chapter 102 cute mist interest

Mack stormed into the Rainbow Solutions Guild Hall, his frustration barely contained. He had just burned thousands of silver to secure Poison Resistance Potions, only to discover that Frost Eye had pulled an even bigger heist in Virtual Interference.

Unlike major super guilds with permanent bases, Rainbow Solutions rented their guild hall—a luxurious, modern space inside one of the main city's commercial hubs. It was a temporary headquarters, but that didn't mean they lacked power.

Sitting at the center of the strategy room, surrounded by holographic screens displaying market trends, dungeon progression, and guild finances, was Cute Mist—the Vice Leader of Rainbow Solutions.

She wasn't just a strategist.

She valued her friends and protected them fiercely.

But enemies? She would crush them without hesitation.

And right now, she was about to put Frost Eye in the second category.

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The Briefing – A Market Disaster

Mack dropped a virtual report onto the table, highlighting the auction and credit transactions.

"Mist, we have a serious problem."

She didn't look up. "Another supply issue?"

Mack exhaled sharply. "Worse. Some bastard named 'Frost Eye' completely manipulated the Poison Resistance Potion market. First, he sold 200 Low-Level Potions in the Auction House at ridiculous prices. Then, he flipped Mid-Level versions in Virtual Interference for 10,000 credits each."

That got her attention.

Cute Mist's golden eyes sharpened.

"10,000 credits? Per potion?"

Mack nodded grimly. "Yeah. And we fell for it. I had to buy some for our dungeon team, and so did Dark Solution. Now, everyone's cursing this guy."

Mist leaned back, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the table.

"So we got outplayed."

Mack clenched his fists. "No. We got exploited. This wasn't just price gouging—this was a calculated heist. He controlled the supply, created desperation, then bled the market dry."

For the first time, Mist smirked.

"Interesting."

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The Aftermath – Rainbow Solutions' Next Move

Mack frowned. "What's so funny?"

Cute Mist tapped the transaction logs. "This 'Frost Eye' isn't a random opportunist. He planned this in advance—he had enough supply, he knew when demand would peak, and he played the Auction House and Virtual Interference like a damn stock market."

Her expression darkened. "I like people who are smart. But I hate people who try to profit at my friends' expense."

She turned to Mack. "Find out who he is. If he's this good at market manipulation, I want him in Rainbow Solutions."

Then her voice turned ice-cold.

"And if he refuses?"

Mack understood immediately. "Then we destroy him."

As he left, Cute Mist stared at the glowing name on the transaction list.

"Frost Eye… You made your move. Now it's our turn."

Cute Mist didn't believe in rash decisions. She wasn't the kind of leader to let emotions dictate her actions, nor was she one to throw resources at a problem without careful planning.

Frost Eye had outplayed Rainbow Solutions. That was undeniable. But that didn't make him an enemy—yet.

He was an unknown variable, and Cute Mist hated unknowns.

So, she set the board for the next move.

Not with swords.

Not with threats.

But with an offer he couldn't ignore.

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Setting the Trap – The 100,000 Credit Bait

Sitting in her private office within the rented guild hall, Cute Mist pulled up the Virtual Interference trading network.

The interface displayed a live feed of ongoing transactions—players buying, selling, and bartering over in-game items, real-world currency, and high-value credits.

She ignored all of it.

Instead, she opened a direct contract window and began typing.

> To: Frost Eye

From: Cute Mist [Vice Leader of Rainbow Solutions]

Congratulations. You played the market brilliantly.

But I don't believe in wasting talent.

Meet me at the Skylight Lounge.

I'll pay you 100,000 credits for a single conversation.

You can walk away richer, or you can keep running. Your choice.

—Cute Mist

She didn't offer a partnership.

She didn't make threats.

She simply placed 100,000 credits on the table.

A life-changing amount for most players. Equivalent to three months' salary for a white-collar job. Enough to buy a high-end gaming rig, luxury gear, or even real-world investments.

And she was offering it just to talk.

Of course, Frost Eye would see through it.

That was the point.

She wasn't just baiting him with money.

She was challenging him.

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Going Public – The Market Reacts

But Cute Mist wasn't done.

She didn't send the message privately.

No—she posted it publicly.

Within seconds, the entire Virtual Interference network exploded.

> [Global Announcement]

Cute Mist [Vice Leader of Rainbow Solutions] has offered Frost Eye 100,000 credits for a meeting.

Messages flooded the channels.

"Wait… who the hell is Frost Eye?"

"100,000 credits?! Just for a conversation?"

"What did this guy do to get that kind of offer?"

"Is she trying to recruit him… or kill him?"

The biggest guilds, the top traders, and even casual players were suddenly watching.

And most importantly—

Now, Frost Eye couldn't ignore it.

If he refused, it would make him look like a coward.

If he accepted, he was walking straight into the lion's den.

Either way, Cute Mist had forced him into the spotlight.

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The Skylight Lounge – A High-Stakes Meeting

The location wasn't random.

The Skylight Lounge was a neutral high-class social hub—a place where top players, guild leaders, and high-level merchants met to negotiate deals, alliances, and betrayals.

No fighting allowed.

No assassinations.

Only deals and discussions.

By choosing this venue, Cute Mist sent a clear message:

> "I'm not threatening you—I'm inviting you to the big leagues."

She closed the interface, her golden eyes gleaming.

"Let's see if you're really as untouchable as you think, Frost Eye."