Above the mage

Chapter 73 Google DiTu

The woman frowned slightly: "That's me. Is there something you need?"

Upon hearing this, Gao De waved the package in his hand: "I came to Bremen from Carmond to make a living and I need to rent a house."

"Perfect timing! My neighbor, Mr. Marcel, used to work as a watchmaker in Bremen and rented a house from you. When he heard that I was coming to Bremen, he strongly recommended that I rent a house from you."

"Mr. Marcel said that Mrs. Misu was thoughtful, generous and fair to her tenants, and the best choice for renters."

Misu was a woman around forty years old, well-maintained and very elegant.

Hearing Gao De's effusive praise, she gave a reserved smile. After a moment's thought, she remembered, "It was Mr. Marcel, who moved out a couple of years ago, who recommended you to come to me."

"Mr. Marcel, he was also a good tenant. He cleaned the house thoroughly before leaving and even gave me a watch strap he made himself, saying it was to thank me for taking care of me over the years."

"Since you were introduced by Mr. Marcel, please come in first, and we can discuss the details later." Mrs. Misu invited Gao De into the house.

"Thank you, Mrs. Misu." God placed his hand on his chest, bowed, and looked at Lyman beside him.

"Sir, I'll be waiting for you outside!" Lyman said quickly, showing great understanding.

Gao De nodded and, guided by Mrs. Misu, entered the house and sat down by the fireplace in the hall.

The hall of the Misu family home is quite large, occupying almost most of the floor area. The walls are decorated with many paintings and decorative plants.

"Would black tea be alright?" Mrs. Misu asked, bringing over a pot of black tea.

Gao De nodded. "Thank you."

"May I ask your name?" Mrs. Misu poured a cup of black tea for Gao De, her eyes slightly shifting.

"Google Ditu, madam, you can just call me Google." Gaode had already thought of a pseudonym.

Although it can be roughly seen from the letter that Misu sent to Master Seda that Master Seda probably did not tell Misu the specific things he did in Hogan City, let alone mention the apprentices in the medicine garden.

He probably didn't want his wife to know about the bad things he had done, and wanted to protect his image in her eyes.

But what if?

Therefore, just to be on the safe side, using an alternate account is definitely necessary.

As for Mr. Marcel, I also learned his name from the letter.

In her letters from the previous two years, Misu happily shared with the monk Seda that the watchmaker Marcel, her tenant, had given her a beautiful watch strap before leaving Bremen and returning to Carmond.

This is the only tenant in all these years who gave her a gift before leaving.

So she made a point of mentioning it in the letter.

Gao De picked up his teacup and took a sip of black tea.

It is not the same as the delicate and elegant taste of black tea that he traditionally believed in.

This black tea has a very rich flavor with a subtle floral aroma and a slight astringency. It must be a blend of several types of black tea.

"Very good black tea," he praised politely.

"How is Mr. Marcel doing lately?" Mrs. Misu asked with a smile.

"He's doing well, enjoying his retirement," Gao De replied cautiously, trying to avoid revealing any information to avoid giving himself away, while quickly changing the subject.

"Madam, do you still have any properties that are not rented out?"

Mrs. Misu smiled and said:

"Just last month, a tenant said there were a lot of opportunities in Hogan City downstairs, and he wanted to try his luck, so he moved out."

"The house is now vacant, but I've been busy with some things lately and haven't been able to find a new tenant yet."

"The specific location is 437 Carmond Street, but you should be aware that 437 is a row of bungalows with only a living room, a relatively simple kitchen, a washroom, a dining room, and a large hall with closets."

"Of course, this hall is definitely not as big as mine."

"Madam, that's perfect. I don't need such a big house for myself," Gao De said sincerely.

Lady Misu was pleased with Gao De's straightforwardness and continued:

"The rent for house number 437 is 20 gold per year. I hope you can pay at least six months' rent in one lump sum. In addition, you will need to pay a 2 gold deposit for the furniture."

"However, for Mr. Marcel's sake, I can waive your deposit."

"If that's acceptable, we can go see the property right away."

"Madam, your generosity is exactly as Mr. Marcel said," God said, expressing his gratitude to Mrs. Misu for waiving the deposit.

"This is a price I can accept, and I'd like to go see the house now."

"Then let's go," Mrs. Misu nodded in satisfaction.

Clearly, Mrs. Misu was very pleased with Gaode's constant praise from beginning to end.

Gao De finished his cup of black tea in one gulp, then got up with Mrs. Misu and left her house.

"Sir." Lyman, who was waiting at the door, immediately greeted God when he came out.

Gao De nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Number 437 is only a short distance from here; we can walk there," said Mrs. Misu.

Led by Mrs. Misu, God arrived at the house located at 437 Carmond Street.

Similarly, Lyman remained outside waiting and did not come in.

Mrs. Misu opened the door and led Gao De into house number 437, where they looked around carefully inside and out.

Compared to the Misu family's house, house number 437 is significantly smaller.

But it's still pretty good. The restaurant has excellent natural light, the kitchen extends to the back, and there's also a small balcony big enough for drying clothes and growing flowers, which is a pleasant surprise.

It's more than enough for at least one person.

Furthermore, the house was fully furnished and kept clean and tidy.

Gao De nodded repeatedly, indicating his satisfaction.

"Madam, let's rent it for six months first."

Mrs. Misu had brought the rental agreement with her when she left home, and she immediately took it out, ready to sign the rental contract with Gaode.

"Mr. Google, what do you do for a living?" Mrs. Misu asked before signing the contract.

This counts as a background check.

If Gaode were to engage in any special profession, it could potentially cause her losses, and out of consideration for the risks, she would not rent it out.

"I am a restoration craftsman." When traveling, Gao De had already arranged an identity for himself.

"The kind that can repair magical items?"

"Yes, but I can only repair the lowest-level magical items, just enough to make a living."

Mrs. Misu raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. "You look so young, I didn't expect you to have mastered such a profound skill."

Gao De chuckled softly, "My father and grandfather both did this, and I learned from them from a young age, so..."

Mrs. Misu's lips curled slightly. Without further hesitation, she readily wrote down the time and rent on the contract, signed her name, and handed it to Gaode.

"You can entertain guests at home, but try to avoid doing so at night," she advised.

"Also, if you plan to stay in Bremen as a repair craftsman for a long time, it's best to join the local craftsmen's guild."

"Although there is a membership fee, it is negligible compared to the benefits that can be gained by joining the guild."

"Yes, madam." After signing his name "Google Ditu," Gao De reluctantly counted out 10 Sean gold coins and handed them to Madam Misu.

"There are clean blankets and sheets in the closet." After putting away the rental agreement, Mrs. Misu handed the key to Gao De, gave him one last instruction, and then prepared to leave.

"It's getting late, and Sel will soon be finishing his lessons for the day, so I'll head back to prepare dinner."

"If you encounter any problems or need anything later, you can come to me again."

"Is Sel your son?" God asked casually as he saw Mrs. Misu out.

"Yes, he studies at a church school," Mrs. Misu said with a kind smile, "and he does very well."

(End of this chapter)