Amber Sword
Chapter 123 - 52th Act Little Roman Can’t Be This Adventurous_2

Chapter 123: 52th Act Little Roman Can’t Be This Adventurous_2

Though he was very meticulous, he was still quick to act. In a moment, he summoned a waiter, gave him instructions, and came running back to ask, "I’ve arranged everything. When will the girl arrive?"

"I don’t know, but I hope she comes to us first. I can’t let that guy Glanson look down on us." The young man sighed, feeling his companion patting his shoulder vigorously. He looked up outside and jumped up excitedly, immediately pushing the dwarf forward. "There she is, she’s here! Quick, uncle, it’s your turn!"

"Relax, young man. Don’t push me like a sack of potatoes. I’ve been in business for thirty years, of course I know what to do." Even at the last moment, Gunn couldn’t resist boasting.

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When Romantic stepped into the inn, she couldn’t help but curiously glance around. She had never seen such extensive use of stone in architectural decoration, yet seeing the short stone walls and columns, she felt a sense of familiarity deep down. The future Miss Merchant was looking around when she noticed a dwarf with a beard almost dragging on the ground standing in front of her.

"Are you a dwarf?" she asked.

"No, I’m Dwarf," the innkeeper corrected her sternly.

"Are you the boss here, Mr. Shorty?"

"It’s Dwarf, not short person. Little girl, did you understand?—Of course, I’m the boss here."

"But I want to rent a carriage. Do you rent carriages here?"

"Of course. What do you think I’m doing here?"

"Do I need to pay?" Romantic was still curious as she looked around the inn.

"Of course. The principle of business is cash on the nail. We charge based on the number of days rented, but as a matter of principle, the Running Horse Inn generally does not provide rentals for trips that go beyond one day. Also, if the carriage is damaged due to the guest’s actions, we demand compensation accordingly. In fact, our drivers have the right to refuse orders that may endanger their lives. Of course, this rule becomes invalid if it conflicts with the previous one..." When it came to business, Gunn couldn’t stop talking.

"How much would it cost to rent it for just half a day?"

"Thirty Tuo."

Romantic took out a blue-grey pouch and shook it, causing two or three coppers to fall out. She looked up with an innocent face and asked, "But I only have this much money. Can I still rent it?"

"You can rent a wheel..." Gunn was about to say, but he suddenly remembered his nephew’s words and changed his tone, "Okay, although it’s a bit short—little girl, when do you need the carriage?"

"I need it right now. How can I find my carriage?"

"The carriages are parked in the back. Here’s your number plate. You can find your carriage with it. Do you need me to take you there?" Gunn painfully handed over a copper plate, recalling he hadn’t done a losing business deal in years.

"No need, I have some friends outside. I need to ask their opinion. Can we settle the payment now?"

"Of course, settling the payment is my favorite thing." Gunn wiped his forehead, feeling this deal was really against his principles. But considering his nephew, mainly because compensation was to be received, he reluctantly did it.

Meanwhile, Parker and his partner hid in the kitchen, watching Romantic walk out of the inn looking satisfied. They rushed out together, grabbing his uncle and asking, "How did it go, did you get it?"

"Of course, don’t you know who your Uncle Gunn is? I used to do business with greedy ogres," the dwarf couldn’t help but recount the details. But Parker slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "By Martha, Uncle Gunn, what have you done? She must know we’re here! She won’t use your carriage now. Uncle Gunn, we’ve messed up!"

"What happened?"

"What merchant does business without caring about loss? A tenth of the price, Uncle Gunn, your kindness went too far! Who would have thought the woman was so shrewd, what else did she say?" The young man didn’t expect his uncle’s good intentions to make things worse, looking frustrated.

"She said she’s going to ask her companions’ opinion."

"Companions?" Parker and his partner exchanged glances and immediately chased after her. The dwarf boss shouted behind them, "Wait, you two little brats, what about the money you promised me!"

He sighed angrily, "Young people these days have no respect for their elders." He turned around and saw one of his waiters running up to him, bending over to say, "Boss, the carriage you arranged has already left."

"The carriage I arranged? What carriage?" Gunn felt he was going to lose his mind, looking at his waiter in confusion.

"The one you said to meet any requirement she had."

"By the way, that young lady is really gorgeous and has a great personality. Is she Master Parker’s lover?" The waiter admired.

"What!" The dwarf gave him a look that could kill.

...

"Miss, where are we going?"

The carriage rolled forward with the sound of the wheels clattering, and the scenery outside the windows flew by, giving the young girl a sense of newness. But soon, a question came from outside.——

"I like to see the sights. Let’s go to the South Gate first, and then loop around to the North Gate. Is there any scenery along the way?"

"Of course, we should pass by Everton Knight’s residence."

"Everton, who is that?"

"Everton Knight, a well-known hero..."

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As Brand and Char climbed to the top of Yu Song Castle’s tower and looked down, they couldn’t help but inhale sharply. Outside, a dense crowd of noble private soldiers nearly surrounded the castle completely. The mix of mercenaries holding torches formed a long line of twinkling lights, like a dragon coiling around Yu Song Castle’s moat.

The noble private soldiers had already broken through the gates and entered the outer courtyard and would soon enter the castle. The loud noise created by the wind bomb technique had alerted the nobles to prepare for a strong attack.

Brand and his young wizard follower looked at the scene below, their faces turning a bit grim. Breaking out seemed nearly miraculous—although they had the stone statue ghosts to rely on, carrying two people might not let it fly very high.

Brand held his breath, anxiety tingling as he pointed to another distant line of fire, "Do you see that? The White Mane Legion is coming too—"

"I’d rather not have seen it, Lord."

"That too."

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(PS: There’s no way I have so many tickets!)

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