A man who was unconscious did not realize that he was doing what he said was the most disgusting thing. Lady Audrey smiled without being disrespectful, and said a word of courtesy from time to time, using the social temperament honed as a nobleman in a small school,
Performed to the fullest.
Among the four silver-bearded dwarves, some were drowsy after listening to it, while others were gnashing their teeth after hearing it. There was no way, someone was talking too much nonsense, and it had the same level of lethality as the "talking back then" of the old men in the clan.
If at that time, it would have been a big deal and he would have walked away with a flick of his head. Anyway, there were plenty of places to hide in the Iron City. If not, he would have gone to the Miseren Nuclear Zone to play with the guardians, or be played by them. Without any awareness, he would still
They couldn't enter that place. But now in this unfamiliar human city, they really didn'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 of playing the sap. Harumi showed off, talking about his own personal experience of using some of the tricks. He also discovered and solved problems from practice, so that Knock
Sap's skills are getting better and better.
But before they could take action, the waiter knocked on the door and interrupted their original plan. Of course, he also interrupted the chatty person.
The waiter, who was wearing a white formal suit and black trousers, walked as lightly as a cat and made no sound. He pushed a trolley through the door. In this relatively quiet environment where only one person was talking nonsense,
The clicking sound of the wheels was surprisingly clear.
But what made Lin stop talking nonsense, brought Fen back to his soul, and attracted others at the same time, was a very special aroma. Lin was very familiar with this smell, and it even aroused the abstention that he had not experienced for a long time.
Breaking symptoms.
"Is this...coffee?"
Audrey looked a little proud and said: "This is a drink from other places. It is of great help to magicians. I believe you will like it. Although some people are not used to the taste and 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 it took a sip, and their faces suddenly wrinkled into a chrysanthemum shape. But the few people who had drank it were disappointed after taking a bite.
Both Hallumi and Kaya had the urge to cook it themselves; Fen, who was as silent as a sculpture, simply didn't touch it and returned to his own fugue. Lin took a sip and said directly: "It's overcooked.
, What a pity. The roasted beans have also been left out for too long, what a pity.”
Audrey couldn't help but be curious about someone who could clearly give an evaluation. Did he really understand or pretend to understand? But the waiter who came in with the trolley frowned slightly, showing dissatisfaction.
manner.
As Mrs. Audrey's waiter who specializes in brewing coffee, there is no magician in the city of Pilsen who doesn't praise her full of praise. They even want to come and drink coffee when they have nothing to do. It can be said that in this city, no one is here
There is no one better than him in terms of coffee attainments.
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 I will brew a cup directly to prove it."
"Oh, do you also know about coffee?"
"Haha, if you say you understand, don't take it seriously. 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 this sentence.
In the communication of nobles, you can always meet people who want to show off certain skills. As a host, out of politeness, of course you will simply cooperate. Besides, if you are embarrassed and make a fool of yourself, not only the person who wants to show off will be lost.
In order to save face, you will also become enemies with the host, because making a fool of yourself will also make the host's face look bad. Therefore, you don't dare to make such a request if you are not careful.
The equipment that was delivered is truly worthy of being used by nobles. It is not only made of the best materials, but also carefully crafted. It does not look like a coffee pot at all, but a work of art. Are you afraid of using this kind of thing?
Injured or broken? Just kidding! For someone, using such high-end utensils in daily life is more interesting. So after appreciating each utensil, he started a performance.
Yes, a performance. When it comes to making coffee, it is similar to bartending or tea ceremony. As long as you do it well and seriously, it will naturally be watchable. So while he was fiddling with it, he said:
"To make a good cup of coffee, water alone is a science. The quality of the water depends on the location and the environment. Basically there is no choice. Then boil the water. Some people are used to boiling the water and then letting the water boil.
How long does it take to rest? Some people think that the water should not be boiled. The degree of grinding of 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 spoke a set of words, and his movements were not ambiguous at all. Just this starting position, combined with the casual explanation attitude, had already calmed down other people who didn't know the details. But the waiter who was in charge was...
Somewhat unconvinced, he said, "I've read that coffee book. What's written in it is completely different from what you do."
"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 was writing 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 who finally understood what he was saying made a strange noise in a very disrespectful manner. Although Mrs. Audrey was not similarly impolite, she still showed a surprised expression. Lin was cooking and said with a smile: "
Is it weird that I wrote the book? Didn’t you pay attention? Or is it that the version you got didn’t even have the author’s name on it?”
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, but actually the most correct method──
Smell. Explain the reason for each aroma change, while explaining the correct way to use the stirring paddle.
Finally, after the coffee was brewed, someone poured himself a small cup, took a sip, and chirped a few times. Well, it was okay. After all, the beans were not 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 it. Even Fen, who had let the original cup of coffee cool, finally stretched out his index finger, twisted the handle of the cup, and imitated someone else's actions to sip. He took a sip. "Well, the aroma is a bit weak."
This lich's comments made people disagree. 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 was very Drink it cherishedly and smell the aroma that you have never smelled before.
The convinced waiter bowed and bowed without any unnecessary praise or appreciation. For a person of his status, even if he said good things, he should not speak on such an occasion. In fact, his previous questioning behavior It has already exceeded the rules. There are some things that cannot be done at the same time, let alone 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. Mrs. Audrey Holding her favorite cup, she re-examined the guests brought by this group of one-eyed girls and said, "He is truly 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 it is fair to judge, 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. Busy. Then Sir, you came here specifically not 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 them out on the table and said: "The first one is what I want. There are some types. There are many, but these items are not mandatory. If there are substitutes with similar functions, there is no problem. The second one is what Fen wants. Except for the marked items, other substitutes can also be used. ──”
Fen's list of requirements is actually mainly materials for making ship-cutting knives. Since the last time he heard about this sharp weapon, this crazy lich has wanted to restore it. He killed an earth dragon not long ago, although It's just a subspecies, but the pieces of dragon scales basically meet 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, there was no planning at all. So when he sent over the list of requirements, Lin Duo questioned him for a few words, then drastically deleted many things that were obviously just spur of the moment, just thinking. Play with and look at the material.
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 a businessman says these words, he is preparing to sell for a price. At this time, the buyer or seller must of course show sincerity. Just when Lin was about to put forward his bargaining chip, Mrs. Audrey handed over the list.
After handing it over to the butler who had been waiting nearby, he said: "Help you find the things 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, Mr. 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.