Chapter 006: Doing Business Relies on Friends

However, Angela thought for a moment and then gave a somewhat strange answer: "As far as I know, marriage is a contract between a husband and wife that binds them both physically and spiritually. In this case, investigating the status of the marital contract should not be considered a very normal, even solemn task, right?"

He indeed said so intentionally

What is so difficult about this? Just watch, I will complete this task within three days

Hayden likes to say that he is very free, but he is not a madman. Moreover, if at this moment he is still only focused on asking Karen for information, then he would be a scoundrel

Do not worry, Mr. Hayden, the wealthy tend to forget things. This situation will last at most one or two weeks. Soon, high-paying direct combat jobs will reappear in the market

On average, jobs that require direct combat have an income approximately three times higher than those that merely involve protective escort duties, and they also take less time, which is why she said that

However, Hayden must earn at least 10,000 gold coins within five days

Ultimately, Hayden decided not to address this issue for the time being

he said this, then turned to look at Angela, who was eagerly observing the conversation, and had a sudden inspiration

Adam and his wife just got married yesterday. What if they plan to take it easy for the next five or six days and not cause any trouble? Wouldn't Hayden then be stuck with the bills?

Therefore, Karen immediately scoffed at it

The simplest method, of course, would be to directly hack into Adam and his wife's phones to take a look. But to be honest, my skills as a hacker are merely mediocre. Hacking into the phones of street thugs and corporate drones is not difficult; however, doing this to middle management in large companies could backfire, and if luck is not on my side, I might end up getting my brain fried by anti-intrusion software

The most traditional method, of course, is to conduct surveillance, but where do we have so much time now

She asked curiously

Indeed, they are elves. Intelligent individuals are easy to converse with

I see, I understand. Angela's reaction was also quite clever, or at least it appeared to be. May I ask how this kind of work is generally done? Do you need to find a clean pool of water and consult a book to observe the reflections on the water's surface for divination?

She lost control and caused a scene at Adam's wedding banquet last night. After escaping the venue, she must have been severely reprimanded by her superiors at the company, and perhaps even scolded by her parents, who also work in the Human Resources Department of Mitra Group.

Upon thinking of this, Hayden could not help but reveal a mischievous smile

But Karen was taken aback upon hearing this: "Huh? Why should I give you my address? Are you planning to take advantage of the situation and force something strange on me?"

The saleswoman did not hesitate and immediately sent over the detailed information regarding the work, ending the call

According to the rules, mercenaries should not know the identity of their employers. Otherwise, Hayden would be quite interested in finding out who this employer is—perhaps it is Adam himself or his wife!

She sighed and searched through her files for a while, finally pulling up a case: "Mr. Hayden, I have an investigation that came in recently. You could earn a commission of 10,000 gold coins, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete it before the end of the month"

Of course not

No need for that, such ancient prophetic magic is too unreliable

The times have changed. The most powerful intelligence magic of the modern era is the internet

However, Angela felt even more puzzled upon hearing his words: "If that is the case, why would anyone still commission such an investigation?"

But what of it? What is wrong with harboring beautiful dreams? After all, he simply cannot accept girls who can be enjoyed immediately after just three minutes like instant noodles

Hayden once again sincerely realized this fact

Thus, he accepted the order without a second thought

Are you really okay? Where is your family doctor

This coincidence is quite unbelievable. He was affected in his income due to Adam's wedding yesterday, and now he just happens to receive a job to investigate Adam's family marriage status

Hey, Karen? Are you doing well

Hayden waved his hand

Indeed, upon careful consideration, this job is quite interesting, isn't it

Hayden's university classmate, who was laughing and chatting with him at the wedding banquet yesterday, now has his photo displayed in the materials for this infidelity investigation

You people in the company have gone mad

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The saleswoman said as follows

"Hehe, don't worry, little girl. I will make your body feel good very soon"

The so-called "virgin male" is a being who harbors dreams for "virgin females". If Hayden were not a virgin chef, he might have actually gone to find a green tea bitch who is stepping on eight boats.

Angela had unknowingly completed her research on the dream chip she had picked up, and at that moment, she came over to serve Hayden a cup of hot cocoa. Hayden took a sip, savoring the sweet flavor for a moment, and then seized the opportunity to ask: "Angela, what do you think of this job?"

However, after Hayden gave it some serious thought, he quickly realized that although investigating his friend's marital and family status seemed a bit awkward, it was not something that could not be done

"It's nothing." The sprite weakly lifted its head, ears drooping, "I was just busy with company matters, didn't sleep all night, and suddenly I'm a bit out of breath"

Words are magic, gestures are magic, and the exchange of glances is also magic. All of the above interactions can be achieved through three-dimensional imaging. Regardless of whether in ancient or modern times, the law of resonance forms the foundation of magical principles. Unless one has great confidence in their mobile phone's firewall, most people would refrain from casually engaging in three-dimensional imaging communication with unfamiliar individuals, to avoid being hacked through resonance magic.

Therefore, the fastest and simplest way is to ask someone you know who might have relevant information

As long as the interest is not too high, he is completely confident that he can quickly earn back this money once the market recovers. However, Hayden really dislikes borrowing money from acquaintances. Borrowing from a bank is acceptable, as that is business; but having to borrow money from friends would make him quite unhappy

Surprised

Therefore, he needs other means

Let me see the target ... ... Mitra Information Group New Yatu Business Department m.hetushu.com .com Deputy Manager? Not a big or small company dog ... ... The name is Adam Smith Apsara ... ... Ah?

Are you living alone now? Perfect. Give me your address, and I will come over right now

Oh, isn't this just a very common infidelity investigation? It's just that Hayden has never done this kind of work for high-class clients before, and the commission this time is truly astonishingly high. It really is a job dispatched by the upper class.

Moreover, Hayden is indeed a bit curious about the marital and family status of his good friend. At yesterday's wedding, they seemed quite affectionate; what is the reality behind that?

You can also send me a list of ten drug dealers

Having worked diligently, Hayden felt that his debt situation had improved significantly, and he happily opened the documents on his phone

Karen's three-dimensional image swayed with a pair of long ears, looking indeed quite fatigued. The green long hair that was well-groomed at last night's wedding banquet has now turned into the messy bush it used to be during her university days

In that fleeting moment, Hayden truly began to seriously consider whether he might have to borrow money to pay off his debts

Is the saleswoman particularly trusting of Hayden, or does she have a strong confidence in herself? Perhaps it is a combination of both. Even when she hears Hayden complain, she merely shows a somewhat troubled expression: "As you mentioned, there have indeed been more dream chip vendors in the city center recently. However, Mr. Hayden, drug dealers who are willing to pay for lives are not as common as weeds growing in the ground."

Indeed, the entire family of Karen Starflower is deeply rooted in the Human Resources Department of the Mithra Group. In such large companies, the Human Resources Department is typically aware of even the various colors of underwear in employees' wardrobes. Moreover, Karen has always despised those who engage in office political marriages. If Hayden does not take the opportunity to gather some gossip from her, would that not be foolish?

Hayden rubbed his eyes before fully understanding what was happening

With debt at the forefront, even Lian Haiden has finally become anxious and is seeking solutions

"After I started working, I lived alone; where would I find a family doctor?" Karen on the screen pressed her frail chest against the table, suppressing the urge to vomit, and weakly replied, "But if I keep throwing up, the ambulance might just come. Fxck, I haven't even finished my work yet"

However, plans are always difficult to keep up with changes. Before Hayden could finish his sentence, he saw Karen on the screen suddenly change her expression, then lower her head and let out a loud retch, violently expelling a mass of brown goo that needed to be censored. This truly startled Hayden.

"Go to hell, Hayden. If you have the ability, then come on!"

If Adam were to overhear their conversation, he would probably scoff and wonder why there are still super unicorn men like Hayden in this day and age. However, as a virgin male, Hayden hopes that his future wife will also be a virgin.

There is a client who wishes to hire mercenaries to investigate the family situation of a mid-level manager at the Mithra Information Group's Seattle branch, specifically to determine if there is any infidelity between the spouses, and to bring back relevant evidence. Upon successful completion of the task, you will receive a commission of 10,000 gold coins

This is a great opportunity to test the capabilities of AI

So, does Hayden have any high-ranking friends from the Mithra Information Group who can help him inquire about such matters directly

However, even someone like Hayden, who studies ancient magic, would not consider these divination techniques as standard options. This is akin to the fact that if he were not drunk, he certainly would not use wish magic to create Angela's AI.

You are also aware of the rules; once you know the details of the work, it is not easy to backtrack casually. So... what is your intention?

He also wants to test as much as possible to see how Angela's AI reacts to various different situations

Ahem, back to the point. The most important thing now is how to complete the task at hand

A good question. Hayden was indeed momentarily stumped by Angela's inquiry. Why, in an era where sexual behavior has become so normalized, do taboos still exist within marriage and even romantic relationships? Why are there still certain boundaries that cannot be crossed? Why do many couples still hope for their partner's fidelity? Moreover, why is Hayden still unable to find a girlfriend?

This is simply how this line of work operates. As long as the employer pays, assistance will be provided for the task. At times playing the role of a benefactor, and at other times descending into that of a villain, being a freelance mercenary is inherently such a job

The saleswoman then elaborated on the details

"What era are you talking about?" Hayden couldn't help but retort, "If there are still people who view sexual relationships so solemnly in this day and age, I wouldn't have any trouble finding a girlfriend."

The relationship between Hayden and the saleswoman is actually quite good. Although it has not reached the level of true heartfelt friendship, both parties at least hold some respect for each other; otherwise, the saleswoman would not have initiated the 3D video communication—after all, this is merely her side job, and 3D video is comparatively easier for hackers to infiltrate than text messages or voice calls.

Hayden smiled

After the phone rang five times, the face of a green-haired fairy woman finally projected from the screen

What is it, Hayden? I am very tired right now

Although Hayden had anticipated that Karen would be punished by the company for the events at last night's wedding banquet, he did not expect her to end up like this

His calculations are still quite impressive

I will also bring you some food that is good for your health

Throughout history, there have been many practices of divination, or other forms of magic that seek to uncover the unknown through the interpretation of signs. In today's world, where most ancient magic has been discarded, these divination techniques still have a considerable following. Hayden has also pondered over one or two of these methods, such as interpreting tarot cards, or placing twenty sticks engraved with runes in a bag and then randomly drawing five to cast them on the ground

Improving public safety? I just demolished a drug den selling dream chips in the Bay Area this morning! Recently, even in schools, there are addicted children selling dream chips. What kind of improvement in public safety is this?

Could Hayden still say no

Except for his classmates

Hayden, upon reaching this point, picked up his phone once again