Firefly Journey

"Come over here and let's talk about compensation."

Tong En walked to the rest area, took out a bottle of red wine that looked expensive from the shelf, set out two wine glasses, and slowly poured half of it.

Lin Yuanran was flattered and quickly went over.

"Sit down," Tong En said, pointing to a chair.

Lin Yuanran obediently sat down, and then Tong En pushed one of the cups towards him, "Want a drink?"

Originally, Lin Yuanran, who had only ever drunk beer in the original world, should have felt embarrassed. However, his experience at Andrei's Bar greatly improved his alcohol tolerance, so he was not afraid at all.

Taking a small sip, a cool sensation filled Lin Yuanran's throat. He was slightly surprised; it was good wine. This deep red wine was usually only served at aristocratic banquets. It seemed she valued him quite a bit.

“We don’t have a base salary. Each time we go on a mission, the guild takes 30% of the price given by the employer, and the rest is split equally among the participants. We get paid according to how much we do. Is there any problem?” Tong En said calmly.

Lin Yuanran considered it: at his current level, he couldn't actually take on high-difficulty commissions, and no base salary meant he couldn't just coast along. The advantage, however, was that he could earn money based on his skills; he only needed to pay a certain fee to the guild, and the rest was pure profit.

At this stage, Lin Yuanran is naturally not in a position to bargain with the boss, since he has not yet proven his abilities. As long as the treatment is not too outrageous, he can accept it.

“No problem, boss,” Lin Yuanran replied.

"Okay." Tong En nodded. "Where do you live? You don't need to come to the guild regularly. If there are any suitable tasks for you, we will send you a notification via email."

Of course, you can also come to the guild every day to complete quests; we provide the space and free iced tea.

Is that all? It's simpler than Lin Yuanran imagined. In his original plan, he would at least have to "show off" his extraordinary abilities, but he didn't expect that he wouldn't need to at all. The "convenient key" was a waste of his time.

“When I’m free, I’ll come to the guild to wait for you…” Lin Yuanran said.

"You look young, and you urgently need money to work?"

Lin Yuanran didn't hide anything and told him everything: "To be honest, I got the qualification to go to St. Louis, but the tuition is expensive, requiring 1 crystal coin, so..."

Tong En's beautiful eyes swept over Lin Yuanran for a moment, which explained why he could become an extraordinary person at such a young age.

St. Louis is a place where endless possibilities are created.

As a resident of Ibiza, she knew this all too well.

"It's okay. I can tell you're a hard-working person, and hard-working people are usually lucky." Tong En suddenly changed her tone, comforting her like an older sister.

Lin Yuanran couldn't help but think to himself, "If you lived in my world, you would definitely be a great source of inspirational quotes."

"I hope so." Lin Yuanran smiled brightly, trying his best to look energetic and youthful, so that Tong En would be more likely to accept him.

Then, Lin Yuanran added, "I need to save enough tuition fees before the end of summer, so I don't have much time. If there's any work, feel free to ask. I can do anything."

These words came from the bottom of his heart; he really didn't have much time left.

Tong En took another sip of wine, emptying the glass.

"Since you seem to be in such a hurry, there's a small task that would suit you perfectly."

Lin Yuanran immediately became interested, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Seeing his obvious delight, Tong En continued, "Our 'Neon' Guild doesn't just accept superhumans. You should know that. In fact, there are very few tasks that require superhumans to clean up. Most of the time, the guild's commissions are done by ordinary members."

Lin Yuanran nodded, indicating that he knew the inside story.

Generally speaking, in a place like Ibiza, under the emperor's nose, no one would openly cause big trouble. After all, no one is stupid. Therefore, the commissions accepted by a guild like "Neon" are generally within the scope of ordinary people's ability to handle.

Services include, but are not limited to: helping people find their cats, picking up and dropping off children at school, running errands... and on a more advanced level, acting as a bodyguard.

Those who can get a position in the guild are all quite capable, so as long as they don't encounter any extraordinary creatures, ordinary members are more than qualified.

Lin Yuanran's current situation is not much better than that of an ordinary person. The term "fire mage" sounds intimidating, but in reality, the difference between him and an ordinary person lies in how quickly he can start a fire.

"Recently, Mr. Harry, a major shareholder of Reilly Bank, received several threatening letters, each specifying a time when he would be killed. However, the other party has never kept its promise."

He was terrified and sent us his request. Since I wasn't sure who the sender was, I didn't plan to send in any superhumans. Perfect, you can give it a try.

After hearing the story, Lin Yuanran pondered it for a moment and offered his opinion: "In other words, Mr. Harry's matter is very strange. The other party may be a street thug trying to extort a few silver coins, or it may be a professional assassin hired by a business rival, or it may even be a farce..."

There are countless possibilities for the unknown. So far, Harry's mission level only allows the "Neon" guild to send out ordinary members, along with an inexperienced half-baked Lin Yuanran.

“That’s right. Based on the number of people, once things settle down, after deducting the portion that goes to the guild, each person will receive 50 silver coins as their share,” Tong En said.

50 silver coins... Lin Yuanran was immediately tempted. Working as a security guard for a few days would earn him half a gold coin. That was too good to be true.

Of course, bad situations are another matter.

"What do I need to do?" Lin Yuanran asked eagerly.

Tong En smiled. He really was just a kid; his thoughts were written all over his face. But that's fine; who doesn't like an honest employee?

"Mr. Harry paid for two weeks, which means that if he is safe and sound two weeks later, the 50 silver coins will be instantly credited to your account."

If difficulties arise during the execution of the commission—for example, if the sender is indeed a professional assassin or a supernatural being—the guild will take appropriate measures based on the specific circumstances. In that case, the employer can increase the hiring fee, and the participants in the mission can also receive a larger share.

I will contact the member in charge of the Harry case. You can go directly there. Remember, don't easily reveal that you are a superhuman. In a critical moment, it might have an unexpected effect.

Don't try to be a hero. If you encounter a problem you can't solve, ask the guild for help immediately. Since you're part of 'Neon,' we won't let you fight alone.

Although Lin Yuanran knew that the boss was just being polite and making empty promises, he was still slightly touched. Being a stranger in a strange land, even just polite concern was enough to warm his heart.

Lin Yuanran took a deep breath, his face showing eagerness and confidence:

"I will do my best to fulfill the request."