Chương 211: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [211] [30 PS]
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Port Ormos
Under Luo Qing's time-efficient, full-speed travel, it took exactly a day to arrive at Port Ormos.
As Sumeru's largest port, Port Ormos handled all sea trade connected to Sumeru, making it a hub bustling with foreign merchants—far more than the city of Sumeru itself.
However, due to the port's distance from Sumeru City, its law enforcement was notoriously lax.
Mercenaries often gathered to stir up trouble, and smuggling was a common occurrence. Among the smuggled goods, the canned knowledge unique to Sumeru—capable of granting instant expertise—was a highly sought-after commodity.
Luo Qing wasn't here to investigate the smuggling of canned knowledge to its roots; he simply wanted to understand what it was used for and whether he could produce some himself.
By the time the two arrived at Port Ormos, it was already noon.
Under Theresa's insistence, Luo Qing begrudgingly rented just a single room for their overnight stay.
After lunch, Luo Qing glanced at the bustling docks and suddenly thought of a certain short-haired, lavender-haired little girl with a shrewd, merchant-like grin. Turning to Theresa, he ordered:
"Go take a look over there. If you spot a short-haired little girl with lavender hair and glasses, come back and find me."
"Ah?"
Theresa blinked, looking a little confused.
"My lord… do you mean an underage little girl?"
"Probably. Why?"
"My lord, interacting with minors in this way… that's illegal in Snezhnaya…" Theresa muttered hesitantly.
"...?"
"What's in that brain of yours besides inappropriate thoughts?"
Luo Qing flicked her forehead.
"I'm heading this way. If you see her, report back to me."
"Understood, my lord."
Theresa held her forehead, her shoulders drooping in a mix of embarrassment and slight hurt, as she trudged off in the opposite direction.
So, my lord brought me along to work...
She had thought...
Maybe...
After a few days, if they skipped protection...
There might've been a chance to conceive...
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Elsewhere
Luo Qing had no idea what was running through Theresa's mind.
Relying on his memories of the game, he headed toward the spot where Dori had once conned Lumine into buying canned knowledge.
But the real Teyvat was vastly different from the game world, and Port Ormos, apart from its bridge, lacked any other distinct landmarks.
After wandering for a while without encountering the lavender-haired merchant, Luo Qing debated whether to meet up with Theresa to check her findings.
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed something in a dark alley.
A lavender-haired little girl was rubbing her hands together, talking with a burly man in the shadows—a sight that easily aroused suspicion.
Sensing someone watching, the lavender-haired girl locked eyes with Luo Qing.
That one glance seemed to freeze time.
"Not good! Law enforcement! Scatter!"
Before Luo Qing could react, the girl shouted, ditching the burly man and sprinting into the depths of the alley.
"Huh?"
Luo Qing was momentarily dumbfounded.
Why is she running so fast? Do I really look like law enforcement?
Glancing down, he suddenly realized.
Damn it.
He was still wearing his matra discipline officer's uniform.
"No wonder..."
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Meanwhile
Dori's instincts told her that a matra officer had spotted her. Despite the suddenness, she didn't panic. Following her pre-planned escape route, she darted into narrow passages where only she could squeeze through, confident no adult could follow.
After running for a while, she stopped, noticing no one was pursuing her.
"Phew… that was exhausting…"
Wiping sweat from her forehead, she muttered to herself, "How was I exposed? My backup routes should still be secure…"
Just as she contemplated whether to investigate who had betrayed her, a male voice sounded behind her.
"So, you're the one selling canned knowledge?"
"Hmm??!"
Dori spun around, startled, only to find the uniformed man somehow standing behind her.
"When did you...?!"
"Answer my question first. You're the one selling canned knowledge, right?"
Luo Qing's tone was calm. Since she had already mistaken him for a law officer, he figured he might as well play along.
"Uh… well…"
Smuggling canned knowledge was illegal. If caught, she'd have to surrender all her earnings and pay a hefty fine on top of that. For someone like Dori, whose sole life goal was to amass wealth, losing money was worse than death.
"That… big brother, I have no idea what you're talking about," she said in a coy voice, pretending to fidget shyly. "I'm just selling fruit…"
"..."
Luo Qing was speechless.
Why does she seem so… eccentric?
"Answer properly, or I'll take you in."
"Okay, okay…"
Seeing her act exposed, Dori dropped her pretense. Folding her arms, she said flatly:
"Name your price. How much to let me go?"
"And if I name one, will you actually pay it?"
"..."
[Dori's Frustration +1]
Why does he seem to know me so well?!
"Don't worry. I'm not here to arrest you."
Luo Qing's tone softened. "Do you have any canned knowledge left in stock?"
"Eh?"
Dori blinked in surprise.
So he's here to buy canned knowledge? Then why did I even bother running…
"You're not baiting me, are you?" she asked, leaning back tactically.
"Why would I?"
"Hmm, fair point…"
In this shadowy alley, with just the two of them…
If Luo Qing wanted to do anything to her, he wouldn't need to sweet-talk her first. He could've just taken action.
"Oh, you should've said so earlier, customer!"
Dori's expression shifted back to the shrewd merchant he had expected.
Rubbing her hands together, she cheerfully presented a list.
"Lucky you, I just got a new batch in! Here's the catalog. Anything catch your eye? Spend over a million mora and I'll give you a 10% discount~!"
To Dori, business was business, even if the client was law enforcement.
"These…"
Luo Qing scanned the list. Titles like Fishing: From Beginner to Expert, Mastering Fried Rice, and The Art of Being a Scumbag left him unimpressed.
"This is it?"
"Not what you're looking for?"
Dori's smile didn't falter. "No problem, I've got something more… impressive."
She pulled out another list from her bag.
"Let's see… 100 Ways to Win a Rich Lady's Heart, Steel Wool Applications…"
"You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
"Ahem… customer, the content of canned knowledge isn't something I can control! Just tell me what you want, and I'll keep an eye out for it. Don't worry, I won't even charge you a high finder's fee~!"
"No need."
Luo Qing shook his head.
"Do you have the device to produce canned knowledge?"
"The device?"
Dori leaned back again, this time more cautiously.
"Customer, that comes at a whole different price~."
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Chương 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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