There was even a key location?
I had to admit, although she wasn't as deep in the dream, Lady Claire was still highly cooperative.
No wonder they said you had to get people motivated. Without the dream's rules suppressing her, he'd easily gained another important piece of information.
From the way she described it, that mysterious room would surely help him understand what the Sin Plague meant.
"You mentioned that Mr. Rick 'used to be' a doctor?"
After assessing Claire's dream state and confirming it was still stable, Fu Qian continued asking questions.
"Yes... When I met him, he'd already retired."
The question seemed to make Claire a little uncomfortable. But when she saw Master Gorimshaw listening attentively without any unusual expression, she soon calmed down.
"Though he's not that old, he said he wanted to enjoy life as much as possible before his energy started to decline."
Even so, Claire still casually and discreetly emphasized that she wasn't all that much younger than her husband.
"I completely understand. I'm the same, actually."
Fu Qian nodded, acting as though he fully agreed with the wealthy lady. He even used himself as an example, reinforcing the persona he'd established earlier.
"That's why I care so much about money. It's good to be able to help others, but I'd rather save enough to retire as soon as possible."
"Coming from someone your age, that does sound a little premature."
The master, who had been astonishing her with his skills, was now flattering her like a service worker. Clearly pleased, Lady Claire laughed and looked Fu Qian up and down.
"If you have time later, you're welcome to visit. When Rick is feeling better, that is."
She wasn't entirely clueless, and quietly reminded Fu Qian what he ought to be doing now.
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