Kapitel 212: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [212] [40 PS]
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Luo Qing's voice was calm. He had a wealth of knowledge from his previous life, and if combined with the real-world dreams he experienced, extracting and utilizing this knowledge could prove immensely useful.
"I can, of course, but the price..."
Dori rubbed her hands together eagerly. The device for extracting canned knowledge was tightly controlled by the Akademiya, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to access. However, someone as well-connected and resourceful as Dori had her ways.
"You don't need to worry about that."
Luo Qing casually pulled a bank check emblazoned with the insignia of the Northland Bank from his pocket and handed it to Dori.
"Write whatever amount you want. I won't stop you."
"Huh?"
Dori was momentarily stunned.
She took a step back, giving Luo Qing a once-over.
While his appearance was decent, the wind discipline officer uniform he wore hardly screamed "wealthy elite." Yet here he was, offering such a grand gesture.
"Northland Bank..."
Dori accepted the gilded check and held it up to the sunlight, inspecting it carefully.
Having done business with Snezhnayan merchants from time to time, she was familiar with Northland Bank checks. Only an elite few had access to these blank checks, allowing the holder to fill in any amount.
And this one didn't seem fake.
Is this guy really a wind discipline officer?
"Well then, rest assured, customer! My prices are always fair and reasonable—I guarantee you'll get your money's worth!"
Grinning, Dori tucked the check into her pocket.
"When can I expect the device?" Luo Qing asked offhandedly, indifferent to how many zeros Dori might add to the check.
As an operative, his funds were astronomical; even if he ran out, he could always apply for more from headquarters. Mora was the least of his concerns.
After all, earning mora wasn't his responsibility...
Why should he worry?
"This kind of thing is under tight scrutiny by the wind discipline officers. How about this—give me your address, and I'll deliver it to you late tonight. Does that work?"
Dori's face lit up with her trademark business smile. She had always favored generous customers.
"By the way, may I have your name? I'm Dori, and there's nothing in Sumeru I can't procure. If you ever need anything else, feel free to find me~."
"We'll talk about that later," Luo Qing replied, jotting down an address and handing it to her.
The address was where he and Theresa were currently staying in Port Ormos—a modest one-bedroom suite.
"This inn, huh…"
Dori patted her chest with a confident grin. "Got it, customer. I'll have it delivered tonight—you can count on me!"
"Fine. See you tonight."
Luo Qing nodded and left the alley.
He trusted Dori's reliability. While she was undeniably a shrewd merchant, her reputation for fulfilling deals was solid.
He wasn't concerned about her running off with the check either. Without his approval, the bank wouldn't release a single mora.
And if she did try to flee…
She'd face a little punishment.
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Emerging from the alley, Luo Qing glanced toward the direction he had parted ways with Theresa.
To his mild exasperation, he saw her standing by the riverside, holding two cups of milk tea—one in her hand and the other dangling by her side. Clearly, she hadn't taken his instructions seriously and had gone to a milk tea shop instead.
She stood there aimlessly, pouting slightly, her violet eyes gazing around in search of him. Her petite figure swayed gently by the riverside.
I'll admit, when she's not talking, she's actually quite nice to look at. Definitely my type.
But the moment she opened her mouth...
Luo Qing sighed and began walking toward her. However, he suddenly felt someone's gaze on him.
Following his instincts, he looked toward the wooden bridge over the estuary.
There, a man with short, gradient gray hair, wearing headphones and a sleek black-and-green outfit, was staring at him with a haughty expression.
That's the academic prodigy.
"He's here too…"
Luo Qing smiled faintly at the man on the bridge. After a moment of thought, he raised his hand and flipped him off.
"..."
On the bridge, Alhaitham's brows furrowed.
He hadn't expected Luo Qing to notice him. Given the height of the bridge, he should have been undetectable.
How did this guy spot me so quickly? And what does that hand gesture even mean?
Realizing he'd been exposed, Alhaitham decided it wasn't worth continuing his observation and walked away from the bridge.
"Huh? Is he embarrassed?"
Luo Qing was mildly surprised to see Alhaitham retreat so decisively.
He had been planning to chat with the renowned scholar and see if he could provoke a reaction, but the man had left before he got the chance.
Could he have sensed my overwhelming presence and chickened out?
"Tch… fine."
Confirming there was no one else watching him, Luo Qing shook his head and made his way toward Theresa.
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Meanwhile, Theresa had belatedly realized that Luo Qing hadn't told her where to find him.
Unlike the people of Sumeru, they couldn't communicate through the Akasha Terminal, so after searching aimlessly for a while, she had returned to their meeting spot.
Standing by the riverside for a while, her stomach started growling.
That's when she ended up with two cups of milk tea—one for herself and one for Luo Qing.
"My lord...!"
Spotting Luo Qing approaching, Theresa's face lit up. She waved at him with a bright smile, standing on tiptoes like she was greeting a boyfriend on a date.
When he reached her, she handed him one of the cups.
"My lord, I got this for you—spicy flavor milk tea! It's so good!"
"..."
Spicy… flavor?
Luo Qing frowned slightly as he stared at the cup Theresa offered.
"I told you to go look for someone, didn't I?"
"Uh… well..."
Theresa hesitated, her voice small and guilty.
"I walked around, but I couldn't find the person you described… and then I got hungry..."
"..."
"You're not going to drink it?"
Seeing that Luo Qing hadn't taken the milk tea, Theresa peeked up at him, looking sheepish.
"Next time we're on a mission, don't go buying random things."
Luo Qing finally accepted the milk tea, though his expression remained stern.
"Hehe, got it, my lord!"
Relieved that he hadn't scolded her, Theresa broke into a grin.
In a burst of boldness, she looped her arm around his.
"So, my lord, what's next?"
"I've already met the person. We'll head back to the inn to rest and wait for the delivery tonight. Once we get the goods, we'll leave."
"Back to rest? Sounds great!"
Theresa's thoughts drifted to the inn's large, comfortable double bed.
Her heart fluttered with excitement.
Her chance had finally come!
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