Global Dungeon: I Can See the Status Bar

Looking at Lu Wenwu’s earnest expression, which didn’t seem fake, Mende suddenly felt some regret.

He had always heard that for geniuses, madness is to the right, and these especially formidable people generally have some quirks.

It appears to be true now.

Oh, the super powerful macho man!

The instant Mende heard about killing one’s brother and patricide, something he’d never considered, he suddenly broke into a sweat.

Though he also dreamt of becoming Emperor and ruling the Zijing Empire,

he never even considered directly killing his elder brother or forcing his father to abdicate...

Up until now, the worst thing he’d ever done in his life was probably cheating during the Royal Hunting Ground event to surpass the eldest prince in archery with the help of his guards.

”Well... Brother Wu, I suddenly feel like I might not want to be Emperor that much...” Mende said weakly, ”My father, mother, and brother have been good to me. How could I commit such... such outrageous acts against nature and morals...”

”Don’t you want to be the center of attention? This is the fastest way,” Lu Wenwu spread his hands, ”What could be quicker than becoming Emperor? Or do you want to compete for the throne through regular means? Don’t worry, as long as your price is right, I can act immediately, and no one will suspect you.”

Mende opened his mouth, his pupils trembling as if at an earthquake level.

The emperor of an ancient, powerful empire, kill at will?

Although our Zijing Empire isn’t as exaggerated as the Jade Empire, it’s definitely a top-tier powerful empire on the continent, not something that a single Law God or Legendary Knight-level Near-God Powerhouse could shake single-handedly.

Do they really think the Royal Mage Corps, Arcane Mage Corps, and Knight Order don’t exist?

Our empire even boasts Legendary Knights and Nine-Ring Truth Arcane Masters!

As if seeing Mende’s doubts, Lu Wenwu pleasantly said, ”To not be upset at being unknown, is that not also a gentleman? You can question my ability, but not my connections. As long as you offer the right price, I can have the Emperor of the Jade Empire killed for you.”

”So, interested? Once you become Emperor, just let me access the forbidden books in the Royal Library, and order the nation to help me find some things. My price is very low and absolutely worthwhile.”

Yes, it is indeed worthwhile.

But damn, after you help me kill my dad and my brother, how could I possibly sit securely on the throne?

Let alone the Jade Empire’s throne, you’re really daring to dream!

Moreover, I’m not that type of person!

A red-faced Mende decisively refused, ”No... better not... I’m not cut out to be Emperor.”

”You’re willing to give up even the throne?” Lu Wenwu scratched his chin, ”Seems like you’re truly not interested in power and status, so your real desire is just to have everyone paying attention to you?”

”Yes, yes, exactly!” Mende nodded vigorously, ”My original thought about becoming Emperor and competing with my brother was just because if I become Emperor, the entire nation would focus on me, making me feel a great sense of achievement, very exhilarating!”

”Oh, I see...”

Lu Wenwu pondered thoughtfully.

If Mende were on Blue Star, he’d certainly be a very excellent online streamer or a popular celebrity, Lu Wenwu had no doubt about Mende’s business skills and looks.

Judging by his consistently second-highest grades in class, he’s quite impressive but hasn’t used his energy in the proper direction.

Lu Wenwu strongly suspected that Mende’s efforts in studying and practicing magic were purely to gain attention.

Powerful people naturally attract attention.

On Blue Star, this would be easily resolved.

However, in the Gods Continent, where information flows slowly, becoming such a person is basically impossible.

Should he perform a declaration of independence publicly, or bite a lighter?

No, that’s inappropriate.

What Mende seeks is the recognition after achieving something and the sense of accomplishment from being noticed, not just doing something daring to generate traffic.

People can be without life, but they can’t be lifeless.

Mende wants to stand out but doesn’t have to take the righteous path.

Doing something sensational is the fastest.

And it must be a good stunt, a poor-quality one won’t do.

Ideally, this act should be long-term and provide a once-and-for-all solution...

What can Mende do, with his current ability, that’s significant?

Lu Wenwu pondered for a moment, suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and got an idea.

He asked, ”If I show you a bright path, do you mind spending gold coins? The amount might be considerable.”

”Spending gold coins? Gold coins aren’t a problem!” Mende immediately said, ”What I lack the least is gold coins, I’m not interested in gold coins!”

”What if I say it’s at the million level?” Lu Wenwu raised an eyebrow, ”And it’s just the initial funding; you might have to continue investing annually afterward.”

Several million gold coins on the Gods Continent is definitely a super fortune.

A single gold coin here is roughly equivalent to over twenty thousand on Blue Star.

Even for Near-God Powerhouses, without means to continuously generate wealth, it would be impossible to raise such a large sum purely through adventures and encounters.

Mende thought for a moment, and slowly nodded, ”It is indeed a bit much, about a year’s allowance for me, and I have around just over two million at hand. If it goes up to tens of millions, I might risk getting my legs broken by my royal brother to pay it.”