The person before him looked completely different from the one He Xi had first met in the cabin in the woods.
But the illustrated book he had seen earlier confirmed that this was very likely Trist's true appearance.
He Xi walked forward. Trist raised a hand in invitation, gesturing for him to take a seat in the armchair.
At the same time, he lit the firewood in the fireplace.
The crackling flames quickly drove away the faint chill deep underground.
Trist's small gesture seemed intended to accommodate He Xi's need for warmth as a human.
To be honest, although he had given the other man the address, he hadn't asked his team members to keep it secret.
He and this Drow Elf were simply a client and an adventurer.
Once the commission was over, they had no real connection.
In fact, after seeing the true state of this "basement," He Xi felt the other man might even owe him thanks.
"Speaking of which, I owe Mister Galen thanks."
[Your Favorability with Drow Elf Trist Solarin increased. Parsing Points +2]
He really was thanking him?
He Xi's thoughts stirred, but his face remained composed, wearing a polite smile as he checked the number of points required.
[Extract Trait: Requires 40 Parsing Points]
It seemed the Drow had quite impressive racial talents.
Aside from the Moon Pupil Elf, this was the highest Parsing Point requirement he had encountered among the Humanoid Races.
He Xi decided to have a good, long conversation with this underground writer.
This was not only a chance to learn about an entirely new world, but also a great opportunity to build Favorability.
"You're too kind." He Xi dipped his head slightly. "I merely happened to mention that commission to my teacher."
"I see. Madam