<h4>Chapter 414: A drink to clear the way</h4>


    Trantor: Trantion Nation Editor: Trantion Nation


    Instantaneously, Sheyan received a notification.


    [ Warning: Cracks have emerged in your rtionship with an important storyline character ‘Head Administrator Parker’. Your rtionship can decline any time. ]


    Naturally, Sheyan overstepping his boundaries had incited Parker’s displeasure. Instead, the unchanging Sheyan sneered slightly.


    “I will definitely direct your 120% sincerity to my superior, and speedily facilitate their investment.”


    Just like that, Sheyan sessfully shook hands with the main lead avatar, which was still devoid of a soul. During this process, he employed a unique needle he had hidden within his fingers, to prick its hand and absorbed a drop of blood. It was covertly wless, and when others weren’t paying attention, Sheyan conjured an excuse of using the washroom; and dripped the blood on……


    ‘Chris Redfield’s Lucky Bracelet’. Instantly, a ring transformation happened.


    [ Chris Redfield’s Lucky Bracelet (First blood seal undone) ]


    [ Weaver: Shinji Mikami ]


    [ Rank: 7 ]


    [ Current unsealed effect: Allows you to grasp the rank 5 passive ability - ‘Luck Art’. ]


    [ Usage requirement: 15 potential points, 150,000 utility points, 10 achievement points (Official achievement points that aren’t acquired from trade) ]


    [ Releasing the second blood seal: Allows you to grasp the rank 6 passive ability: ‘Major luck art’ ]


    [ Releasing the third blood seal: 50% probability of grasping the rank 7 passive ability ‘True luck’. Also, 50% probability of a curse, causing you to randomly lose one ability. ]


    Of the 3 seals, he had managed to undo one already. Sheyan finally released a long exhtion. At this moment, he bidded farewell to Mr Parker and exited the bib. That was when Reef contacted him.


    “Boss, negotiations have copsed between Zi and that Flint Ray. She wants to hire us to fight for her, and assist us in aplishing that damned mission.”


    Sheyan chortled in response.


    “Don’t be in a rush to reply her, dy it.”


    Mogensha silently chuckled


    “That’s correct. We are now raremodities worth hoarding. No matter which side we lean to, we hold absolute advantage. Since we are selling ourselves, then we should sell to the highest bidder. Drag on and we profit.”


    Sheyan sincerely continued.


    “I’ve never thought of aiding them toplete that final sequel side mission. I’m afraid that mission difficulty would be beyond everyone’s imagination. If not, why would I be willing to forgo it?”


    Mogensha doubtfully replied.


    “The current Omaticaya n is rather amicable to the humans now. Even if the exploration failed, at most we rush back crestfallen. Plucking off a stem from the Tree of Souls wouldn’t pose huge risks right.”


    Sheyan squinted his eyes and answered.


    “If I haven’t recalled wrongly, the coordinates of the Tree of Souls in the original storyline was only leaked to the colonel by Jake Sully. Moreover, the colonel treated this report of major significance.”


    Reef immediately tasted the underlying vour of Sheyan’s words.


    “What you’re trying to imply is; the ultimate target of this side mission, is in fact not the genuine Tree of Souls?”


    “There’s a huge possibility.” Sheyan earnestly continued. “And right now, those Growth-hunters have already left this world, and for the realm to enhance the difficulty, then naturally it would be designed towards the natural environment of this. The first beast horde side mission’s difficulty is needless to mention, it was to test the contestant’s strength and courage. The second side mission obviously trended towards a contestant’s intellect and socialization. Then, this third side mission, and also the final side mission……is specially designed to allow only three toplete - most likely it is testing the contestant’s unity. Do you think these people can be united?”


    Sheyan’s series of bold statements had thoroughly convinced Reef and Mogensha.


    Sheyan then continued.


    “No matter if it’s Zi or that Flint Ray, just pretend toply. Give them the impression you’re trying your best to be objects for profiteering. Hmph, hmph. We just need to drag for 24 hours, they would naturally be like monkeys with scalding assess, and get busy with their mission. Even if they realized we have no intentions of helping, both their hands would be full! What we must do now, is to prevent any mishaps or slip-ups. Especially, at the starting phase; it can be said that with one wrong move, the whole piece will be lost!”


    Mogensha was still slightly apprehensive.


    “Only, the RDA report we retrieved doesn’t contain what we want. I reckon it is that Doctor Grace pulling tricks, and not divulging everything. If not, anyone can simply swap positions with her already. But boss, your rtionship with her is already hostile……don’t tell me you want Reef and I to curry her favour?”


    “No need for that.” Sheyan dimly replied. “Even if you guys made a hastyst-minute effort, I reckon it is toote. Besides, she may not reveal the truth. In this world, the answers we need may not be only known by Doctor Grace.”


    Reef muttered out.


    “Are you perhaps thinking……to inquire from the Omaticaya n?”


    A brilliance shed past Sheyan’s eyes.


    “That’s correct! The reason I hadn’t considered the Omaticaya nsmen is because we arecking a certain incision point. We hadn’t personally witnessed the attitude of the Omaticaya n towards humans. Yet after our encounter with Tsu''tey, I admit it did conceive an idea within me.”


    “The RDA Company has had over ten years of diplomacy with the Omaticaya n, yet it cannot be said that the Omaticaya n had no desires or wishes from the earthlings. During their honeymoon period, at least the Omaticaya n children attended Doctor Grace’s schoolhouse. The reason they’ve sank into this enmity, is that Hell’s Gate has nearly exhausted all the surrounding pandora ores around. The only solution would be harvest beneath the Omaticaya n Hometree, and thus it has led to an irreconcble contradiction to surface!”


    “But we are different. Moreover, the tremendous price we paid to obtain this RDApany report is definitely not useless. At least, it records down the Omaticaya nsmen most beloved item……and that is alcohol! Strong alcohol! These few days, I have been storing up a total of few kilograms of spirited alcohol with my ‘Endless Vodka’! In addition to the excessive quantity we had purchased from the canteen, it is sufficient to build a good rtionship with them; so much so, that there would be enough to spare. Come, let’s head off!”


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    Even though Sheyan had grasped the detailed coordinates of the Omaticaya n Hometree; to travel in a straight line there, it would still take over a hundred kilometres. Trekking in this luscious primitive forest, even for a powerful contestant, it would at least require over 3 hours; moreover, that was on the pretext of not encountering any wild beasts.


    Of course, it wasn’t that Sheyan didn’t consider employing an Overlord, but he still felt rather apprehensive; because of its inexistent self-defense capabilities. Without a defense mechanism, it was hard to deal with unexpected outbursts. Moreover, once the Omaticaya nsmen noticed a flying alien Overlord in the air, no one could predict their reaction to it.


    Therefore, Sheyan once again seeked out head administrator Parker with his thick skin. Without expending much effort, he got wind of a Samson aircraft that was bound for an aviation mission the next day. Hence, they only needed to request the pilot to deliver them to a location 10 kilometres from the Omaticaya n hometree, and he would settle the rest. This kind of tiny matter was easily aplished by Parker, and fully satisfied Sheyan.


    During the flight journey, Sheyan andpany personally beheld the impressive floating spectacle of the ‘Hallelujah Mountains’, and couldn’t help praising the work of God. When they descended, the trio were free of worries, because they had already ustomed themselves to the monstrously multi-colored pandorian forest over the past 3 days. That was in addition to learning of various creature characteristics, topography distribution etc from the RDA report. Thus, they encountered no extra troubles enroute, and reached within a 5 kilometres radius of the Omaticaya n hometree. Right amidst a fluorescent sunflower region, they met an Omaticaya calvary.


    (A Samson in the Hallelujah mountains in the movie)


    Three mounted warriors sat atop 6-footed direhorses, looking formidably gant. Sheyan reckoned theirbat prowess vastly surpassed the barbarian nsmen he had in previously. Furthermore, they didn’t make a move, but merely expressed a callous countenance. Upon opening their mouths, they ordered these outsiders to leave, and very kindly pointed out the direction back to Hell’s Gate.


    Sheyan easily seized Jinkuang from the back. Piling up smiles on his face until it looked like an anus, Jinkuang strolled forward.


    “Brave Omaticaya n warriors, I am here specially to visit prince Tsu''tey; in gratitude for rescuing my nephews and me from the brutal Hammerhead Titanothere previously.”


    While he spoke, Jinkuang fished out 3 simple looking, processed and carved wooden cylinders. There was no bamboo on pandora, but a variety of trees were hollow without segmentation. A simple processing and storing of alcohol would serve as a considerate gift. Under his overbearing ‘charm’, the 3 Omaticaya n warriors who didn’t harbour any hostility, epted his gift. They were first deeply moved by the delicate carving of the wooden cylinder, before sampling a whiff of its internal spicy fragrance. Unable to contain themselves, they raised their heads and drank. As the alcohol reached their throats, their face instantly turned radiant and exposed smiles.


    As the saying goes, receiving one’s goodwill requires showing face. Moreover, Sheyan and gang had very sincerely traversed here to thank their n warrior. Naturally following this, the entire Omaticaya n had faces of dazzling radiance all around, and obviously offered courteous reception to them. After Jinkuang had slowly distributed these gifts out, a thick alcoholic aroma pervaded the air of the entire Omaticaya n


    The attitude of these Na''vi nsmen became increasingly affectionate towards them, making a hospitable exception to invite them into their own hometree; yet it didn’t initiate any reputation amongst them yet. Suffice to say, one must obtain the approval from the woodsprites of the Tree of Souls like the male lead before it was possible.


    (TN: Woodsprites are the floating dandelion seeds in the original storyline)