Chapter 316:
Bekas took another sip of hot tea without any haste, and smiled: "If I can eat dessert, maybe it can speed up the progress bar of my bonus payment"
Hoshino couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth, gritted his teeth and said: "I can't see the progress bar for bonuses, but the progress bar for your death seems to be almost full..."
"Hahahaha, I didn't expect Hoshino girl you don't understand humor so much." After an awkward smile, Bekas believed that Hoshino was indeed capable of filling his progress bar.
"So to get it right, do you know why I didn't hand the bounty to Girl Hoshino before?"
"Isn't it because you were too stingy and you were unhappy with revenge after being defeated by me?"
Bekas smiled and shook his head: "The reason why I didn't give the duel king's bounty to Hoshino girl you is because you are worried that you will be proud and complacent when you become the duel queen, and you will be a drunk gold fan with a large bounty. His life wasted that rare duel talent."
"Hmm..." Hoshino paused, even if this fellow Bekas doesn't have a thousand-year eyes, he would be too accurate to see people. In those circumstances, if Hoshino could have an inexhaustible amount of money in his hands, he would have started a life of disuse.
"But you are different now, girl Hoshino. You perfectly explained to the world and proved to me what is the strongest king of duelists. Your strength will become the target of duelists all over the world, and think To push the dueling monster to another height in the world, it is precisely such a powerful goal."
Bekas praised unceremoniously, and Hoshino was a little embarrassed. Becoming the duel king respected by the world or something, I can't even imagine being the one I was a year ago.
"So, am I eligible to get that bounty now?"
This is definitely a pleasant surprise for Hoshino. Even if you haven't returned to the original world, you can still live a life without worrying about eating and drinking with the bounty.
Work? It is impossible to work.
"Of course, this bounty belongs to girl Hoshino from the beginning. I just kept it for you for a while."
Bekas narrowed the only remaining eye, nodded in satisfaction, and added immediately.
"Then, during the period of custody, I kindly helped Hoshino girl you make an investment, using my precise businessman's vision!"
"Oh? What kind of investment, is it very profitable?"
Knowing that the bounty will be handed over to him, Hoshino finally relieved himself, and by the way, he also tasted the green tea made by the double six father himself.
The vision of Bekas Investment can’t be said to be completely trustworthy, but it’s certainly not bad. After all, a business empire like the International Mirage Agency has been established in one hand, and it is impossible to get worse in this kind of financial management.
"I replaced all the bounty with shares of Haima Entertainment Group."
"Puff——!" Before the tea in his mouth could be swallowed, Hoshino gave Bekas a green tea facial wash with a mixture of saliva.
"Cough cough cough! All the shares in Haima Entertainment Group, why?"
Calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped the tea on his face, Bekas continued to explain: "It was just a few days ago, because the hostile takeover by the Doma organization to mobilize the market economy has diluted the equity in the hands of Haima Seti, leading to Haima Group is on the verge of bankruptcy."
Hoshino recalled, it seemed that there was such a thing, the bankrupt Seahorse also crashed and died because of the flight.
"But when Hoshino Girl, Game Boy, Haima Boy and you three teamed up to defeat Da Zi, the leader of Doma, the leaderless organization Doma also collapsed. While a large amount of Haima Group’s shares flowed out, the International Vision Society also helped a large number of purchases. After entering the transfer, Seahorseto was re-sponsored as the president. Of course, most of the funds used to purchase the stock came from the bounty of Hoshino girl, the champion of the Duelist Kingdom"
Hoshino can be regarded as recognizing it clearly. Bekas's so-called investment is to use the money belonging to Hoshino to sell Seahorse for a favor.
After so many duels, he finally became the king of duels. First, part of the bounty was used to heal the eyes of the sister in the city, and now the rest is used to help Haima acquire and regain the company.
The fruits of daring to struggle with one's own heart finally became others' wedding dresses.
"Hoshino girl, don't be angry..." Seeing Hoshino's unhappy and about to explode expression, Bekas quickly comforted: "I said just now, it is an investment. And if used properly, even The amount of bounties can be doubled."
"Oh? How to double it? Don't tell me, I will go to Haima to ask for dividends from the company's profits in the future?"
Seeing Hoshino's expression slightly calmed down, Bekas quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
"At that time, as Haima Group was on the verge of bankruptcy, the stock price was abnormally low. After a large number of acquisitions, as long as the Haima Group's stock price returns to its normal value, it will be a trade that will not lose money! But..."
Bekas, who was hesitant to speak, apparently missed his eyes this time: "However, the share price of Haima Group has not shown any trend of recovery recently, but it is lower than when it was bought."
"Why? After a large project like Seahorse Paradise is opened to the outside world, the stock price should soar, right?"
Hoshino looked puzzled. Although he doesn't know much about financial investment, he can still see the basic market trends.
"According to my investigation, the Haima Group was secretly targeted by a rival group. Zieg Lloyd, a genius boy who was as famous as Haima Boy, once provided the International Vision Agency with a "virtual imaging system" cooperation plan, but It's a little late, Seahorse Boy."
"Zig..." Hoshino has some familiar names, but the connection should be small.
"It seems that Zieg Boy’s company has not given up on the virtual imaging system market. It has sold non-formal channels of virtual imaging system devices in the European and American markets at a lower price. At the same time, it has joined forces with the darkness that cannot be put on the table. The forces use the duel monster card to conduct underground gambling activities that are not subject to legal restrictions and involve a large amount of money."
"Using the duel monster card to gamble underground?" Hoshino realized it suddenly after he lowered his chin with his fingers and imagined it.
"It's the kind of game similar to an underground boxing house. A group of people onlookers are betting against two punching players on the field. Now it is changed from boxing to card playing. It might be more appropriate to change to the underground boxing house. Woolen cloth."
Bekas nodded and said seriously: "Hoshino girl, you understand it really fast. When the International Vision Agency first released dueling monster cards, in order to avoid this situation, any money gambling activities related to duels were strictly prohibited.
But in this world, if there is money, there will be darkness created by money. In order to satisfy the desires of some people, especially those European aristocrats and business tycoons who are addicted to gambling. They would be willing to pay a lot of money to watch the duelists they bought fight invincibly in the dim arena.
And according to some information, in order to further stimulate the distorted enthusiasm of the audience. Before participating in an underground duel, the duel will be brought with a special electric shock device by the organizer. As the health is reduced, the current will gradually increase until the duel is paralyzed or killed. "
After listening to Bekas' explanation, Hoshino angrily took a picture of the table with his hands: "How can this be done! Death due to a duel, this is simply a dark game! No, life is used as a gimmick to stimulate gambling. , It's worse than the dark game!"
"That's right, Hoshino girl!" Bekas and Hoshino were equally indignant at this behavior. Not only because of the justice that is clear to the chest, but also because the duel monster card like one's own child was used to do that kind of thing.
"So I want to ask you, girl Hoshino, to participate in a competition like that..."
"I reject!"
"So fast to refuse! Mingxingye girl, you were also very angry just now?"
Hoshino waved his hand: "These are two different things at all. Besides, what's the use of me participating in a competition like that? Are you asking me to win the bounty back?"
"Of course it is to stop the actions of the Zieglloyd Group and the dark forces that unite in the underground. No longer let the tragedies caused by the dueling monsters continue to happen!"
Different from Bekas’s indignation, the half of his face covered by bangs was clearly embarrassed.
"But collecting evidence is not an easy task. If you act rashly if there is not enough evidence, you will only be stunned. Although it can be contained a little bit, it can't hurt your bones.
The only ones who want to really get in touch with the core high-levels of the underground duel, and see the real host, Zieg Lloyd, can only be the buyers who have spent a lot of money and hired powerful duels to win the game all the way.
That’s why I hope that girl Hoshino hides your identity to participate in the underground duel. With the strength of Hoshino girl, absolutely no one can stop you from winning streak. When we meet Zieg boy as the strongest duel in the underground, we will have enough evidence to kill him! "
"Did you plan beautifully, Bekas?" Hoshino raised his eyebrows and looked at Bekas with a sincere expression: "But why should I risk doing this kind of thing? I'm just an ordinary high school. Born This kind of underground duel competition, no matter how you hear it, it feels very dangerous."
"Hahaha, too modest. There are many Hoshino girls protected by duel elves, how can you be an ordinary high school student, and Hoshino girl you have to do this for a reason..."
Bekas suddenly showed a cunning smile, which is the smile he has been holding in the business world for many years.
"Only when the Zieg boy is officially arrested and the Haima Group, which is a commercial target, the stock has a chance to rise back. At that time, Hoshino girl, you can really get your own bounty"
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[The duelist level evaluation is completed, the duel scum scum combination, the overall rating is D, and 15 sacred crystals will be awarded as a victory reward. The current cumulative remaining number of sacred crystals: 15. 】
"At this level, this kind of reward is barely acceptable"
【Special call shop (1/1)】
【SSR Ileskigal-Exchange the required Saint Quartz 100】
"Hey, let me ask you!" The two brothers facing the shivering scum and scum in the corner, and Hoshino who exchanged their bodies with Bai Xing, asked viciously.
"Do you know where is the underground duel arena in this city that requires duelists to gamble on their lives?"
"Bet on your life, underground duel arena..."
The scum and the scum exchanged glances, and they seemed to understand something instantly.
"Sister, are you planning to take part in that kind of desperate duel? That's something that even our two brothers would not dare to get involved..."
Snapped--
Hoshino kicked the metal can on the head of the scum with his feet, "That's a lot of nonsense, just answer my questions honestly! Also, don't call me little sister, you rookies."
"Yes, big sister!" The scum scum immediately stood up respectfully: "We only know a little about the underground duel arena."
According to the information obtained from the scum scum, there is a place called the ‘Valky’s Guild Hall’. On the surface of the guild hall, it is a very ordinary entertainment facility that specializes in renting holographic imaging equipment used by dueling monsters.
But after closing at 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, the hall is really operational. Only after paying a huge registration fee, the dignitaries who have the right to participate and the duelists as their representatives are eligible to enter the underground death duel arena through the hall.
Returning to the hotel room arranged by the International Illusory Society, Hoshino breathed a long sigh of relief. Finally, he could take off the cloak of the stuffy man. In order to avoid revealing identity, this degree of disguise is still necessary.
"How? Sister Hoshino Have you found useful information?"
Akash, who was sitting on the big hotel bed playing with the deck, saw Hoshino return and warmly welcomed him.
The last time I came to the United States was because of the Da Zi incident, and there was no time to see Akash. This time I heard that Hoshino was coming to the United States again, and the girl almost broke the head of Daddy Rovik, only to make Uncle Rovik reluctantly agree to follow her.
After all, Hoshino is going to perform a ‘dangerous’ mission this time. Of course, this danger is relative to others...Hoshino, who now owns Wang Ha as a bodyguard, is almost infiltrating the underground arena to open Wushuang.
"It's a fruitful harvest It's not in vain that I ran to such a remote and full street."
Hoshino nodded in satisfaction. After getting the specific information, now he only needs to wait for 12 o'clock in the middle of the night.
"By the way, Akash, have you brought the money. I heard that there is still a lot of registration fee for the competition..."
This woman finally fell to the point of asking the little girl for money.
Chapter 3: If it's a hero
"By the way, Akaxia, did you bring money. I heard that there is a lot of registration fee for participating in the competition... I don't know how much money will cost as a threshold for this kind of competition for the rich and powerful."
As a condition for assisting Hoshino to complete the commission, Bekas and the International Mirage Agency have also provided air tickets and accommodation, including the funds that Hoshino may spend on meals and entertainment along the way.
But suddenly there was such a large amount of entry fee, which was unexpected for both parties.
Akashya blinked his big aqua-blue eyes, with an innocent expression, and said, "I'm just a cute little loli that can be seen everywhere, how could there be such a dirty thing?"
It turned out that this girl didn't even bring a penny when she went out, she was completely ready to be a prostitute Hoshino.
"It's troublesome, I can only contact Bekas."
Hoshino scratched his head and picked up the phone in the hotel room. Generally, this kind of call is to directly contact the lobby, and then transfer the specific number to be dialed.
"Hello This is room 4396, please help transfer the International Vision Agency Bekas J. Clover, so that it is Chiyuki Hoshino who wants to discuss something with him."
The other call is the sweet and slightly surprised voice of the lady in the lobby: "Ok... OK Please wait a moment, I will transfer you now!"
Since it is the hotel arranged by Bekas, there is a high probability that there is a business partnership with the International Mirage Agency, or simply the facilities it belongs to.
But like Hoshino, who named Bekas by name as soon as they moved in, they are still a few of the few, and without exception, they are people with status, so the staff naturally dare not neglect.
"Hello, this is Bekas J. Cloferdo, Goodafternoon Hoshino girl"
After waiting for about two minutes, Bekas’s familiar site English rang at the end of the call. It took just this little time to get in touch with a big man like Bekas, and the efficiency is not low.
So since the opponent's efficiency is so high, Hoshino didn't waste too much time and cut directly to the subject.
"I, Chiyuki Hoshino, make money!"
"Oh? Is this a new type of fraud?"
......
"It turns out that you need to pay the registration fee to participate in the underground duel ring. I have fully understood the situation, Hoshino girl"
Hoshino continued to add: "I don't know exactly how much money is needed, but I heard that the underground duel arena starts after 12 o'clock in the evening, and it's only 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The preparation time is quite abundant."
The implication is, Bekas, as much as you can prepare, please call me as much as you can.
"Then I'll be wary in advance, Hoshino girl, you won't take away the registration fee to participate in the competition, just run away, right?"
"?!"
There is such a way!
If you choose to abscond with your money, Hoshino doesn't have to bother to participate in the underground death duel arena, and then wait for the Haima Group's stock to rise step by step.
Such a good one-step method, if it weren't for Bekas' reminder, Hoshino didn't even realize it.
"Oh heh, it seems my heart is moving But I am still very relieved of the character of Hoshino girl. As for the entry fee, I will transfer it to your temporary account, but it will take some time."
"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry here. If you can't make it today, you can sign up tomorrow. Now I will go to the place called the Valkyrie Guild to investigate the scene. If there is nothing wrong, you can hang up first"
Hoshino put down the phone in his hand, and once again lamented how easy it is to ask for money. After all, Bekas, like Seahorse, is of the kind that is not bad at all, and compared to Seahorse, Bekas speaks better.
Akash shook a small fist on the side and smirked: "It went well, Sister Hoshino, this time I really want to earn him a fortune!"
In your tone, why does it sound like you are scamming on the phone?
Hoshino, who put on his cloak again, motioned to Akash: "Let’s go, it’s work time. I will show you how to feel the atmosphere of the duel here in San Francisco"
Valkyrie Hall——
On the huge signboard, several heroic women in battle armor were drawn. According to the name and introduction of the guild hall, this should be the famous Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Although they are all wearing feathers on their heads, holding luminous spears and small shields, there is still a certain gap between the specific images and the Chaldeans. After all, this kind of realistic style close to European and American art naturally lacks some cute elements.
stood at the door and glanced at Hoshino of the indoor crowd, and couldn't help sighing.
"I thought it was just a surface facility to cover up the underground duel arena, how shabby it would be, so the popularity is unexpectedly high at a glance It seems that the charm of duel monsters can be eaten by young and old no matter where they are!"
"Looks so happy, sure enough, duel is something that can bring smiles, sister Hoshino"