Chapter 102 - Shameless Gnomes (1/2)

“Wow! Wow! We have a guest!” The green-skinned, little being did not just leave him without an answer, it actually turned around and ran. Not in fear, at least. Judging by the tone, it was jubilant! Jiang Fei simply followed the little gnome and walked into the market.

“Everyone, come see! We have a guest!” Bobo kept yelling as he ran.

“We have a guest? Where is the guest?”

“Wow! You are really tall!”

“Hey! Traveler from far far away, come and try my rum! It only costs 50 silver coins!”

“Come and try my little gingerbread! Only 30 silver coins!”

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These green-skinned gnomes were incredibly friendly. As soon as they saw Jiang Fei, they started greeting him warmly. However, their prices were really quite high!

“Hoho, my apologies, dear human guest. We did not know that you were coming in advance. If there is anything here that is unsatisfactory, I ask for your forgiveness!”

Just as Jiang Fei was curiously looking around, a green-skinned gnome appeared in front of Jiang Fei. From his wrinkled face, Jiang Fei had to guess that this was one of their elders.

“Oh, you are too nice. It was me who came here without prior notice and have bothered all of you!” Jiang Fei replied politely.

At the same time, Jiang Fei gave his ring a light tap.

Foror (Gnome, Lord)

Level: 60

Health Points: 300,000

Attack Power: 3,150

Skills: Gnome general skills, robbery specialization.

Remarks: The head of the Darkmoon Circus. This is a professional gang of robbers. A group of jerks who bully the weak and fear the strong. They will cautiously pry around until they learn more about you. When they learn that you are a solo traveler, this group will rob you dry!

“My good god…”

After he was finished reading, Jiang Fei blinked at the old little creature in astonishment.

“Dear human guest, may I know where you hail from? Does your companion also need to take a break and come to the market?” Foror asked enthusiastically in Common Language. At the same time, Foror said something to the gnome beside him in Gnomish, but Jiang Fei could not understand it.

People who did not know any better would have already spilled the beans. If Jiang Fei revealed the fact that he was an unlucky slob who had been unwittingly transported here alone, it would all be over. He was weaker than these gnomes — in all sense of the word, they could hold him down by his limbs and do as they wish!

“Bah, if you call this a welcome, don’t expect to see my friends!” Jiang Fei mustered with bravado. He had to put up a strong front, for his sake.

“Dear human guest, this is a small, barren island. There is only food and water where we are at now. Your friends need rest too! We will be thrilled to entertain them!” Foror insisted. More gnomes have started to gather behind him. If they ever learn that Jiang Fei was all by himself, they would have won big today!

“About that…” Jiang Fei frowned. How was he going to keep this pretense up?