Mysterious Fragment

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The charming voice from the hooded girl didn't clear the gloom from the innkeeper's face at all, but instead had her expression turn even more stinky. "If you don't like the price or can't afford it, don't waste my time—!"

A burst of loud, boisterous laughter from a ruffian-looking man at the table interrupted their conversation before she could speak. "Old lady, don't try to gouge the little beauty here, we all know you hate them, but it's only ten silvers a day for your best room, ain't it? And that one is already taken, too."

Evelyn frowned under her hood when she felt the man's malicious gaze travel up and down her body, as if trying to gauge her worth.

"Ten gold coins a day? Is she renting out the Emperor's bedroom? Ahaha…"

"Hey, little beauty! Don't haggle with the old husk, come with daddy, my place has a spare bed for you! Of course, your friend is welcome too!"