【Tribe: Sir, the fake identity you requested is ready. 】 [Very good, send me all the relevant documents. ] [Tribe: They have been sent along with the message. The ID card and the goods will be delivered soon. ] I was sitting on my bed, checking the message I had just received. It came with a special picture. “They’re so fast.” I thought to myself. One of the reasons I invested so much money in the hacker group called 'The Tribe' is the quality of their work. They move quickly and are usually safe unless the mission involves excessive risk. I opened the image and found a fake ID in the name of "Leonard Blackwood". The quality was impeccable and the details perfectly replicated the real ID. Leonard Blackwood, a carefully crafted identity, this will be the identity I use when I enter the Black family banquet.
"Considering the banquet is this weekend, it seems they are trying to curry my favor." The Black family is one of the most famous and high-ranking families in the Valerian Federation. Therefore, the banquets they hold can only be attended by people of equal status. Also, since the Black family banquet was not easily accessible to everyone, I needed a fake identity. This fake identity not only allows me to enter the party, but also ensures low risk and undetected. The photo on the ID card showed a calm and ordinary face. Leonard Blackwood, but with a professional feel. This is a face that belongs to a waiter, a person who serves silently and only serves as a background character at a luxurious event. He was not handsome, nor did he have any striking features. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a slightly thin build. He graduated from a two-year course for future waiters who would work in similar banquets, and he was not an awakened one. After completing the course, he was immediately hired by a fairly well-known agency, which was his first job there. He was born in the south of the mainland, near the border, his family had recently passed away, and now he came to the capital to work. That's basically the background information for Leonard Blackwood. Boom boom! As I continued to double-check my ID, there was a knock on the door. 'The cargo mentioned must have arrived.' I quickly opened the door and saw a cargo box containing the items needed for the fake identity. Waiter uniforms, trays, several pairs of contact lenses, small facial modification tools and other related accessories, all carefully packaged to maintain the illusion. 'Everything is well prepared.' I didn't expect them to do so well, after all they are just some well-known hackers. But they may have collaborated with other groups through the dark web to do this. 'Then all that remains is to prepare for my performance.' I opened my laptop, went to a video website, and started watching a series of videos about waiter work.
[Perceptual insights] even work when I’m learning from a video, it doesn’t necessarily require me to witness something in person. This is something I overlooked during my training until I watched the course video. Now, I am putting my characteristics into practice in this way. Open a video, perceive the core points, and absorb them into your mind so that it becomes a habit. ...... In a high-end-looking cafe with countless decorations on the walls, six people were sitting together and talking. They look young and energetic, and each of them has an appearance that is enough to attract the attention of onlookers. "Are they...?" "Yes, they are the new generation of nobles." Although the word 'aristocrat' has been officially abolished, it is still used as slang. After all, some people are clearly different from birth, and this is clearly reflected in the conversation between these two people. "I didn't expect that we would see heirs from five different families here." “It’s the first time I’ve seen it, too.” "But they are indeed as rumored. I really wish I was born into such a family." "Yeah... they're good-looking, rich, and awakened... what else can you ask for..." As the two men looked at the group with envy, suddenly, a waiter came over. "Excuse me." The waiter's voice was polite but with a clear warning tone. The two men turned to the waiter in surprise. "You'd better keep your eyes off of me," the waiter advised, motioning to the group of six. "They come from a prominent family, so it's best not to attract too much attention." As the waiter said, a girl with sharp eyes looked at them. It was obvious that she was unhappy. Realizing their faux pas, the two quickly looked away and whispered an apology. The waiter was satisfied with their response and returned to his work. Meanwhile, over there with the group of "distinguished" guests, Ethan and the others were engrossed in discussing the upcoming banquet and secret auction. "I can't believe the Black family is putting those rare materials up for auction. They are just showing off their wealth," Julia said, looking at the documents her father sent her. Others had the same documents, so it wasn't a secret between them. "They always do," Lucas replied. As he said, the Black family is one of the most powerful families in the Valerian Federation, and this is not just because they have powerful and talented hunters. In fact, their strength comes more from the materials they mine from the dungeon. Dungeon Ore. They are able to obtain special materials that did not exist in the world before, which can only be obtained through the dungeon, and control the circulation of these materials. This is one of the strengths of the Black family, and at the recent banquet, it is said that they will announce their new project and its details. "We all know that," Irina put in. She bit into the poor piece of cake with a bit of dissatisfaction. "But that doesn't mean they're not annoying."
"Yeah, I agree. They're annoying, but I guess that's just the way they are," Ethan said, sipping his milkshake. Banana was his favorite, and he seemed to be in a good mood. "So, did your family instruct you to buy anything?" The reason these six people gathered here was to discuss the banquet. They were all "allies" and had belonged to the same faction since childhood, so they would do this every time. Whenever their interests conflicted, they would always find a way to find a solution. "According to the catalog, no," Alice replied, her hands tapping away on the watch's virtual keyboard. Even as she spoke, she was still working. "What about the others?" "Same." "Same." "As expected. So, does anyone know what special auction items they will have?" The Black family has a tradition. Whenever they hold a banquet, they will hold an auction, and there are two different ways. The first auction is open to all invited guests, while the second auction is only open to VIPs with special invitations. "Special auctions are always tricky," Alice continued, glancing at her notes. "They're usually unique and in high demand items that can carry a huge price tag." Considering she was managing a guild, she was well aware of the value of these auction items. Ethan leaned forward, interested. "Any clues about these special items?" His family didn't ask him to buy anything, but he was looking for a prop that would help him grow since he was still in the early stages of growth. Irina tapped her watch and flipped through some messages. "I heard about a rare enchanted gem. It is said to have the effect of enhancing magical abilities." Since she came from a family known for pursuing magic, she was required to buy any magic-related items with an unlimited budget when they appeared. Alice nodded. "Bidding for items like this can be quite intense." This also explains why some magic-centric families are particularly interested. “Right,” Lucas agreed, stirring his drink absentmindedly. “We need to prepare for a fierce bidding war.” Carl had been relatively silent until he finally spoke. "I got some information about a unique artifact, a weapon fused with a rare crystal. It's rumored to have the ability to interfere with energy-based attacks." He usually doesn't talk much, but every time he speaks, it's very important news. Ethan raised an eyebrow. "That's interesting. A disruptive weapon, especially among warriors and hunters, would surely fetch a good price." "It may seem so at first glance, but I don't think it will be very high." "Why?" "Because it's a warhammer." "ah……" As Carl said, the warhammer isn't a common weapon because it requires considerable strength to wield. "Then I suppose you intend to take it yourself." "I'll try." "I see. I'm not interested in Warhammer anyway." Alice, still focused on her work, added, "I'll look into this a little more. The more we know, the better our strategy will be. I'll send everyone a detailed report when everything is over." The group nodded in agreement, understanding the importance of the upcoming auction. They continued to discuss possible strategies, potential competitors, and how to gain an advantage at the party. After chatting for a while longer, Alice was the first to leave, as usual.
"Are you leaving now?" "Well, I have a meeting in fifteen minutes." “Still busy.” "See you at the party. Don't forget to check your email." "Okay, okay..." Once Alice left, the main purpose of the group was over. "Well, let's have some fun..."