13 My deduction abilities frighten me (1/2)

(MC's POV)

Bustling sounds of a lively city greeted my ears as I walked along the main square of Black Rock City with Lily.

Black Rock City was one of the many major cities existing in the territory of Rein Kingdom that served as vassal to the Qing Shan Empire.

As such, its main square was marked by the presence of numerous street vendors opening their business atop the stony-paved ground below, and many gambling spots which nested their dealings inside the brick houses with a bell and poster hanging on the front.

It had been five days since we arrived here, however, the workings of a crowded city still seemed foreign to me who had stayed in relative isolation from population for many years.

Especially the reaction of these people as they saw me coming was rather unexpected.

”Run, It is the crazy fox masked guy and his loli minion.”

”Heavens, what else does he want to rob from us.”

The merchants of the street vender hurriedly started closing their shops as my line of sight aligned with them.

Currently I and Lily were hiding our face with similarly matched fox mask to hide our appearances as it could warrant unwanted attention.

So, these words could only be for us.

But I don't think I have done anything to cause such a reaction among masses.

There was even a merchant who was spreading salt in front of his stall as if to ward off evil spirits.

My fragile heart is shattering.

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I was even kind enough to point out their defective products and fix their broken balance to make more accurate measurements.

Sure, the customers who were surrounding them at that time were furious and beat them black and blue, but it is not like I had anything to do with it.

They should be thanking me instead.

Such ungrateful brats.

Shaking my head like an old man filled with disappointment towards the new generation, I moved towards my destination.

Still,

I wonder why those suspicious shops are closing the moment I walk through the streets?

I don't think I ever came near them before.

I can vaguely make out the words they are saying in fear.

Demonic Loli?

Whom could they be referring to?

It couldn't be Lily could it?

I thought as I looked down to see Lily's face half-covered in fox mask.

Noticing my gaze, she lifted her head to meet mine and said in a cute voice.

”What happened master?”

Nah.

There is no way someone as cute as her can be called as a demonic Loli.

They must be referring to the girl crying over her dropped candy next to me instead.

Her cries are indeed demonic.

My disciple is obedient and the epitome of being well-mannered.

...…

Strolling aside, our purpose of visiting the city was to attend the yearly auction which takes place in the city every late summer.

To be precise, it is to obtain the luminous crystal which has not been auctioned off for the past thirty years.

Common sense would dictate the auctioning hall to lower the price and sell them through other platforms.

But these were the people whose young miss formed amiable connection with Young Che five years from now when he first sold his garbage pills, so I can't say common sense applies to them.

Well, their stupidity is to my favor, so I can't blame them for being stupid.

In fact, I am glad.

Thank you, Young Che.

May your stupidity continue to grow from now on.

Not that it needs to anymore.