Chapter 490: Intelligence

After returning to the hotel, Li Mochen immediately took out the 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' and observed the changes in this mythical artifact.

The state of the armor surprised and delighted him. He thought that if time were sufficient, then without the blood and souls of the four demigods, the curse of this 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' would be washed clean by the power of the virtual deity within a year.

But this meant that Li Mochen would need to maintain a high profile during this year and participate in as many such competitions as possible. Moreover, time seemed to be running out.

The good news was that once the blood sacrifice of the four demigods was completed, this 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' could be unsealed ahead of time without waiting for his magic energy profession to reach Legendary. The power of this 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' would also, under the impetus of the blood sacrifice, directly enter its peak state.

Also, the virtual deity of the 'Scarlet Dragon Armor', as he expected, possessed the properties of both a 'Law God' and a 'Faith God'. People's worship could enhance its power, and battles and wars within five hundred kilometers of the 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' could also strengthen it.

Li Mochen guessed that Emperor Barbarossa must have slain a War God during the Middle Ages and seized the latter's power.

Just then, 'Clark Banfield' called. This was the intelligence director Li Mochen had newly hired. A Legendary Level 4 magic hunter, previously serving as Deputy Assistant Director of Intelligence at the FBI, with a grade as high as D2. He was introduced by Dwight Payton and strongly recommended by Ms. Nanette Drew, Major General Michael Wood, and Anthony.

Anthony Braden was extremely covetous of this man, but unfortunately, his various agencies already had suitable chief information officers and couldn't make room for Clark Banfield.

Li Mochen offered this man an annual salary of up to 150 million and a 'relocation fee' of 300 million gold shields to hire him as the Chief Information Officer of the Rising Sun Group's headquarters. Coincidentally, due to the resignation of the FBI director six months ago, this man was in an awkward position within the FBI. Considering Li Mochen's salary, which was double that of a top Legendary professional, he readily agreed to Li Mochen's offer.

It is worth mentioning that Jeremy Burt was still working at Rising Sun Electrical Retail Company, but he was no longer Li Mochen's top intelligence director.

It was expected that he wouldn't stay long at the electrical retail company either, and the experience of working at Rising Sun would broaden his prospects.

"BOSS, the intelligence has been further confirmed. I've obtained a battle plan from within the Dragon Witch Cult."

"They plan to act ten days from now. They are currently mobilizing troops, and it is estimated that a total of 20,000 armed personnel will launch a comprehensive, guerrilla-style war against the Rising Sun Group. Their main targets are Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, etc. Only New York State and its surrounding areas are spared. Michelle has an unknown special connection with the Dragon Witch Cult."

"Also, there's no need to worry about California and Oregon. Light Magic Industry has a strong presence there, and the Dragon Witch Cult is reluctant to offend Anthony for now. In fact, we only have forty stores open here; the remaining two hundred are still under renovation, so the defensive pressure is relatively light."

Li Mochen was very satisfied with the capabilities of his new intelligence director, thinking that it was worth spending so much money. Clark Banfield had been on the job for less than four weeks and had already obtained such critical intelligence—far better than Jeremy.

"Ten days from now? I won't wait that long. Anyway, continue to monitor their movements and give Major General Wood all the support you can. Also, I want to know the locations of those demigod dragon liches. You've only found Delarosa so far? Confirmed it's in the Bone-Eating Plateau? Can't provide its exact coordinates? That's fine, as long as there's a general direction."

"Thank you, and regarding Jennifer's whereabouts, we must continue efforts in the dark world. Clark, I await your good news."

"By the way, I've recently obtained the authority to command part of the Freemasons' armed forces. As a well-informed former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Intelligence, Clark, can you give me some advice? That is, I can mobilize the Freemasons' forces in Georgia to strike the Dragon Witch Cult? It's best to appoint an acting commander? Beres Andor? Reliable? Has a grudge against the Dragon Witch Cult? Understood. If so, he's worth using—let it be him—"

After ending the call, Li Mochen walked directly to his office. With Elisa's help, he drafted over a dozen documents in the shortest possible time, then placed them into corresponding envelopes and sealed them with special magical wax.

Among them, three documents were stamped with the ring seal he wore—the unique token of the Freemasons' 'Steward', symbolizing his identity and authority.

According to his intelligence director's advice, when fighting forces like the Dragon Witch Cult, Li Mochen could not only mobilize the armed forces under his jurisdiction within the Freemasons but also apply for certain financial support from the Grand Lodge and local lodges.

By the time these documents were all drafted, it was nearly midnight. The space in front of Li Mochen suddenly began to warp, and Delphinia Ederick's figure appeared punctually by his side.

"Ready? Leave now?"

"Of course, but before that, please help me deliver these documents to the coordinates I'll give you."

Li Mochen knew no fewer than twenty magical methods for transmitting such important documents, but none could guarantee they wouldn't be intercepted.

However, Delphinia seemed reluctant.

"Five hundred thousand gold shields per letter—that's the highest price I can offer. Otherwise, I'll have to ask Ms. Christie Blythe to do it; she wouldn't mind helping me with this small favor."

Only then did Delphinia take the envelopes, and she asked in as calm a tone as possible: "I saw on TV that you earned at least ten billion gold shields tonight, right?"

"That's an underestimate. Based on feedback from various sources, it's thirty billion gold shields."

Li Mochen knew this might upset the Void Night Lord, but he told the truth: "It's estimated that if I join the professional league, I can earn over a hundred billion gold shields a year from this alone—I mean after tax. During my student days, the endorsement contracts I signed had too many restrictions."

The key was that the 'Scarlet Dragon Armor' could also collect enough faith power.

Delphinia's breathing indeed became heavier, and her complexion turned somewhat ashen.

Then Li Mochen smiled slightly: "Oh, and I also have about fifty billion or so each year for charity. You know, many rich people use this method to avoid taxes. But I genuinely intend to use these funds for charity. One project I'm currently focusing on is the resettlement and assistance of aberrants—"

Delphinia Ederick's expression shifted slightly. She wanted to ask for details but instinctively feared doing so, feeling that if she asked, she might fall into a trap from which she couldn't escape.

The man before her was her great enemy.

So Delphinia stiffly tapped her staff, then carried Li Mochen through space to their predetermined location.