"Hello. Just call me Xia Nan."
Seeing the Half-Elf appraiser take the initiative to greet him, Xia Nan felt a little awkward at having his nickname called out in public, but he remained polite as he stepped forward, shook the man's hand, and introduced himself.
"I've heard so much about you, truly." Auriye wore a gentle, proper smile as he flattered him. "Baron Faro mentioned you at a dinner party some time ago. He said you were a powerful adventurer with an exceptional sense of professional ethics. Now that I've met you, you truly are extraordinary."
"I merely completed the commission as usual. It's not as exaggerated as the Baron makes it sound."
Xia Nan answered modestly.
It had to be said that Baron Faro had played a considerable role in spreading Xia Nan's nickname, "Sea Fang," so widely throughout Barracuda Bay during this time.
After Xia Nan rescued the Baron's daughter from the Shark Gang—the very Miss Ellie—the Baron had extended his friendship to him. On the surface, as a quest reward, the Baron had not only covered all expenses for refurbishing and modifying the Pirate Ship, provided connections to many excellent Shipwrights, but had also voluntarily offered Xia Nan a favor.
Behind the scenes, as Barracuda Bay's Permit Approval Officer and a noble who genuinely held a title, he often mentioned Xia Nan's name in various social circles. This ensured that many upper-class figures with noble backgrounds learned of a man called "Sea Fang" who had recently appeared.
To a certain extent, despite being a Professional Adventurer frequently active at the Three-Legged Sea Dog Tavern and Breaking Waves Wharf, Xia Nan was now more well-known in White Cliff District than in either of Barracuda Bay's other two districts.
"Forgive me. I haven't introduced myself yet."
The Half-Elf straightened,