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Chapter 44 – The Vilithai Dynasty and the Acquired Ornaments
The Great Sky Market flourished, and even now, many people still go there. [T/N: Ozora Market has been changed to Great Sky Market from now on. Sorry for the inconvenience.]
In order to get the item you want, you can’t spend too much time talking.
Mariel thought about Wataru’s question for a while and then began to speak.
“There was a mistake in the explanation the man gave. That is not a relic of the Vilithai dynasty.”
“Is that so? I don’t have the knowledge to judge whether it’s true or not.”
“Yes, it’s a common misconception, but the metal called Vilithai was not developed by the Vilithai Dynasty. It is said that the refining method was developed about a hundred years later.”
“Really? How does Mariel know this?”
“It is knowledge that anyone who has studied history at the academy in the capital has learned at least once. It’s a question that always comes up in the test.”
Wataru smiled wryly at Mariel’s dismayed expression, which reminded him of his own test preparation.
It seems that students everywhere are busy studying for exams and frantically memorizing things.
Especially for nobles who might be involved in diplomacy, there is a lot to learn about the history of other countries for their future work.
In Mariel’s case, she fell from a noble position and was unable to use this knowledge, but the knowledge came in handy in an unexpected place across time.
Wataru nodded and continued.
“So the shopkeeper didn’t know about it and that’s why he said something so careless?”
“Probably. Of course, it’s also possible that the bracelet is real and the owner is just mistaken, but either way, I think his reliability has decreased.”
“I understand. Ten gold coins is not an amount of money you can easily spend. If the ability to be free from disease is real, it’s actually quite cheap.”
“If you’re a noble, it’s not surprising that you can pay 100 gold coins. However, since the Great Sky Market is also open to ordinary people, it’s hard to say that there is no possibility at all, which is a bit of a problem.”
“I see… Well, since it’s fallen off my priority list, I’ll look for another bargain first.”
The chances are slim, but it’s not impossible.
It’s better not to take a chance, but part of him is attracted to the idea.
If there were at least a few more reasons to reject the idea, he could move on to something else without regrets.
Aire’s tail flicked Wataru’s back, who furrowed his brow and thought.
“Master, I think he’s lying.”
“Is that so? Come to think of it, his expression looked grim half the time.”
“When we were about to leave the shop, I smelled a bad odor and felt his heartbeat increase. I think he panicked.”
“Eh, Aire can tell things like that too?”
“Yes.”
If you can tell what someone is thinking just by their smell or their heartbeat, that’s a pretty scary story.
There’s probably no better bargaining chip than that.
And yet Aire nodded nonchalantly.
“In a fight, I can often tell when the other person is about to attack, so it’s useful.”
“That’s amazing. Maybe I should ask Aire’s opinion from now on when I’m negotiating.”
“It’s not like it is always like that, so it’s dangerous to trust them completely. There are people who use perfume, or who lie and deceive you without showing any change in their heartbeat. There are also people like Baron Moye who don’t seem to be affected at all.”
“So this time it was different.”
“Yes. That man was shaken. I think he was desperate to sell it quickly.”
“Okay, I give up completely. Let’s look for the next item!”
Time passes while Wataru worries.
In order not to miss another chance, he has to change his attitude and keep looking at the shops, and when he sees something he likes, he has to try to negotiate.
The more times you try, the higher the chance of success.
He really wanted to find a treasure here.
However, Wataru’s emotions can easily be seen on his face, and he is not a man with a completely unshakeable heart.
“(I think Aire might have heard everything…)”
There is nothing to hide now, but it is embarrassing to think that she knows his innermost thoughts.
“By the way, I also understood that Master felt horny towards us. You reeked of lust.”
“Guh…”
“Fufufu, I couldn’t read that much, but I could tell that Master was staring at our breasts and butts.”
“What are you doing! Hurry up! We’ll be in trouble when the items run out!”
Wataru didn’t let them talk anymore and quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Mariel and Aire looked at each other and smiled, then hurried after him.
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How many stalls did they visit?
Aire’s goal was right on target.
The people of this town and the surrounding villages were selling ornaments that had been given to them in exchange for money or that had been made with some kind of trick.
Prices ranged from a few silver coins to a single gold coin.
The Fatigue Resistance (low) and Strong Legs (low) items sold by a former wealthy farmer were probably intended to improve the efficiency of farm work.
The Strength Enhancement (medium) bracelets sold by the stonemason appeared to have been sold to pay off debts, and it was possible to obtain them at a price much lower than the market price, probably because the seller was looking for immediate payment.
“That was a great job, Aire. Thanks to Mariel’s help with the negotiations, we were able to get them at a much lower price than the market price. I’ll get you the things you want later, just like I promised.”
“Yay!”
“I’m looking forward to it.”
What’s more, these ornaments were certified to have been made by a grantmaker in Baron Moye’s territory.
Forging these certifications would carry a heavy penalty for falsifying official documents.
Since it was not a dubious product whose authenticity was unknown, Wataru immediately decided to buy it.
Now, Wataru wore a Strength Enhancement Bracelet on his left forearm, a Fatigue Resistance Ring on his finger, and a Strong Leg Band on both feet.
Since he was not one to decorate himself much, the feeling of wearing them was quite strange, but he wanted to keep wearing them when he thought about the effects.
“Hmm, they’re all so easy to use that it’s hard to decide which one to use.”
“I think you should keep going to the market and eventually go to the capital to stock up.”
“Yes, I think I should choose one for myself first and then just sell the rest. But the capital, huh? I’ve always wanted to go there.”
From the beginning, the capital had been one of the places he had considered while searching for Aire’s sword.
It was a place where goods and information were gathered, so it was only natural that he would eventually visit it.
“I want to go too! I’ve been there before for the gladiator shows and didn’t like it at all, so I want to go sightseeing!”
“Well then, I’ll show you around.”
“Yay! I love you, Mariel.”
“Ara, ara. Fufufu, there’s still work to do.”
Aire hugged Mariel with a smile.
Just seeing the two of them, who seemed so close, was enough to heal Wataru’s heart.
Even though they looked different, Wataru thought they were like sisters.
The search for more items to buy continued.
Although the shop was located in a busy part of the city, there were not many customers.
Perhaps it was the atmosphere that subconsciously kept people away.
If Wataru and the others had not been thinking about looking around from one end to the other, they might have just passed by.
A languid beauty sat on a chair, watching over the shop, and only one item was placed on the table.
A beautiful, shiny necklace was displayed on a soft cloth cushion so as not to scratch it.
The necklace radiated an indescribable charm, and Wataru and his friends naturally looked at the item and stopped in their tracks.
It seemed that this must be an attractive jewel.
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Wataru, Hentai!! 😁 Thanks for the treat.
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Thanks for the treat
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“Even though they looked different, Wataru thought they were like sisters.”
There is some Japanese expression, “sisters of the rod”, lol. They both qualify, I guess?
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