Chapter 1284 Reward Content

Shi Lei felt that there was a high chance, but it was just a guess. This was just a possible clue.

However, the reason why the Scepter felt that there was a high chance was because of careful calculations. After calculations, it found that the probability of finding the 23 paintings in the castle had risen to about 23%.

Compared with the previous probability that was so low that it could really be ignored, 23% was not a particularly high probability, but it was obviously high enough for the Scepter and the Black Card to make such a big concession.

Directly extending the time of the extra reward by one quota cycle, it must be said that this concession was really big.

"Now, my honorable Scepter, can you tell me what the extra reward is."

Since the Scepter has analyzed that the probability of finding the 23 paintings in the castle has reached 23%, then Shi Lei should also understand what the extra reward is. If this so-called extra reward is not ideal, Shi Lei does not mind really giving up this task, even if he threatened to give up several times before, in fact, he was just negotiating with the Scepter and the Black Card.

Regarding this point, the scepter did not raise any objections, nor did it show any arrogance.

It said: "After completing the task, within the range of 10 billion US dollars, the funds saved by you, the fourth-level manager, can be converted into independent funds, and the fourth-level manager will be able to obtain 30,000 points of reputation points in the next quota cycle. In addition, you can also get a chance to extend the consumption time of the quota at this level or reduce the consumption amount by half."

Shi Lei was stunned. Extend the consumption time of the quota? Or reduce the consumption amount by half?

Wait, this is a bit vague, although it sounds good.

"What does it mean to extend the consumption time of the quota at this level? Is it for the entire level, or is it only for one quota cycle?"

The scepter answered honestly: "It is for the entire level."

This sounds good, which means that if the next level, that is, level 5, if the quota cycle is still three months, Shi Lei can extend the quota cycle...

Wait, how much is it extended?

"Extend how much? Don't play word games with me. Extending for one day is also an extension, and extending for a hundred years is also an extension."

"Double the consumption time."

Double? This sounds really good.

The consumption limit halved seems to be the same as the extension. In the end, Shi Lei needs to complete the halved consumption within the same limit cycle time, and the end result is the same.

However, Shi Lei must be more cautious when facing the scepter and the black card.

So, he carefully confirmed: "Then, choosing to halve the consumption limit is also for the entire level, right?"

The scepter snorted and said, "It seems that your IQ has really improved effectively."

Shi Lei curled his lips and said, "Then these two options are actually the same concept. No..."

Shi Lei suddenly realized that this does not seem to be the same concept.

These two conditions are actually the same from the perspective of consumption difficulty.

Suppose that at the next level, the consumption limit for each limit cycle is 1 billion yuan, and the cycle length is still three months. Then, whether you choose to extend the time or halve the limit, Shi Lei actually needs to spend nearly 170 million yuan every month.

This looks the same.

But in fact, there is still a fundamental difference.

Because, if the time is extended, it means that if Shi Lei originally needed one year to upgrade to level 6 at level 5, he will need two years to upgrade to level 6, which can effectively delay his upgrade time.

But if the consumption amount is halved, then his upgrade time may still be one year, but it will be more conducive to his perfect upgrade. However, after the upgrade, he will face stronger challenges faster.

It can be said that if Shi Lei has a negative attitude and chooses to live more easily in the short term, then delaying the upgrade is of course the best choice.

However, if you consider it from the perspective of cultivating yourself and getting rid of the black card as soon as possible, then upgrading as scheduled, but upgrading more perfectly, so that he grows more, is a better choice.

The most important thing is that Shi Lei has the power of 30% non-income investment, 20% city copy consumption, and 10% collection consumption.

If you choose the former, this part of the money will not change, and Shi Lei's consumption difficulty will be further reduced.

If you choose the latter, the amount will be halved, and these proportions will naturally be halved. In fact, the consumption difficulty for Shi Lei is not reduced that much.

But now is not the time for Shi Lei to consider these things and weigh the pros and cons. After all, it is still early to upgrade, and it is still early for him to get the 23 paintings and complete this task. He does not need to make a choice so quickly.

But no matter what, Shi Lei will definitely not choose to use this reward at level 4. He must save it for the next level or the next level. This will minimize the difficulty of Shi Lei completing the consumption task.

So, let's first care about the problem we are facing now.

Shi Lei asked again: "Besides this, are there any other rewards? This doesn't seem as good as imagined. After all, consumption is not the biggest problem for me."

The scepter said with some annoyance: "Your IQ is indeed much higher than before. Well, I will tell you that in addition to the rewards I just mentioned, you can also get a chance to ask me a question. This question can exceed your level. No matter what the question is, I must answer it truthfully."

Shi Lei widened his eyes and asked in surprise: "Then, I want to ask you how to cancel the contract with Black Card?"

The scepter snorted and said: "As I said, any question is fine, but I also want to remind you that you'd better think about your question clearly, and don't ask a question that is not helpful to you at that time."

Shi Lei was slightly stunned. He thought that perhaps, after establishing a contract with Black Card, there is no way to cancel the contract unless he dies or Black Card disappears.

However, since any question is fine, Shi Lei has enough time to think and weigh the most suitable question.

Perhaps, he can ask Black Card what the purpose of collecting artworks is.

Regarding the issue of canceling the contract with Black Card, Shi Lei thought that if he could figure out the purpose of Black Card's search and collection of artworks, he might know how to cancel the contract with Black Card.

Even if the contract still cannot be canceled, Shi Lei thought that this might also play a vital role in his future.

Of course, Shi Lei could also think slowly about what to ask specifically.

"Are there any more rewards?"

"You greedy stinky mole! What other rewards do you want? No more!" The scepter seemed a little exasperated.

Shi Lei laughed and said, "Isn't this just asking casually! Okay, now, let's talk about what we should say on the settlement day."

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