Just like meeting an antique shop owner who knows his buyers well, I nodded in surprise.
"When I first came here, my colleague complained to me that everything was lacking here... Now think about it, it is precisely because of the lack of those few things that life here is so simple and stable..."<
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"Well, well, it's a shame you found it."
I can't help but admire his keen observation.
As he said, the backwardness and remoteness of the town make everything here extremely simple and difficult to change.
This is why some traveling businessmen are still willing to drop by the town from time to time even if they know there is not much profit to be made - the stability of the town is unique.
"What a great place..."
But then Barrick's eyes dimmed:
"It would be great if I could live here..."
"..."
"..."
The brief silence made me notice that he no longer hiccupped constantly.
"...What are your plans for the future?"
And the topic inevitably returns to reality.
"What else can I plan... Anyway, let's find a way to borrow some money first and ask my colleagues to bring it to my family..."
"What about yourself?"
"..."
Barrick lowered his head.
The wind outside was very strong, wrapping around the tavern and making a strange whistling sound. The cold air came in through the cracks in the door, causing a series of sneezes. Seeing this, the clerks hurriedly cast a fire spell on the fireplace.
Are you going to spend this winter penniless...
"Your family...do they have any savings?"
"...I don't know, I hope so...I haven't seen them for a long time."
"Eh?"
"Ever since I started this business, I have been running around all day long. I have no time... I always ask a reliable person to send the money..."
"Well..."
I heard some kind of ominous prediction, so I quickly swallowed my drink and threw away the unnecessary thoughts.
"Huh..."
Barrick took a deep breath and looked slumped.
Looking at his appearance, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
——If you had not cared so much and chosen to tell him the prophecy of divine purpose, would the outcome have changed?
From a certain perspective, I bear some responsibility.
I have to do something...but I don't have much money either...
Then...
I put down the bottomed wooden cup and stood up.
"Wait for me."
"Huh? What are you going to do?"
"Try your luck."
Without waiting for Barrick to answer, I quickly walked towards the counter of the pub - it was crowded with people as always.
There are several large wooden boards hanging next to the counter, attracting people's attention.
On the wooden board is the quiz for this issue, and relying on magic, the odds are being updated in real time.
In the small town, almost every tavern has this kind of small gambling game - the drinkers tell the clerk at the counter their money and bet objects, receive the corresponding voucher, and then just wait for the result to be announced.
"I buy No. 3, choose..."
The person next to me seemed to have made up his mind, and while talking to the clerk, he handed him 40 yuan.
Well, as I said - in this type of betting, the bets are just divination used to test luck, so the bet amount is generally very small.
But exceptions are not ruled out.
I looked at the betting boards casually, secretly praying that my plug-in would work.
However, it conveys nothing to me.
"Oh~~Mr. Gu is here."
"Yes."
Someone said hello to me, and I recognized the person as the owner of the tavern based on his voice.
"It's really rare that you are interested in betting."
"Really..."
The tavern owner and I have a good relationship. I became his drinking buddy when he was still a smart, thin guy. Now he has turned into a bald man with a beer belly.
"How about trying that one?"
"Oh?"
I looked at the betting board he was pointing to and saw it said:
[Number one guess! The results of the first battle of the expeditionary force!]
"Expeditionary Force?"
"Oh, haven't you heard, Mr. Gu? The cavalry team in our town received an order and was transferred to the north to join the expeditionary force."
Oh...such a big thing happened while I was concentrating on moving the tailor shop.
"It's a rare situation."
"That's right."
"Have the cavalry left?"
"We set off early this morning."
"That's it..."
The tavern owner's words revealed his pride.
Not to mention me, in fact, this was the first time I saw an army from a small town join the expeditionary force.
"What a great thing! Our town is so inconspicuous, but His Majesty the Emperor still remembers us and gives us the opportunity to fight for honor... Your Majesty is wise! Long live Your Majesty!"
...Well, it’s indeed worth being happy about.
"Long live your Majesty."
Let me add one sentence.
However, that means...
I looked at the betting board - the betting amount for the side marked "win" was a lot, and the betting amount for the side marked "lost" was "0".
Sure enough, this is another "blessing ceremony".
"Then I'm just like everyone else."
I bet a hundred dollars on "victory".
"Wise decision! Mr. Lonely."
The tavern owner praised loudly.
"Thank you and wish everything goes well."
"Definitely!"
"Hmm."
After bidding farewell to the tavern owner, I prepared to return to my seat.
Just when I was thinking about whether to go to the next tavern, the divine eye activated:
[The chance of the cavalry being annihilated in the first battle is 100%]
......
I strode to Barrick's side.
"Now the luck problem is solved."
I sat down:
"There remains a question of courage."
"Hiccup... a question of courage?"
Barrick burped and squinted, not knowing what I meant.
"Let me ask you - if I could help you get enough money to go back to the West, as long as you were willing to shamelessly do a simple thing, would you do it?"
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"Um...! You...are you kidding?"
As if he had just come to his senses, Barrick's eyes widened and he seemed much more awake.
"I'm serious."
"...Then I'm definitely willing, but are you kidding me?"
"If you are willing, just listen to me -"
I moved my face closer to him:
"Did you see the counter over there? You go there, tell the clerk that you want to participate in the number one bet, and then bet all your money on 'losing', do you understand?"
"Hmm...the number one bet...the Expeditionary Force...eh?! There's no one betting on 'Loss' yet."
"Can't you just be the only one? If I calculated correctly, the money you get after winning will be enough to go to the West, right?"
"That's true...but why are you so sure that the cavalry in your town will lose? Is it just another guess?"
"Hey, hey, keep your voice down."
"Well..."
"Oh...you don't need to ask more, it's up to you to believe it or not."
I feel a little bored because I don’t want to explain, so I add:
"At this point, even if you lose, what can you lose? Please use your profiteer mind."
"..."
"..."
"Okay, let me give it a try."
"Hmm."
I was slightly relieved when I heard the reply.
However, Barrick refused to get up and looked embarrassed.
"What's wrong?"
"Well, it looks like all the money has been spent..."
"..."
I touched my pocket and gave him all the remaining Weiben.
"Don't bet all your money on gambling. It will take a few days before the results of the betting are available. Before then, use the money to support yourself."
"You..."
"What happened again?"
"I don't understand...Why do you help me so much?"
"..."
It’s naturally impossible to tell the real reason, so I just made an excuse:
"To be honest, the water you sold me last time cured my pharyngitis that had not healed for many years, so I am here to repay you."
"That's just ordinary water. You really didn't say anything...but I accepted your kindness, thank you very much!"
"If you accept it, go quickly."
"Well...by the way, why don't you participate in the number one bet?"
"...Are you a fool? Because I am a local."
In fact, my mood has been very complicated since I received the notice of divine purpose.
Recently, I ruined a "blessing ceremony".
In the long run, our town's cavalry will be destroyed, and I will use their deaths to help Barrick get money.
It's better not to know this bad news... But then, Barrick's matter will...
"Ah...I understand."
I'm glad Barrick didn't ask any more questions.
"Then I'll go."
"Wait."
I grabbed him and whispered:
"After you finish your bet, walk out of the tavern. Don't come to me until you get the money and leave the town."
"Okay."
Barrick nodded understandingly.
"Although it's not very reliable...but let me thank you again for your care."
After leaving these words, he went to the counter.
From this, I learned that Barrick did not think my remarks about the betting were correct. He just couldn't refuse my order to give him money.
Really... When he realized that I was right, that guy would be stunned again.
Although there is nothing to be happy about...
Cavalry, unfortunate children.
I stared at the back of Barrick leaning over to talk to the clerk.
"Why do you do this?"
The questions behind me came towards me.
"Eavesdropping is bad."
"I will apologize for this part and please answer my questions."
"..."
I slowly turned my face and looked at the paper crane that was already near me at some point.
"How much did you hear?"
"Almost all."
Qianzhihe's beautiful face is tinged with anger.
"The guards are really idle."
"Yesterday, a farewell party was held for the seniors of the cavalry. Today, the infantry will rest and pray for the seniors of the cavalry."
"I see, so you come to drink alone?"
"I came with my friend, she just left not long ago."
"Hmm~~ It's nice to be with friends, but you have to seize the time to relax."
"Okay, thank you...wait! Don't change the subject!"
Tsk.
"Okay..."
"I can't pretend I didn't hear...your vicious curse."
"..."
I observed the other person’s gloomy face.
There were shouts and curses from the direction of the counter. It seems that Barrick has completed the bet as I said.
"It's not a curse - I can't comment on the rest."
"...You disappoint me so much."
"Really?"
I responded symbolically.
Qianzhihe turned his face away and stopped looking at me.
I was surprised that she didn't expose me in public, and then I ran out of the tavern with a guilty conscience.
......
When I returned to the hotel, I met Raya who was about to find me - it was almost six o'clock in the afternoon.
"Did you know? The cavalry team in our town has joined the expeditionary force."