Mystery Paradise: Wishing Power Demon

Chapter 290: 289 Chapter Godsend News

Chapter 290: 289 Chapter Godsend News

Magnificent Castle.

As one of the many pioneering strongholds of the New Continent, it wasn’t a place everyone knew about. However, being a somewhat famous news editor, Qiu Ji had a basic understanding of the customs and cultures of the New Continent. What surprised him even more was that he found the name of the place somewhat familiar.

After a brief recollection, Qiu Ji’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, “Is it that city… where the Paradise Sect was born?”

“You’ve heard of it?” Dane couldn’t help but smile. It seemed that the things he and Judy did had some effect.

“Hmm, I also read other newspapers, including some local bulletins,” Qiu Ji said, taking out another cigar and offering it to the other man, “Want one?”

“No, thanks, I quit.”

The editor lit one for himself, taking a deep drag, “Those newspapers occasionally mention Magnificent Castle, including rampant Heretical Cult followers, severe slavery at the mines, and this new religious sect that popped up out of nowhere. To be honest, I always thought of them as urban legends… Especially the latest report, which talked as if a true divinity had descended, with fire raining from the sky and the earth breaking apart… Tsk, the imaginations of these country folk, even resorting to the language of centuries-old prophetic tales to fill their pages.”

Qiu Ji flicked the cigar ash and suddenly noticed that his companion was staring at him intently, as if anticipating his assessment of Magnificent Castle.

“Heh… What’s the matter, weren’t you involved in all that? You should know what’s going on there better than anyone. Fabricating news to attract readership is something that happens everywhere. Speaking of which… you, still in the old trade?”

Dane replied with some regret, “Yeah, working as a reporter for a local newspaper.”

“Tsk, nonsensical!” Qiu Ji spat in disdain.

“Why do you say that?”

“If you’re both reporters, why not stay in the Royal Capital? Yes, I know you had some friction with the nobility back then, what was it that you reported? A factory polluted the river, causing dozens in a village to suffer from poisoning and die tragically? Then you should have exposed them with your reports! Could Walter really be afraid of them? Instead, you just ran off, without leaving any message behind!” Qiu Ji grew more animated as he spoke, and by the end, he was quite excited.

Yet Dane calmly said, “The issue was resolved in the end, wasn’t it?”

“Yes, it was resolved. The factory paid a hefty sum, and I heard the big prince intervened on their behalf.” He shook his head, “So I don’t understand what you were running from. It really made Walter furious!”

Yes, the big prince had intervened.

Because that noble was part of the big prince’s faction. And the only condition he laid out was for the star detective reporter duo to serve the royal family.

Farrelan chose the most advantageous action, because not only could it actually address the factory’s pollution issue, but it also secured a very prestigious job. What’s the point of being famous if not to gain a higher social status and a more prosperous life?

He didn’t blame Farrelan.

He just personally didn’t want to become the big prince’s private mouthpiece.

“Consider it a matter of keeping one’s word,” Dane said with a smile.

“Who?”

“Nothing, it’s all in the past.”

“Fine, if you don’t want to say, let’s leave it at that.” Qiu Ji shifted back to a formal sitting position, a clear sign that he planned to get down to business, “So, after all this time, what brings you back to the Royal Capital? I suppose it’s not for a reunion. Just to be clear, there’s absolutely no chance of you returning to the news agency, not because I look down on you, but because you’ll never get past the boss.”

“I know,” he chuckled, “I’m here because I have a big piece of news to deliver.”

“Oh? A ‘big piece of news’ from the great reporter Dane?” Qiu Ji’s interest was piqued. He stood up and went to the office door, instructed his secretary not to disturb him, then drew the curtains before continuing, “If I hadn’t sent someone after you, were you planning to collaborate with some other newspaper?”

“It wouldn’t have come to that. I guessed Walter might not forgive me, but old friends shouldn’t be so heartless,” Dane replied candidly, “I planned to wait at the coffee shop in front of the news agency, to see if any acquaintances could help me get a lead in.”

Qiu Ji laughed. What is a big piece of news? It is the weapon of the propaganda industry, the secret treasure of company profits, and the hammer to strike down competitors! A successful big news event would not only raise the value of reporters and editors but also cause the company’s stock to soar. No newspaper or news agency would want such a boon to fall into the hands of a competitor.

“For that remark alone, we will definitely cooperate with all our might, printing as many extra copies as needed is not an issue! So, what’s the big news?”

Dane took a sip of tea, then after a moment of thought, he began to unfold the story slowly, “The mist that enveloped City of Defense… will dissipate. That frontier city will see daylight once again.”

Qiu Ji shivered as if he had been electrocuted.

City of Defense, to see the light of day again!?

How is that possible!

Every person from the Old Continent knew that the place was the domain of the Evil God, and the fog could be driven back but never eradicated. Otherwise, why would the colonization of the New World be so arduous?

But Dane’s choice of word was “vanished.”

As a journalist sensitive to news, he definitely could distinguish between “vanished” and “dispersed”! What did this imply? It implied the fog could be cleared, the value of developing the New World would skyrocket, and human living space would see an unprecedented expansion. Related industries such as construction, steel, transportation, and exotic architecture would all boom, giving rise to numerous hundred-billion markets, and their impact would certainly be recorded in history!

“S-sorry, I got a bit carried away,” Qiu Ji readjusted his gaping jaw and cleared his throat several times before speaking, “It’s not that I don’t believe you, buddy, but we can’t just make up news; it would ruin us both. So… is this message real? You have to tell me more, like how you know about it, who is going to make it happen?”

Whether it was true or false was something even Dane himself wasn’t sure of.

The Paradise Sect had once performed a miracle above Huiqiu Mine, and when the light of the Paradise Master descended upon the world, the gray fog indeed retreated and has not returned since. But could such an event really be repeated? Would the divinities tirelessly respond to the Divine Envoy’s prayers?

Everything was in question.

However, he trusted Mr. Zhao; that man had never let him down. And he had already made up his mind to dedicate his strength to the Paradise Sect. Yes, if this venture ultimately failed, it wouldn’t matter to him if he became the laughingstock of the world.

“Do you remember the report about the Paradise Sect?” Dane met the other’s gaze.

“I remember, you’re not going to tell me… that all of that was true?”

“Yes, it’s all true because most of it was written by me.”

“What?” Qiu Ji jumped up, “Your own submissions?”

“Sounds unbelievable, right? But some tabloids are willing to publish anything for money. Of course… some through personal connections,” Dane admitted frankly.

“Then why didn’t you send them to us?”

“Because the Walter News Agency is a major newspaper, and the submission surely wouldn’t have passed review.”

“That makes sense,” Qiu Ji frowned and took a deep drag of his cigarette, “but why do you think we would agree to publish it now? Sure, I need a big story, but it at least has to seem plausible. What you’re talking about would be huge news if it were true, no question about it, the problem is… I can’t tell, buddy.”

It was only at this moment that he finally calmed down.

“I understand, I’d feel the same way,” Dane didn’t panic, “Before coming here, I thought of many ways to convince Walter & Co., especially since the boss would love to give me a thrashing.”

“You do have some self-awareness.”

“I have no choice, Walter News Agency is one of the top newspapers in the Royal Capital. No matter how outrageous the news is, as long as it hits the Walter headlines, it will surely garner a lot of attention.”

“Well, there’s something I need to correct you on,” Qiu Ji said a bit embarrassedly, “After you left, the sales of Walter’s paper visibly dropped by a notch. Now we’re only ranked fourth in the Royal Capital.”

“Uh…” Dane faltered, “Fourth is not a problem, this story alone could easily get us back to number one. Anyway, I really did think of many ways, and was planning to win you over with sentiment…”

“Were planning?” Qiu Ji was quick to pick up on that.

“Yes, but on the way here I received another piece of news, which might just convince you and Mr. Walter. There’s a saying, seeing is believing. You can witness for yourself the unbelievable power that the Paradise Sect possesses.”

“Where would I go?”

“To Thistlefort,” Dane replied succinctly.