I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

"Yes, but it was just a casually brewed afternoon beverage. I had originally planned on making red wine, but didn't get around to it yet."

Chen Lun raised his glass.

"Please forgive me for any lack in hospitality."

Rosa shook her head with a smile and finished the remaining liquid in her glass in one gulp.

"Mr. Jack is far too modest. A Brewmaster who can concoct Supernatural Wine is exceedingly rare, no matter where one is. This bottle of seemingly ordinary ginger beer is far more precious than expensive aged collections..."

She toyed with her glass, feeling the Supernatural Power contained in the wine in her mouth.

Then she looked up again with a light chuckle:

"Hmm, it contains the power of the Deep Sea and seems to have beauty effects as well... I am very grateful for your hospitality.

It was supposed to be Noah and me inviting and entertaining you, yet it turned out the other way around... I am quite embarrassed to receive such generosity."

The others also drank the liquid from their glasses, sensing changes within themselves.

"Mr. Jack, I didn't realize you had this in you. Perhaps we could develop a new type of potion together... well, something that's both delicious and practical. I've heard plenty of complaints about potions tasting like sewage."

Maggie smacked her lips and stuck out her tongue to lick her lips, speaking excitedly.

"Actually, brewing and potion making are quite different, Maggie... And I think retaining that taste isn't necessarily a bad thing; at least it makes an impression," Chen Lun said.

"Fine, Mr. Jack, you're the boss now, so I'll listen to you."

Maggie picked up the bottle and poured herself another glass, then drank it with relish.

Rosa watched this scene and heard the conversation between the two, roughly guessing the identity of the messy-haired woman.

"Mr. Jack, do you have any plans moving forward?" Rosa asked softly, pausing her meal.

Chen Lun nodded.

His expression grew slightly more solemn as he clasped his hands together and placed them on the table.

"Well... I've established a Transcendent organization called 'Circus.'

Rosa glanced at Maggie and Golov without showing any reaction, pondering for a few seconds.

"You've taken over the original 'Circus'? But they are backed by the Mutual Aid Society, so please proceed with caution," she advised.

"I'm aware." Chen Lun nodded.

Seeing this, Rosa understood there must be a deeper reason for his actions and did not pursue the subject further.

"I hope to have your help, Miss Rosa, to make 'Circus' a subsidiary organization of the Silver Dragon Trade Association," Chen Lun said gravely.

Rosa raised an eyebrow, surprised not only that Jack wanted to establish a Transcendent organization but that he also wanted it to be part of the Silver Dragon Trade Association.

However, she quickly understood his intention, which was to "borrow strength."

In an environment like the Tresor Empire, forces composed of independent Transcendents are not easily recognized and are generally labeled as "evil forces," facing oppression from both the Sun Church and the Shelter.

If the Circus could join the Silver Dragon Trade Association, things would be much easier.

"You saved Noah; of course, I won't be stingy with Assistance... Mr. Jack, if I may be so bold to ask, what is the purpose of establishing your organization?" Rosa asked with a light laugh.

"It's just a group of pitiful people keeping each other warm," Chen Lun sighed and shook his head.

"In the future, I plan to turn 'Circus' into an organization that takes on commissions and sells some self-produced products," he explained.

Rosa nodded, pondered for a moment, and then replied:

"Mr. Jack, your team is not weak in strength. I can even transfer all the high-end commissions that the Silver Dragon Trade Association receives in Amber City, as well as in the surrounding major cities, to you.

Those commissions all involve the Mystic Realm and require the capabilities of Transcendents."

Chen Lun slowly stood up and gave Rosa a chest salute.

"I am very grateful for your help, Miss Rosa."

Golov, quick to observe, also stood up and saluted.

Floey and Connie bowed slightly.

Seeing this, Maggie suppressed a belch, set down her glass, and saluted along with everyone.

Before long.

The dinner was almost finished, and Chen Lun had Connie arrange for the servants to clear the dining table. He then led Rosa and Noah to the living room where everyone sat on the sofas, drinking tea and chatting leisurely.

"Mr. Jack, in the future, the Supernatural Wine produced by 'Circus' can be sold directly to the Silver Dragon Trade Association or consigned for sale at the Association... This is a rare and precious commodity that can attract many upper-class individuals from large cities," Rosa said as she sipped her tea.

She then put down her tea cup, perhaps finding the flavor too weak, and picked up the sugar jar from the coffee table, adding several spoonfuls. She also added even more sugar to her brother Noah's cup.

"Thank you." Noah smiled shyly.

His sister still remembered he liked sweets, and she seemed even more caring than before.

Rosa shook her head, stirred her tea a few times, picked up the cup and took another sip. Her expression clearly brightened a bit.

Chen Lun nodded in agreement and said,

"Of course, the Silver Dragon Trade Association has branches throughout the Tresor Empire, and it's only through your esteemed association that more people will witness the wonder of Supernatural Wine."

He then took out a pair of "Connie Number One," a "Wrath" bomb, and a bottle of "Red Ink," and carefully explained their information.

"...These are weapons produced by the Circus, Miss Rosa, what do you think of their value?"

Rosa examined them and said promptly,

"They are all very exquisite weapons and are among the bestsellers... The gloves and bomb are particularly unique, and their value will be higher."

Chen Lun showed a satisfied expression.

He thought to himself, it's just a shame that the production is limited; they would need to increase output later on.

"Mr. Jack, as a Transcendent who follows the path of Destiny, can you possibly provide any insight into the future tide...?"

Rosa asked.

As a Constellation "Sequence Six - Witch," she had some expertise in astrology, but the brief mentions her mother made of Mr. Jack had piqued Rosa's interest.

This made her quite curious to see if he could provide some answers.

"The future tide..."

Chen Lun raised an eyebrow, unsure of what Rosa meant by asking this.

But he also wanted to remind Rosa, as it related to his own future money-making plans.

Thus, under the puzzled gazes of those present, Chen Lun picked up two little spoons from the sugar bowl and carelessly flicked them onto the table.

Ding!

The spoons spun around, eventually colliding and making a crisp, fine sound, forming a crossed pattern.

"Miss Rosa, here is a prediction for you. In a year's time, there will be significant changes, an upheaval is coming..."

Chen Lun sat up straight on the sofa, adopting a serious expression.

"This is the guidance of Destiny."

Rosa was somewhat surprised.

This man...

She nodded silently, taking his words to heart, planning to do more divination when she returned home to see what else she might discover.

"Mr. Jack, so weapons like these will be in greater demand when the time comes, right?"

After thinking briefly, she suddenly smiled and asked aloud.

"Yes, in demand... very much in demand."

Chen Lun replied with a mysterious smile.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded tacitly.

Noah watched his sister, then glanced at Mr. Jack, slightly confused.

What do they mean by this...?

"Mr. Jack, the main reason for our visit this time is to thank you for saving Noah's life; this is a small gift..."

Silver mist emerged from Rosa's hand and soon an exquisitely crafted wooden gift box materialized out of thin air.

She handed it to Connie, who took it with both hands and brought it over to Chen Lun.

Chen Lun opened the wooden box to find five neatly folded silver veils inside, each still emanating a thin mist.

"Starlight Veil?"

Chen Lun stowed them away in his Blood Poem Ring and looked up with a smile,

"Miss Rosa, your generosity is much appreciated; I really like the gift."

Rosa waved her hand dismissively.

"Apart from thanking you, there's another matter... that is, we hope Noah can join your team."

After she finished, aside from Chen Lun and Noah, everyone else was surprised.

"Although Noah is only a 'Sequence Nine' Transcendent, he has the 'Bone Gallery' at his side. I trust he won't hold you back..."

Rosa said, patting her brother on the shoulder encouragingly.

Noah took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and everyone inevitably looked up at him.

The collective gaze made Noah somewhat embarrassed, and he approached Chen Lun with a shy smile, performing a chest-touching bow.

"Mr. Jack, please let me become your exclusive painter... Your handsome face and perfect physique are what I've been longing for... Ah!"

He suddenly let out a cry of pain, turning around to find that his sister Rosa had pinched his thigh.

The onlookers couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

Chen Lun stood up, walked over to Noah, and extended his hand solemnly.

"Welcome to the team, Noah; from now on, we're family."

"Ah... Thank you, Mr. Jack," Noah promptly replied, bending down and covering Chen Lun's hand with his large palm.

At that moment, Chen Lun's eyes flashed with a chaotic mist, and he performed a Peek Life on Noah.

"Level 30, also an elite template, blessed by the 'Silver Dragon Witch' Blaze, but different from mine, and..."

Chen Lun withdrew his hand, smiled lightly, and said,

"Noah, if you believe me, in the near future, I can help you restore your appearance..." Discover hidden stories at empire