Chapter 169
We wandered around a little before finally arriving at the inn . I guess you really did reach your destination somehow, as long as you walked… I was so tired that I fell right asleep as soon as we got back .
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The next day was our fourth morning in Usk . I intended on going to the guild today as well . The wind dragon materials would have been sold, and we had to collect the money . The guild would pocket a percentage of it, but it would still be a lot of money for us .
Daniela seemed a little more restless than usual, as she quickly finished her breakfast and prepared to leave . And so I stuffed the food down my throat as quickly as possible and changed into my rough, outdoor clothing .
“It is because of your clothes that people harass you . ”
“Eh? Ah, but these are comfortable and light…”
“Really, Asagi…”
Daniela muttered . But it was too hot to wear anything over this… In any case, I was planning on buying something new today, if there was anything good .
We left the inn and followed the main road straight to the guild . As it was early morning, it was loud and lively . Still, we avoided the bustling quest board and went to the Conversion counter . There weren’t too many people waiting there that morning, and we quickly reached the guild worker . It was Seine again .
“Good morning, Miss Seine . ”
“Good morning, Mister Asagi . We have finished selling the materials . Please follow me . ”
She said as she stood up and led us to a drawing-room . My insides…
“Mister Asagi?”
“It’s nothing…”
“Now, here is your money . ”
As soon as we were in the room, Seine pulled out a leather pouch that looked very full .
“Wind dragon scales, hide, wing membrane, bristles, horns, claws, fangs, bones, eyes, heart and other internal organs… All were in great condition . No parts were missing, meaning they were able to fetch very good prices on the market . ”
“And that price being…?”
I gulped .
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“Two thousand gold pieces . ”
“Two thousand!!”
That was just ridiculous…!
“Dragons are very rare creatures . It is almost impossible to take one while dealing such little physical damage . In fact, I say ‘almost’ because of this very exception . ”
“So, you’re saying that wind dragons have never been sold on the market…?”
“Exactly . ”
Huh… First time in history? Well, it sure explained the price then…I guess? I turned to look at Daniela .
“…Oh, do not look at me . ”
“But, you know . I don’t really understand these kinds of things…”
I was not an expert of markets in other worlds .
“Well, yes… I believe that there was an aqua dragon horn that was nearly in perfect condition that sold for three hundred in gold a long time ago . Aqua dragon horns are very valuable, as they are said to be able to call storms . ”
Hmm .
“Using that as a basis, if we were to put prices on the wind dragon parts… Well, it seems right to me . It is two thousand after the guild took its share, so it would have been a little more originally . ”
“That is correct . ”
I see .
“Well, it is a dragon killed by the one and only Asagi . I would not have accepted any less for it . ”
“Okay, now you’re joking . ”
But this was the result of me going all out . I used my special lethal attack .
“In any case, here is the money you are to receive . As it is quite a sum, I would advise that you put it away in your bag immediately . ”
“That’s true . Thanks…woah, heavy . ”
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If one gold piece was 30g, then two thousand…60kg? That was like ten bales of rice . How had she been carrying that on her?
“…Uh…”
I stared at her clothes . I think it was that pocket…hmm…
“Mister Asagi, I hope you aren’t thinking about asking any questions . ”
“Uh, no . ”
She gave an icy smile and covered the pocket with her right hand . I guess it was a secret… Well, perhaps she had some connection to Rachel . It had nothing to do with me .
I put the leather pouch away in the hollow bag and pretended that nothing had happened .
“And now, the dismantling of the wind dragon and selling of the parts as requested by Mister Asagi is complete . ”
“Thank you for everything . It was a great help . ”
“Thank you . ”
“No, it was rather lucrative for the guild as well . ”
She said with a pleasant smile this time . How many smiles did she have? I wondered as we left the room .
“Well then . Since we got some money now, let’s buy you some clothes, Daniela . ”
“And armor . ”
“I know, I know . ”
We walked through the town at a leisurely pace . Our destination was the craftsmen district . Seine had drawn us a simple map that led us through winding alleys and stairs until the sounds of metal banging on metal echoed around us . We had reached the street . Walking down the lines of stores made me realize just how much energy and passion emanated from the place . I liked it . I was sure we would be able to find something that suited Daniela here . Well, to be precise, someone who could make clothes that would suit Daniela .
Looking through the windows, I could see other Adventurers checking the various weapons and pieces of armor . There were curved blades, spears and armor of every type . The sheer variety of equipment was enough to make any young boy excited .
“Do you think I could take a look?”
“No . My clothes come first . ”
“Right…”
Later . I would definitely be going later . By the time I had three stores on my list to check out, we arrived at the clothing store . Through the window I could see that they had a wide range, from the cute to the practical .
“Let’s see here… The ‘White Lily Clothes and Accessory Shop’?”
“Hmm…a flower . ”
“Lily…”
They would surely have good clothes here . My instincts told me so .
“Welcome!”
A cheerful clerk greeted us as we entered . Was she just an employee or was she involved in the tailoring? I couldn’t tell .
“I would like to have some clothes made . ”
As it was for herself, Daniela approached the clerk boldly .
“Ah, wonderful! Will you be using your own materials?”
“Aye, I have something I would like you to use . Asagi . ”
“Yes, here it is . ”
As I was waiting behind her like some kind of butler, I delivered the materials in such a manner .
“I would like to have a set of Adventurer clothes made with this . Hide, bristles and wing membrane . ”
“This…! Please wait one moment!”
The clerk took one look at the materials before fleeing to a back room . I guess a glance was all that was needed to know what they were . She had a good eye .
I waited with the materials still in my hands, but she quickly returned with someone’s arm tight in her grip . The prisoner had a sleepy face that they rubbed at tiredly . Not very promising…
“Turia, look! Dragon materials! Real dragon materials!”
“Mmm…Segura, be quiet… You’re giving me a headache…”
“I told you not to drink so much!”
“And I told you…to keep your voice down…”
Apparently the prisoner was experiencing a hangover .
“Uhhh…my head hurts…”
“Oh, Turia . You’re in front of customers, you know?”
“I didn’t ask you to drag me out here…”
I could see how close they were, but this was going nowhere .
“Uh, I’m sorry for disturbing you while you are not well . ”
“No…she told me that someone brought in dragon materials… And so it had to be me . Don’t worry about it . ”
“Are you sure? Well then, please inspect them . ”
At this, I took a step forward . I was carrying a small basket that was full of fresh wind dragon materials .
“Woah, so it is real…”
“Yes, didn’t I tell you?”
“And such quality…oh, it’s making me feel quite sober . ”
Turia’s half open eyes were now quite widened . Yes, those were the eyes of a professional . A person who had such a light in their eyes while looking at them would probably do a good job . I thought .
“I want you to make me some clothes with this . Something that is not too different from what I am wearing now . ”
“…Give me a week . I will make you the best clothes you have ever worn . ”
She declared as she shook Daniela’s hand . Daniela nodded with satisfaction and looked at me . And so I gave Turia the materials, just like a butler .
“Thank you . ”
“Thank you for coming . You shall not be disappointed!”
Turia said with confidence as she accepted it with a smile .