Three days later.
In a small villa in Riley City.
The elegantly decorated reception room features a pair of the latest upholstered sofas. Benjamin sat across from a mage. There was a crimson carpet beneath their feet. Between the two of them, there was a long wooden table.
"Look at this robe, both in terms of material, workmanship, and shape, it's all exquisite." Benjamin spread a silver-white cloak flat on the table and said slowly, "As for its efficacy, haha Master Dessen, why not experience it for yourself."
It was the storm cloak that he and his wife made by themselves.
Hearing this, Master Hudson nodded, reached out, and carefully picked up the cloak.
As his palms gently brushed the soft fur, Benjamin could even feel a breeze suddenly blowing in the closed living room. This breeze seemed to be spiritual, gently hovering around Master Hudson, like a docile shepherd dog.
Although Benjamin's sensitivity to the wind element was basically zero, he knew very well that this was a phenomenon spontaneously formed when the wind element was inspired, which proved the ability of this cloak from the side.
Master Hudson also looked happy when he saw this.
"It's really good." After tasting it for a while, he reluctantly put down the cloak and looked at Benjamin again, "Tell me, how much does this robe cost?"
Benjamin smiled and said: "No need, I didn't bring any gifts for this first visit. Just treat this robe as a gift for you."
Master Hudson was a little surprised: "This... How can I be embarrassed?"
"It's just a robe, don't worry about it, sir." Benjamin continued, "We already have the technology to make this kind of robe. Although the raw materials and processes are very troublesome, as long as we spend some time, we can still make another one. Come out."
Hudson's expression became even more surprised: "Oh? Have you mastered the method of making magic props?"
Benjamin smiled and nodded.
"So that's it." Hudson said with admiration, "I have heard of your name before and thought that you were a rising star with extraordinary talent. I didn't expect that you have such talent besides magic."
"you flatter me."
Hudson thought for a while and said: "After all, it is a magic prop that has disappeared for a long time. I can't accept it shamelessly. Let's do this. You tell me the cost price and I will give you the money. I owe you a favor. From now on, you can If you have anything, you can come to me for help."
Benjamin still shook his head.
"No need, your Excellency, just accept it." As he said that, he changed his subject and finally got to the point, "Besides, we will hold an exhibition soon, which will display more varieties of robes. If you are interested, You might as well ask a few friends to come and have a look.”
After some gains from "Seven Days of Hell", the money is already in place. Preparations for the exhibition are also in full swing. All he needs at this moment is publicity.
It is impossible for him to print flyers and distribute them everywhere, let alone post small advertisements all over the streets. In this era, word of mouth is the most reliable and effective method of publicity.
Therefore, there is this scene.
Hudson is the leader of a hundred-man mage mercenary group and has considerable influence in the circle, otherwise Benjamin would not come to visit him. This free storm cloak was the publicity cost he had to invest.
Hearing this, a flash of realization flashed in Hudson's eyes.
"So that's it." He showed a clear expression, looked at the cloak on the table, and took it in his hand unceremoniously, "In that case, I will accept the things. As for yours Exhibition, don’t worry, my friends and I won’t miss this kind of thing.”
Benjamin smiled and said: "Then please, Your Excellency. After that, I will have someone send the invitation letter to you."
Hudson nodded, let the servant come in, and put away the storm cloak. He himself stood up, smiled, and shook hands with Benjamin to say goodbye.
"What a promising young man." He said, "It's a pity that I was unable to attend Master Finch's gathering because of something else. Otherwise, I would have been able to see with my own eyes your ten-game winning streak."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you can come to our exhibition, it is already our honor."
"However, when it comes to Master Finch..." Hudson suddenly lowered his voice a little, "Although his influence has always been the greatest in the circle, for the sake of this robe, I still give you a piece of advice. , don’t bring these robes to him to help you promote it.”
… oh
Benjamin's heart moved.
"Why?"
Hudson replied: "He has been in some trouble recently, and there are a lot of bad rumors about him. And as you are new to the exhibition, your reputation is very important and cannot be stained with any stain. So you'd better not have any contact with him during this period." What’s the deal?”
Benjamin nodded thoughtfully.
The bad rumors... that is, the news that Master Finch is secretly colluding with Ikol.
It seems that the rumors he asked "Crow" to help him spread are beginning to take effect.
"Is someone slandering Master Finch behind his back?" Thinking of this, he continued to test in an uninformed tone, "How could this happen? Who is spreading rumors?"
"No one knows what's going on." Hudson shook his head and said, "I don't have much contact with Master Finch. I just heard that these rumors were spread among the people and slowly spread to the wizard circle. , so it’s difficult to trace the origin.”
Hearing this, Benjamin breathed a sigh of relief.
"There are rumors like this coming out, doesn't Master Finch plan to do something?" He then asked.
"Who knows what he is thinking?" Hudson spread his hands helplessly and said, "Actually, many people didn't believe it at first. But he has not shown up during this period, and has not tried to clarify, which makes it a bit confusing. People are beginning to be dubious. In recent days, many mercenaries have stopped going to his shop to buy potions, so I advise you not to have any contact with him."
That's it...
Hearing this, Benjamin was quite confused.
It seemed that the news Miles told him was undoubtedly correct.
However, even if it is true that he secretly contacted Ikol, as a semi-public figure, Master Finch has to stand up and protect his reputation, right
"Thank you for your advice, I will pay attention to it." Benjamin didn't have time to think about it, but smiled at Hudson, "Everyone still has something to do, so I will leave first."
Hudson also nodded and sent Benjamin out of his small villa.
Walking the streets of Riley City…
"Master Finch has been silent. Is he guilty of being a thief, or is he trying to do something secretly?" Benjamin thought for a long time and couldn't help but ask in his heart.
"Why are you worried about this?" the system said nonchalantly, "I told you that there is no way to trace the source. No one knows that you spread the news. Can he still find you?"
"That's true..." Benjamin sighed and replied in his heart.
No matter what, his counterattack against Master Finch was very successful. With such rumors of a treasonous nature, the other party must not dare to act rashly, otherwise, in the end, the result will definitely be more than just a decrease in the flow of people in the store.
Benjamin is now related to the king. If the charge of colluding with Ikol is brought against the king, even if there is no substantial evidence, Master Finch will definitely be in bad luck.
Therefore, thinking of this, Benjamin finally relaxed.
There is no need to think so much. The only thing he has to do at this moment is to prepare wholeheartedly for the exhibition in half a month, making it his first shot in Riley City, or in the entire magical circle of Freden.