After a farce, the situation unconsciously turns into two sides sitting in a speakeasy cubicle talking. After instructing his subordinates to bring the drink, Lacey leaned on the leather sofa and pointed at Charlotte with a glass, and from that relaxed and wanton appearance, there was no embarrassment at the first sight.

"You're not someone sent by Judson?"

Charlotte shook the glass in the guest couch to make sure it wasn't poisonous before taking a sip, "No! ”

"Come on. Lacey looked at Vivian and Lolita standing on either side of Charlotte, and the young girl in front of her who was lying on the coffee table and feasting, with a 'you can lie to the ghost' expression, "I don't think any strange dealer would dare to swagger around the war-torn San Lorenzo and have anything to do with Judson's bastard." ”

"That's why I say I'm a dealer in strange things, and I sell strange things, not strategic materials such as arms, food, and materials. Being in our line of work is destined to deal with all kinds of people, and don't look at me as an honest person, in fact, my strength is not trivial. ”

"I believe that. ”

Lacey nodded cautiously, his subordinates behind the sofa still hadn't figured out how this ordinary-looking middle-aged man had swaggered through the blockade to Lacey's secret chamber. That's why Reis was willing to sit down and talk after making sure Charlotte wasn't Judson's man.

Lacey is not stupid, on the contrary, the person who can make a difference in the dark world of the town during the war is undoubtedly very shrewd. He planned to communicate well with Charlotte so as not to lose his life for no apparent reason.

And Charlotte also likes smart people like Lacey.

"Then it's my turn to ask, is Judson your upline?" Charlotte stared at Lacey with piercing eyes.

"There's no comment on that. Lacey's eyes flickered, "I know you can guess, but these questions are forbidden. ”

"Don't worry. Charlotte leaned on the back of the sofa with a wine glass in one hand and the other on the back of the sofa to maximize her friendliness, "I told you, I'm a businessman. I will not use violence against people unless I have to. And Judson's smashy asshole, while annoying, is also my client and ...... Friends?"

When she said 'friend', Charlotte looked uncertain with disgust.

But Lacey nodded understandingly, "Yes, that's a bastard with a broken mouth that makes you want to pierce your eardrums." He thought that his speech was very good, and that people would be desperate to work for him. ”

"Well, a hopeless bastard!"

The two reached a consensus and touched the wine glass of friendship.

"You say you're a businessman, so you can trade with me?" Lacey grimaced.

"Yes, but you have to have something I'm interested in. ”

Considering that she would have to walk through the lighthouse area next, Charlotte felt that it would be better to take a more peaceful approach in exchange for information, and he did not want to cause unnecessary trouble and attract some unnecessary attention. Provided, of course, that this mob boss named Lacey is smart enough.

"Not interested in gold?"

"I'm interested, but I'm afraid you can't afford it. ”

After being surprised, Lacey showed an interested expression, "Oh, so valuable?"

"My goods are insignificant to some, but not to others. Charlotte pointed at it, and he opened the storage space in front of Lacey, and even a quick glance made Lacey's eyes light up.

"For example, some magic items for escape or self-preservation, or spell scrolls and the like. Charlotte smirked.

"Okay! I'll admit you've caught my weakness. You shrewd profiteer and wise mage. Lacey asked politely, and after seeing Charlotte's hand, intentionally or unintentionally, he began to sigh at the wisdom of his decision to 'sit down and talk', "How many gold coins can buy those gadgets you mentioned, or what do you want to exchange for those life-saving items?" ”

"100,000 gold coins!"

Just before Lacey almost blurted out, 'Why don't you grab it!', Charlotte added, "Or some secret message from the lighthouse." ”

"Ahh

"All!" replied Charlotte without hesitation, "all you have!"

"I said it was forbidden!"

"I'm just a businessman, at least no matter what you say today, I won't do you any harm to protect the privacy of your customers. Charlotte describes herself as a conscientious businessman who really sticks to the bottom line.

Lacey thought for a while, and was finally convinced, "Well, you're right. Anyway, the bastard hasn't contacted me since he and Zenas entered the Lighthouse Council. I guess he's going to enjoy the blessings, as the lighthouse higher-ups do now!"

"You just mentioned Zenas entering the Lighthouse Council?" Charlotte interrupted.

"yes, what's going on?" Lacey asked curiously.

"That's the information I wanted. Charlotte held her glass and pointed at Lacey.

For this information, Lacey was not burdened, "Probably, well, nearly two months ago, shortly after Zenas defeated Elbert, he was appointed by the Lighthouse as the First Marshal of the Lighthouse to go to the Lighthouse Council to confer the Honor. And Judson's bastard, who obviously promised me during the stalemate stage of the war that as long as I spied on Elbert's intelligence for him, he would clear my name and give me a large amount of benefits after the war was won. But fuck* yes! That's a bastard who forgets his righteousness! Like those hypocrites of the lighthouse, who are full of righteousness and morality!"

It seems that he has a grudge against Judson, but Charlotte doesn't want to meddle in his feud with Judson. And knowing that this guy contributed more or less to Elbert's defeat, Charlotte had the urge to kick him.

"Well, I don't want to hear that at all!" Charlotte had to interrupt him, "what about the hypocrite you just mentioned?"

"What's the matter?" said Lacey, "haven't you noticed? This town is the same as before, no, it should be said to be more corrupt! Isaiah's bastard had just taken office and mingled with the local squires and big merchants, who were complicit in collecting the city tax, the merchant tax, the land tax, or some other exorbitant tax. Then political opponents and disobedient people were sent to prison cells under all sorts of pretexts, and former enemies who could bring profits—the squires, the big merchants—became helpers in the lighthouse business, and were even allowed to participate in the lighthouse council! Isaiah's bastard would rather have the land left deserted than a refugee given a piece of land! Unless you sign a contract of employment with him, damn it! That's a deed of sale, no better than a slave!"

Charlotte straightened her back as she listened, "Are you talking about the special situation here, or ......?"

"Humph!" Lacey slammed his glass angrily, "It's so common here in the lighthouse area!"