"If you want to inquire about information, it's 20 copper circle coins or a drink. If you want to take on a paid bounty mission, the mission board is over there," the Sawshark Mackerel-folk said blandly, pointing to a giant fish-head monster hanging on the wall to the left after entering.
Durin's gaze followed the direction of the finger, looking at the giant fish-head monster, whose four eye sockets were adorned with red lights.
"Then I'll have a..." Durin looked at the price list on the blackboard, "Tycolus's Delicious Fruit Wine?"
The Sawshark Mackerel-folk then pulled out several oddly shaped metal cocktail shakers from under the counter, then added various liquids Durin had never seen before, mixing them all together.
Finally, it turned into a very strange yellow and blue concoction, decorated with lemon slices and ice cubes.
Durin took a small sip. Although its appearance was terrible, compared to the inferior liquor he used to buy in Zaun's Undercity pubs, it was quite mellow, with a mint-like coolness mixed with rich alcohol and a faint seafood-like bloody taste.
"What's that on the wall?" Durin asked with some curiosity.
"It's a large fish monster. I prefer to call it Tycolus. It's a very common creature in the Guardian's Sea. You'll naturally see it often if you go out to sea," the Sawshark Mackerel-folk owner replied.
"So, this drink was inspired by it then?"
"Exactly."
Durin did not continue to ask about the ingredients of the drink. The experience of living in Zaun for more than half a year had taught him not to easily ask sensitive questions. Firstly, it benefited his physical and mental health, and secondly, it ensured basic appetite.
He casually took out 20 copper circle coins from his pocket, handed them to the Mackerel-folk owner, and asked, "Has anything big happened in Zaun recently?"
"Recently? Not that I've heard. At most, Shimmer has become rampant in the Undercity. However, I heard that several shipments were recently hijacked by Bilgewater pirates, and many merchant ships were destroyed and sunk."
The Sawshark Mackerel-folk owner replied, "But, some people rumor that these rampant pirates are involved with a certain family in Piltover, while others say they are involved with a certain Chem-Baron in Zaun. Anyway, these rumors sound like the truth!"
Durin nodded and asked again, "Then have you heard if Silco has been capturing anyone recently?"
...Silco? I haven't heard that he's been putting bounties on anyone's head recently," the Sawshark Mackerel-folk thought for a moment, then replied after a brief ponder.
After getting definite information, Durin spent another 15 copper circle coins to buy a grilled fish, a crucian carp. He had to say, the craftsmanship was quite good; the fish was fried to perfection.
...
It wasn't until close to 2 AM that Durin emerged from the Mackerel-folk Pub, arriving at the agreed location on time.
Since it was 2 AM, the surrounding environment was already pitch black. Durin could only hear the howling cold wind from the public elevator, and occasionally, he could hear water dripping from broken pipes.
He bent down and squeezed through the hole in the glass curtain wall. The temperature inside was unexpectedly colder than outside, so dark that he couldn't see his own hand.
In Durin's impression, this arcade had a circuit breaker and could be used normally. But he didn't dare to turn it on for a simple reason: this was Silco's territory, and he had to be extremely cautious!
Once discovered, it would attract countless enemies.
Fortunately, Durin's physical quality was extraordinary; his vision was somewhat similar to dark vision. Even in a pitch-black environment, he could easily distinguish the outlines of distant objects, and for closer objects, he could not only see details clearly but also vaguely distinguish color changes.
Overall, in his vision, the brightness of these things was several levels higher than before, with clear light and dark contrast. However, compared to normal daylight, there was still a big difference.
Rows of arcade machines were haphazardly arranged in the spacious area. In a corner, there was even a small boxing ring with a boxing simulator resembling a scoreboard.
However, they were all covered in a thick layer of dust, as if they hadn't been used for a long time or the outside haze had drifted in.
After waiting for a few minutes, Durin still didn't see Powder, and he couldn't help but think: Could it be that he had been stood up?
Suddenly, beeping and whirring sounds came from the machines, and the screens of the scattered arcade machines lit up with colorful lights, instantly illuminating the dark environment of the arcade in a vibrant array of colors.
Durin frowned slightly, his peripheral vision suddenly catching a glimpse of a dark shadow slipping in through the back door, with a faint, flickering light.
He immediately turned around and saw, under the illumination of a handheld lamp, a thin, short girl with long blue hair wearing a simple linen dress standing in front of Durin.
Her other hand held a beautifully crafted pistol, and she stared at Durin with a wary expression, like a wounded lone wolf, full of caution.
"Stop! Don't move, or I'll shoot you dead! I promise I won't miss a single shot."
Durin looked at the girl in front of him, whose hair was combed back, with all her left bangs swept back, leaving only the right bangs cut diagonally, and finally tied into two braids.
Her skin was somewhat sickly pale, a result of prolonged lack of sunlight.
Durin grinned, and said unhurriedly, "I think if you kill me, you'll never get any information about Vi Olay."
"..."
"Powder, don't you want to see your sister again?"
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