() A man who was unconscious found himself doing what he said was the most disgusting thing. Mrs. Audrey smiled without being rude, and spoke with her from time to time, giving full play to the social temperament she had honed as a nobleman.
Among the four silver-bearded dwarves, some were drowsy after hearing this, while others were gnashing their teeth. There is no way, someone talks too much nonsense, and it has the same level of lethality as the "talks of the past" of those old men in the clan.
If it had been possible at that time, he would have walked away with a flick of his head. Anyway, there were plenty of places to hide in the iron city. If that doesn't work, go to the Miseren Nuclear Zone to find the guardians to play with, or rather be played with. If you don't have any consciousness, you still can't enter that place. But now in this unfamiliar human city, they really don't dare to run around.
The former Demon King was like a sculpture, with his feet raised, leaning on the armrest, holding his chin, quietly and not moving at all.
As for the three girls, they studied the eighteen ways to play the sap. Halumi showed off and talked about her personal experience using some of these techniques. And we discover and solve problems through practice, so that our skills in sap knocking become more and more advanced.
But before they could take action, the waiter knocked on the door and interrupted their original plan. Of course, he also interrupted the talkative person.
The waiter, who was wearing a white formal suit and black trousers, walked as light as a cat and made no sound. He pushed a small cart through the door. In this relatively quiet environment where only one person was talking loudly, the clicking sound of the wheels was unexpectedly clear.
But what made Lin stop talking nonsense, brought Fen back to his senses, and attracted others at the same time was a very special fragrance. Lin was quite familiar with this smell, and it even aroused withdrawal symptoms that he had not experienced for a long time.
"Is this...coffee?"
Audrey looked slightly proud and said: "This is a drink from other places, which is of great help to magicians. I believe you will like it. Although some people are not used to the taste, they will criticize it. It’s useless. But I still highly recommend the unique taste of bitterness and sweetness, which will be unforgettable.”
At the same time, the waiter brought a cup of black coffee to everyone present. The four dwarves, who had never drank before, took a sip, and their faces suddenly wrinkled into a chrysanthemum shape. But the few people who drank it were disappointed after taking a sip.
Both Halumi and Kaya had the urge to cook it themselves; Fen, who was as silent as the sculpture, simply didn't touch it and returned to his own fugue. Lin took a sip and said directly: "It's overcooked, which is a pity. The roasted beans have also been left for too long, which is a pity."
Audrey couldn't help but be curious about someone who could clearly give an evaluation. Do you really understand or pretend to understand? But the waiter who pushed the cart in slightly frowned, showing a dissatisfied attitude.
As Mrs. Audrey's waiter who specializes in brewing coffee, there is no magician in Pilsen who doesn't praise her full of praise. They even want to come and drink coffee whenever they have nothing to do. It can be said that no one in this city is better than him in coffee.
Although his behavior was quite reserved, Lin couldn't sense the waiter's attitude. He smiled and said: "If Madam is willing, please take out the coffee beans and cooking utensils, and let me brew a cup directly to prove it."
"Oh, you also know about coffee?"
"Haha, don't take it for granted. There are many people who are better than me. I just have some experience." It's just that those who know better than me are all on Earth. Someone didn't say the words.
In the communication of nobles, you can always meet people who want to show off certain skills. As a host, out of politeness, I will simply cooperate. , and if you are embarrassed and make a fool of yourself, not only will the person who wants to show off lose face, but you will also become enemies with the host, because making a fool of yourself will also make the host's face less good. So I wouldn’t dare to make such a request if I don’t have enough money.
The equipment that was delivered was truly worthy of being used by nobles. It was not only made of fine materials, but also carefully crafted. It didn't look like a coffee pot at all, but a work of art. Afraid of using this kind of thing? Afraid of getting hurt or broken? joke! For someone, using such high-end appliances in daily life is more enjoyable. So after admiring each artifact, he started a performance.
Yes, acting. Speaking of which, making coffee is similar to bartending or tea ceremony. As long as you do it well and seriously, it will naturally be worth watching. So he said while fiddling with it:
"To make a good cup of coffee, water alone is a science. The quality of the water depends on the location and environment. Basically, there is no choice. Then boil the water. Some people are used to boiling the water and then letting it boil. How long does it take to rest? Some people think that the water should not be boiled. The thickness of grinding the beans is related to the intensity of extraction you want. Because the beans have been aged for a long time this time, we should not grind them too finely to avoid over-extraction. .”
Someone talks the same thing, and his actions are not ambiguous at all. Just this starting gesture, coupled with the casual explanation attitude, has already calmed down other people who didn't know the details. The waiter in charge was a little unconvinced and said, "I have read that coffee book. What is written in it is different from what you make."
"Oh, you've seen it, haha." Lin smiled and said, "That's normal. That book is just an introductory book. I didn't write all the tips in it when I wrote it. I didn't type it well. Basics, if you learn too many shortcuts, you will only make good things nondescript. What’s more, if you write too deeply at that time, how many people will understand it.”
After being stunned for a while, the waiter finally understood what he was saying and made a strange noise in a very disrespectful manner. Although Mrs. Audrey did not lose her composure in the same way, she still showed a surprised expression. Lin smiled while cooking and said: "Is it strange that I wrote the book? Didn't you pay attention? Or is it that the version you got doesn't even have the author's name at all."
Ignoring the surprised expressions of others, Lin explained while smelling the aroma of brewed coffee. This is also because Midland does not yet have a very accurate timing device, so it can only return to the most primitive, and actually the most correct method - smell. Explain the reasons for each aroma change, and explain the correct way to use a stirring paddle.
Finally, when the coffee was brewed, someone poured himself a small cup, took a sip, and chirped a few times. Well, not bad. After all, the beans are no longer fresh. Then he gave everyone a small cup and said at the same time: "Try it. I think it's okay."
That different and charming aroma has already aroused everyone's desire to drink. Even Fen, who had left the original cup of coffee to cool down, finally stretched out his index finger, twisted the handle of the cup, and imitated someone else's actions and took a sip. "Well, the aroma is a bit weak."
This lich's comments are hard to agree with. The four dwarves spoke highly of the completely different black liquid. The one-eyed girl picked up the cup and refused to put it down. She drank it with great treasure and smelled the aroma that she had never smelled before.
The convinced waiter bowed without any unnecessary praise or appreciation. For a person of his status, even if he said good things, he should not speak in such an occasion. In fact, his previous questioning behavior had already exceeded the rules. Some things are indispensable. Not to mention challenging a person with real ability, a magician.
Just like the indescribable feeling in my heart when I drank the drink called 'coffee' for the first time, I experienced it again this time, and the throbbing mood was even more intense than the last time. Holding her favorite cup, Mrs. Audrey re-examined the guests brought by this group of one-eyed girls and said, "What a man who continues to create miracles."
Lin, who was discussing the aroma issue with Fen, couldn't help laughing when he heard the lady's comments and said, "You can't be talking about me. I've always heard mostly negative comments. , like a country bumpkin, a magician who is no different from a magic apprentice, the devil man in the academy. And seriously, I am just a lost dog who was kicked out of my house. "
"If I understand what you have done, and judge fairly, most of the things you have done are good things. I also feel it is unfair to treat you like this. Unfortunately, I have no weight in the world of magicians and can't help much. I'm busy. So, Your Excellency, you didn't come here just to make a cup of coffee for us."
"Oh, I have forgotten the serious business. Girl, take out those lists."
The black-haired and brown-skinned girl who was named took out three lists from her small bag and handed them to her teacher. Lin spread it out on the table and said, "The first one is what I want. There are a lot of varieties, but you don't have to have these items. It's no problem if there are substitutes with similar functions. And the second one is It’s what Fen wants. Except for the designated items, you can use substitutes for everything else.──”
In fact, the main part of Fin's list of requirements is the materials for making a ship-cutting knife. Since the last time he heard about this sharp weapon, the crazy lich has wanted to restore it. I killed an earth dragon not long ago. Although it was only a subspecies, the dragon scales basically met the needs. Now that the main materials are available, Fen's temper becomes a little more urgent.
"──The third list is what the dwarves want. The items crossed out with a line are things that are not needed yet; for the remaining items, please collect them as much as possible."
Because Jermaine wanted to do whatever he thought of, and there was no planning at all. So when he sent over the list of requirements, Lin Duo questioned him for a few words and then vigorously deleted a lot of materials that were obviously just a whim and just wanted to play with.
Audrey picked up the three lists and glanced at them. Audrey returned to her true nature as a businessman and said, "Most of the things you specified that you are looking for are not cheap, and they are not necessarily easy to find."
Generally speaking, when businessmen say these things, they are preparing to sell at a price. At this time, the buyer or seller must of course show sincerity. When Lin was about to put forward his bargaining chip, Mrs. Audrey handed the list to the housekeeper who had been waiting nearby and said, "Help you find the items on these three lists."
Lin was quite surprised by the attitude of the lady in front of him and asked: "Well, madam, don't you consider charging a deposit or something?"
"Haha, Lord Tripwood, if you are the one in the rumors, then based on your own value, just say a word. There is no need to worry about those small things."
"My worth? Selling my kidney?" This is the only answer someone can think of.
