word by giving us a deposit…” Tinda tried to persuade for some points upfront but Jin shut her up with just four words.
“Don’t Push Your Luck,” Jin replied and almost every single Night Fox around her pulled her aside and Narris who was supposedly the most abiding Dark Elf under Kraft’s command placed her hand onto Tinda’s mouth and told her to shut it.
“One more condition. The Lifestream Energy Bomb or BOMBS are entirely my possession. If I notice that Kraft had managed to get a hold of any part of it. I will banish everyone as per the agreement signed between you and the System.” Jin made it clear that even though they were in the same team, under the same System.
“Does that include our Boss stealing it right under our nose?” One of the Dark Elves asked and Jin nodded his head.
“Yes, if he steals it right under your nose. By hook or by crook, you better take it back. And do not worry about the Demon Rats he is attempting to sway. The System had placed a direct order, instructing them to not share anything about the Lifestream Energy Bomb with Kraft.”
“You know… if you keep him out like that, all the more he would attempt to bite you back,” Narris said, thinking she gave a sound warning.
“Don’t worry. I know his character equally well. I just need to make sure his potential desire for that wanton destruction would be sated in different ways.” Jin said as he returned to his Dungeon Maker room, asking for a map of the Undercity once more.
