Chapter 473: Nighttime Nuisance
Chapter 473: Nighttime Nuisance
"Mr. Will, you've misunderstood!"
Lindsey pulled the designer up from the ground and sighed, explaining,
"This lady here is Seraphina, a Fallen Artist."
"She's not a slave to be sold, but rather a criminal serving her sentence under my supervision, you could say."
Will's expression was filled with panic, and his voice stammered,
"But... I just heard..."
Lindsey continued,
"Seraphina is indeed a Seventh-Stage Awakener."
"But rest assured, she's under control now and won't do anything out of line..."
Lindsey explained Seraphina's 'glorious achievements' to Will.
The Fallen Artist's reputation in Thousand Sails City was well-known.
Will understood the situation, and the fear on his face gradually faded, but questions arose,
"Since this lady has committed so many evil deeds..."
"Then why don't you kill her or hand her over to the Art Association's prison for detention?"
Lindsey explained,
"Killing her would only fulfill her wishes."
"As for sending her to the Art Association—a century-long detention might not be enough for her crimes, in my opinion."
"Although private punishment isn't a good thing, it's the best I can do."
"..."
Will glanced at Seraphina.
He understood Lindsey's thoughts, but knowing she was a Seventh-Stage Awakener, he still felt a hint of trepidation.
"Phew—"
The middle-aged designer took a deep breath.
After all, it was work time, and he quickly adjusted his state, taking out his tools and beginning to measure the shop.
From the overall dimensions of the room to each counter and the placement of the shelves, Will meticulously recorded the data on his draft paper. When inspiration struck, he jotted down notes directly on the side.
As he measured and recorded, he asked Lindsey,
"Mr. Lindsey, do you have any specific requirements for the plant arrangement at the front desk?)
Lindsey thought for a moment,
"Some vibrant flowers should be placed in the display window—it'll attract customers more easily."
Wah Wah Wah watched for a while and then leaned closer to Lindsey,
"Is this guy a designer?"
"Lindsey, are you planning to renovate your house?"
Lindsey nodded,
"That's right."
Wah Wah Wah reminded him,
"This is no small project."
"Unless you have skilled craftsmen come to work on it, it might not be completed even after the Art Festival."
Lindsey smiled, a deep meaning in his expression.
"In this regard, I do have some tricks up my sleeve."
"Hmm—"
Wah Wah Wah made a strange sound with her mouth.
She remembered how this house had appeared and understood that Lindsey's skills could also be applied in this area, showing a helpless expression.
On the other side.
Although Will felt nervous, he remained focused and immersed in his work.
By the time he finished measuring the front shop,
The sky had already darkened.
"Mr. Lindsey, it's too dark inside the house to measure..."
Clap—
Lindsey walked to the front and flipped the light switch.
Although Thousand Sails City had lighting fixtures like lanterns and candlesticks, this was the first time in centuries that electric lights, a product of technology, had illuminated the city.
"..."
Will looked around at the lit surroundings, his mouth agape, momentarily stunned.
"This... is this also your Awakener's skill?"
Lindsey shook his head.
"No, this is a lighting system I installed in the room."
He led Will to the back while explaining the working principles of the solar power system, his voice filled with pride,
"First, on the roof, I installed some solar panels that store and convert sunlight into energy, which is then sent to the warehouse to charge the batteries. When needed, these batteries provide a continuous and stable power supply to the electric lights..."
"..."
Lindsey spoke with enthusiasm, while Will's expression remained frozen.
The designer clearly didn't understand what Lindsey was talking about.
On the other hand, Wah Wah Wah, who was standing beside him, found this novel and peculiar sight intriguing.
She observed the lights illuminating Lindsey's house, and she could guess that it was the work of his craftsmanship.
"Electricity... electric lights..."
"How many more things do you plan to create before you're done, my friend?"
"..."
"Mr. Will, let me explain further! Over here on the wall, there are actually wires buried inside, and they serve as channels for transmitting electricity!"
Lindsey meticulously introduced everything in the house.
Will spent quite some time before finally grasping the general operation of the system.
He hurriedly interrupted Lindsey, who was still talking non-stop:
"Mr. Lindsey, if this is to be redesigned, do you want these things called circuits to remain as they are, or should they be modified?"
Lindsey immediately replied:
"It's best to keep them as they are, as the length of the wires might be a bit limited."
"Right! The glowing sunflower in the yard, you must not touch it. It has a very high temperature, and ordinary people will get burned if they touch it."
Clang—!
Suddenly, the sound of metal hitting the ground came from the yard.
Lindsey turned to look, and coincidentally, the Huang Iron Stone Tree had finally borne another batch of fruits. Three metal fruits fell from the tree, landing on the ground with a thud.
"..."
"The world is vast, and there's nothing it doesn't have."
"In some more remote worlds, plants can also produce metal!"
"..."
Lindsey tried to explain to the person in front of him, but after seeing Will and Wah Wah Wah's expressions, he retracted the explanation he had prepared.
...
Several more hours passed.
Will recorded all the data from the backyard and Lindsey's residence onto his draft paper.
Next, the designer naturally returned home to design according to Lindsey's requirements.
However, this transaction was a bit special.
Before leaving, he finally asked Lindsey:
"Mr. Lindsey, shall we discuss the antique you plan to sell?"
The sky had completely darkened.
The auction item needed its corresponding description.
Upon hearing the inquiry, Lindsey scratched his nose.
He didn't immediately reveal what his item was.
Instead, he first stated his plans after the auction's success:
"Mr. Will, let me explain. Once the auction is successful, I will immediately leave Thousand Sails City after receiving the money."
"As a personal suggestion - you can also take Ms. Kona and seek medical treatment in Volcano City right away."
"..."
Will's expression turned serious.
He had known that this auction would be dangerous even before coming.
Despite Lindsey's statement, he had no choice but to proceed for the sake of his wife.
On the other hand, Wah Wah Wah was completely unaware of the situation.
The girl was very curious and directly approached Lindsey, asking:
"Lindsey, what do you mean?"
"The jewelry retrieved from the water is just some jewelry, right? Even if it's sold, what kind of trouble could it cause?"
Lindsey replied with a smile:
"The original owner of this item is a bit formidable."
Wah Wah Wah raised her eyebrows:
"How formidable?"
Lindsey pinched his thumb and index finger together, forming a 'slightly' gesture:
"If I have to say—it's just a tiny bit stronger than an 8th-stage Awakener?"
"..."
"Huh?"
Two exclamations of surprise echoed in the yard.
The only consolation for Lindsey was that he lived in a secluded enough area that the noise didn't disturb the neighbors.
(End of Chapter)
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