Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste

Chapter 41: Recruiting Jones

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Recruiting JonesFacing Dr. Jones’ inquiry, Perfikot stirred the coffee cup in his hand, then smiled and said, "Sponsoring a field expedition? That’s easy, even the expenses of a round-the-world trip are just pocket money for me. But..."

At this point, Perfikot paused, gazing directly at Dr. Jones, whose eyes seemed to penetrate him inside and out.

After making Dr. Jones a bit nervous, Perfikot continued, "Why should I spend this money? Instead of sponsoring someone else to conduct a field expedition, why don’t I embark on a delightful worldwide trip myself?

Dr. Jones, you are a historian, pursuing the truth of history, while I am an Alchemist, I pursue equivalent exchange.

So if I sponsor you, what kind of return can I get? Or rather, what kind of price do you think you can offer to exchange with me?"

Perfikot’s words are undoubtedly filled with opportunism and pragmatism, which made Dr. Jones somewhat uncomfortable.

In his impression, aren’t nobles a bunch of fame-chasers? Usually, if you boast a bit and promote their reputation in articles, you can easily secure sponsorship.

How come this isn’t working this time? Moreover, wasn’t the purpose of meeting her today not for getting sponsorship?

Though thinking about this in his mind, Dr. Jones quickly adjusted his mindset, and then said to Perfikot, "Humanity has reached where we are today because we have a past. History determines the present, and re

"If possible, I prefer to be called ’Miss’ rather than ’lady’" Perfikot smiled a bit, as a welcome to the new member of the exploration team.

Dr. Jones calmed down, easing his inner excitement, asked Perfikot, "Then, Miss Brandelis, may I ask what the exploration team needs to do and what preparations I need to make?"

"Regarding this, you can consult James, my only advice to you is to dress warmly." Perfikot raised her eyebrows a bit, with a mischievous smile in her heterochromatic eyes.

Not that she planned any mischief, but she was looking forward to Dr. Jones’ expression when he truly understood what they were going to do.