Mars, the gray mouse, as his name suggests, is a guy who makes a living by wandering in the sewers. Of course, this sewer does not refer to the real sewer, but to the dark side of the city.
Today's weather is good, just right for sleeping in the gap between "Violet" and "Dragon Blood Grass". The floral scent in the former store is very pleasant, while the herbal scent in the latter store can drive away summer mosquitoes. Yesterday
I'm tired from the night's surveillance mission, so I naturally have to have a good sleep today.
Mars had some skills and could solve some minor problems for the owners of the two stores. So they agreed that Mars would build his shack in the gap between the houses, but it had to be more beautiful.
If so, the shop owner would have called the guards to drive them away.
What a joke, this is an area that serves adventurers, how can we let these messy things pollute the environment?
As for why he doesn't stay in a slum? That's because this is not his main residence, but a "villa".
One end of the shack is a wooden fence, and on the side left for the exit are several flower pots with short shrubs planted in them. These are provided by the two shop owners, which not only look good, but also protect against wind and rain. Mas sleeps
It was quite comfortable inside, and I started to snore.
However, he was destined to not be able to sleep well today.
"Is it him?"
"right."
"Why?"
"Because he is cleaner."
"What reason is this..."
"This is my reason, Miss!"
"Oh...sister, don't take this from me! Hide your identity!"
"Ah, I forgot!"
Someone was chattering nearby. Mars frowned and turned over, then opened his eyes to see who was so short-sighted.
On the edge of the flower pot, what catches the eye are two pairs of beautiful legs wrapped in long boots. Above them is a gorgeously dressed body, and the top position of the head is a very uncoordinated coarse cloth - these two
The woman of unknown origin tied a rag that she got from nowhere around her head several times, making it difficult to see their appearance.
What's going on? I was sleeping well, why did these two people come to me and make a fuss? Although they should be two beauties in terms of figure and quite rich, why are they wearing rags on their heads?
What's going on? These two are... crazy?
Mars looked at the two of them for a moment, and was about to ask, but the other party spoke first.
"Are you specialized in doing all kinds of shady things? Do you have any exciting dark jobs that you can introduce to us?"
The one who spoke was the woman who looked to be the high priest. Her voice was very pleasant, but with a kind of arrogance, as if she was speaking to a servant at home.
Is this person sick? How could he say such a thing directly in his mouth? Are he looking for death? Or is this a mentally retarded young lady who ran away from somewhere? But judging from the equipment, these two people should be very powerful?
Although Mars was thinking this in his heart, he said something completely different.
"Mysterious lady, I'm just a poor beggar. I don't know what you're talking about. If you can, can you reward me with some money?"
"Stop pretending. If he were a real beggar, how could he sleep openly next to someone else's shop like you?"
"Ah, both shopkeepers are kind-hearted people. They took pity on me..."
"Beggars are not in the mood to decorate their homes, and no beggar can live in this area permanently. Even if the shop owner allows it, the guards will not allow it."
Do they really know what I do? No, if they came to see me specifically, they would have given me a code... Could they be trouble?
Mars thought for a while, climbed out of the shack, stood up and was about to leave.
"You two distinguished ladies must have made a mistake. You see, I have to go begging on the street now."
A woman dressed as a high priest rushed to Mars and blocked his way with a staff.
Huh? Why does a cleric hold a staff? Is he really an idiot?
Mars blinked, feeling that he could make a fortune from these two people.
"Don't run! I'm looking for you today!"
"Sister, you can't do this...how can you negotiate like this..."
"I'm too lazy to scheming! This guy looks like a sewer rat. Do you even need to ask? You! Hurry up and introduce us to the underworld! The benefits will be yours!"
As the woman spoke, she shook the five gold coins in her hand.
It seemed that she really came to discuss business with him? He couldn’t refuse the money that was delivered to his door. He had to get the money first.
Mars stared directly at the gold coins, already thinking about his words in his mind.
"Miss, what do you want to do? Do you want to use the money to buy me a drink?"
"Of course not! These are agency fees!"
"But I'm just a beggar, so I can't do anything for you, Miss... But if I have five gold coins to buy medicine, I can probably cure my head?"
"Hey! You want money without doing anything? Are you going too far? Forget it, let's find someone else!"
The arrogant woman seemed very angry and turned around to leave.
Just let two guys of unknown origin go away like this? No, no, no, since we already know that the other party is rich, we have to make some money anyway.
"I wonder where you want to go and what you want to do? Although I am just a beggar, I have begged in more places than other beggars."
If you really want to find exciting work, you are the best choice. Others don't have as many opportunities as you. Although Mars didn't say it explicitly, the other party should be able to hear it.
"Huh? Then just be your beggar. What I do has nothing to do with you! Let's go!"
Speechless, this is really a fool! What to do! Mars has never dealt with a real fool, how can he get money from a guy who only knows how to say "no"?
"Sister...he didn't mean that...he meant to make you think twice. The jobs you can find elsewhere are not as good as the jobs he has here!"
Fortunately, her companions are not as stupid as she is.
"So you admit that you are not a beggar?"
"What are you talking about? I didn't say anything?" Mars looked out of the gap to make sure no one noticed them.
"...Are you bothered? Give me the money! Can you introduce us to the underworld now?"
The woman threw the gold coin directly into Mars' face, looking very angry.
This is the first time that Mars has been slapped in the face with money since he was so old. Although it hurts a little, he is still quite happy?
Picking up the gold coins on the ground and quickly putting them away, Mars showed an ugly smile. Although he was not ugly, the stains he kept deliberately made him look quite bad.
"Ah, I suddenly remembered that I may know some people. Maybe there is a lady among them that you need to find?"
This is still not a direct answer. When facing a guy of unknown origin, you should remain vigilant.
"We're not looking for anyone! We want to do dirty work!"
"No sister...he meant to ask what kind of work we want..."
"Ah? That's it...it's so annoying! You're talking in a roundabout way! I'm not here to catch you!"
Mars looked up at the sky, acting as if he didn't know anything.
"We want the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs! For example, robbing caravans..."
"Sister, please keep your voice down! Others will hear you!"
"Oh...such as robbing a caravan, killing a whole family, robbing a prison, are there any jobs like that?"
The stupid woman lowered her voice and pretended to be mysterious.
Okay, this must be someone's idiot eldest daughter running out to find excitement. It's a very good, very delicious piece of fat, and you can't share it with others!
Mars was very happy in his heart, but of course he couldn't show it. He decided to squeeze some more oil before dedicating this piece of fat to his boss.
"If I have twenty gold coins, maybe I can go to the tavern and offer a reward to ask?"
"You...you want to die, right? You took five gold coins from me without saying anything, and you start asking for money again? Then who is it? Go and chop him to death!"
The stupid woman was trembling all over and seemed very angry.
"...Sister, don't be stupid, are you asking me to kill someone in the street in the downtown area..."
"Then let's wait until dark and assassinate this guy when he goes to work!"
"...Are you going to use the Holy Light Ball to assassinate him... We are not assassins... No, why are you so obsessed with killing him!"
"Because he keeps stealing my money!"
"Then... let's beat him up?"
"Have you been beaten before?"
"How is it possible! Who can beat me!"
"Okay, let's beat him! Beat him until he is willing to introduce us to a job!"
"Wait, wait, wait! Misses! You have something to say! Don't hit someone if you disagree with me! Although I'm just a beggar, if I beat someone on the street, there will still be adventurers who will come out to take care of it!"
Mars realized something was wrong and quickly changed his attitude.
Why don't these two people play their cards according to the routine? Even if they don't pay, they actually have to give in? What are they doing? How can they do this business?