Roderick's face twisted slightly in total confusion. He didn't want to believe he had heard Enzo correctly.Benjamin had told him that Enzo was one of the biggest rare root collectors he had ever known. How could such a prominent rare root collector have never heard of a mountain berry?Was that supposed to be a joke?Neither Roderick nor Benjamin could react except to watch Enzo as he continued to bark."Do you mean you're here to challenge my knowledge of rare roots? Or what do you mean by a mountain berry? Does the mountain have a berry?!"Enzo was already overreacting, which only made Roderick and Benjamin more confused.It would have been no trouble if he had simply said he didn't have the rare root or had never heard of it before. Was it necessary for him to go mad over it?Well, they thought it might be a big slap in the face to the so-called big rare root collector to say he had never heard of a mountain berry, and the best he could do was to make Roderick and Benjamin, who re

Roderick's face instantly brightened at the sight of the small, deeply colored mountain berry sitting gently in the well-crafted wooden box.As his eyes continued to gaze at it with joy, he couldn't wait to lay a hand on the rare root.Benjamin, who had no idea what a mountain berry looked like, had his eyes glued to Roderick's facial reactions.In a whisper, he asked Roderick, "Mr. Holmes, is that really the mountain berry? Is that really the rare root you are looking for?"Of course, he was sure Enzo did have the rarest roots that are difficult to find in the world.But his trust in him had waned after the madness he had shown them today.He didn't want to think that the chubby, slightly insane madman was toying with them.With a slight nod, Roderick answered him, "Yes, it's the mountain berry, Mr. White. It's really the rare root."It was as though a box of butterflies was released into Benjamin's stomach as Roderick confirmed that it was indeed the rare root he was seeking.The ra

The silence deepened as all eyes turned to Roderick. He knew such a revelation would capture everyone's attention, as it truly had great potential.Being multilingual is a great skill, but being a polyglot is on an even higher level of talent.Well, thanks to being a soldier, and particularly a War King. The mind-blowing potential of being a polyglot would not have been possible without the number of wars Roderick had fought all over the world.This had helped him learn many languages and cultures from different tribes.The silence in the air grew deeper until Benjamin finally broke it by turning to Roderick and saying, "Mr. Holmes, we have been friends for a little while, and I never knew you were a polyglot. Wow! I must say, you are truly talented!"Roderick only nodded slowly. He had never been moved by praise for his talent in the past, so Benjamin's flattering words did little to affect him.Benjamin immediately turned to Enzo. "Mr. Juan, even I never imagined that Mr. Holmes wou

All eyes turned in the direction from which the voice had come, and they met the gaze of a cold middle-aged man.He exuded an arrogant aura, and his gaze was as sharp as Xena's sword.While confusion lingered in their stares, he walked past everyone and stopped next to Enzo."Oh, Mr. Juan, I see you have already prepared the mountain berry so I can have it and leave quickly. I appreciate that," the middle-aged man, Owen Cross, said with a sheepish smile as he reached to accept the wooden box from Enzo.Benjamin had been lost in the earlier confusion until he regained his senses and spoke at this moment."What's going on here, Mr. Juan?!"Enzo, who had been completely silent since Owen's arrival, felt he had to clear the air now.He said, "I think this is my fault, Ben. I can't remember if I had any discussion with Owen about this mountain berry. But I don't think he would be lying about it. What do you think?"Roderick's face had already changed at this moment.He didn't want to belie

"Oh my! Oh my!" Enzo grabbed his head in surprise at the sight of the well-wrapped brown tobacco stick. He couldn't contain the joy in his stomach right now."Owen, did you really get this for me? You must have gone through a lot before you could lay your hands on this!" Enzo was shivering with joy as he picked up the tobacco stick, gazing at it with so much happiness.Owen answered him, "That's right, Mr. Juan. It really cost me a lot to get the brown tobacco stick, but it's worth it. As long as it's for you."Enzo was moved upon hearing this from Owen. He couldn't believe Owen had really climbed hill after hill to get the tobacco stick to impress him.It had been seven years since he had had the same brown tobacco stick. He had tried his best since then to get the tobacco stick, but his efforts were all fruitless.For Owen to be able to get it for him now, he could never take his efforts for granted."That's very thoughtful of you, Owen. You have impressed me with this gift, and I p