Episode 6.4-5 (1/2)
The day after Lecan's dinner with Chaney, two of Chaney's subordinates dropped by his inn.
”First of all, here is the payment for the magic gems and jewels.”
One of the subordinates handed over three gold coins and a paper with the breakdown written on it.
”And this is the appraisal result of items with Graces.”
Lecan unfolded the appraisal result.
Two swords and three daggers are listed there.
”I get that the great sword on top of this list has the highest price. Five gold coins, but what are these Attack Power 5, Sharpness 9 and Endurance 4 numbers written here.”
”Appraisers discern items by way of what look like hazy masses of colors. Those numbers are representations of those masses of colors based on personal experience of our store's appraiser who was in charge of appraisal this time. These numbers would of course differ depending on appraisers in charge. However, results between veteran appraisers will not vary greatly.”
”Next to those numbers, there's Sword Speed Increase 12 as its Grace, what's this.”
”It's a wonderful Grace. If one were to brandish that sword properly, its speed will be added by 12. In other words, it will be faster by more than 10 percent. If the size of this sword was more accommodating for anyone to wield, it would have sold for more, but unfortunately, those who can use a great sword are limited, hence that price. Great swords usually sell better with a Grace that increases attack power rather than speed.”
”I see, I get it now. So when's the payment for the swords and daggers?”
”We need to consult you about that. If you wish to sell those items to the store right away, the amount of money written there shall be promptly paid, however if you give us time, you can also get a percentage of actual sales of those items instead. I believe you could get a considerable sum if you take your time and wait for the sales.”
”Fumu... I'll sell those for this much.”
”Acknowledged.”
The subordinate took a small bag from the man standing behind him and handed it over to Lecan.
They already had it prepared.
Lecan counted the money and put it in
<Storage>.
”All good.”
”Thank you very much. Incidentally, Master has a request for you.”
”What is it.”
”We'd be very delighted if you could share even a few of potions next time.”
”Really.”
Lecan took out 10 small red potions from <Storage> and put it in the emptied bag. And then, he put another 10 medium red potions, 10 small blue potions, and 10 medium blue potions inside the small bag. It's stuffed full now.
”Take these with you.”
”Thank you very much.”
”Give my regards to Chaney.”
”But of course. We look forward to a lasting relationship.”
The next day, he got the potions' money, which was surprisingly six gold coins.
Lecan was surprised to find out how much these potions were worth.
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Lecan went to Shira's house the day after.
Incidentally, it was exactly the tenth day since she took a rest.
This time he didn't pass through alleys but jumped between roofs and climbed up the wall to land behind the lavatory. This much is nothing. Doing this gets him here faster and simpler.
Opening the door next to the well, he arrived at the workroom.
As always, the space above his head is filled with hanging bundles of herbs. What was once a raw stimulating scent has turned into a fragrant scent before he knew it. This is the scent of herbs.
”Oh dear, here you are. Well, here have some tea.”
Today Shira looks calm and composed completely unlike how she was 10 days ago. The tea she served tasted very relaxing.
”How many floors did you get down to?”
”Got to floor 26.”
”Was it good?”
”Quite.”
”Glad to hear that.”
”Shira.”
”Un?”
”Teach me about the kinds of potions there are.”
”Ah, sure thing.”
She took a piece of paper and wrote something on it.
”Here you go.”
Blue (Recovers Mana) Large - Medium - Small
Red (Heals Wound - Restores Stamina) Large - Medium - Small
Yellow (Cures Abnormal Status)
Green (Detoxifies)
Bluish Purple (Temporary Mana Boost)
Purplish Red (Temporary Strength Boost)
Silver (Temporary All Status Down, Improves Growth Rate)
Golden (Skill Grant) Detail Omitted
Brilliant White (God Cure)
”What is this Golden <Skill Grant>?”
”You'll obtain some sort of skill. It could be magic skill, archery skill, or swordsmanship skill. However, those who have never swung a sword will not get swordsmanship skills, nor those without mana could get magic skill.”
”Was there ever a case where someone obtains a skill they cannot use?”
”Only when someone who didn't get the potion when it spawned used it. If a Golden Potion pops up after you beat a monster, that Golden Potion will grant you a skill you can use for certain. However, Golden Potions can be sold for an amazingly hefty sum. Lots of folks sell them.”