Lucky billion players, you've never seen one before / I can accumulate my own luck

"That's a personal secret."

Fan Xiao laughed and said, "You just need to treat the fact that 'I am equivalent to an A-level player' as common sense, and you don't need to investigate the rest too much."

"What I'm trying to say is that our overall strength is already quite formidable, so it's perfectly fine to be a little bolder in developing our branches."

"Junior brother, you did very well."

Yu Xue looked at Fan Xiao with a gratified expression.

She slightly raised her hand and took a box out of the unknown space, then tilted her head and murmured softly, "Send it over."

The person she was whispering to was one of the lolis in Fairy Tale Town—aside from Fan Xiao and Lu Baizhi, none of the others had actually entered the Fairy Tale Town instance.

At this moment, they are standing at the random entrance to Fairy Tale Town.

At each entrance, there was a little girl standing there, responsible for transmitting the scene she saw to Yan Keke in real time.

Then, Yan Keke projected these images as illusions onto the long table created by Fan Xiao, thus realizing a "3D" meeting.

Yan Keke nodded to Fan Xiao, then directed the muscular gray wolf with a physical form to move the boxes.

The box was quickly delivered to Fan Xiao.

Fan Xiao opened it and found a whole box of Grade B evolution potions.

Ah... is this what it feels like to be kept?

Yu Xue Zhao is still the most domineering!

“Consider this a gift for you becoming a B-level player,” Yu Xuezhao said. “Xi Ning and Li Xian have already become B-level players before you, and I have already given them rewards.”

"Excuse me, Senior Sister."

Fan Xiao nodded.

Member rewards... This should have been his responsibility as the branch leader, but unfortunately he was too poor before.

Fan Xiao turned his gaze to Lu Xining and observed her for a moment.

Lu Xining looked back at him and said softly, "Xiao, since you've leveled up too, that's perfect... we can spar. It's time for you to experience my B... rank strength."

Fan Xiao: "..."

To prevent Lu Xining from continuing her reckless behavior, he immediately turned his gaze to the Holy Maiden and said, "I will transfer the money I owe you before to you after the meeting."

"Darling has really developed a novel way to make money, 40 billion..."

The saintess said with a slightly wistful tone, "To use the Key of Mammon to threaten an A-level player, you really did it... I feel like you could try it at every node, you could make a fortune."

"What do you mean by that? You're making me sound like a robber." Fan Xiao said speechlessly, "I'm the victim, okay? I just retaliated in the incident. Don't make me sound like the perpetrator. Apart from the incident at node G02, I haven't had any conflicts with other A-level players."

The saintess seemed not to hear her and continued, "Since you've reached this level of strength, Darling... why don't you go and steal that A-grade item from Roman City?"

"...Why are you assuming I'll commit robbery?" Fan Xiao said expressionlessly, "If you think there's something wrong with me, then you're the one with the problem!"

After saying that, he asked, "By the way, which A-grade item are you talking about?"

"hehe."

The saintess rolled her eyes slightly, then replied, "'Truth transcends everything.' The white epaulets... or rather, the A-grade item controlled by the Air Force Bureau of Division 001."

"It originally belonged to A-level player Ao Cong. After Ao Cong became the leader of the White Shoulder Badge, he contributed this item for public use. Whenever there are strange or unclear cases, members of the White Shoulder Badge will apply to use this item."

"If Darling can get it, it can greatly make up for our serious lack of intelligence."

"'Truth transcends everything'?"

Fan Xiao said thoughtfully, "I seem to have a vague recollection of this... I remember, this prop wasn't very powerful? I killed so many powerful people in Roman City, and none of the people with white epaulets were able to find out my true identity."

He was referring to the "banquet" incident from back then.

During the "Banquet" incident, he killed Alan Roman, a rival for the title of Holy Maiden and also a candidate for Pope, as well as a group of nobles from Roman City that Alan had gathered.

It was during that incident that he received the Bird Angel Medal from the One-Winged Organization from Allen.

"No! This prop is amazing."

The saintess said with great certainty, "It just has its own consciousness, so usually... well, how should I put it, it is very good at judging people and how much information it presents depends on the specific event."

"If it discovers that the event is not simple and that there are forces involved that could threaten its survival, it will actively conceal some information."

"Well, this matter is a secret; even the people with white shoulder patches don't know about it. Their leader, Ao Cong, claims that the function of this tool is affected by factors such as the secrecy of the event being investigated and the rank of the people involved. In reality, he made up this story to deceive people. After all, it's a shameful thing for the Air Force's ace tool to be like this... It's really not appropriate for others to know about this kind of thing."

"In short, this prop is very powerful."

"Very strong... Then why would Ao Cong, an A-level player, abandon it and contribute it for public use?" Fan Xiao asked, "Could he be... a selfless A-level player?"

"...On the contrary."

The saintess's gaze was somewhat subtle, giving off an atmosphere of "I'm ashamed to be from the same hometown as this guy."

She said, "If you knew there was someone who knew everything you'd ever done, and you had no secrets from them at all... what would you do?"

"……understood."

Fan Xiao nodded.

It turns out that not only were the props cowardly, but the props' owner... was also a coward.

So cowardly that he doesn't even dare to ask for A-grade items!

Previously, Ao Cong, who wielded the "Truth Surpasses All" mantra, was probably seen as a thorn in the side by other A-level players.

A secret is a secret because the person who holds it doesn't want others to know it.

From this perspective... it seems that Ao Cong is not cowardly at all, but simply very good at assessing the situation.

After all, aside from the malice of A-level players, if any other troublesome incidents occur within the division with unclear truths, he'll likely be the one to handle them. And these kinds of incidents usually involve very complicated things... like the "raising a loli" incident last time... Damn it! What kind of bastard came up with that name!?

Forget it... Take the incident involving him last time, for example. It involved a super player destroying a country. If Ao Cong were to investigate further along the intelligence trail... tsk tsk, just thinking about it from his perspective is terrifying.

Although such events are rare, natural disasters and man-made calamities only need to occur once to be enough to take lives.

If he were an Occultist, he would most likely also give up this item.

Or, don't let anyone know you possess this item in the first place.

"Speaking of which, Dr. Zhuang... or Gu Hange, seems to have a similar tool, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to find us so accurately."

Fan Xiao thought to himself.

Chapter 581 Good Sister and Good Younger Sister

The saintess continued, "The person in charge of investigating the last 'banquet incident' was Ao Cong."

“I inquired about it afterwards and found out that Ao had even led a team to investigate the location where we participated in the ‘banquet’. It can be said that we are only one step away from the truth.”

"But... after he returned to Division 001 from that location, he seemed like a different person. He not only stopped all investigations, but also sternly warned the noble faction not to touch the White Epaulettes and use their power to interfere in this matter."

"Since then, the 'banquet incident' has been shelved. Only the noble faction is still searching for the murderer and seeking revenge, but they have encountered various obstacles from the Ao Cong in secret."

At this point, she smiled slightly: "I guess Ao Cong must have guessed that this matter involves... well, involves Teacher Tina."

"So he not only dared not investigate, but also dared not voice his suspicions. He could only secretly sabotage the aristocratic faction to prevent their arrogant behavior from offending Teacher Tina and bringing disaster to Division 001... It seems that his situation is quite difficult."

"Now the aristocracy all believe that he secretly killed those people, that he was eliminating dissidents, and that he wanted to become the king of Division 001."

"..." Fan Xiao: "So, Ao Cong's strength is actually not weak?"

He thought that after the other party gave up "Truth Surpasses All", they had no other A-level items and had become the worst A-level player.

In retrospect, the fact that the other party could be misunderstood by the aristocratic faction as having ambitions to become king means that he is certainly not the weakest in terms of strength, and has gained the approval of those on the opposing side.

Is Ao Cong unexpectedly strong?

"His strength is indeed quite good. Besides 'Truth Surpasses All,' he seems to have other A-grade items." The saintess nodded. "But his personality is also quite cowardly, and his way of dealing with people is particularly... well, it's hard to explain in a few words."

At this point, she added, "Actually, there are quite a few capable people among the white epaulets, but they are all influenced by Ao Cong and most of them like to slack off. Ao Cong himself also advocates this style."

"Many people in the aristocratic faction have a lot of opinions about him, believing that he is not worthy of being a white-strap epaulet... which is the director of the Air Force Bureau. However, he is an A-level player, so everyone dares not speak out, and at most they will curse him in private."

"If everyone with white shoulder patches is slacking off, then who's doing the work?" Fan Xiao asked.

“Okay, there might be something wrong with what I said.” The saint corrected herself: “As the law enforcement department of Division 001, the white-strap epaulets do have basic professional ethics. It’s just that when faced with some… well, not-so-easy cases, they become lazy.”

"...A rather interesting group of people, and a rather interesting...leader."

Fan Xiao commented, then said, "Hmm... When I have time, I'll contact Ao Cong and ask about that A-grade item. If we can get it, it'll be like having an intelligence department, which is pretty good."

The fact that the Holy Maiden knows so much secret information... must be related to her tool that can predict the future.

Unfortunately, that tool has side effects, and it only allows you to see the future that relates to yourself, which is a bit too limited as an information tool.

"Now that Darling's strength has increased, why bother pretending to be so polite?"

The saintess chuckled and suggested, "Why not just steal it if you want to? Why should a strong person hide their true nature? If Ao Cong knew what you did at node G02, he definitely wouldn't object. He might even help you cover it up, saying something like... he lost the item."

"..." Fan Xiao sighed and said, "If I become a villain in the future, you will be 90% responsible."

"Then let me put it another way."

The saintess chuckled softly, "This A-grade item, 'Truth Surpasses All,' might actually be hoping to have a super powerful master, given its own unique characteristics."

"During the investigation of the 'banquet incident' last time, it most likely helped us cover up the information. The reason for doing so, besides being afraid of Teacher Tina... Darling, do you think it's afraid of you?"

"Maybe once you arrive at section 001, it will know you're going to steal it and will show 100% cooperation."

"...Can it predict the future?" Fan Xiao asked.

"I've never heard of it having this function."

The saintess said, “But it can see. I’m in Roman City right now, and it might already know what I’ve said… if it has listed me as a key target for observation.”

"By inferring the present from the past, wouldn't we know your intentions?"

“I think that if it were in your hands, Darling, it would be far more effective than ever before, after all… Darling, you are my biggest backer.”

"Thank you for the compliment. Truth transcends all... The name of this prop, combined with its style, is quite ironic."

Fan Xiao sighed softly, then continued, "Let's talk about this when I get to Roman City. By the way, didn't you need my help with something? What is it?"

Before leaving node G08 to find Lu Baizhi, he asked the Holy Maiden for a favor—to use a tool for predicting the future to predict whether Gu Hange would come.

He promised to do the saintess a favor as payment, and she said that she did have a favor to help her with, but she didn't specify what it was.

"Please help me..."

The saintess was about to say, "It's not appropriate to talk about that kind of thing in front of so many people," but when she caught a glimpse of Lu Xining out of the corner of her eye, she immediately chickened out and changed her words, saying, "Let's talk about this after Darling comes to Roman City."

"Ah."

Lu Xining gave a cold laugh.

"...What are you laughing at?" The saintess turned her head to look at her.

“I remembered something funny,” Lu Xining replied.

Saint: "..."

Forget it, she's a magnanimous person and won't stoop to the level of a little girl!

"That's it."

Fan Xiao nipped the potential for chaos in the bud: "Then let's wait until you've all finished your assessments before we discuss the specific business development and fund utilization of the branch."

"Before that, I had some other things to do."

"Do you have anything else to say? If not, this meeting is now adjourned."

"Xiao, I really like the gift you gave me."

Lu Xining suddenly looked at Fan Xiao and said, "That B-grade prop, the Puppet Master, is very useful."

“If you like it, that’s fine,” Fan Xiao reminded, “That item has some flaws, you have to be careful. Although its substitution ability can work within a world partition, if there are too many spatial barriers, its effect will be blocked. Also, mental injuries cannot be recovered much after substitution, you have to take care of yourself slowly.”

“Yes, I will verify the specific data later.” Lu Xining nodded slightly: “It’s a pity that the puppets it creates are really made of wood and cannot reproduce the owner’s specific figure. Otherwise, we could have developed quite a few ways to use them.”

"..."

Fan Xiao wisely refrained from asking, "Is the application method you're developing the kind that's unorthodox?"

There were many people present, but he still had some self-respect.

“I used ‘blood armor’ to create a clone of myself, which can fool others in the dungeon and is very useful.” Lu Xining continued, “Outside the dungeon, this clone of me also has many useful uses. Xiao, let’s study it together when we have time.”

"..."