Ch 382: What’s It Like To See The Baal Family From Another Perspective? （1）

My name is Delam, and I’m a merchant living in Orton. Because the climate here is mild and maintains a comfortable temperature year-round, Orton has become a famous tourist area ever since its discovery. My ancestors also took advantage of this opportunity to become among the first to successfully settle here. I’m grateful to my ancestors for allowing us to live on this beautiful island. I’m in the grain business, and my family is essentially responsible for supplying all the grain on this island—from large-scale banquets for VIPs from various countries to the daily food of the island’s residents. In short, I control the island’s lifeline.

Recently, things have been very peaceful; I haven’t encountered anything strange. If there’s anything different, it’s that last night, eight people, including a child, went into the casino opposite my shop. The casino went bankrupt six months ago due to some incident. The child seemed to be holding a monster? Maybe my employee saw wrong; after all, it was night, and mistaking a pet for something else is normal.

This morning, as usual, I went to check the business situation of my various shops. This is my daily routine. Because my ancestors once said that if you want a business to last, you must be personally involved, and even the most loyal people cannot be fully trusted. So I have to do many things myself, such as account checking and reconciliation, and periodically inspect the various shops under my subordinates.

When I arrived at the shop opposite the bankrupt casino, a beautiful woman wearing a maid outfit came out of the bankrupt casino. The woman possessed a demonic charm; she almost made me unable to look away. Thankfully, I’m already married. I thought of my wife back home, and immediately regained my composure to continue my work for the day.

“Excuse me… do you sell wheat flour here?”

Hearing a customer, I went out to greet them, upholding my professional spirit. When I looked at the shop entrance, it was the beautiful maid from earlier—what a coincidence!

“Yes, you can buy any food you can name here. Even if we don’t have it, it’s alright; I have other shops, and I’m sure I can meet your needs.”

I rubbed my hands and went to greet her. My intuition told me this maid’s master was not simple. If I could connect with her master, I might rise to prominence.

“Is that so? Then please pack these items according to this list.”

The maid handed me a shopping list. The handwriting was elegant, clearly written by a woman. There was even the scent of high-grade tea leaves on the paper. There’s no mistake; the household opposite must be a wealthy family! So I took the list, and when I saw the food items listed, I was stunned.

“Miss, are you sure you haven’t taken the wrong list?”

“No, Madam gave me this one.”

“Alright, I’ll send someone to prepare it for you immediately.”

This is outrageous! This isn’t daily shopping at all! One hundred kilograms of wheat flour?! What are they going to do with that? And fifty kilograms of octopus, thirty kilograms of coffee beans, and nearly a thousand kilograms of various vegetables, meat, and dairy products combined. Even more surprisingly, they also need to purchase alcohol—with specific types listed, and they’re all high-grade alcohols!

Therefore, I’m certain this family must be imperial relatives on vacation from some country. Ordinary people wouldn’t buy food like this. It seems today is my lucky day! Ancestors, I’m going to prosper!

“You, make a copy of this list and send it to the warehouse, and be quick! Don’t keep the guest waiting.”

“Yes!”

I handed the list to a subordinate. This shop can’t provide these foods, but the warehouse has more than enough. But this is not enough for me. The blood of a merchant flows in my veins; I must secure this household’s long-term cooperation.

“Miss, please have a seat here. I’ve sent someone to the warehouse to fetch the goods, but it will take some time to transport them.”

“Will this affect your business?”

This Miss Maid is very well-mannered; I admire her and her master.

“No, no. A big customer like you is willing to grace this place. My turnover has already covered this month’s costs.”

“Then I won’t disturb you further.”

Miss Maid followed me to the office. I invited her to sit on the sofa and made her a cup of tea. Don’t ask why I’m treating a maid this way. Remember, maids are close confidants of their masters. When she returns, she should tell her master about me. I need to make a good impression on her master to promote cooperation.

“Please have some tea.”

“Ah, thank you.”

This maid’s fingers are very smooth and clean. She must be a personal maid. I’ve hit the jackpot!

“Excuse me, what does your master do?”

“My master?”

Miss Maid looked up and started to think. After a while, she slowly said,

“My master is the guild master of an adventurer’s guild in a small place. Why do you ask?”

Disguising their identity? Interesting, but you can’t fool my eyes. How much money can an adventurer’s guild master make? Just buying the casino across the street would cost a lot, let alone all this grain. She probably still doesn’t trust me, which is understandable; no one would be completely honest with someone they just met.

“Let’s assume that’s the case. Then what brings you here?”

“Because of the heavy snow, life is severely inconvenient there, so the master decided to come here for a vacation.”

Indeed, a wealthy family. Most people who come here for vacation are nobles, or at least very wealthy. So the adventurer’s guild master identity is definitely fake. The young maid is too naive. After drinking a sip of tea, she closed her eyes to rest. It seems she doesn’t want to talk now. It’s fine; as long as she and her master stay here, I will definitely seize this opportunity.

After a few hours, the warehouse finally delivered the food on the list. Looking at the piles of food on the trailer, I wonder how she’s going to take all this food back.

“Miss Maid, I don’t know your name.”

“Just call me Xiaoyue.”

“Alright, Miss Xiaoyue, shall I help you deliver these goods home?”

“No, this weight is nothing. May I borrow your trailer? I’ll return it immediately.”

Xiaoyue took a deep breath, and then she pulled the trailer, which would normally require several strong men to move, to the house opposite the shop. As expected of a maid from a wealthy family, even doing rough work is so graceful. Wait a second, are all maids from wealthy families this capable? Forget it, maybe she also doubles as a bodyguard.

The maid was quick, and she returned the trailer in no time.

“Thank you.”

She bowed to me. What good manners! If only my wife could be like this… Ah, forget it, no more fantasies.

“Welcome to my shop. If you have any other needs, feel free to come find me. My name is Delam, and I’m the shopkeeper.”

“I understand, Master Delam. Then I’ll be going now.”

“Welcome back anytime.”

I watched the maid leave. I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but when she opened the door, I seemed to see a monster? Forget it, whatever. Wealthy families always have their own unique preferences. I’ve decided, I’ll stay here for the next few days. I must secure this family’s long-term cooperation!