Chapter Seventy-Four: The Forgotten 'Cat's Paw'

"All reels are 3-ring spells! It seems that they are really blind when preparing for this! Looking at the spell scrolls in front of her, Rielly quickly came to this conclusion. As for the newly arrived 'Lesser Super Demon Powerful Scepter', she pinned it to her waist.

Barrett, who saw this scene, frowned: "It seems that you need to prepare a holster for that thing, if you hang it out like this, isn't that deliberately attracting thieves?" ”

"Don't worry! I'll do this kind of thing myself. It's just a matter of customizing a leather case, and it's not a hassle. Speaking of this, Rielly paused, and then glared at Barrett angrily: "Before that, I put the 'Secondary Super Demon Powerful Scepter' in the storage space of Klymatis first, so I must have safed!" ”

"It's good to understand! 9,000 gold coins is not a lot of money in 'Ulrique'. But the Super Demon Scepter is still very much remembered. Barrett reached out and patted Rielly on the shoulder before turning to head out, "While I'm free today, I'm going to get back the claw blade I set for Lalu earlier." I was in a hurry because of the time of the mission, and that thing is still in the store! ”

"If you don't say this, I almost forgot about it!" Saying that, Rieli looked back at the catboy, "It's okay that I forgot, Lulu, you forget such an important thing." ”

"This scythe is so easy to use, so I forgot that I still haven't got a weapon." The cat scratched his head.

Seeing the innocent look on the other party's face, Rielly could only reach out and poke the head of the cat-man warrior monk: "I really don't know what to say hello!" I'm just now realizing that Lulu you'd better stay away from the Claw Blade. If you don't pay attention, you little milk cat might just be scratching your head with that thing! ”

"No, it won't! I tried it on at the weapons shop in my birthplace before, and it felt and weighed differently. The cat boy replied with a serious face.

Seeing the catboy's performance like this, Rielly's outstretched fingers trembled: "You guy, I know that I didn't say that......"

Finding that the young couple in the house seemed to have a tendency to start fighting, Barrett immediately stood on tiptoe and silently got out of the door before the two sides could greet each other. As an outsider, he felt that it was better not to get involved in other household chores, so as not to be embarrassed when he got to it and was not a person inside and out.

Barrett, who walked out of the house, did not stop for a moment, he left the mansion and went to the 'Whisk Anjun' as he had planned. After the oriental incense penetrated into his nostrils, Barrett suddenly felt like he was completely relieved of his burden. My mind suddenly relaxed like never before.

However, after looking at the counter, he suddenly found that the manager of 'Fu Li Anqiong' was not there. Therefore, he had no choice but to grab the clerk who was wiping the tables and chairs in the store with a flannel cloth and asked, "Where are you Wang shopkeepers?" ”

"Shopkeeper Wang?" The young clerk who heard this was suddenly stunned, and then didn't come back to his senses for a long time. Fortunately, one of the guards outside was older, and immediately came in from the door to relieve him: "This gentleman seems to be an acquaintance of the boss!" It's really not good today. This guy is new and doesn't understand the boss's native dialect. ”

Although he had seen this kid last time, Barrett did not open his mouth to refute the guard's claim. After all, how to manage the clerk is an internal matter of 'Whisk Anqiong'. Not to mention that Barrett and the king's treasurer have a mediocre relationship now, even if they have a good relationship with each other, it is inconvenient to express an opinion on this issue - many times the relationship between two people deteriorates, often starting from these inconspicuous places.

"No wonder!" Barrett nodded in ignorance. "So where did your shopkeeper go today?"

The tall guard bared eight teeth: "You came to find the boss today, is there anything wrong?" ”

"I ordered a piece of goods from Shopkeeper Wang, and I was supposed to pick it up ten days ago. But the plans didn't change quickly, and I had to leave Ulrike for a while. Barrett shrugged helplessly, "Didn't I just come here as soon as I got back to the city?" ”

"If that's the case, that's not a coincidence. The store manager has an appointment with someone today, and he is not in the store for the time being. The rugged man still had a standard smile on his face, "If you're not in a hurry, you can take a break in the shop." Judging by the time. You shouldn't need to wait for the attitude to take the time. ”

"If that's the case, then I'll wait!" Barrett, who said this, went directly to the chair prepared in the store, "I hope the tea here is not much different from the original." ”

The young clerk who heard Barrett's words didn't know why the corners of his mouth kept beating. However, this does not affect the quality service he provides to Barrett. At the very least, the tea he brought was clear and fragrant, which may not be uncommon in the Eastern Continent, but it was already a good thing in 'Ulrike'. And that piece of small mung bean cake is the high point of pure oriental craftsmanship.

When a piece of pale yellow pastry is placed in the mouth, the slightly elastic lump at the beginning immediately reveals its fluffy side under the collision of lips and teeth. The pastry disintegrates immediately under the stirring of the tongue, and then the soft and cool sensation continues to bloom on the tongue. The sweet taste, combined with the unique aroma of mung beans, is really refreshing - but the overly strong milky flavor is like a big spoonful of old godmother poured into the steamed fish, which instantly destroys the oriental charm that should be condensed in it.

Although Barrett knew that this was an improvement to suit the tastes of the 'Ulrike' people. But his psychology has always felt a little crooked. Even a slight wrinkle appeared on his forehead. But at this moment, Barrett's ears suddenly exploded: "Isn't this Mr. Boreham?" Why are you sad in my store? Is there something we don't have to do with hospitality? ”

Barrett, who heard this voice, immediately understood that the king's treasurer had returned, and when he raised his head, the furrow on his forehead had disappeared: "No! No! It's just a matter of personal taste, but I still like pure oriental pastries. ”

"Pure oriental pastry!" Shopkeeper Wang's eyes lit up, and then he pulled Barrett to the back of the counter: "You have to talk about this earlier." You know what kind of customers I come and go here. Something used to pick up and entertain people. Apparently all of them are biased towards their tastes. ”

Then he took out a painted box from under the counter, lifted the lid and said, "These are for me, do you want to try them?" ”

"Since it's your invitation from the king's shopkeeper, then I'm not welcome." As he spoke, Barrett reached out and took out a piece of pastry, which was also pale yellow, and put it in his mouth, and at this time he finally had a satisfied smile on his face. After crushing the pastry with his tongue and letting the dense bean flour spread all over his mouth. It's a little intoxicating to have a faint aftertaste!

Seeing Barrett's expression of enjoyment, the fat man in front of him immediately stretched out his thumb: "I didn't expect Mr. Borem that you are young and an expert in this area!" ”

"Connoisseurs can't call it that. But it's true that I'm picky tongue. Barrett waved his hand a little ashamedly, "To put it bluntly, I'm just a foodie." ”

"What's so bad about foodies!" The shopkeeper who said this, but he himself went to a piece of mung bean cake and put it in his mouth. "At the very least, our interests don't hurt others."

"Yes! It's true that this little bit of interest has the least impact on our surroundings. Barrett nodded in agreement, but then he immediately realized that the conversation was not in line with the purpose of his coming to 'Cheer Anqiong' today. Alert, he immediately turned his words to the point: "That's right! Looking at my virtue, I almost forgot what I was doing today. The shopkeeper, I have not finished the set of claw blades that you customized before. ”

"As soon as you said this, I was angry. I said that I would get the goods after 5 days, but why did you delay it until today! I sent someone to look for you at Boram Mansion that day! But who knew that none of the big ones were there. If you hadn't come today, I would have thought you wouldn't want that pair of claw blades at all......" The king's own momentum was victorious when he said this. But who let him take advantage of the gift! Barrett, who didn't want to get into trouble with the other party, had to bear it stubbornly.

Wait until the other party has said almost everything and is out of anger. Barrett smiled and touched his chin and asked, "Shopkeeper Wang, the way you look just now is not comparable to being angry and making money!" ”

"That's not what you're mad about." Then Shopkeeper Wang shook his head, "Forget it! Never mind! Like you say, you can make money with kindness! What's the use of me thinking about this. You've got the end of that thing! ”

"Pay the money in one hand and pay the goods in one hand!" As he said this, Barrett also tossed the money bag in his hand.

Shopkeeper Wang nodded: "Come to the back like last time!" ”

Then he led Barrett into the storeroom at the back of the store, and after rummaging through the cabinets, he took out a small box and handed it to Barrett. Barrett took the box and handed the money bag in his hand to the king's shopkeeper without even looking at it, as a sign of his trust in him.

Then he pulled open the latch on it, so that the goods inside were completely displayed in front of his eyes. Then five jet-black matte claws immediately came into Barrett's field of vision, and in addition to the sharp pointer, the claw blade also had a thin metal guard on the back of his hand. The shape of the whole set of claw blades has been circulated, and there has not been a single burr left after it has been done.

This made Barrett nod with satisfaction: "Although I haven't fought yet, I shouldn't be much worse than I look at the work." I'll take this item. ”

Barrett, who had completed the deal, shoved the box into his pocket and turned to leave. Because he couldn't wait to see what kind of changes his combat power would take after Lalu put on this set of claw blades.

But at this moment, the shopkeeper suddenly grabbed Barrett's arm. Barrett, who stopped, turned around and asked, "What are you pulling me for?" Could it be that there is a problem with the final payment? ”

"No, no! Not the problem. The shopkeeper Wang, who had ordered some money bags, immediately denied it.

Barrett, who turned around, asked angrily: "Since the money and goods have been cleared, what are you still pulling me for?" If you have anything to say, just say it! ”

"In that case, let's open the skylight and say something!" Shopkeeper Wang rubbed his short and thick fingers and gave Barrett a 'you know' look: "Young Mr. Boreham, I have inquired about the purpose of your visit to 'Ulrique' this time. ”

"What's this! I've never tried to hide my purpose. "Barrett behaved like a bachelor. After all, the 'game' between the court nobles and the fiefdom nobles has been going on in 'Ulrik' for hundreds of years. After such a long period of operation, no matter how strict the confidentiality measures are, it is difficult to guarantee that secrets will not be leaked.

What's more, the wide range of participants in this game can be said to encompass the upper class of the entire Norhan Kingdom. It was once said that a secret that only three people knew was not a secret. This may not have been the case, but the confrontation between the two loose alliances is already leaking everywhere.

In addition, such a 'game' sometimes has to be cooperated by the other classes of 'Ulrik'. Over time, the original secret has become public. Coupled with the timing of Barrett and his entourage's arrival at 'Ulrique' and their whereabouts in the city of 'Ulrique'. It's not difficult to connect the two.

After seeing that Barrett did not express disgust because of this, the smile on the shopkeeper Wang's face became even stronger: "Since this is the case, I think our transaction should be able to continue." ”

"The deal goes on!" Barrett smiled, "Shopkeeper Wang, you really do any business!" But are you sure you have the goods we need? Be aware of most of the consumables and curiosities. We can find a more suitable channel! ”

"Don't worry! What I'm going to sell you, I dare say, all 'Ulrik' is the only one I have. "Speaking of the king's shopkeeper here, his face is full of confidence.

"Only you 'Whisk Anqiong' have?" Barrett looked the fat man in front of him up and down, and then his eyes lit up: "You mean a strange thing from the East?" Perhaps alchemical products. ”

"We're calling that thing a magic weapon!" Shopkeeper Wang squinted his eyes and waved his hands: "How about it, Mr. Boram is not interested in taking a look at those rare magical props in the Western Continent." ”

"I didn't expect the shopkeeper Wang's door to be so wide!" Barrett nodded, "I'm interested in hearing you say that. (To be continued.) )

PS: Modify the wording. Thanks to 'Hamster Collection', 'xiaoou12', 'yywhs', 'Prophet. Chariots' four big votes for the monthly pass.