Genshin Impact: Dance of Sinners

"Sorry everyone, we have run out of materials. This is the last pot, so people behind you don't have to queue up."

"Ah...well, Mr. Link, remember to prepare more materials next time."

"Oh, what a pity. I waited in line for so long and couldn't buy it."

"Forget it, just come early tomorrow."

"Goodbye Mr. Link!"

"See you!"

After seeing off the last batch of guests, Link was relieved. Selling food at a stall like this is much harder than sitting in an office at the embassy. Link also missed his energetic secretary at this moment.

If that guy is here, just assign her a task to make money and wait to collect the money.

"You've made a lot of money this day, right?" Mello raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at the thick pile of concession coupons in the box at Link's feet, he couldn't help but feel a little moved. Sure enough, working for others is not as profitable as being your own boss.

Link smiled and generously took out a handful of thick concession coupons from the box and handed them to Mello, "I wish you all the best."

"Oh, don't do this to me, I don't want it." Mero shook his head quickly.

"Mr. Merlot, take it. I'm really grateful that you allow me to use the kitchen. Over the past few days, I have gradually begun to understand the "rules" of Merlot Petersburg you mentioned. You deserve these. ." Link said with a smile. He knew that Mero would not take his money, but considering Mero's "humanistic care" in Petersburg, he still had to do something about it.

"Farewell, I don't feel comfortable taking your money." Merlo waved his hand resolutely, "Although Merlo's Petersburg rules have been accepted by criminals, it does not mean that these rules are correct. "

"Link, just do what you want to do, and I will figure out the rest." Mello showed a righteous look, and it seemed that he had truly regarded Link as his junior.

"Then...thank you!" Link bowed to Mello with "gratefulness", "If you need my help in any way, please tell me and let me do my best. Power."

Mello smiled slightly and picked up a pack of chestnut cakes from the table next to Link, "Then I'm not polite?"

"Try it, it's best to eat it while it's hot." Link couldn't help but smile.

Nodding, Merlo took out a chestnut cake from the newspaper, first carefully looked at the appearance of the whole cake, then gently smelled its aroma, and finally opened his teeth slightly and took a bite on the cake.

The chestnut cakes made by Link are not very big, just about the size of half a palm, and each one can take about four or five bites.

Under the crispy skin, the rich chestnut aroma lingers in the mouth for a long time. Although it is not an elegant delicacy, it gives people a soft and warm feeling of satisfaction.

"It's quite good. Is this a high-end pastry from Liyue?" Mero tasted it with relish and couldn't help but take another bite.

"It's a pastry from Liyue, but it's not a high-end pastry. Liyue is a country of gourmet food, and I went there to study for a while. Some of the elegant pastries are extremely cumbersome to make, but what attracts me are the in-depth ones. Popular food in the streets and alleys. The price is cheap and the taste is pretty good.”

Link smiled and said, "This chestnut cake actually only needs two things, the skin and the filling. The outer skin should be crispy, while the filling inside should be delicate."

"Wait for a cool day, move a chair under the eaves, sit on the chair, cover your thighs with a blanket, boil a pot of warm tea, drink tea and eat cakes, watch the flowers blooming and falling in front of the court, and look at the clouds in the sky Cirrus clouds are relaxing. Although it is not an elegant thing, to me, this is probably a beautiful thing."

"Haha, you really enjoy it. I already have a sense of the scene." Mello smiled and nodded, "Then you can make your own arrangements. It's almost time. I should prepare dinner for the Duke."

"Uh-huh."

"Goodbye then."

...............

After sending Mello away, Link tidied the kitchen carefully, then took out the last chestnut cake from the oven nearby, and packed it into two portions with newspapers, one large and one small. Wrap carefully.

The chestnut cake is still warm, a little hot, and it can warm your hands when you pick it up through the newspaper, which is quite comfortable.

Picking up two pieces of chestnut cake, he folded the concession coupons he earned today and put them into his bag. Link first went to the work area to pay for the concession coupons used to exempt him from working for the past week. After that, he did not rush back to the dormitory, but worked I found a chair near the area, sat down, and waited.

A week has passed since Link came to Merlo Petersburg. During this week, he also gained a new understanding of the entire organizational structure of Merlo Petersburg.

In Merlo Petersburg, Duke Leosley holds the supreme status, and his dominance is even comparable to that of a country's gods. As for these jailers and guards under Leosli, they are their controlling force that maintains the entire Merlot Petersburg. They have an extraordinary status due to their strength.

In addition to these "ruling" forces, the criminals in Merlot Petersburg also have distinct classes.

These criminals have formed various small groups in private. Most of these small groups are similar to gangs and other structures, and they stick together for warmth. In order to avoid being suppressed, some weak small groups must pay a certain amount of "protection fees" to some large groups. And if you want to enter some large and powerful groups, you even need to go through a series of assessments.

However, there is also a certain order between groups. If a group violates the "rules", Duke Leosley will take the initiative to suppress it and deprive it of its rights and power.

However, Link has not joined any group at the moment. Firstly, he has a good relationship with Mello, who will protect him. Secondly, Annabell also has a certain influence on some of Mero Peter's groups. , these groups will also provide Link with shelter if he needs it.

What surprised Link was the three children of Arecino.

The second eldest child, Linnette, and the third eldest child, Femini, joined an organization called the "Mutual Aid Association". Although it was not very powerful, it had an excellent reputation and had considerable influence in Merlo Petersburg.

The organization that the eldest Linnie joined...is called the "Punishment League".

The Punishment League is very powerful in Merlo Petersburg, and there are even several owners of the Eye of God among them. Even the jailers under Leosley have to be polite when they see the people in this gang. Sell ​​some thin noodles.

Miss Annabell's informant told Link that behind this "punishment alliance" are the radicals of the Seberis family. And that Count Deluna is now under the joint protection of several experts from the Punishment League.

This is a strange thing. Link has met Linny. That guy is quite capable, but he has a natural dislike for nobles. Now he is actually mixed up in a gang controlled by nobles. I'm afraid he has ulterior motives.

………………

What makes Link extremely speechless is that these three guys are "very independent". They don't welcome Link's arrival. Instead, they regard Link as a trouble. They did not inform Link of any information about "their plans" or "Dadalia's current situation" and declined Link's invitation to join them. Especially the eldest brother, Linny, easily exposed the cold-heartedness behind Link's "good guy" persona, and showed a dismissive and contemptuous attitude towards it.