Chapter 120 The Golden Hall (1/2)
Arran got up at first light, already feeling excitement at his plans for the day If all ell, in just a few hours he would have enough Essence Crystals to last him months, perhaps even years
Even so, he did not follow his urge to rush into the city straight away Instead, he spent several hours going through his belongings once e's void bag — the only one he had that was large enough to accommodate it all
He went over thesure that it contained nothing he ht need or want in the future He also set aside a portion of the gold and jewelry, knowing that it would be foolish to part with all of it
Still, when he finished, the bag with goods he hoped to trade held a staggering aht, he should be able to get all the Essence Crystals he would need for the foreseeable future
When he was finally satisfied that he had sorted out everything as well as he could, he left the keep, asking the guards for directions to the trading houses as he departed
The main trade district turned out to be fairly close to the castle, and Arran quicklythe time to examine the city and its many stores, shops, and markets
From what he could tell, Goldhaven must be the main center of trade for hundreds if not thousands of miles around, and the people in its streets seeions Just as varied as the people were the wares they sold, and a nu before storefronts, wondering just what the objects on offer even were
There were more familiar wares too, of course — weapons, armor, books, clothes, and a wide variety of foods both faoods aroused his interest and many of the foods whetted his appetite, he re Essence Crystals
Yet teht for the Golden Hall, he knew that doing so would be a bad idea Perhaps the golden badge would prevent hi cheated by Lord Sevaril'ssure himself With that in mind, he would first check the rates other merchants offered, and only then make his way to the Golden Hall
When he reached the main trade district, it was immediately obvious that this here the bulk of the coe stores lined the wide streets, each more splendid than the last, and a steady flow of peoplethe garb of scholars,the splendor and focusing on the task at hand, Arran visited well over a dozen stores and trading houses across the trade district, soon gaining an understanding of the general price level Although he did not know the value of old he carried would buy him a least a few dozen Essence Crystals
When he was finally confident that he knew the regular prices of Essence Crystals well enough not to be taken advantage of, he headed for the Golden Hall
The mo house of the city It was considerably larger than the others he had seen, and while the others were ornate, the Golden Hall was so else entirely, with a white ns of what seeree
Arran made his way inside, and as he entered, he could see that if anything, the interior of the building was even nificent than the exterior Yet he did not allow his — he was here for a reason, and it wasn't to be overwhelrandeur
He took a quick look around, then approached one of the few sales clerks eren't busy with other custo to buy soht the man's attention
The phrase 'Essence Crystals' see, because at once, an obsequious smile formed on the ht place,” the ary voice ”We offer the best prices in the city Now, if you—”
”Lord Sevaril sent e
Instantly, the htly fearful respect
”Ah,” he said ”Please followmaster”
He led Arran to the far end of the store, then guided him to one of the backrooms — a small but luxurious room with a hard-wooden table and several coht this room was normally reserved for the store's more important custoesturing to a chair He waited until Arran sat down, then took a seat hiold and itee for Essence Crystals,” Arran said
”Please put them on the table, and I will see e can offer you,” the sales clerk replied
Arran pulled out the void bag and put it on the table