Chapter 32 - Dungeon, Evolution and Success 6 (2/2)
“As it happen, I have two highest quality artifacts left!It is in the form of a ring so it is easy to hide, and its outward appearance can go through minor changes.Moreover, these were made by a high rank magician, so there’s no way you’ll be detected by anyone under level 250…..”
“All right.I’ll buy it for 500 gold each.What do you say to 1,000 gold?”
“You aren’t allowing me the opportunity to barter.”
Artpe put one of the rings worth 500 gold on his finger.He gave the other one to Maetel.
“I'll tell you how to use the artifact later.Just put it on for now.”
“F...five hundred gold…For 500 gold….How many cows is that?I don’t know!”
Maetel was in a deep state of turmoil, but in the end, she put on the ring.She wrapped her hand around the finger with the ring on it as if it was something to be treasured.Her cheeks had turned red.It was clear that she had mistook the gesture for something else.However, nothing bad would come from her treasuring the ring.Artpe smirked as he turned his head….
“I want two artifacts that hinder the perception of others!Give it to me!”
Even if he threw away his rank as the crown prince, he couldn’t lose his face.Silpennon clung to Mycenae as if he had found a road to his salvation.
As expected, the guy was pretty smart.Silpennon was in the same situation as Artpe and Maetel where he had to hide his existence by using the item to avoid detection.
“But, your highnes…..No, that isn’t right.Silpennon-nim, the woman clearly said that those were her last two…..”
“I don’t care if doesn’t perform as well!You must have others!”
“Uh, oh my!Come to think of it, I have exactly two more left!”
“······.”
The party members stared at her with cold gazes.Mycenae acted shameless by whistling under their cold gazes.This was called iron face in the vocabulary of the merchants.It was clear that she was a master of this highest rank techniqueAs expected of a veteran merchant!
“Hoo.Just give it to me.”
If that was how merchants had to act, he never wanted to become a merchant.Silpennon took out a thousand gold.The money he brought out from the palace wasn’t unlimited.Still, he couldn’t skimp on money when it came to preserving his own life.
“You won't regret this trade!”
“Do you perhaps have 11 of the same item still left in your possession?”
“The part about its efficacy was real.You can trust me on that part.Ooh-cha.”
Artpe let out a sigh as he got up.
He sold what he had to sell, and he bought what he had purchase.The trade was done.
However, there was still a deal to be made for the others.
“Ajumma, I have work where you’ll have to travel.”
“Oh my.Are you asking me out on a date?In truth, it isn’t as if I don’t like you, but you should make the request after growing up for five years, at the very least.”
“As part of your job as a merchant, don’t you offer a service to teach beginner adventurers?I wantyou to teach them about the basic common sense of being an adventurer.”
Silpennon and Leseti had been divvying up the rings amongst themselves, and they hadn’t expected the spark to fly towards them.They blinked their eyes.A lesson for beginner adventurers?Such a thing existed?
“You completely ignored my words!Kook….All right.I’ll do it!”
Mycenae acted as if she had been humiliated, but she quickly transitioned into her business mode.In such a situation, her battle capability and bargaining power increased by 20%!She patted her ample breast as she boasted about herself.
“You already know this, right?I’m a veteran trader.Normally, I don’t take on such simple jobs. This should be obvious, but my pay is pretty high.”
“However, you will apply a proper 30% discount there, right?”
“Koohk!”
She knew she couldn’t win against him, yet she stalled for time.She had a personality befitting the weakest amongst the Four Heavenly Kings.Artpe thought Mycenae would have done well as one of the Four Heavenly Kings instead of being a merchant.
Artpe spoke to Silpennon.
“Since I’ve helped you up to this point, the rest is up to you now.Originally, I brought you guys to the Dungeon with the intention of letting you guys meet the Dungeon Merchant.It is good for beginner adventurers like you guys to have a good rapport with the Dungeon Merchants.”
“If we go by age, you guys could be considered beginner adventurers…...”
Silpennon was dismayed, so he mumbled those words to himself.Still, he intended to take full advantage of the stage provided by Artpe.Since Artpe insisted on this, he’ll acquire all the information he could from the Dungeon Merchant!
“Ughh.The price changes depending on time.However, if a 30% discount is applied again…..”
“It is time for us to go.”
“Yes!”
“What!?”
Silepennon and Leseti were on their best behavior as they were about to get ready for the lesson.They turned to look at Artpe in surprise.
“Are you going to abandon us?!”
“It is as I’ve promised.We finished the Dungeon together.I increased your level and skills.I’ve even arranged for you to receive an education as an adventurer.What more do you want?”
“B...but…..”
Silpennon and Lesti stared at Artpe.Both their eyes shook.They looked at him as if he was a lover that was leaving them, and in truth, he did feel a little bit bad about this.
“I want to repay my debts, yet I won’t have any way to find you in the future.”
“When S...Silpennon-nim passes away, I planned on putting myself in your care!Are you trying to make me a wandering knight?”
“What the hell?Who’s going to pass away?”
The man and woman fought as if their relationship as master and servant would end soon.Mycenae stared at Artpe as she spoke in a small voice.
“You must love it since you are so popular, customer.”
“You are being noisy.Shut up.Just sell me the communication device.”
“You really provided everything for them even as you gripe.You are so cute that I can’t help myself! Fifty eight gol······.”
“If we apply the 30% discount, it will be 40 gold, right?”
“Goo-oooooooohk!”
One’s intentions didn’t matter.It was also the fate of the hero to be blindly loved by the people around him.Artpe was still unaware of this fact.