Shop
Cedric was looking at me with expectation. He wanted me to appraise the item. I decided to try, then lie to him.
I picked up the vial filled with a black liquid. Then, I used the system function to probe the vial.
[Ding! Extremely potent venom was detected.]
[Ding! Venom belongs to an outer space species.]
The system voice sounded in my mind. My heart set off storms the next second. I knew something was wrong with the black liquid.
The black liquid seemed to be squirming. To think it was from an outer space species. I didn't know what to say. I calmed my racing heart, but I kept my facial expression calm.
Cedric was smiling. He was eager to know whether Shop Owner Frank would identify the item successfully.
At the same time, I came up with an excuse. Since I was feeling uneasy, it was best not to reveal the truth.
I took a deep breath before saying, "I apologize. I couldn't recognize the item. I'm seeing such a black liquid for the first time."
