Chapter 291 211: Saint Rivelan
There's no progress on the Black Extinction Virus research for now, so Su Mo decided not to worry about it.
After all, the virus source code is already in his hands.
It's just a matter of finding a trustworthy top-tier hacker.
This is only a matter of time.
Su Mo returned to the office and opened the financial statement recently organized by the financial staff.
The Edge Mercenary Corps currently has a total of 612 people, with 514 being combat mercenaries, excluding logistics personnel.
Due to the reputation gained, they've made many middleman and employer connections, resulting in an increasing number of commissions. Roughly thirty to forty commissions are received daily, with each paying from several thousand to tens of thousands.
After deducting daily maintenance costs for Edge Mansion, basic wages, and commission splits, the net profit daily is about 1 million.
Since the establishment of Edge Mansion until today, the available funds on the books exceed 30 million.
For the size of the Edge Mercenary Corps, this amount is not much.
But since eliminating the Tooth Tiger, Edge has been rising rapidly, with strength and economic growth accelerating daily. The speed of later capital accumulation will only snowball faster; this progress can be described as perfect.
While Su Mo was contentedly browsing the data, a pop-up ad appeared in the computer's lower right corner.
[Enchanting beaches covered with fine sand, gentle sea breezes like feathers, a sunset that adorns the azure coast, forming the most beautiful moment. This is the dreamy tourist destination, Saint Rivelan.]
Saint Rivelan, Su Mo knew of the place but hadn't been there.
Dawn is just a game; players can only visit places involved in the main and side storylines.
Many locations exist only in the background setting, inaccessible directly, and Saint Rivelan is one of them.
According to the game's geographical setting, Saint Rivelan is a seaside city located on the edge of the World Government Territory, boasting a vast coastline and a comfortable, pleasant climate, making it a famous resort area.
Su Mo clicked on the ad, looking at the beautiful scenery pictures, and a thought emerged in his mind.
He took out his phone and sent a message in the big group:
[Everyone assemble in the conference room on the 6th floor at 3 PM to announce something @everyone]
...
At 3 PM, apart from some mercenaries executing commissions outside, others arrived at the conference room on time.
Su Mo was on stage with the microphone, smiling: "Recently, many newcomers have joined Edge. I see old and new members aren't familiar with each other, sometimes feeling awkward, not knowing what to say when meeting."
"It's just the right time, nearing the end of the year. The Edge Mercenary Corps has been established for half a year now and hasn't given everyone a proper vacation. So I've decided that next week we'll organize a team-building trip to Saint Rivelan, lasting ten days!"
The mercenaries all showed joyful expressions, clapping enthusiastically.
In this field, working on the edge of danger every day builds a lot of stress. If life rhythm lacks balance, it can really drive people crazy.
Though there have been one or two team-building events before, they've only been partying in Edge Mansion, organizing some small activities, not qualifying as vacations.
This time, getting to vacation at a resort for ten days, everyone was incredibly excited.
Su Mo laughed and said: "Just a reminder, I know some people are rather socially anxious, not fond of group outings, so this team-building isn't mandatory."
"If you don't want to go, just send me an email privately after the meeting. During those ten days of the team-building, you can freely arrange your vacation."
"For those who wish to go, the whole trip includes chartered flights, five-star hotels, and three meals. Once in Saint Rivelan, you'll have complete freedom. Hope you all have a great time!"
"Oh—" The thoughtful arrangement made the conference room erupt into cheers, with mercenaries putting arms around their friends' shoulders, eagerly discussing the itinerary. The atmosphere turned extraordinarily lively.
After the meeting, Su Mo and the administrative staff counted the number of participants for the team-building.
There are were 112 socially anxious folks who opted to arrange their own vacations.
Future is among them.
She's not socially anxious, just uninterested in traveling.
With so much new equipment in the lab and Su Mo's blood sample yet to be researched, leaving for ten days not being able to do experiments was something she felt was imprisonment, not vacation.
The rest going to Saint Rivelan amounted to exactly 500 people.
Su Mo contacted New Moon City airport, chartered a large wide-body plane with a carrying capacity of over 500 people, and then contacted the famous Black Rose Hotel in Saint Rivelan, booking ten whole floors of rooms.
Overall, the vacation expenses are about 20 million, a rather large outlay.
But Su Mo was not stingy, waving a hand to approve it directly.
These funds were earned by everyone together for the Mercenary Corps, not just his as the leader.
If even vacations are planned stingily, there's no fun in it.
Su Mo personally checked all details with the administrative staff, ensuring there were no mistakes, and then went to rest assured.
Time quickly arrived at the night before the vacation.
Su Mo had already informed all middlemen, telling them that Edge was taking a break for a while, and they hadn't sent new commissions over these few days, leaving the mercenaries carefree.
The vacation hadn't started yet, and the atmosphere was already spirited. Mercenaries gathered at the 80th-floor entertainment area, engaging in drinking and chatting, singing karaoke, bathing, and watching movies, all with joyful expressions.
Into the late night, KK and Dongdong were still passionately gaming in the esports room, frequently exclaiming and exchanging banter.
"Ah, is this it? Is this all the Second-in-Command of the Edge can do?"
"Don't get cocky! Watch this move... oh no, I died again!"
"I'm laughing so hard, a normal attack baited your special move, you'd need a miracle to beat me."
"KK, did you have supper? If not, then feast on my fist."
KK's gaming skills are top-notch in the Edge, second only to Su Mo.
Dongdong is only average, getting wrecked by KK repeatedly.
Unable to defeat KK in the game, Dongdong resorted to real-world brawling, punching KK numerous times after losing.
By midnight, KK had been punched at least a hundred times.
Su Mo walked in while Dongdong was straddling KK, playfully tussling with him.
"Boss." KK looked up.
Su Mo laughed as he looked at them: "Still not sleeping this late?"
Dongdong hopped up, unable to sit still, full of excitement: "Can't sleep! This is my first trip ever. Just thinking about swimming in the sea, relaxing on the beach, gets me so excited!"
KK rolled on the floor with excitement: "Same here! I've never been outside New Moon City before. It's my first time traveling. I want to eat coconuts and seafood barbecue, oh yeah!"
Su Mo chuckled mischievously: "Alright, don't get overly excited. We have an early flight tomorrow; don't oversleep and miss it."
Dongdong waved his hand: "Won't happen! KK and I agreed to game all night tonight. Boss, you go rest, see you tomorrow!"
Su Mo left the energetic duo to their fun and went back to his room for some rest.
"This trip to Saint Rivelan, I wonder if there will be any adventures... it's really exciting."