Chapter 6: The Protagonist's Aura
In the quiet and clean restaurant, Xavier sat down across from the girl and ordered a drink for one euro with her help.
You know, the same drink in the inner city of Zomintos costs at least thirty euros, so Xavier gave the money very happily, and even gave a little tip, as if it were a big one.
At the same time, Xavier also noticed the fact that the currencies used by the two places are the same, and they are both traded in krona and orr, and one kroner is still equal to one hundred orr, and there is no difference in exchange rate.
After getting the drink, Xavier smiled at the girl, she was about ten years old, she could still be called a girl, her long curly hair was as smooth as gold, her eyes were smart like jewels, her face was confident and polite, and she was slightly different from the appearance of the natives, and it could be seen from her jewelry that her family was definitely extraordinary.
In short, she is a rich girl who should be fluent in Minoan to help Xavier deliver his message quickly and accurately when Xavier has just bought a drink.
"Let me introduce myself first. After clearing his throat, Xavier spoke
"My name is Xavier and I am a traveler from Gournia. This time, I came to find a friend who lives here, but I didn't expect to encounter language problems here, so I need your help, Miss. β
"No problem, sir, I haven't had anything to do lately anyway. The girl smiled kindly at Xavier
"As for the language you said, it is indeed a problem, even though Crete is the capital, not so many people can speak Minoan, I think you must have encountered many problems along the way, sir. β
"Indeed, for example, when I entered the city, I almost couldn't get in because of the language, especially the policemen," Xavier was relieved that someone could understand his pain, and described the scene vividly.
"Haha. The girl couldn't help laughing, and then she felt that this seemed impolite, so she quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make fun of you, sir." β
You're just thinking of something to be happy about, aren't you?" Xavier spit silently, but he wasn't angry at the girl's smile, he wasn't such a quick grumpy person
"It's fine, but I think you can understand that I'm not having it. β
"I can imagine that. The girl touched her lips to the wooden cup containing the drink and spoke slowly, then realizing that she didn't seem to have introduced herself yet
"Oh, by the way, I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Liana, and my father is from Zomintos, so I know a little Minoan. β
Hearing this answer, Xavier suddenly realized, no wonder her appearance was a little different from ordinary local residents, she turned out to be a mixed-race child, and naturally had a unique hair color and a unique attractive face.
As for her last sentence, it was obviously modest, and it made Xavier say so
"That's not a little bit anymore. Miss, you speak Minoan very well, this is the certification of the locals, don't be too modest. β
"Thank you for the compliment. Leana's dimple twitched, and she kindly asked, "By the way, sir, you just mentioned that you need my help, and how, are you looking for your friend who lives here?"
"That's right, but I've been out of contact with him for a long time, so I only know his name, not his exact location. Xavier continues to make up his story, but it's not quite a lie, after all, the word 'friend' doesn't just mean a friend
His full name is, Lloyd David DeWallace. β
"De?" said Liana, who sensitively noticed the particle, and asked rhetorically, "Sir, your friend, is a nobleman?"
"Well, he's a viscount. β
"I think it's a bit of an impression," Leana thought for a moment with her chin raised, "I should have heard the name in my memory, but I'm not sure. β
"Well," Xavier was a little disappointed, and it seemed that finding someone who could speak Minoan might not necessarily solve the problem, "Miss, do you know any place here where I can inquire about my friend?"
"That's exactly what I was trying to say. Liana smiled, "I don't know if they know where your friend is, but I think it's a good idea to go there and ask." β
"There it isβthe Governor's Palace. She pulled a long note.
Xavier, who heard this word in the Governor's Palace, just wanted to hit his head hard, why didn't he think of it!
As a subject state of the Minoan Empire, the Vasiliki Kingdom only has a very low autonomy, which Xavier has long known, such as military power, supreme ruling power, etc., all belong to imperial rights.
To use an example, the middle and lower level officials will be natives, and the top officials will also be some natives, but if it is the highest rank, such as the rank of governor (similar to the mayor), it must be a Minoan.
How could a Minoan not know Minoan?and, as a governor, he should know best the whereabouts of Viscount Wallace!
The problem was that the governor was not necessarily willing to receive him, and as a participant in the Knights' Assembly, Xavier knew that his status was not low, but certainly not as good as the nobles.
And to be able to sit in the position of governor, Xavier believes that at least he is also a baron, he does not have to give Xavier this face, and he can refuse Xavier's request on any "busy business" reason.
Thinking about this, Xavier couldn't help but furrow slightly, and smiled bitterly at the girl in front of him, "Miss, thank you very much for your proposal, but I'm just an ordinary swordsman, and I don't seem to have that much right to go to see a governor." β
"Don't worry, he'll see you. Liana sipped her drink and said vaguely, "This is my promise." β
"Uh, why?"
"Because he's my father. The girl in front of him smiled faintly at him.
Faced with this response, Xavier couldn't help but froze for a few seconds.
No, your father is a governor?
I just walked around here and saw the daughter of a mayor-level official?
It's unbelievable, isn't it?
However, when he remembered everything that Leana had shown him before, such as being well-dressed and well-groomed, and that his father was a Minoan, everything seemed to be taken for granted.
Her father was indeed a Minoan, and he was also a governor, and as the daughter of the governor, she must have been rich enough to wear such valuable ornaments and gowns for herself!
Thinking of this, Xavier hurriedly sighed and asked the girl in front of him, "Then there is Miss Lao, you." β
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