The merchant who came to 'visit' was already carefully observing Ronald and Patricia's actions.
Patricia spoke openly about her thoughts, and a merchant seeking profit naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.
He almost immediately followed up Patricia's words, saying:
"Sir, from what I understand, I indeed have a place where I could be of use."
"How about this, let me take you to see..."
"We're fine to take a look," Ronald interrupted the slave merchant, speaking in a serious and earnest tone, "but I must clarify in advance that your role is not essential, so it'd be best not to do anything inexplicable."
"..."
Being interrupted by Ronald with such an attitude, the slave merchant squinted slightly.
Yet he still plastered a sycophantic and ingratiating smile on his face and spoke with an unchanged tone:
"Sir, I certainly understand the importance of honest transactions, so you can rest assured about that. So, shall we go have a look now?"
Ronald raised an eyebrow:
