And the best part of this area was this Lady’s place.
“We’re here to see the golden ruler of District 2.”
“Don’t say anything extravagant. You’re not here for that, are you?”
Unlike her pale face, her hair was vibrant and full of life. The red hair that matched the night was beautifully curled to frame her face.
“I’m just a boss playing with money.”
The tear-shaped marks under her long eyes highlighted the charm of other countries and those of mixed-race.
This woman, who looked like a tired and stubborn woman without a pipe, was one of the major parties that moved mass quantities of money in the back alley.
“Yes, why did you find me?”
Lintella breathed in tobacco effortlessly. The smoke she exhaled curled into graceful ribands that embraced every curve and inch of her body.
I didn’t bat an eye at the thick smoke, waiting for her to inhale once more.
Lintella had an unusual habit of not deigning to speak with a person who spoke before she did it twice.
But I understood her.
Those who saw this scene would find it difficult to understand, if they were ordinary people.
“Hey, I think you already know the reason, so why do you think I came to see you?”
I crossed my legs with my hands neatly gathered. My eyes were curved gently.
“As you’ve already guessed that I’ll be arriving, it should be easy for you to know my motive, right?”
It is not a job that prioritizes information, but for Lintella, loans and the distribution and collection of money had its own particular information network.
Many of her clients’ debtors must be informants.
“Yes, I know. You’re such a lovely baby. But—”
Lintella languidly removed her pipe and blew a steady stream of smoke into the cloud above our heads. Her dark green eyes rolled slowly toward me.
“When did you have a wonderful boyfriend?”
“Do you want it?”
Lintella’s lips drew into a deep line at my words.
“That’s a rare prize.”
“Hahaha.”
I didn’t know Lintella’s lips would come down.
‘That looks like you liked it.’
One of the things that Lintella and I had in common was our eye for beauty.
“No, Ms. Lintella. I… already claimed this one.”
I took Heimdahl’s hand and put it on my lap.
“It’s mine.”
No way. If you swallow it, it will burn. The negative consequences of claiming this person are endless.
I could feel Heimdahl looking at me.
His persistent gaze felt nearly tangible. It was fortunate that I didn’t sweat cold.
When I glanced sideways, I could see the upwards curl of his lower lip.
Heimdahl tilted his head, seemingly relaxed and unbothered.
“It’s already sold. Unfortunately.”
‘Are you trying to keep up with the rhythm?’
However, why does this relaxed appearance make me feel uncomfortable?
I decided to get to the point quickly, trying to erase his appearance.
I put the pocket on the table before Lintella.
“You know what this is, right?”
“Well, what is it?”
She knew what I referred to. I smiled at Lintella, who pretended to be innocent, and opened the pocket without hesitation.
Lintella didn’t change her expression even after seeing “Athlot’s Tears” in her pocket.
‘As expected, she knew it.’
I was sure when I saw her. Then this conversation will be quick.
“I’ll tell you straightforwardly. This one suddenly arrived at our store. Is it related to you, Lintella?”
“Oh, baby. You’ve become bait for something great while you’ve never seen it.”
Lintella tapped the pipe and smoldering, aromatic debris dropped into the ashtray.
“It has nothing to do with me.”
I swallowed and held my breath. In fact, I waited for this. What happened behind the scenes was important. In the meantime, Lintella took a long drag of her pipe again.
“But it’s fun.”
Her voice, which had always been considered leisurely, changed for a moment.
“Shouldn’t I be worried that the lord of District 2 has a pest who’s messing with my, Lintella’s, benefactor?” (t/n : I’m not really sure about this.)
Anger was heard in the calm voice.
Lintella Dulcinez, the woman who controls the dirty money in the back alley was famous for not missing out on her obsession once.
It was the same for me who accidentally saved her life.
She was more suitable than anyone for a loan shark who collected money by any means.