The inn door was pushed open by Amu, and Baja, perched on his shoulder, said, "Boss, he's here."
A man around thirty, with a pale, clean-shaven face and slight dark circles under his eyes, entered the room. He wore a wool coat with a solid-gold button at the collar, and his brown leather boots were polished to a shine.
At first glance, he looked like a wealthy gentleman. However, the exposed hem of his shirt had been washed nearly white. Though he did his best to maintain his dignity, his complexion revealed malnutrition, making him look like a down-and-out nobleman.
After the door closed, the noise from the street was shut out. The newcomer seemed to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
The newcomer quietly sized up Su Xiao. His eyes held fear, worry, and, more than anything else, wariness. To preserve the last of his dignity, he smiled and nodded at Su Xiao.
"Mr. Byakuya, I'm Moriland. I can't reveal my surname because I'm afraid my enemies will hunt me down. Please forgive me."
Moriland took a seat. Though he tried his best to hide it, it was clear that he was delighted by the lavish food and tea Su Xiao had prepared for him. Out of concern for his dignity, he did not take the fork on the table.
"Don't be so reserved."
Su Xiao lit a cigarette, and Baja also gestured for Moriland to help himself.
Moriland hesitated for a moment. His favorable impression of Su Xiao and the others rose considerably. Though the influence brought by the Charm Attribute had not been completely erased, Moriland was no longer prepared to flee through the window at any moment.
Moriland ate very properly, but he did not eat slowly. Before long, only broth remained on the table. He