In his perception, in these technological products, there were clusters of magical energy bound in crystals, and they were controlled by some exquisite magical circuits. The core of the magical energy was also a cluster of magical energy stored in the crystals.
There wasn't much of a problem with this. After all, most magical props were like this. The only problem was that the way these things were switched on and off was abnormal. Hmm … violent. It was probably done by short-circuiting the activation and wet hand pulling the switch to switch them on and off. In other words, every switch would cause the energy in the cores of the magical items to clash with each other and activate both at the same time.
Of course, Li Ke didn't sense anything that was safe. The switches on were as gentle and soft as running water on dry land. However, looking at the exquisite outer shell of those things and the many zeros in the price, it proved that those high-end items were not for everyone to use. At the very least, those at the lowest rung of society would never be able to use these things, especially when Li Ke saw something that looked like a tablet computer. In his perception, this tablet computer that could read, write, and calculate things was almost entirely made of that strange crystal, and there were countless small crystals guiding it. The complexity of the whole "magic circle" was no less than the high-grade spells that Li Ke was currently using to break through the barrier.
One had to know that spells that Shurima recognized as Advanced Spells were generally at the level of spells that Nasus had cast before. Thus, it was conceivable that the price of these spells would be at a level that would make people feel uncomfortable.
It had to be said that this place gave off a comical feeling. The low-grade items were so cheap that even the most basic Magic Apprentices wouldn't spare a glance at them, and the high-grade items didn't seem like something that these people could make. Li Ke, who had a good understanding of magic, felt like he was watching a comedy with these two items being sold together.
"Sir, Madam, welcome to the Harrison Merchant Guild. I hope that I can bring you two a wonderful journey."
While Li Ke was looking at the dazzling items, a man in a black tuxedo with a warm smile on his face saw Li Ke's face. He immediately pulled away the nervous and immature young man who wanted to greet Li Ke and hurriedly walked in front of Li Ke and extended his hands.
Li Ke also extended his hand out of goodwill. The middle-aged gentleman with slicked-back hair and a flower pinned to his chest used a decent amount of strength to hold Li Ke's hand. After shaking it a few times, he immediately let go and bowed to Li Ke with a hand on his chest. This kind of British etiquette made Li Ke feel a little familiar. Then, she heard the meticulous but very enthusiastic self-introduction of this man.
"Ah, where did my etiquette go? Qing Rong, let me introduce myself. My name is Hank Pym, the person in charge here. May I have the honor of knowing your surnames and serving you?"
Surnames?
Li Ke glanced at this middle-aged man with a warm smile. The moment this man called Hank overtook him, Li Ke could hear his heartbeat speeding up, which meant that this man definitely knew him. However, this kind of polite greeting didn't contain any hostility.
"My surname is Li, and this is my wife. Hank, I'm very happy to receive the help of a gentleman like you. "
Mr. Hank made an exaggerated, but still polite, happy expression. He spread out his hands and made an inviting gesture to Li Ke.
"Oh, that would be my pleasure, Mr. Li." Ah, please let me introduce you to our products and situation. After all, no matter what you do, you should at least know about the new and trendy products on the market. "
Li Ke nodded and followed the energetic guy. Sarah, on the other hand, was a little restrained. She could not get used to this kind of polite feeling. She could also feel a strange sense of discomfort when being treated like this while wearing civilian clothes. Especially when some of the madams who knew Hank, who wore long dresses and expensive jewelry, looked at her and whispered to each other, she had a feeling that …
She had the urge to shoot.
It couldn't be helped. She was already used to dealing with evil intentions.
"We, the Harrison Merchant Guild, have a fine tradition. Only those who possess the spirit of a gentleman and have a high moral character can join our guild and provide services within their means to our honorable and generous friends. Ah, of course, only a knowledgeable, far-sighted, and generous gentleman like you can understand why we don't provide this service to everyone. After all, you know that there are ignorant and incompetent people everywhere who despise discipline and law. "
Hank skillfully took two glasses of unknown wine from the waiter and gave them to Li Ke and Sarah. Then he got himself a glass of wine with orange juice. When he saw Li Ke take a sip and shake the glass with a standard movement that went deep into his bones, his smile became even brighter. As for Sarah's sip, it didn't enter his eyes at all. After all, no matter how much of a country bumpkin this woman was, she wasn't his customer's companion, and he wasn't some etiquette teacher.
A noble of Noxus.
Moreover, he had also defined Li Ke's identity.
"I understand, but Mr. Hank, I don't doubt your chamber of commerce's ability. After all, what I need is something that isn't that expensive, but is still needed by many people. It's just that there are many types of things, so I wonder if we can have a more intimate exchange."
Li Ke also used the conversational skills he had learned to beat around the bush with Mr. Hank, but it couldn't be helped. If one wanted to receive preferential treatment in an unfamiliar place, then one had to display one's abilities. For example, one's martial prowess, one's family background, and …
Proof of a certain type of person.
And the complicated etiquette was such a code. These seemingly useless things could let people understand where you came from, what kind of social status you had, how much you were worth, and whether you understood the unspoken rules between people of the same class, which was an important key to becoming a partner. This was the postcard and resume of this feudal society. It was also the reason why in many legends, when the overlord treated someone to a meal or observed their actions, one could immediately recognize that the main character was a hero or a noble.
This was also the reason why Li Ke didn't speak to Camilla face to face. Instead, they fought for no reason and nothing happened after that. This was the tacit understanding between the nobles and the ruling class, as well as the unspoken rules.
After all, be it Pi City or Zu An, both were 'civilized societies'.
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