The "Way Out" Problem of Gold Coins**
After escaping from the abandoned monastery, the four of them temporarily hid in a forest. Although they successfully took away some ancient Roman gold coins, the next problem gave them a headache - how to exchange these precious cultural relics for cash?
"Although these gold coins look valuable, if we sell them directly in ordinary stores, we will definitely be regarded as scammers." Giovanni frowned and said, "We need to find someone with connections to help."
Sophia nodded: "That's right. If it is not handled properly, it may not only be regarded as a cultural relic smuggler, but also cause unnecessary trouble."
Isabella waved her hand excitedly: "Isn't that easy? Find those rich young men! They have money and resources, and they can definitely help us with this matter."
Aletia snorted coldly: "Master, you have to be careful. Although these mortals look friendly on the surface, they may have other purposes behind them."
Giovanni thought for a moment and finally made a decision: "Okay, let's give it a try. However, we must be careful in choosing the person we trust."
After some discussion, Sophia suggested contacting a rich young man named Luca. He is a big shot in the school. His father is the owner of a multinational company. He has extensive connections, especially in the art and antique trading circles. He is quite influential.
"Luca is a playboy, but he is particularly interested in rare items." Sophia explained, "If we can find him to help, maybe we can sell these gold coins smoothly."
Isabella immediately raised her hand: "What are you waiting for? Ask him out!"
So, Sophia called Luca. The other party was obviously curious about this sudden invitation, but when he heard the words "ancient Roman gold coins", his tone instantly became enthusiastic.
"Oh? You found ancient Roman gold coins? That's so interesting!" Luca laughed on the other end of the phone, "No problem, I can help you take a look. However, it's best to talk about this kind of thing in private and don't let too many people know."
That night, the four of them came to Luca's private villa as agreed. This is a luxurious manor with luxurious decorations, and even the fountain at the door is plated with gold.
"Wow, this guy is so rich!" Isabella couldn't help but exclaimed.
Luca personally greeted them, wearing an expensive suit and a charming smile on his face. "Welcome! I heard you brought some good stuff? Let me see it."
Giovanni carefully took out a gold coin from his backpack and handed it to Luca. The latter took the gold coin and looked at it carefully under the light, with a greedy light flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, it is indeed a genuine product from the ancient Roman period." Luca nodded with satisfaction, "However, cultural relics of this level are very sensitive in the market. If they are sold rashly, they may attract the attention of the police."
Sophia frowned: "So what you mean is..."
Luca smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I have a way. We can first test the price through the black market channel, and then slowly sell it to some anonymous buyers. Of course, this process takes time and requires a certain amount of handling fees."
Isabella immediately protested: "Handling fees? You don't want to cheat us, do you?"
Luca shrugged: "Doing business, there must be some return. However, I can guarantee to give you a reasonable price."
Giovanni hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, then I'll leave it to you."
Just as Luca was about to leave the room to arrange the transaction, Aletia suddenly noticed something strange. She whispered, "Master, this man is not as simple as he seems. I feel a strange energy fluctuation in him."
Giovanni was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean? Is there something wrong with him?"
Aletia shook her head: "It's not certain yet, but we have to be careful."
In order to verify her guess, Aletia quietly released a trace of magic energy, trying to interfere with Luca's emotions. However, to her surprise, Luca seemed to be completely unaffected, and continued the conversation as if nothing had happened.
"It seems that he does have some tricks." Aletia whispered, "Master, we must find out his true identity as soon as possible."
A few days later, Luca really brought good news. He successfully contacted several anonymous buyers and gave a satisfactory offer.
"Each gold coin can be exchanged for at least 50,000 euros." Luca said with a smile, "How about it, is it fair?"
Giovanni breathed a sigh of relief: "Great, finally solved the problem of tuition and living expenses."
However, just as they were about to complete the transaction, Luca suddenly made an additional request: "By the way, I have another thing I want to ask you for help. Recently I have been investigating a secret about ancient civilization. I heard that you have been to an abandoned monastery before? There may be some important clues hidden there."
Sophia and Isabella exchanged a meaningful look, and Giovanni asked vigilantly: "What do you want to know?"
Luca smiled mysteriously: "We will talk about the details later. However, if you are willing to cooperate, I can provide more resources and support."
Although Luca's proposal sounded tempting, the four realized that there might be a bigger conspiracy behind it.
"Master, we must be careful." Aletia whispered, "This man is definitely not simple."
Giovanni nodded: "That's right. But at least we now have enough funds to support the next adventure."