Death to Power
Copyright© 2025 by TheSmartOne
Chapter 48: Lisa, rich housewife
“Hello! I’m Lisa, what can I do for you?” Lisa said with a professional smile, but behind that smile—
‘YES! Finally, a handsome man and not those damn brawny and ugly bastards.’
Lisa silently thought, still keeping her flawless customer-service expression intact.
If only any of her admirers heard that little voice in her head...
“I’m here to ask for some information,” Kaden said politely, his expression friendly—but not intimate.
Lisa nodded. “Basic information can be given without any cost, but some questions require payment,” she calmly informed him, then fell silent—waiting for his decision.
“There’s no problem. First ... can I know what that holographic board is?” Kaden asked as he pointed his delicate finger to the right, where the large glowing board stood. He didn’t actually know what it was, and curiosity was eating at him.
“Oh! That’s actually a mission board,” Lisa answered, her voice perking up. “That’s where missions posted by our alchemists, blacksmiths, and rune crafters are displayed. You probably already know that those professions need lots of ingredients and rare materials, but they can’t always gather it all themselves. So they post them as missions. If you complete one, you get a reward.” She finished with a sweet smile.
Kaden listened carefully, nodding along the way as it actually made sense. Those professions didn’t usually have enough combat power to gather everything on their own, and even if they did, most of them were too focused on perfecting their craft to bother going out.
He nodded again, appreciative of the clarity. Then asked his next question,
“If I want to buy some artifacts or potions, where do I go?”
“Just behind that blue door,” Lisa answered swiftly, precisely. Almost automatic. Like she had repeated these answers a hundred times before.
She looked at Kaden with her earth-brown eyes—eyes that gleamed a little too brightly, urging him to ask more. To stay longer. To keep talking.
Why?
The answer was obvious to her.
‘A handsome and seemingly rich man. And the way he carries himself ... screams noble background.’
‘Hehehe ... this is it. I must have him.’ Lisa’s thoughts were running wild.
It had been so long since she wanted to find a man who fit her standards. Not just anyone. No—he had to be handsome, rich, and come from a noble bloodline.
Because she was tired. Tired of this damn job. Tired of smiling when she didn’t want to. Tired of acting nice when all she wanted to do was scream at the idiots coming to her with nonsense.
She’d had enough.
And her goal for a long time now ... was simple.
Find a man.
She’d seen some who were rich and handsome, yes, but either their attitude was trash or their background was too complicated.
But Kaden?
Kaden looked calm. Carried himself with quiet dignity. Striking red eyes, gentle presence, calm, composed energy.
‘Just perfect.’ Lisa thought, feeling her dream of being a rich housewife crawling closer and closer.
“I have two more questions,” Kaden said, cutting her wild fantasy short. “Do you sell Evolution Stones here? And also ... do you know where I can find one?”
The questions froze Lisa for a moment.
For the first time since he walked in, she hesitated.
That wasn’t a question a noble usually asked. Evolution Stones were rare. Coveted. Nobles didn’t ask where to find them—they either already had them ... or had people who’d get them.
She started to wonder if maybe she had judged Kaden wrong.