Chapter 413: Igors Debt
The two conversed with phrases that resembled a couple on a date, but they were neither a couple nor was there any agreement between them.
“Congratulations, Mr. Igor,” Anfel pulled out a chair and gracefully sat across from the Con Artist.
“What’s there to congratulate about being number one on the Ranking of Schemes?”
Igor rubbed his temples and said, “Now the entire Gospel is comparing me to Harvey. I’ve even heard people in Mephila saying that the ‘Rust Crow’ and the ‘Ghost King’ are the gatekeepers of Doomsday… Some even think I’m more valuable because only Harvey can inherit the legacy of the Necromancy Angel, but the Ritual knowledge I’ll possess in the future is core technology that everyone can use.”
“Speaking of which, does Gospel have a complaint hotline? I really want to complain about its lack of user-friendly experience.” Igor sighed, resting his face on his hand. “Schemes that get exposed — are they still schemes? Can a revealed mystery still make people laugh?”
“Can’t they?” Anfel retorted.
Igor stared at the red-haired girl, a slight smile playing on his lips. “Of course… they can.”
“The only insight I’ve gained in my career is that there are far too many fools in this world and not enough con artists. The only lesson humans have learned from history is that they never learn any lesson.”
“Whether a good reputation or a bad one, reputation itself is a scarce resource; how you use it is up to you. Now everyone knows I’m a master of schemes. Subconsciously, they’ll refuse to believe my words. By slightly exploiting this cognitive bias, I can set countless traps for my enemies.”