A certain man who had no self-awareness did not realize that he was doing the thing he hated the most. Lady Audrey smiled politely and responded from time to time. She vividly displayed the social temperament that she had honed as a noble since she was young.
Of the four silver-bearded dwarves, some were drowsy and some were gnashing their teeth. It couldn't be helped. A certain someone spoke too much nonsense, and it was as damaging as the old men's words in the past.
If it was back then, they could just leave. After all, there were plenty of places to hide in the Iron City. If that didn't work, they could run to the Mise Energy Core Area and play with the guardians, or be played with. Without some awareness, they could not enter that place. But now, in this unfamiliar human city, they really did not dare to run around.
The former Lord Demon King was like a statue. He crossed his legs and leaned on the armrest, holding his chin. He was quiet and did not move at all.
As for the three girls, they were studying the eighteen ways to use the bludgeon. As if showing off, Hallumi talked about her personal experience of using a few of the moves. She also found problems and solved them from practice, thus making the bludgeon technique more and more advanced.
But before they could do anything, the waiter who knocked on the door and entered dispelled their original plans. Of course, he also interrupted the chatterbox.
The waiter, who was wearing a white formal suit and black trousers, walked as lightly as a cat and did not make the slightest sound. He pushed a small cart through the door. In this relatively quiet environment where only a certain person was talking nonsense, the clicking of the wheels was surprisingly clear.
But what made Lin stop talking nonsense and made Fen come back to her senses. At the same time, what attracted the others was a very special aroma. Lin was quite familiar with this smell. It even triggered the withdrawal symptoms that he had not experienced for a long time.
"This is … coffee?"
Audrey seemed slightly proud and said, "This is a drink from outside. It's very helpful for mages. I believe that you will like it. Although some people were not used to that kind of smell and criticized it as nothing good. But I still recommend that unique taste with bitterness and sweetness. It's unforgettable. "
At the same time, the waiter served a cup of black coffee to everyone present. The four dwarves who had never tasted it tasted it, and suddenly their faces wrinkled into a chrysanthemum shape. As for the few people who drank it, they were greatly disappointed after taking a sip.
Hallumi and Kaya had the urge to cook the food themselves. Fen, who had been as quiet as a statue, did not even touch the food. She returned to her daydream. Lin took a sip and said, "It's overcooked. What a pity. The baked beans have been left out for too long. What a pity. "
Audrey could not help but be curious about someone who could clearly give an evaluation. Did he really understand, or was he just pretending? However, the attendant who pushed the cart in frowned slightly, showing a dissatisfied attitude.
As Madam Audrey's personal coffee maker, every magician in Pilsen City was full of praises for her. They even wanted to come over for coffee whenever they had nothing to do. It could be said that in this city, no one was better than him in terms of coffee.
Although he was quite reserved, how could Lin not feel the attitude of this waiter? He said with a smile, "If Madam is willing, please take out the coffee beans and the cooking utensils. I will make a cup to prove it."
"Oh, you know coffee too?"
"Haha, I wouldn't dare to say that I know. There are many people who are better than me. I just have some experience. "It was just that those who knew coffee better than him were on Earth. Lin Sheng did not say this out loud.
In the social interactions of nobles, there were always people who wanted to show off some skills. As the host, out of politeness, of course, he would simply cooperate. Besides, if he made a fool of himself, not only would the person who wanted to show off lose face, but he would also make enemies with the host. Because making a fool of himself would also make the host lose face. Therefore, he would not dare to make such a request if he did not know what he was doing.
The utensils that were sent up were indeed used by nobles. Not only were they made of good materials, they were also carefully crafted. It did not look like a coffee pot at all, but a piece of art. Afraid of using such things? Afraid of breaking them? What a joke! For someone, using such high-end utensils in daily life was more tasteful. So after he admired each utensil for a while, he began a performance.
Yes, a performance. Speaking of which, making coffee was similar to mixing wine and tea ceremony. As long as it was done well and seriously, it would naturally be worth watching. So as he fiddled with it, he said:
"To make a good cup of coffee, just the water is a science. The quality of the water depends on the location and the environment. Basically, there is no choice. Then, boiling the water. Some people are used to boiling the water and letting the water boil for a few breaths of time. Some people think that the water should not be boiled. The thickness of the beans is related to the intensity of the extraction you want. Because the beans have been aged for a long time this time, we don't want to grind them too fine to avoid over-extraction. "
Lin Sheng spoke in a set, and his actions were not vague at all. Just this starting gesture, coupled with the casual attitude of the explanation, was enough to suppress other people who did not know the ins and outs of the matter. However, the waiter in charge was a little unconvinced and said: "I've read that coffee book. The things written in it are not the same as what you do. "
"Oh, you've read it, hehe." Lin smiled and said: "This is normal. That book is just an introduction. When I write it, I don't write all the tricks in it. Without a good foundation and learning too many shortcuts, it will only make a good thing out of place. Moreover, if it is written too deeply at that time, how many people can understand it? "
After being stunned for a while, the waiter who finally understood those words let out a strange cry in an extremely rude manner. Although Madam Audrey did not lose her composure, she also showed a surprised expression. Lin said with a smile while boiling, "Is it strange that I wrote the book? Didn't you notice? Or is it that the version you got doesn't even have the author's name? "
Ignoring the surprised expressions of others, Lin Sheng explained while smelling the aroma of the coffee. This was also because the maze did not have a very accurate timing device, so they could only return to the most primitive and in fact, the most correct method – smelling. He explained the reason for each change in the aroma while explaining the correct way to use the stirring paddle.
Finally, the coffee was brewed. Lin Sheng poured himself a small cup, took a sip, and made a few sounds. Hmm, not bad. 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. "
The different and charming aroma had already aroused everyone's desire to drink. Even Fen, who put the original cup of coffee cold, finally reached out her index finger, twisted the cup handle, and imitated Lin Sheng's action to take a sip. "Hmm, the aroma is a bit faint."
This Lich's comment was hard to agree with. The four dwarves gave a very high evaluation of the black liquid that was completely different from before and after. The one-eyed girl held the cup and refused to put it down. She drank it very carefully and smelled the aroma that she had never smelled before.
The waiter who was convinced bowed and did not give any extra praise or appreciation. For a person of his status, even if he said something good, he should not say it in this kind of situation. In fact, his previous questioning behavior was already improper. Some things could only be done once and not twice. Not to mention challenging a person with real ability, a mage.
It was like the first time he drank this drink called "coffee," the indescribable feeling in his heart. This time, he experienced it again, and his heart throbbed even more than last time. Lady Audrey held her favorite cup and re-examined the guests brought by the one-eyed girl, saying: "What a man who keeps creating miracles."
Lin, who was discussing the aroma with Fen, could not help but laugh when he heard the lady's evaluation. He said: "You're not talking about me, are you? I've always heard mostly negative things, like a country bumpkin, a mage who is no different from a magic apprentice, a devil in the academy. And seriously, I'm just a stray dog who was kicked out of his house. "
"If I understand what you do, it's fair to say that most of the things you do are good. I also think it's unfair to treat you like this. Unfortunately, I don't have much weight in the world of mages and can't help much. Then, sir, you didn't come here just to make a cup of coffee for us to drink, did you? "
"Oh, I forgot about the proper business. Girl, take out the lists. "
The black-haired, brown-skinned girl 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 list is what I want. There are a lot of types, but it's not necessary to have them. If there are substitutes with similar functions, it's not a problem. As for the second piece of paper, it was what Fen wanted. Except for the few items that were marked, the rest could be substituted. – "
Fen's list of requirements was, in fact, the materials to make the Anti-Battleship Blade. Ever since the last time he heard about this weapon, the crazy Lich had wanted to restore it to its original state. Not long ago, she slaughtered a land dragon. Although it was only a subspecies, but the dragon scales basically met the requirements. Now that the main materials were available, Fen's temperament became a little more urgent.
"– the third list is what the dwarves want. The things crossed out are what we don't need for the time being. As for the remaining items, please collect as much as possible. "
Because Jermaine wanted to do whatever he thought of, there was no plan to speak of. Therefore, when he delivered the list of requirements, Lin asked a few more questions, and then boldly and decisively deleted a lot of materials that were obviously just on the spur of the moment, just for fun.
Picking up the three lists and skimming through them, Audrey, who recovered her merchant nature, said: "Most of the things Your Excellency wants aren't cheap, and they aren't necessarily easy to find."
Generally speaking, when a merchant said these words, they were ready to sell. At this time, the buyer or seller naturally had to show sincerity. Lin was about to put forward his chips, when Madam Audrey handed the list to the housekeeper who had been waiting nearby and said: "Help Your Excellency find the things on these three lists."
Lin was quite surprised by the attitude of the upper-class woman in front of him, and asked: "Well, madam, don't you consider taking a deposit or something?"
"Hehe, Your Excellency Cupwood, if you are the rumored one, then based on your own value, just say the word. There's no need to worry about those trifles."
"My value? Selling my kidney? "This was the only answer a certain someone could think of.
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