"Is that so? That's such a pity …"
The girl who called herself Jeriya said with a double meaning. She then stared at André with a pitiful look. After a full minute, she realized that he had no intention of changing his mind, so she turned around and left.
Without a doubt, she had a good impression of André. Every word she said hinted that Jayz was up to no good. However, André pretended not to understand and rejected the girl's good intentions. He intended to use his own method to resolve this matter.
Jayz secretly heaved a sigh of relief as he watched the waitress leave reluctantly. He immediately pretended to be helpless and explained, "I'm sorry to have let you see my rude side. However, you may not know that the waitress just now is a well-known slut in this area. She even mingles with many hooligans. Once you're entangled with her, it won't be easy to get away."
"Oh?
Is that so?
Perhaps her private life is indeed a little unrestrained, but I think it's best to end this topic here.
After all, it's not a gentleman's behavior to talk about a lady's reputation behind her back. Furthermore, everyone has the right to choose their own life. Perhaps behavior that may seem absurd to us is the embodiment of some kind of freedom in the eyes of others. "
At this point, André's eyes revealed a meaningful glint. At the same time, he quietly scanned the customers who were drinking around him. He realized that since he sat down, these fellows had been looking at him with gloating eyes. Moreover, no one paid the bill and left for a long time. It was as though they were waiting for something interesting to happen. The atmosphere was rather strange.
There was no doubt that all the regulars of the Hiccup Tavern knew the famous swindler — Jayz. They knew that he had found another prey, so they planned to sit by the side and watch how two strangers would be duped into paying the last copper coins they had.
It had to be said that there were no so-called good people in this tavern filled with smugglers and swindlers. They didn't care if someone was duped or if the duped person would choose to commit suicide after being penniless. The only thing they cared about was how to satisfy their evil interests and greedy appetites.
"Hahahaha!
That's right, I was too stubborn. I forgot that as a cultured person, I should learn to be tolerant and considerate. Thank you for teaching me this lesson. Please allow me to toast you. "
Jesse laughed and picked up the wine glass. Imitating the way the nobles toasted, he stood up and drank the wine in one gulp. His embarrassment a few minutes ago couldn't be seen at all. He gave people an indescribable affinity.
The corners of André's mouth curled up slightly. He stood up and took a sip of the sweet cider. He resisted the urge to spit it out and pretended to be a young man's vanity. He said politely, "No, you're flattering me. What I said just now was actually said by my tutor. I'm just repeating it.
He is a wise man with profound knowledge. If there is a chance, it would be best for you two to meet. He likes straightforward gentlemen like you the most. "
"Of course!
It's my pleasure. "
Jesse put one hand on his chest and bowed. The moment he bent down, his face showed a scheming smile.
As a veteran swindler, he knew very well that if he wanted to cheat a person of their money, he must first break the barrier and win the other party's trust. All the conversations from the beginning to now were all centered around this. Just now, the young man in front of him began to invite him. This also meant that the initial trust relationship had finally been established, and he could enter the next stage.
In order to elevate his position in André's mind, Jesse talked about the strange stories of the various cities in the south for the next dozens of minutes. Among them, there were not only the filth between the nobles but also the outstanding figures among the adventurers. From astronomy to geography, he knew a little about almost everything. No wonder he could deceive countless people.
Auraire was not the earth in the information age. As long as one searched on the Internet, they could instantly find the answer.
Due to the lack of transportation, ninety-nine percent of the ordinary people had no idea what was happening more than ten kilometers away. From birth to death, they lived in their own little world. The only chance to obtain information from the outside world was the occasional passing merchant caravans, adventurers, and tax officials.
As the conversation grew longer and deeper, André became more and more surprised. Where did the swindler sitting in front of him get all this information?
He couldn't have really traveled to so many places, could he?
If that was true, then he was definitely an incredible talent. At the very least, he would have no problem becoming a qualified consultant and diplomat.
As a mage who liked to read to pass the time in his free time, he could find a lot of knowledge recorded in books from these fragmented pieces of information. Thus, he could easily determine that this wasn't baseless boasting.
Just as he was considering whether or not to probe the other party's background, Jayz suddenly changed the topic. He lowered his voice and pretended to be curious as he asked, "My dear friend, please forgive me for being presumptuous, but why would a young man with such status and identity appear in Valen City?
Of course, if it's inconvenient, you don't have to answer. Just pretend I didn't ask. "
Hearing this question, André immediately knew that the meat was coming. He pretended to be helpless and replied, "There's no helping it. My family has recently encountered some financial problems, so I had no choice but to sell a few family heirlooms.
I believe you understand that in order to maintain our dignity, things like this can't be sold too close to the market. Otherwise, once the news spreads in our circle, our family will lose all face for a long time. "
"So that's how it is …"
Jesse nodded thoughtfully and immediately continued probing with a very enthusiastic tone, "Thank you very much for your trust. I swear on my own reputation that I will definitely keep this secret.
In addition, I have some connections in this city. If you trust me, I can help you contact a buyer. I guarantee that the price will be satisfactory.
You have to know that many people are very interested in things with a long history. They are often willing to pay a lot for it. "
"Really?
That's great!
But this item of mine is a bit special. To be exact, it's an ancient relic. It's said that it has some kind of special magical effect. For the specifics, I'll need to find a professional to appraise it.
I heard that there's a lady in Valen City who's very good at this kind of work. Can you help me contact her? "
As he spoke, André pretended to be nervous and lightly lifted his cloak, revealing the "Ring of Charm" on his finger. A strange magnetic field started to spread in the air …