HLnovel Chapter 103 Tribe
Chapter 103 Tribe
"This guy."
Irina murmured to herself as she watched Morse's departing figure.
"How annoying."
Every time I talk to him, no matter what happens, he always manages to touch a nerve.
Just you wait, you'll get what's coming to you sooner or later.
She hated being rendered speechless by his retorts, she hated being unable to refute his words, and she hated his expressionless face.
Most importantly, she hated every second she spent with him.
Ding!
Just then, her watch beeped with a notification.
[Julia: Did everyone know that the Victor family is hosting a party this weekend?]
This is a message from the group chat.
'A banquet? When?'
She thought to herself. She had absolutely no recollection of Victor mentioning the banquet.
[Ethan: This is the first time I've heard of this.]
[Lucas: Same as above, completely unaware.]
Judging from these messages, it seems that Victor did not invite them either.
Julia: Huh? I thought he'd notified everyone.
"Tsk!"
She looked at the message and couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. Who didn't know why Victor had only invited Julia alone? Even the person pretending to be oblivious knew perfectly well why.
What is so good about her?
She didn't understand at all. Why was he so obsessed with her? What was so special about her?
'How about I get a haircut too?'
She touched her braided hair, wondering, "Does he like short hair?"
No, I would never imitate others.
Irina would never imitate anyone. Her pride wouldn't allow it, not even for someone she liked.
Finally, she cursed at the air a few times, then sent messages in the group chat as she walked away...
......
After meeting with Irina, I returned to my room.
So why don't I ask for anything other than money?
The reason is simple: for a top-tier wealthy family like Irina's, unless the amount is astronomically large, money is just a string of numbers.
Moreover, the value of any piece of jewelry she casually owns far exceeds the amount I asked for, not to mention the other equipment.
Therefore, investing the money in stocks and the future is the best option.
In addition, if I ask for a skill, even a low-level one, she won't refuse, but she'll inevitably be a little reluctant.
This feeling of being given charity will hurt her self-esteem and will actually be detrimental to maintaining the relationship.
Although she's arrogant and obnoxious, she'll be a pivotal figure in the future. It's best to maintain the relationship now; there might be opportunities for collaboration later.
As for equipment, I have no idea what to use right now, and I won't look for equipment until I figure out [Moon].
That's why I didn't ask for skills or equipment, but for money.
Moreover, I happen to need money right now.
I opened my laptop and checked my emails in the room, while also looking at stocks. Lately, I've been obsessed with the stock market and guilds, hoping to deduce some events related to the game.
Although I haven't used the stock system in the game, there are some small events I'm aware of, and I've been waiting for them to create opportunities for me.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Dark Web: Starting up
Connect to server
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Thanks to an identity card I obtained earlier on the black market, I was able to successfully register an account on the dark web. The dark web is basically hidden in the underground corners of the internet.
Upon opening the website, I saw countless encrypted images, small advertisements, and inhumane transactions, but these were not my targets.
Clicking the label brings up a line of small text on the screen.
"From hacking services to dark pool trading, almost anything you want to find is here."
They are still a small, little-known organization.
This is a website made up of constantly changing code. It's not yet widely known; it's run by a hacker group skilled in computation and manipulating magical frequencies. Although it's currently a small group, it has the potential to take down top-tier hacking groups in the future—this is the kind of force I need to cultivate in advance.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Membership Services - Single Transaction
These types of organizations typically offer memberships and one-time services. To build a long-term relationship, I decided to directly subscribe to the highest-tier membership.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Beep!Beep!Beep!
After quickly completing the account binding, the payment interface pops up.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Confirm activation of the "Oracle" level membership?
whether
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
I immediately clicked the "Yes" button and then saw my money disappear from my account.
'And so, 100,000 valers disappeared. However, it was a worthwhile investment.'
While exchanging 100,000 valor for one membership may seem exaggerated, this number will skyrocket to hundreds of millions in the future. As one of the first premium members, the organization's level of attention towards me will be drastically different.
Ding!
[Message request from 'Clan'.]
Soon, I received my results...
......
In a dimly lit underground hideout, hidden beneath the bustling city, the air is filled with the smell of stale coffee and the hum of multiple computer mainframes.
Wires were tangled in the room, connecting to terminal monitors, each displaying lines of code and encrypted information.
Neon lights and digital art posters adorned the walls. Tribe members huddled in gaming chairs, the clatter of mechanical keyboards filling the air.
Jane, a clever and mischievous hacker with braided hair, sat casually in her chair, her eyes scanning the data stream on her screen. Suddenly, a notification popped up on her monitor. "What's this?" she muttered, initially dismissing it.
Alex, a tech genius and encryption expert, raised an eyebrow. "It's probably a reminder about rent or utilities. Let's ignore it for now."
But Mark's breathing suddenly became heavy. The tall, thin young man, skilled at bypassing firewalls, stared intently at the screen and noticed the notification. Out of curiosity, he opened the message, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Wait! Everyone, hold on! This isn't a normal notification. Someone has activated a [Oracle] level membership!" Mark exclaimed, instantly making the atmosphere serious.
silence
The room suddenly fell silent; the shocking news silenced everyone.
"Someone has activated the [Oracle] level membership? That's impossible."
At first, no one believed it. After all, when this membership option was set up, no one anticipated that anyone would buy it.
“Yeah…what lunatic would spend 100,000 watts on a website like ours?” another young man wearing a hat said, while inhaling mosquito coils.
Amidst the stunned silence that filled the room, Mark's expression turned serious, and he gathered everyone together again.
“See for yourselves.” Mark turned the screen toward the crowd, the gold certification logo shining brightly in the darkness.
Jane, Alex, and the others stared in disbelief at the Oracle-level membership badge. As they realized this sudden influx of income, they began to truly understand the implications of the situation.
“Someone spent 100,000 walers to buy this,” Mark said, his tone filled with awe.
"Is this true?" Alex said, still unable to believe it.
“Yes, but why us?” Jane asked, her mind racing.
A discussion erupted in the room. They realized that this unexpected income could be a turning point for them—an opportunity to improve their skills, their work environment, and their career development. Those 10 watts were their lifeline, a chance to elevate their status in the hacker world.
For hunters, this money might be spent casually, but for ordinary people who spend all day in this room, it's an amount they've never seen before.
“We have to make good use of it,” Mark announced, breaking the murmurs.
They quickly devised a plan. Part of the funds would be used to purchase new, top-of-the-line computers and servers to improve their working environment. Another portion would be used to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, ensuring their safety under federal scrutiny.
"Also, promote this guy named 'Shadowmoon' to the highest tier and give him special treatment. He's the first person to trust us like this, so we should repay him."
......
Right now, I'm staring at the 100,000 walers that have vanished from my account. That money will grant me lifetime free hacking services.
Secondly, whenever I need to request something, my request will always be prioritized, unless there are other [Oracle] level members.
Finally, this organization possesses a wealth of talent in hacking, and they will never fail any task they take on, which will bring them great prestige in the future.
Therefore, they will be of great help to me.
[Tribe: If you have any requests, please let us know. We will do our best to fulfill them.]
I saw the message on the screen and started typing.
I want you to anonymously purchase the guild stock I've designated.
[Tribe: How much money should we deposit?]
100,000 walers will be enough; I will transfer the amount to you.
[Clan: Understood. Any other requests?]
【No.】
[Clan: Understood, we're waiting for you.]
After we ended the chat, I sent them the stock link for Emily's Guild and deposited 100,000 Valer into their account.
'With this, the funding problem will be solved quickly.'
A week later, Emily's guild will be strong again, and with the money, she will be able to heal her father's injuries.
From that point on, their rise would begin and reach its peak within two months.
'Until they were targeted by the demons again.'
And so, I completed my mission and began preparing to explore the underground city.