The Guardian's Sword

"Yeah, you're considered lucky to find one genuine item in one hundred items these stalls sell. Even a 1% probability is too much to ask for here. But that's not the case for the ones sold in stores. Four or five out of ten antiques sold in stores are genuine. Of course, they cost more too," Lillian said, nodding vigorously.

Realizing she was the guide, Lillian went out of her way to explain to Sean.

"This antique market has been around for many years. It's as busy as it was when I was a kid. I often come here with my father, who occasionally buys something he's interested in, but he hasn't had much luck. All the antiques he bought so far have been fakes, but several antiques that his friends gave him are genuine."

Lillian laughed as she finished speaking.

Sean glanced back at Lillian and said, "So you're telling me that the ancient bronze sword your father bought is also a fake?"

Sean's words instantly made Lillian's beautiful face pale.

Lillian quickly explained, "No... That's not what I meant. Mr. Lennon, it must be genuine for you to be interested in the ancient bronze sword. I'm sure you have a good eye. Perhaps my father got lucky and finally bought something genuine, and you like it."

just saying," Sean waved his

Sean had said, Lillian

can't go on

up, Mr. Lennon will be disappointed

subject. "Mr. Lennon, the antiques in Uncle Frederic's shop are genuine. At least his customers are satisfied with their purchases so far.

been detected. Uncle Frederic is smart and has a good eye. Every year he goes outstation and gets antiques of all prices,

Frederic?" Sean took the opportunity

said without hesitation. "He's 73. Uncle Frederic's full name is Frederic Douglas, and he's

you respect him that much?"

and said, "Yeah, Uncle Frederic doesn't have any children, so he treats me like one of his. He's very nice to me. I respect him, of course. On the other hand, my father has always treated me like