The old man conveyed a look as if he had remembered something, and his interest seemed to fade as he simply said, "Oh."
How could Gambi pass up the chance to get to know a grandmaster better and hastily added, "I was the one who bid for the Dragon Bone earlier, I didn't know that you were interested. Please accept my apologies. As a sign of my remorse, I will purchase the Dragon Bone for you, Master Merlin..."
The old man, curiously temperamental, gave no face and curtly stated, "No need. I've not stooped so low as to have youngsters buying for me. I only arrived late and was uncertain about the situation..."
He explained a little impatiently before saying, "Never mind, I want the material anyway. You name the price, I'll buy it at the highest rate."
"Absolutely not."
Gambi was so embarrassed, he wanted to bury his face in the ground. He didn't dare to argue.
