Chapter 97: VOL 2 Chapter 42: Don’t make me laugh.
Upon hearing Laura's words, Arcane Sardas did not speak immediately. Instead, he sipped his tea in silence, discreetly studying the woman in front of him. After a few seconds, he set his cup on the table and began to explain in a serious tone.
"As Sage Sánchez well knows, my family has been part of the health and potion industry for a long time. Seeing the great innovation of Direct Disciple Erik—the healing pills, which can help countless people across the galaxy—we couldn't stay idle. Therefore, we want to contact him and offer all our help and support."
An unperturbed smile could be seen on Laura's face as she listened attentively to Arcane Sardas's speech, even nodding a couple of times—not only as if she understood him but even supported him. But inside, she was maliciously laughing at the man.
(Hehehehe, so you're afraid of losing your market share, and since Erik has two immovable titans behind him in the form of Master Silverwood and Master Eldurdóttir, you can't play your usual dirty tricks and want to try appealing to Erik's naivety due to his youth by bringing a cheap speech about helping the people of the galaxy. Hahaha, you're really funny, Sardas, and too naive...)
"I understand—a noble cause your family wants to undertake, Arcane Sardas. But I really have no idea how to help you. My contact with Direct Disciple Erik was just a brief conversation before the auction, and nothing more." Laura commented with a calm smile as she looked into the eyes of the man in front of her, who responded with a similar smile.
"I see, that's a shame. But perhaps you could help me by giving some advice to avoid making mistakes when I manage to contact Direct Disciple Erik. Although it was a one-time conversation, I heard that the disciple had a very good impression of Sage Sánchez."
(Hehehe, you want to know weaknesses to exploit—naive, very naive, Sardas.) Laura couldn't help but laugh mockingly at the man, but her expression remained as calm and elegant as ever, not changing for a single second. She replied in an almost contemplative tone.
"The truth is, it's hard to think of something like that. I can only tell you that he is a serious person and that it's best to treat him with due respect."
Arcane Sardas's smile couldn't help but turn into an ironic grimace upon hearing Laura's generic words, as she was basically telling him nothing. Who would dare treat a direct disciple without due respect? Which direct disciple wasn't 'serious' or rather liked to put on airs? But as an experienced man, he quickly hid it and commented with a dignified smile.
"Your information has been very useful, and it's truly a pleasure to converse with such a charming lady as Sage Sánchez. But I have an appointment later, and I must go."
"Of course, Arcane Sardas. It was a pleasure talking to you, and I won't take up more of your time."