Chapter 75 - A thief (2/2)
”Well the price has changed, you can take it or leave it.”
The prices were set at student prices meaning the school didn't earn anything from it. The prices the man was currently charging were the same as if I was to go to a blacksmith outside of the academy. At this point my blood was boiling, I wanted to punch the man and shove a crystal down his throat.
”Can I ask why has the price changed, or should I just report you.”
”Clearly someone like you wouldn't be able to get these crystals. There stolen, the extra charge is for my silence.”
This wasn't good, if the man did indeed tell the master knights then they might question me on how I got the crystals in the first place. Even if they weren't stolen how could I explain myself?
”Fine.”
I then took out another ten basic crystals. The man was silenced, He stood still not knowing what to do.
”Here.” I chucked the fanged boar crystal over to him. ”Just do a good job.”
The man then quickly gathered the crystals and went to the back of his room. The sound of metal clashing against each other could be heard. Heat was starting to emit from the room. While I waited for my chest piece to be done the doorbell chimed signalling someone else had entered the shop.
”Oh, hi Ray what are you doing here?”
It was Slyvia, it turns out she was here looking for new equipment for the hunt tomorrow. I then told her what had happened between me and the man and she was furious.
”How could he do that? we're all students of the academy.”
Slyvia then went storming behind the counter and into the room where the man was working. A few yells were heard between the two. When she finally got back out form the room she had ten basic crystals in her hand.
”Here I got them back for you.” She said smiling.
”Thank you,” then a thought came to my mind. ”Why don't you take this.” I handed Slyvia the Voli bear crystal. ”I don't need it, think of it as a thank you for getting the crystals back.”
Slyvia blushed
”I can't take this, this is worth a lot more than just ten crystals.”
”Please, I really have no use for it.”
After a while of back and forth, Slyvia eventually gave in and took the crystal. After a while of waiting, the chest piece was finally done.
The man came out holding a dark brown chest piece. It was plated with black metal and sets of fur between the cracks and openings. As I took the piece from the man, he bowed down and said.
”I'm sorry about everything sir, I didn't realise you were friends with the heart family.”
I looked over at Slyvia and she just smiled back at me.
With the armour piece now in my hands, I would be ready for anything tomorrow.