[Arion Union Merchant

Needs: Metal swords, Spears, Shields...

Sells: Wood, Rock, Iron, Bronze...

]

This is?...

“As you can see, I am in great need of metal products such as Swords and Spears. I will buy any for double the market price!”

“It's fine if you don't have it, in any case, I sell all kinds of materials! From normal wood to the hardest metal, take a look!”

… This is crazy.

[Wood bundle x8

Contains 10 wood inside

Price: 5 Bronze pieces]

If this is what I think it is… Our material problems are over!

“Please, take your time going over the items. In case you need anything else, let me give you a quick rundown.”

‘He started to point to the other merchants’

“That bald man over there is our equipment seller, just remember that because of the recent events, metal weapons and armor are in high demand, so their value is sure to be way higher than normal.”

Event? Weapons and armor?

“What is happening exactly?”

“Haha… That's our company’s secret.”

“Sorry for prying into your business.”

"It's okay man… Let me continue.”

“Over there, can you see that lady? She is the supplies seller, any sort of supplements and rations you will find with her.”

“That fat guy on the side, he is exotic wares seller. He tends to collect all sorts of materials and items such as books and estrange gadgets.”

“And finally, the bearded dude on the side. He is the one responsible for selling the slaves”

SLAVES?!

“Pardon me for a minute, are slaves legal?”

“Oh? I forgot we are actually in the south now. Cough! Of course, they are! Well at least here in the Barony of Carcas.”

Ever since the Royal law 130 years ago, Slaves from other races have been completely banned from all of its territories after the Grand assembly 131 years ago.”

“Although Human slaves are permitted by law, each major territory has its own laws towards them.”

“Carcas way of handling slaves is pretty simple, no citizen of Carca can be turned into slaves inside its own territory. And if one is seen slaving a citizen of Carca, immediate execution shall be delivered.”

“Although Slaves from the outside are pretty normal, and that's who they are. I don't know much since that isn't my area, but we bought these slaves directly from the government of the local territory directly North of Tarta.”

Another territory huh… I wonder what sort of Kingdom is beyond the Dividing mountains.

“In there, people can't be turned into slaves by force. And the limiting time is always one year. The normal procedure is as such, someone goes into debt, they sell themselves for a year to pay for their debts.”

“But how can that be confirmed? Even if someone sells themself, how does the government confirm that when they go beyond their borders?”

"That's simple! We paid all of their debts! Of course, the value of their debt is added to their final value. For more information, go meet the bearded dude”

There are a few holes I would like him to fill up but…

I think my Reputation with the Arlon Merchant Union is too low to request such info.

Merchants rely a lot on information after all.

[Wood bundle x8, Rock bundle x4, Iron bundle x6,...]

Although these bundles are very limited in number, their value is still higher than buying the same amount of material individually.

‘Jonathan clicked the window and confirmed the pay.

Severa Bronze coins were immediately sucked out of his Tab. While the number of wood, rock, and Iron increased in his Inventory.’

“Thank you for the patronage!”

[Arlon Merchant Union Reputation +2]

… So this is how it works.

But isn't this too convenient?

‘Jonathan started to doubt himself. Were the people in front of him even real? Or were they imaginary constructs made by the system?

What is even the system? Is the world around him even real?’

Stop! I can think about all of this later.

“I will go check the others… You know how it is, I have to make sure the village is well supplied.”

“No worries! We will remain here for an hour so don't worry.”

Just an hour?... So soon?

What unfortunate news.

‘After parting ways with the man, his first target was the equipment seller, but after seeing the crazy prices on some of the things, Jonathan decided to never go there again.’

“Tsk! Almost a full Gold coin for a full set of Iron, it's not even steel!”

It's not even that hard to make… Oh.

I forgot that for normal people, making plate armor is rather hard.

It takes weeks upon weeks of hard work and dedication to make one.

While for my Smith… Although he can't make one right now, I am sure it will take at most a few days.

“So the price is reasonable… Although it's almost doubled due to this ‘event’. Greedy merchants."

‘His next target was the woman.’

Let me see…

OH YEAH BABY!

She sells all kinds of seeds and herbs… As long as I can plant them…

Wouldn't I be rich in no time?

[Training Pill x45

Description: A very basic training Pill that can be made by any apprentice Alchemist with a decent success rate as long as he isn't a dumb fuck.

Effects: Increases the rate of muscle training, making someone gain twice the effect for half the effort.

Duration: 24 hours

Price:10 Bronze

]

Training Pill? And 10 Bronze per pill…

According to the ratio… This should cost around 4.5 Silver.

The Barony of Carcas uses a pretty simple currency.

10 Small Bronze pieces make 1 Bronze piece

100 Bronze pieces make 1 Silver piece.

20 Silver pieces make one Gold piece.

(I use the standard Noble system of King>Duke>Marquess>Earl>Viscount>Baron. Each has its own territories and Titles, I will develop this more later since it's not exactly the same.)

“Ohoho. I see you took a liking to our Pills.”

How the fuck…

Did she… See me using the System Tab?! Just like those other two!...

You know what. Nevermind.

If I start to question how these people can seemingly react to me reading the System Tab, I will go crazy in no time.

But I need to investigate this later… They don't seem to be reacting in a bad or suspicious way.

It's probably the System own influence

“Those Pills were made from our Alchemists back in our Northern Side branch. Unfortunately, we don't have many available to sell since we received an immense commission for all sorts of Pills and items”

I see… The more I hear about these people, the more I am sure of my theory.

The bald man with the equipment said similar things…

I will hear the other two merchants and see what they have to say about this Event. I hope it isn't what I am thinking.

Although even if it is. We are too far away to be affected by it.

‘In the end, Jonathan bought all of the Pills and a few more supplements. They were slightly pricey when placed together, but he is sure this will at least be enough to help him grow some muscle and help his Guards get stronger.’

…

“Welcome Stemmed Elder! What do you require? collect all sorts of items and gadgets from all over the kingdom!”

“Let me take a look at your wares.”

‘As he said that, a System window appeared right in front of him, he couldn't help but associate these people once again to merchant NPC’s.’

[Treasure Rock x50, Aqua stone x3, A guide to Construction Part 1, Thermal Pearl x5, Can't get it up? x30, Vendaval wood x2,... ]

‘A long list of items appeared in front of Jonathan. Some were material, others were consumables...’

So many things! And they don't seem to have any connection with each other!

But what the fuck is that, they have so many… Is that!? Viagra?!

… Thankfully I don't need it.

Not only is this body more beautiful than my original one, but it also carries my “Size”.

No… I am even Bigger! A force to be reckoned with!

[Can't get it up? x30 -> Can't get it up? x28]

Hum?

‘Jonathan looked to the side to see one of the villagers, the one who was cheating on his wife. Buying two small vials.’

‘They looked at each other for a long minute before Jonathan closed his eyes and decided to ignore what he saw.’

Urg… I didn't see anything…

“Customer? I know it can be overwhelming, if you are confused and can't decide, you can always look for a specific thing.”

“No worries, I was just considering my options”

I already know how to use the filter option, there is no need to teach me that…

How do I turn off Tutorial mode?