Chapter 44 Gambling and Fighting Part 2

"We haven't seen each other for a long time, and now you want to meet me? This is a confusing coincidence." The man named Conrad stared intently at the people in front of him, so searching and sharp.

Lucas and the others pretended to be subordinates of Culture, acting as naturally as possible without arousing suspicion. The man proved to be very wary, even though the person he was meeting was an old friend.

The old man cleared his throat to get rid of the awkwardness. "There is urgent business in Laterite. At least I have the time to visit you. Conrad, you are really annoying. Because you are younger than me, you can run around with all your wealth from gambling. I chose to stay at home instead of looking at the damn technological objects in front of my eyes.

Conrad chuckled, watching his friend who was so pathetic and hated the world that was now entering the modern era. "You won't be able to make any money if you keep locking yourself up in your big house. This world is getting more and more advanced, we can even easily make a lot of money in one day."

"There is no harm at all. I'm used to the old-fashioned system, giving up all conveniences, that way my life remains comfortable."

Conrad nodded his head. Human perception is very different. He couldn't be cooped up in a big house when there was so much fun to be had outside. He raised his eyebrows. "I am honored by your arrival and the invitation of your subordinates. One of them has a familiar face, very famous everywhere. Gerd Mathias' grandson."

'He noticed me!' Lucas still tried to be as calm as possible, even though he was caught in the end.

"Don't you really hate people associated with the Empyrean Blue government?" Conrad narrowed his eyes.

"I really hate that boy, but I have a good relationship with the girl named Lisa," Culture said, glancing briefly at Lisa, who was standing next to him.

"I don't know what your relationship is with them, but if it involves much needed information. Sorry, I wouldn't give it away for free, even if it was you." Conrad waved his hand in the air, his eyes cunning and dull.

What Culture said was true, it was very difficult for Conrad to give away confidential information. Money is everything to buy information.

"But if you are willing to pay a high price, I will give you information. What information do you need?" Conrad asked.

Let the old man speak first, there will be times when Lucas or Lisa will speak.

"They... Well, we wanted to ask you a question. As a wizard who speaks the language of dark magical beasts, one of your customers is probably the person we are looking for." Culture's face crumpled and he breathed heavily several times.

"One of your subordinates has asked this before. What does that have to do with them?"

Lucas didn't quite understand, but it seemed as if Culture had asked for the same information they had. There are many secrets the old man hides. Even during the journey, Culture did not reveal his true destination. On the other hand, Lisa firmly believed that the old man could be trusted.

"I have known the old man for a long time, including his good relationship with my parents. If he hides something or betrays us, I will be the one to vouch for him. At that time, Lisa was very confident. It seems that Lisa's relationship with Culture is not just a close acquaintance. Her parents are non-wizards and she is a wizard. Lucas can well understand that he shares the same world as Lisa.

Aside from studying on his own and without interference from others, Lucas taught himself to understand magic and wizards in the modern era. Without Professor Bathilda's help, Lucas might not have become a student at Illois Magic Academy and a wizard.

"You work with me, a mutual relationship. How much information should I buy?"

"100,000 gold coins. That's the deal price."

Of the many people he met, traded with, and bought confidential information. This is what makes Culture most angry. Conrad really is a very cunning type of person. It was clear that the man wanted to get all of his money.

Culture slammed his hands down on the table, his face flushed and his breath coming hard. "Seriously! You want to extort my wealth?"

"Your wealth won't run out if you don't take advantage of the opportunities that exist, Culture." Conrad had a very cunning look in his eyes, fixed on Lucas.

100,000 gold coins was no problem for Lucas, he could spend it easily. He could probably easily spend more than 100,000 gold coins. Conrad can use anything to make millions of gold. Hit the jackpot right before his eyes. Take advantage of Lucas' wealth, which comes from a prominent family.

"What if I add 200,000 gold coins? You have to give us all the information," Lucas said calmly, like a child from a rich family. It's true, Lucas is the golden boy.

Have tremendous opportunities and take advantage of those that exist. Conrad always has one characteristic, his little laugh that hides cunning. "This is a fantastic prize. I could accept it, but it's less challenging and seems very easy. I need a challenge, and you have to want to participate."

Perhaps the two girls here could not wait any longer and a big fight broke out in the living room. The blond man wanted to play with them. It is not enough to be clever to make your opponent helpless, you have to be as cunning as a snake. The man in front of Lucas was indeed very cunning.

"A famous gambler like you can easily make money in a matter of seconds. Would you like to bet on the fight?"

Conrad sat up straight and serious. He did not expect to be challenged by a fifteen year old boy. Moreover, the boy was from a rich and prominent family. "I will make a higher bet. If you win, I will give you all the secret information. But if you lose. Double, you have to pay for the loss."

"This is called blackmail." Cloe growled, her hands clenching into tight fists.

***

A woman with short hair and a long black coat. She was standing in front of the altar, but his eyes were fixed on a picture frame showing a man and a woman together with a beautiful little girl.

The figure of the woman in the picture frame was very similar to her, especially the short, neck-length hair and the light brown eyes. The woman in the frame seemed to be showing a small happy smile, as were the two people.

"Mom, I was looking for you. It turns out you are here." A teenage girl entered the room.

The woman turned her face toward the source of the sound. His face and eyes were flat and there was no warmth at all. Even when the teenage girl tried to smile, it didn't touch the woman's heart at all.

Yes, this woman always spoke out for justice. She tried to convince everyone that this New World Era was nothing but a lie. A non-wizard organization that had existed for a very long time, since the previous era. Now a woman named Lorenna Timothee is taking over the non-wizard organization. The emergence of a dark organization causes very threatening chaos.

She had considered it. One of her adopted sons will carry out her plan.