Chapter 125 - Market (2/2)
Nik was brought out of his thoughts as a man... an elephant hybrid stood in front of him with his beady eyes sparkling.
'Ugh... get a better disguise!'
Nik sighed before shaking his head.
”The skill book is priced appropriately, brother. You must know that an elemental skill book is one of the rarer items in any particular tier.
Not to mention, this one is quite beneficial for those with fire affinity and also requires less System Energy to utilise.”
The Elephant man made a troubled expression as, to Nik's surprise, his trunk twirled towards its fleshy chin, as if he was pondering.
'Holy hell!'
Nik almost cursed out loud but soon regained his bearings as the elephant man kept his gaze on the products.
”How about—” He looked up and continued while pointing at the goods while keeping his eyes on Nik, ”I take all your wares for 6800 SO?”
”No.” Nik immediately refuted. The total price of the products were 7200 SO. Looking at the elephant man who started pondering once again, Nik smiled and continued.
”Although, I would be willing to sell these items for 6500 SO if we can become friends.”
He smiled sincerely while the man got stunned before excitement took over his expression.
”Really?” He asked with happiness blooming within his voice.
”Lol, no.”
Nik shrugged with a sincere smile before adverting his eyes from the man and looking towards the little girl that was looking at his wares beside the man.
”Yes, miss?”
Nik smiled as the girl kept looking towards the three fire crystals before looking up and smiling an equally bright smile.
”The Fire Crystals for 700?”
”Sure, thing.”
Nik smiled and nodded before he connected with the trading function within the system and another window popped in front of the little dark-haired girl as she entered the amount of SO while Nik's window was updated.
Seeing that the amount offered really was 700 SO, Nik finally accepted the trade and the three glimmering red crystals disappeared from his rented carpet.
”Thank you for the business, Miss.”
Nik nodded while the elephant man remained a spectator. Apparently, Nik's little stunt to agitate the man had failed. After the lady left, the man spoke up once again.
”Look... I can only go for 5200 SO. We both know that it's a fair price.”
”No, 5800 SO. Not a single credit less.”
Nik immediately shut him down and continued before the man could refute.
”In my experienced eyes.” Nik wasn't experienced, ”You are in need of the skill which is obvious to both of us.”
”But this skill allows the user to wield the element present in nature. It easily implies that the burden on our energy source is lessened.
So, in all my goodwill, I won't be selling this lower than 5800 SO.”
”But you easily accepted that girl's price.”
”It was because she was a lady.”
Nik shrugged while the elephant man continued.
”How do you know? She could have been a man in the system's disguise.”
Nik nodded with an understanding expression.
”Then all I can say is that if she is really a he, then he chose the right disguise to shop around.”
Hearing Nik's words, the man almost stumbled backwards before sighing.
”5... 5500 SO. Take it or leave it.”
”Take it, of course, take it.”
Nik smiled which once again induced the man to almost curse at the deviant who had disguised himself in such a beautified body.
With the trade concluded, Nik was 6200 SO richer. Making him an owner of a total of 61881 SO.
After another half an hour, Nik finally left the area after collecting his [Energy Crystal Clay].
Now, it was a bit easier for Nik to move in such an enhanced body and right now, he was making his way towards the recreational center. Within this time, Nik had finally accepted the invitation of the Guild after much thought.
He had too much to lose to adventure in dangers without any help. Even with his fortuitous encounters in the Avatar world, he didn't think his luck would always hold out. Not to mention, he was lucky enough to not face any other Hosts and the only host he encountered— Brian— was quite a friendly one, at least, for now.
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