Volume 2 Amber Chapter 71 Exploitation
Connie comes back from class.
Today was her first day of further studies at Yellow Iris College. The teacher's lectures were very good. Although she had already mastered some of the knowledge, she was able to understand it again from a different perspective.
In addition, there is a lot of knowledge that cannot be learned in the outer city, such as horse riding, chess, music and dance, etc. There are also special etiquette teachers every month to teach them various etiquette of the upper class. After all, most of the students who graduate from Yellow Iris Academy can find a decent job in the inner city.
These etiquettes are essential skills for survival in the inner city.
There are many middle-class and even wealthy businessmen in the inner city, and their alma mater is this college.
But the only thing that made Connie depressed was that her classmates seemed to look down on her. Some lady, knowing that she was from the outer city, gave her the nickname "Ms. Grease".
Even Mrs. Judy, her life administrator, pulled her aside and advised her not to wear clothes stained with oil to class next time.
Connie put down her bag with some distress, wondering if she should take some time to go out and buy new clothes. Mr. Jack rewarded her with a huge sum of money, and it was time to replace the old clothes she had worn for many years.
She glanced at a letter on the table and her face suddenly changed.
"Oh no! I forgot what Mr. Jack told me to do!"
She exclaimed, grabbed the letter and rushed out of the room.
Mr. Jack wrote this letter a few days ago, asking me to deliver it to the Iron Fist Gang and give it to the boss there, Gary . It was just that I was busy in the warehouse these days, and I was looking forward to going to school today, so I forgot about it for a while.
When it comes to the Iron Fist Gang, Connie has always been surprised.
When he and Miss Floy were nearly kidnapped, it was Mr. Jack who saved them. Unexpectedly, the entire Iron Fist Gang became Mr. Jack's vassal, and the boss Gary also obeyed Mr. Jack's orders.
He went downstairs to the second floor, opened the coachman's door, and prepared to ask him to drive the carriage to take him to the outer city.
The coachman, who was lying on the bed, saw Connie open the door. He stuffed the book in his hand under the pillow in panic, and then stood up awkwardly.
"What are you looking at, Mr. Coachman?"
Connie looked at the suspicious man with suspicion.
"Ah... nothing much, just some miscellaneous books."
The driver said this, turning sideways, and said seriously:
"Do you want to go out? Miss Connie, I'll prepare it for you right away!"
Connie was in a hurry, so she didn't ask any more questions.
I just glanced at the corner of the magazine sticking out from under the pillow, and the cover seemed to be a picture of the long legs of a girl wearing black stockings.
Connie blushed a little and turned to leave the room.
"Isn't it possible that Mr. Jack also likes to read this type of magazine? Probably not. He is an upright gentleman."
Connie thought to herself.
When the carriage reached the outer city area.
As they passed Denton Street, Connie drew aside the curtains to see if Mrs. Caroline was busy in the flower shop and to say hello.
As a result, she saw two men and women who looked like lower-class civilians being interrogated by patrolling guards.
Seeing this scene, Connie frowned slightly.
She suddenly thought of Mr. Jack and Miss Floyd. They must have encountered something similar when they first came to Amber City.
Having lived in the outer city for many years, Connie knew the greed of these patrol guards. Instead of actively catching criminals, they often made things difficult for the lower-class civilians and extorted money.
Connie stopped the carriage and got out.
"...If you don't want to go to jail with us, that's fine. We'll let you go today for a deposit of 20 silver trophies."
The guards' righteous voices could be heard from afar.
"Can it be less? We don't have that much money."
Su Keying looked pitiful, but the guard didn't buy it and instead sneered.
"It's okay if you don't have money. Just come with us and let your man go."
"He's not my man! And what do you two old bastards want to do!?"
Su Keying was immediately furious and started cursing.
Finished!
Even Polaris was too late to stop it, and now things are getting serious.
If they angered the guards, they would have no room for maneuver and might be directly imprisoned. If they resisted, they would even be killed on the spot. Even if they were resurrected, they would most likely be wanted and would have a hard time moving around in the outer city.
"Very good! Come with us!"
The guard's eyes twitched, and he raised his sword and placed it on Su Keying and Polaris' shoulders to intimidate them.
Su Keying still wanted to resist, and the guard was about to hit her with the sword to make her suffer.
"stop!"
Connie stopped him.
The four of them cast their eyes towards her.
The guard looked at the girl, wearing a dirty uniform, a typical civilian girl from the outer city.
"I advise you to mind your own business, little girl."
He said viciously.
"They are newly hired servants of Jack Manor. You have misunderstood... Here are 20 silver trophies. Let them go."
Connie pulled a handful of silver coins from her pocket, counted them and handed them over.
Su Keying and Beijixing looked at this stranger girl in surprise. They didn't expect that she would be willing to help them.
The two guards were stunned. They didn't expect to meet such a fool.
The leading guard looked at Connie again and couldn't believe that this girl was quite rich.
" You heard me wrong. I said 20 silver canons per person, so 40 silver canons for two people combined."
The guard said with a smile.
His eyes flashed with greed as he glanced at Connie's purse.
Connie suppressed her anger, remained silent for a few seconds, and took out 20 silver coins from her pocket again.
"Wait, how can you, a civilian from the outer city, have so much money? I suspect you are suspected of committing a crime and trying to seize illegal property... Show me your ID."
The guard no longer cared about the silver cup in Connie's hand. He stared at Connie's money bag.
There are at least dozens of silver cups in there, and maybe even gold pounds!
"Miss..., forget it, let's go with them."
Su Keying said while gritting her teeth.
Although she knew it was just a game, it was all too real. Su Keying didn't want to see good people being implicated because of her.
At worst, I could just commit suicide and waste a chance to resurrect.
However, since you have not joined any faction, accepted any mission, or established any connection with the people or things on this map, it is possible that the resurrection point is not in Amber City.
At most, she would miss this internal test. She was just a small anchor and did not have a strong desire to pursue the first-mover advantage. Anyway, she had recorded some materials along the way, which was enough for her to cut a good video.
But Polaris’ loss would be much greater. As a lone ranger, he missed the opportunity for the internal test, and the difficulty of entering the first tier has greatly increased.
I'll find a way to make up for it later.
Su Keying sighed inwardly.
"Hey! It's not up to you to decide whether it counts or not..."
The guard sneered.
He pointed the dagger at Connie.
"What Jack Manor? I've never heard of it! The two of them are unidentified and are suspected criminals. Now you are most likely their mastermind. You must come with us!"
At this time, a lot of onlookers had gathered around, pointing and talking about the place.
But most people are used to it and just shake their heads and leave.
"Oh! Connie!"
Mrs. Caroline's voice came, and she was holding a pair of scissors and a flower in her hand, and she hurriedly squeezed through the crowd.
"What happened?!"
