Chapter 450: The Calculation Behind It
This scene, this wording, this tone, as if the station "scalper" before the popularization of the real-name system in the previous life, made Abner a little in a trance for a while.
After coming back to his senses, Abner opened the "Pure White Eye" with a special feeling of "nostalgia", wanting to see what this person was going to recommend to him, and how it could be so expensive......
But soon, the corners of Abner's mouth twitched slightly, and he complained in his heart: Do I seem to be a relatively empty person? Although my face is a little unsightly due to the afternoon of building items, this is obviously not caused by "nothing"?!
Moreover, not only has this potion been diluted, but the effect is not as good as the "health potion" that Karen gave to Rosselt, and it is also mixed with some addictive things......
Is this coming specifically for me? Or Elaine is stuffed?
Thinking of this, Abner glanced back at Elaine, and saw that she was not only wearing the hat that could change the color and hairstyle, but also wearing a veil on her face, and even because she had boiled water for a day, her temperament was a little different from before......
It is impossible for the "Lieutenant General of the Disease" to recognize her so quickly...... In other words, this man is coming at me?
Abner pushed his glasses and smiled quietly, "This is the pharmacist in the alley opposite the Red Theater, right?" ”
The man holding the vial looked surprised and blurted out, "You know?" ”
But he quickly relented, put on a lewd smile again, and said, "Sir, since you know, you should know that the potions that the master provides are limited every day...... And I have a special channel here to get the goods......"
Really...... I'm just casually talking...... Duckwell, you really don't forget your old job! And your so-called special channel is mixed with water, right?
Abner was speechless for a long time, did not answer the other party's words, and instead said, "Ten pounds is too expensive!" In this way, 8 pounds per bottle, I want as many goods as you have. ”
The man obviously didn't expect Abner to be so arrogant, he rolled his eyes and grinned, "It's a pleasure to do business with someone like you, sir!" Okay, I'll suffer a little loss, and I'll sell all 10 bottles in my hand to you, and I should make you a friend. ”
So you're diluted tenfold, right? I just don't know if those extra "condiments" were also added to ten parts...... Abner sneered secretly, but nodded with satisfaction on the surface, "Okay...... I don't have that much cash on me, though, so you can follow me to the wagon and get it. ”
After speaking, he gave Elaine a look beside him.
Although Elaine didn't know what was going on in front of her, and she didn't have any tacit understanding with Abner, she was obviously very shrewd and used to acting, so she deliberately grabbed Abner's arm affectionately and said a few coquettish words, complaining that she had delayed shopping time, until the latter reluctantly pursed her lips after being appeased by kind words, and glared at the man who sold medicine.
Before going shopping, Elaine changed into a maid outfit and confirmed with Abner the "lover" persona when she was outside.
The man was relieved of the last bit of guard in his heart by the performance of the two, and in the process of following Abner back to the carriage, he said to Elaine with a smile: "This lady, in fact, your husband bought my potion, and it was you who made the profit." ”
As he spoke, he stared at Elaine a few times, and then looked away with some regret and expectation......
To this, Elaine frowned with implicit disgust.
She had seen similar gazes, similar ways of looking, in Intis, in Trier, in the days when she was on the sea, and she thought she was used to it, but now she found herself very uncomfortable.
But what exactly is that? Why will it benefit me? What is the purpose of Detective Bryan's eyes asking me to cooperate with the acting?
Just as she was thinking, the three of them had already arrived at the carriage parked on the next street, Abner nodded to the manor coachman who stayed behind, and then stretched out his hand to take the arm of the man who sold medicine, and said in a tone that could not be refused: "You and I get on the car with me to get the money." ”
The man only realized something was wrong at this time and wanted to refuse, but the "majesty" shown by the other party reminded him of the "boss" he feared to the bone, and because of fear, his inner thoughts also quietly changed unconsciously, from resistance to obedience, and honestly followed Abner into the carriage.
Just now in the downtown area, it is inconvenient for Abner to use his abilities, lest he be discovered by the high-level extraordinary people who may exist...... But when I came to this remote "parking place", I didn't have so many scruples.
"Majesty", "Bribe Charm", and "Guidance", a set of "combos" in the spiritual realm, successfully brought the man into his control.
Elaine, who was following her, didn't know what kind of abilities Abner had used, but she was full of joy when she witnessed the man's changes throughout the whole process...... Glad that she signed the "contract" very sensibly, if she forced Detective Bryan to use her ability, she was afraid that she would not be able to get such good conditions now...... It's possible to sign a deed of sale in a daze!
Elaine thought about it, and also followed Abner to board the carriage, after all, she was still the "captive" of the other party, so she still had to get out of the other party's sight, lest there be any misunderstanding, and it was herself who was unlucky.
On the other side, Abner sealed the space with spirituality after his "red maid" entered the carriage, and then simulated the "whip of pain", hanging high in the man's spirit, and asked in a low voice:
"Who are you?
"Why approach me?
"Who told you to do that?"
……
In the office on the second floor of the Fragrant Leaf Bar, a middle-aged man with the appearance of a native of Byam knocked on the door and walked in, reporting to the owner behind the bar, "Julius" Ozr:
"The sea snake has made contact with the target and has managed to sell it to the other party."
Ozil was a tall old man, and after listening to his subordinates, he shook the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "It seems that the so-called heroic detective is also exaggerated."
"But it's normal, to become famous at a young age, to be romantic, even if you come to Byam for a vacation with a lover...... Naturally, I need that kind of medicine to replenish the body......
"It seems that we will soon be able to take over the Aromatic Estate from him."
The native subordinate hesitated for a while, but still had the courage to ask, "Boss, since you want that manor, wouldn't it be better if we just captured that kid and asked him to give it to you?" Why use such troublesome means? ”
"Hey, I haven't had the idea of hitting that manor for a day or two, but its owner is very promising, even the one behind me has warned me not to mess around, even if it has been idle......
"Now it's got a different owner...... But who knows what this heroic detective has to do with the former owner of Aromatic Manor? So to be on the safe side, it still made him addicted, emptied his savings little by little, and finally made him have to sell the manor! ”
"Julius" Ozil first explained a few words to his cronies, and then changed his words, and then ordered, "This matter must not be in a hurry, lest he find out that something is wrong and find someone to relieve the effect of the potion on his body...... You tell the sea snake not to give it too often or too long before the drug is too heavy to return, so that he can realize that he has become addicted and control the rhythm. ”
"Yes, Boss!"
……
Above the gray mist, after using divination to determine the safety of Daisy and Miss "Judgment", Crane set his eyes on three extraordinary properties that exuded a relatively strong spiritual brilliance, as well as an iron-black metal glove.
"It's really rewarding this time!"
……
At the same time, in the headquarters of MI9, Her Royal Highness Vera looked at Hugh in front of her, shook her head and said:
"I wasn't going to take you on a mission to the Southern Continent......
"But for now, you'd better stay out of the limelight."