Loren recalled in his mind the image of Benjamin, the branch chief of the Interstellar Hunter Association in Jadeite Main City.

A somewhat cunning and particularly sneaky old man, also the only branch chief who hadn't embezzled the funds for the Association's restaurant and lounge...

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Loren's mind, and he remembered something.

So, he opened his mouth and asked Cook P. Jones:

"Wait, when did he give you that notebook?"

Hearing Loren's question, Cook P. Jones also understood his meaning, a distinct smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth:

"Unfortunately, he gave it to me a few years ago. It's probably a bit outdated..."

Hearing this, a perfectly synchronized smirk also appeared on Loren's face.

Then, with a flicker of his spiritual power, he retrieved a somewhat old and worn notebook from the "Crimson Tear" and handed it over to Cook P. Jones. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Use mine. That sneaky old man gave it to me two months ago..."

Cook P. Jones nodded, taking the old notebook Loren handed over.

He continued drawing red circles on the map, cross-referencing the information recorded in the notebook...

A good while later.

Cook P. Jones finally put down the pen in his hand, looked up, and returned the old notebook to Loren...

By now, over a dozen more red circles had been added to the detailed map of Jadeite Main City on the wooden table.

"That troublemaking old man has managed to offend quite a few new people in these past few years..."

Cook P. Jones couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the map before him.

Loren, who had put away the old notebook, subconsciously glanced at the densely packed little red circles on the map.

Then, even Loren, whose moral compass was usually quite flexible, couldn't help but silently marvel in his heart:

To be that troublemaking old man's enemy... you people are truly, profoundly unlucky...

By now, Loren had also figured out exactly what Cook P. Jones intended to do.

He wanted to rob the entire Jadeite Main City's newly wealthy and old nobility!!!

Perhaps, before Loren arrived, Cook P. Jones's plan had been somewhat restrained.

But after Loren revealed his true colors, Cook P. Jones's plan had clearly escalated several levels!!

Judging from the red circles originally marked on the map, this guy Cook P. Jones had initially only planned to target the old nobility and a few wealthy individuals.

Now, however, Cook P. Jones clearly intended to rob every single wealthy person recorded in that Enemy Notebook!!

With a powerhouse backing him up, this guy's robbery strategy had obviously become much bolder!

Fine, I'll join you in causing some major chaos then... consider it payment for taking me to find that stone slab... Loren thought, shaking his head.

"Are we splitting up? Is just the three of us enough to assault the Old Nobility District?"

The female mage named "Seena" cautiously asked at this moment.

Clearly by now, the three members recruited by Cook P. Jones also understood the specifics of what they were about to do...

Cook P. Jones nodded calmly and explained:

"Don't worry, the old nobility of Jadeite Main City isn't quite the same as the old nobility in other star domains..."

"Under the tacit, coordinated targeting by the four major powers—the Energy Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Jadeite Council, and the Interstellar Hunter Association—these old nobles aren't strong."

"They'd have to go through considerable effort just to scrape together a single Ninth Tier Superhuman..."

"The only thing protecting them is that pitiful Federation law..."

Cook P. Jones's tone was filled with mockery and disdain.

A bunch of relics who should have been swept into the dustbin of history long ago would naturally be targeted by all factions...

The pie in the Jadeite Star Domain is only so big; no one wants these guys shamelessly taking a slice...

"Then what about the Security Bureau agents who will be mobilized during our robbery?" Seena inquired again.

Hearing this, Cook P. Jones silently glanced at Loren beside him before continuing to explain to Seena:

"The Security Bureau is the one that most wants these old nobles to suffer a loss."

"Of course, at that time, the Security Bureau agents probably won't have any spare attention for you three..."

"What Loren and I do tonight will attract all of the Security Bureau's firepower."

"I assure you, they will tacitly wait until you've finished your business before showing up..."

"Besides, after tonight, whether the Security Bureau in Jadeite Main City can even survive is the real question..."

Cook P. Jones's tone unconsciously grew somewhat somber.

Everyone present could hear the immense malice toward the Security Bureau in his voice.

Mage Seena also fell silent, saying no more.

Seeing that no one else had anything to say, Cook P. Jones nodded with satisfaction and proactively asked the three members of his team:

"Anyone else have questions?"

At that moment.

The Ninth Tier Ranger named Hankley, usually a man of few words, spoke up with extreme rarity:

"After the three of us succeed in the robbery, where do we meet up with you?"

Hearing the question from this taciturn ranger, Cook P. Jones raised his right hand, curled his index finger, and placed it by his lips.

He gave a soft blow!

A sharp, clear whistle sounded from Cook P. Jones's mouth!

The next instant!

Three parrots of different colors flew in through a hole in the wall of the abandoned factory building, circling in the air inside the space...

Three more short, sharp whistles sounded!

The three parrots circling in the air slowly descended, landing on the shoulders of the three people.

A parrot with a body of pure white landed on the shoulder of the female mage named "Seena."

A parrot whose feathers were mostly emerald green, after landing on Hankley's shoulder, began leisurely preening its feathers.

The final parrot, whose plumage was primarily red and gold, landed on Tannas. The Ninth Tier Priest was smiling as he playfully teased the pretty little creature on his shoulder.

Seeing that the parrots had all chosen their temporary partners, Cook P. Jones lowered the index finger from his lips and introduced them to the three:

"These three parrots are animal companions I specially trained. After you three complete the robbery, they can guide you to me."

"Any other questions?"

The three exchanged glances, then all shook their heads.

"None..." their voices sounded almost simultaneously.

Seeing this, Cook P. Jones nodded with satisfaction and reminded them:

"Dismissed. Use the daytime to properly adjust your condition."

"I think... tonight, we'll all be very busy..."

Hearing this, Seena, Hankley, and Tannas all nodded in silence before leaving, each returning to their own tents with their respective parrots on their shoulders.

Only the mage named "Seena," before turning to leave, cast an extremely subtle, almost imperceptible glance at Loren, who stood beside Cook P. Jones...