102 Peak-Tier Equipment for Slivia (2/2)

”So, what value do you give a full set of high-tier armor? Shouldn't it almost be equal to a peak-tier item?” countered Jack, making sure to admit that understood the armor's rarity.

”If it were a higher level, of course, but it's only lv. 10. Only some incredibly wealthy nobles will want something like this, so there's no real demand at the moment. But I would definitely make it worth your while in trade value.”

”Got anything you'd recommend for her?” asked Jack, nudging Slivia forward.

”If I was able to find anything about Death Rattlers nearby, then that would've been best. However, I have some great armors that, although not high-level, are unique and stylish while still offering great boosts to your abilities.”

”She doesn't need armor; she has her own peak-tier set. What else do you have?” replied Jack.

”Peak-tier armor set!?” yelled Zarris. He immediately cast a spell to keep any nearby ears from possibly hearing their conversation. ”She has a peak-tier set!? Can you please show me?”

”She can show you, but it's not for sale. Do you even have anything good enough to trade for it?”

Slivia returned to the table and slightly frowned. Reluctantly, she waved her hand and retrieved her ”feline femme” armor, placing it on the table.

The moment it hit the table, Zarris appeared above it and snatched the cat ears with sparkling eyes. ”This really is… Where did you find this?”

Shocked, Slivia looked back at Jack with half a smile, unsure of what to think. She was ecstatic to have something so valuable, but it wasn't anything like she would expect peak-tier armor to be.

”Now you've seen it and I've proven that I can bring you valuable items as a patron, so I look forward to us taking care of each other,” answered Jack. ”What do you have that can help her as a cleric, maybe a high-tier weapon, or even a peak-tier if you have one?”

”You know that this would only cover most of a peak-tier lv. 15 weapon. If it were a lv. 15 set then maybe, but you still--”

Suddenly, approached the table and a small pile of white coins appeared on the beside the valkyrie armor. ”That should cover the rest, right? I think you're one of few people in the city with peak-tier items, right?”

Jack showed off the platinum with a wry smile, hoping he guessed correctly about the mysterious merchant that also works with Zariff, one of the three most powerful people in the country.

Nothing happened for a few moments as the two men stared each other down, each holding fast to their assumptions of the other. Finally, Zarris smiled and said, ”I guess you've proven to be a good enough business partner and just as mysterious myself.”

Just then a metal staff materialized in his hands. It was silver with gold accents and a cloudy white sphere embedded into the top.

”This is a peak-tier silver staff designed to boost a cleric's healing abilities and their own health capacity at the same time. I think this would be a fair trade, right?”

”What do you think?” Jack grabbed Slivia's hand and helped her grab the silver staff from Zarris.

Slivia was in shock. She, who had always struggled to afford adventuring gear that wasn't preowned, had come to gain peak-tier armor and a peak-tier weapon within the span of a single day. This was too much for her to process all at once.

”Go on, see how it feels.”

She nodded and grasped the staff tightly. Sending some of her energy into the staff, she felt a rush of pure, holy energy wash over herself. It took some time, but she eventually looked at the other two people present and said, ”This is amazing…”

”Then it's yours.” Jack quickly shook Zarris's hand and continued. ”Got any high-tier swords and bows for lv. 20 and lv. 25?”

”I don't want peak-tier?” asked Zarris as two bows appeared in one hand and two swords in the other.

”Nah, I won't be at that level long enough to be worth that much.”

”Fair enough,” laughed Zarris. ”For these, two-hundred platinum is enough.”

Without a word, another pile of platinum appeared on the table and Jack stored the new weapons. ”If you hear anything about the Life Tree Dew or Death Rattlers let me know.”

”Of course. Till next time,” replied Zarris with a quick bow.

Jack looked to Slivia and saw that she was still stunned to see so many things of insane value at once. ”Hurry and store your armor, it's getting late.”

Slivia snapped out of it and stored her armor. With Jack's hand in hers, they left the marketplace and strolled back to the association building.