Kai moved slowly through the nighttime Border Beast City. It seemed that even at night, life didn't stop here. But that wasn't surprising since all the streets were lit up with small arrays. But more importantly, almost all the inhabitants were warriors who were far more enduring than ordinary humans. They needed far less time to sleep and not as often.
But this only worked for higher-order masters. Cultivator realm masters still required sleep, although they could stay awake for days if they wanted to, without noticeable harm to their bodies.
Although there were noticeably fewer people, the streets were not deserted. In the evening, many people were engaged in their personal activities or entertained in gambling houses and bars.
Observing everything, Kai decided that communication with other people was enough for him for today.
"I'm going to go to my room and have a good soak in some hot water... I need to grab myself something hot to eat on the way. Or maybe grab something from Diso's office? Hehe." - Pondered Kai, slowly dragging himself up.
Thus, in the middle of the night, Kai finally got into the bathtub. He needed a good rest from the recent events. Even though he had already put all his thoughts in order, his mind still needed a distraction.
"Alright, I'll just have a drink tonight. I hope to have my new rank ready tomorrow... I'll start alchemy right away. But as the universe sees it, I'm not going anywhere on an assignment! Let them go to the Trade and Research Union with the ingredients!" - Kai thought irritably.
All the missions he had taken on his own were turning into complete and unpredictable chaos.
"Right! Let Diso organise a confirmation!" - Kai thought cheerfully.
He came up with an idea of how he could organise the process so that he could sit and work quietly in the alchemy room. In doing so, he wouldn't even have to glare anywhere.
"Normally this is only possible if the alchemist has a huge reputation, but here we can cheat a bit..." - Pondered Kai.
Kai needed people to bring him ingredients and tell him what kind of pill they wanted to get. Or they would come in with a question they couldn't solve and he would give them a potential solution. Like what happened with Master Gustal, for example.
For such shenanigans, one usually needed to have an incredible reputation. Such as the Master of the Alchemist Organisation, for example. Only to such people, others would come to them for advice, standing in a queue for long periods of time.
Kai was quite a young guy, no one in their right mind would agree to such a thing! Who would believe that such a young master could be an Alchemy Master? But there was one trick that Kai wanted to use....
- Okay, I'll rest today and work tomorrow! Hehehe. - Said laughing Kai and drank another glass of wine.
In the morning, Kai cleaned himself up and put on clean black robes. Finally he dressed in his favourite colour again.
The contrast of black, white and blood red was frighteningly beautiful. Looking at himself in the mirror, Kai said:
- Hmm, this is pretty good. I even like it. - Saying that, Kai scratched his chin while looking at the new colour of his eyes.
At that moment, Kai put on his plaque and turned his attention to his chest. On which was forming the proof that he was now at the highest rank. Not counting the Glory Rating of course.
- And Fatty is acting swiftly. - Kai said with a smile, "Okay, let's go to his office, we need to discuss something. - Kai said and left his room.
A few minutes later, he was already entering Diso's office. Thankfully, he was there.
- Hello, Brother Diso. Thanks for the rank! Hehe. - Laughing, he greeted Kai.
- Oh! Hello, Brother Kai! - Diso replied, "What's your business? I don't believe you came here just to thank me. Ha ha. - Teased Diso.
- How well you know me! There really is a lot to discuss. - Kai replied with a laugh, confirming Diso's words.
- 'Brother Kai, I was actually joking...' Diso said with a strange face.
- I wasn't. Hehehe. - Replied Kai.
- What is it this time? Mercy Brother Kai, I've got enough to do as it is. - Making a sad face, Diso said.
- Don't be pompous, Fatty! Actually, it's not a difficult request. But let's start with the good news first. - Changing the subject, Kai replied, he knew how to placate Diso.
- О? What kind of good news? - Fatty asked, instantly interested. You could see how excited he was.
- I've organised a partnership with the Rain Family, and the Laynor Family will be coming soon. They have a debt to us, so you can work them over too. Hehehe. - Kai said angrily, "If you do it right, they won't refuse, they'll be glad. I just don't have time for them too. - Kai explained calmly.
- Listen Brother Kai... Where the hell do you go when you leave headquarters?! Every time you come back with some wild news! How the fuck did you get them?! - Diso started screaming and losing his temper again.
- Don't ask, don't shout! I'm sick of it myself. This sort of thing is your line of work, I don't need it! - Shouted back Kai.
- So, what did you do? How am I supposed to negotiate if I don't know what's what? You think I'm psychic?! - Diso shouted even louder.
- That's it Fatty, don't get excited... I'll tell you about it... - Kai said, and started to explain the situation.
After a few minutes, Diso finally roughly realised what was going on.
- So, because you were bored, you went on a mission and touched the cursed object? - Diso interjected.
- Yes. I suffered a bit, but it was nothing critical. I mean, they think it was a deadly situation. - Kai explained once more.
- Hmm, I see. Strategically, this is indeed a very favourable situation for us... - Saying that, Diso suddenly fell silent, staring straight at Kai's face.
- What the fuck?! What's wrong with your eyes!!! - Screaming, Diso even stood up from his chair.
Until then, Diso hadn't noticed the change as they went straight to business. Usually guys didn't really pay much attention to such things. But Kai's new eye colour was so out of the ordinary that it was hard not to notice.
- It was from that fucking curse in the book. - With a blank expression, Kai said.
- Do you even live in our world? Everywhere you go there is always some kind of fucked up thing going on! - Diso started shouting again.
- And fuck it, I like it even better! - Kai said proudly, annoying Diso even more.
- Oof... Okay. Take it easy Diso... - Taking a deep breath, Fatty started talking to himself.
- Forget about those eyes! I need you to make the announcement. - Interrupting Diso, Kai said.
- What kind of announcement? - A little calmer, Diso asked in reply.
- Make an announcement that the Master of Alchemy of the Trade and Research Union will take orders for complex pills. The terms are simple, bring the requirements and ingredients to headquarters. With our authority, it won't be difficult. If I spoil the ingredients, we'll make up for it. - Kai explained.
- Any other nuances? - Diso calmly interjected.
At times like this, he was very easy to deal with. He understood Kai halfheartedly. Even if he changed Kai's plan, he only made it better.
- Yeah. To keep things legal, I'll leave the applications at the Assignment Room. I don't have to use my name. I can introduce myself with my Master of Alchemy status from my plaque. So if anyone wants to use my services, have them go to the Quest Hall and then to you. Find someone to bring the ingredients straight down to my Tower of Truth. - Said Kai looking at Diso.
- I hear you. Do you mind if I use this situation for the purposes of the Trade and Research Alliance. - Diso asked with a smile.
- I see you're excited! Do whatever you want, just bring me orders. Hehehe. - Kai replied with a laugh.