Chapter 188 Mr. Benny

The "Leiden Post" that Xiaomao and Azhi work for is the newspaper with the largest circulation in the Alfheim area, and the most popular columns among all the pages of this newspaper are anecdotes and adventures story.

In order to collect writing materials in this regard, Xiao Miao, Ah Zhi and a newspaper editor named "Benny" are resident in the Red Tomato Tavern, asking adventurers from all over the world about the anecdotes they have personally experienced or heard. .

If the story is exciting enough, Xiao Miao and others are happy to invite the narrator to drink ale-this expense can be reimbursed by the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, Ms. Miranda Fisher.

On the weekend morning, Joan followed Xiao Miao and A Zhi into the "Red Tomato Tavern", passed through the noisy and drunk crowd, and came to a long table near the window, and saw a man with a unique dress and temperament from a distance. different men.

The man looked shorter than Ah Zhi, like a seven or eight-year-old child, but dressed in style—wearing a peaked cap, a plaid short trench coat, and a yellowish smoking a pipe, sitting at the table, buried in writing.

"Hi~ Teacher Benny, today I want to introduce you to a young friend."

Xiao Miao waved her hand and greeted the scholarly gentleman.

The man raised his head, and his eyes naturally fell on Qiao An who was following Xiao Miao.

At the same time, Joan was also looking at this "Mr. Benny". Although he had guessed in advance that he was the "kobold" that Mr. Havel mentioned, he still couldn't help being a little surprised when his eyes touched the other's face.

In the Yalfheim area, "kobolds" are a relatively common subhuman race, with much more people than cat people or white rat people, but this does not mean that people can often see kobolds.

Most of these creatures that are said to hate sunlight live in the "underground world", such as the deep and terrifying "underdark regions", mine pits that see no light, and of course the city's sewers.

The situation of kobolds living in the city is not even as good as that of a "white rat man" like Ah Zhi.

In the eyes of most humans, kobolds are a group of evil, wretched, cunning, and dirty little villains. They roam in groups like wild dogs in the dark corners of the city, and often break into human communities as bandits. If you are not engaged in criminal activities such as theft, robbery, and kidnapping, you are planning a more evil conspiracy.

Even in Port Layton, an open-minded immigrant city that advocates inclusiveness, the reputation of kobolds is enough to keep decent people away.

Although generally discriminated against by humans and other more civilized races such as elves, dwarves, and gnomes, kobolds have never regarded themselves as inferior.

In fact, most of these thin creatures have a strong sense of self-esteem and vanity that is inversely proportional to their size.

They even refused to recognize the insulting title of "kobold", thinking that they were descendants of ancient dragons, with a bloodline far more noble than humans, and insisted on using "Dragon Language" as their mother tongue—even though they Most of the pronunciation is not standard enough, it sounds more like a puppy barking.

Joan had only seen illustrations of kobolds in books before, but seeing a live kobold now, after comparing it, he found that the illustration was obviously ugly.

In fact, kobolds are really not bragging. From a close observation, it is not difficult to find that they have distinct half-dragon characteristics: their body shape and limbs look like humans, and there is a unique reptile tail on their hips. The surface of their skin is covered with delicate dark spots. It has red scales, its facial features resemble that of a baby dragon, and it has a pair of small horns on its head.

Since even the lizardmen are known as "descendants of the dragon", the kobolds who are more like dragons than the lizardmen certainly have more reason to believe that there is noble dragon blood flowing in their bodies. It's just that the kobolds are too weak, and their combat power is the same level as that of goblins. Even if they are really dragon blood creatures, their pride without strength as a backing will be laughed at.

"Good morning, young man," the Kobold Benny smiled kindly at Joan, and sized him up with sharp eyes, "Let me guess, you are a mage and you are studying at Leiden Academy, right? ?”

"How did you guess that?" Joan pulled out the chair, sat opposite Teacher Benny, and looked at him curiously.

"Your age and temperament both indicate your status as a student, and judging from your clothes and demeanor, your family is not rich, and you rarely come to places like pubs, but there are several things on your body that exude magical fluctuations. Poor students can You can’t afford these magic tools, so it can be seen that you are probably good at using magic.”

The kobold replied calmly.

"You are amazing!"

Qiao An couldn't help admiring the other party's meticulous observation and meticulous reasoning.

"It's nothing special. If you stay in a crowded tavern all year round and observe the speech and behavior of all kinds of people, you can also exercise your keen observation skills." The kobold replied with a smile.

"Mr. Benny is the oldest editor and columnist in our newspaper office. He is responsible for writing anecdotes and strange stories. Meow and I are his assistants, running around all day to help him collect materials."

Ah Zhi sat down diagonally across from Joan, and raised his hand to beckon the waiter to bring three glasses of ale.

"In fact, Teacher Benny is not only a newspaper editor and columnist, but also an inventor."

Sitting on the chair beside Joan, Xiao Miao stuck out her tongue narrowly, as if she had some deep meaning.

"But to be honest, compared with the rocking pen, his old man is a bit lame in the latter business, and the gadgets he invented will always have unexpected failures."

"I am ashamed to say that since I blew up the ceiling of the newspaper building for the third time, Ms. Miranda has not allowed me to do invention experiments in the office, and sent me to the tavern to hang out."

Mr. Benny spread his hands in a self-deprecating manner, and didn't mind exposing his "black history".

"If you want me to say, that's pretty good, after all, the life and safety of colleagues in the newspaper office is more important than your personal hobbies, teacher!" Xiao Miao raised her glass, "Come on, let's drink to our new partner, Joan Vida!"

Joan raised his wine glass in a daze, wondering why he became a partner of the "exotic trio of cat, mouse, and dog"?

This is not the life I want...

The ale tasted very strong, and Joan drank half of the glass in one go, his mouth was covered with fine white foam, and his face was slightly hot.

"You blushed after just one sip, you really lack exercise!"

Xiao Miao took out a handkerchief with a chuckle, and helped Qiao An wipe off the foam from the corner of her mouth. Her mouth was not forgiving, but her actual actions showed that she also had a gentle and considerate side.

Seeing that Qiao An's drinking capacity is not good, Xiao Miao stopped forcing him to drink, took out a deck of cards and slapped them on the table, and called Ah Zhi and Mr. Benny to come and play cards.

"Guys! Get the game going!"

"Good luck, have chicken tonight!"