Markets, wholesale markets, temple fairs, bazaars... places like this always appear as special places in literary works. In the three-dimensional world, it is obviously just a place where people get together to sell things, but in the work, they transform into a joint.
Points, intelligence stations, secret strongholds, hideouts and other dramatic places. If I have to say, the characteristic of this kind of place is that it is dirty and messy. But if you want to hide your eyes from others, it seems reasonable to choose this kind of place.
Different from the square market in Pachi's hometown where there were two or three kittens, the market here can really be said to be crowded. Not only is the area several times larger, but the passenger flow is not comparable to that there. In addition to people gathering around
There are open-air counters lined up on the edge of the square, and rows of street stalls lined up in the middle of the square. Large magic lamps are hung on tall lampposts. Although they cannot illuminate the place like daylight, they are enough to see things clearly. There are a large number of workers and servants.
Soldiers and adventurers mingled together, the shouts of hawking and bargaining merged with each other, and the strange smell of alchemy potions blended with the aroma of food, filling the entire square with an aura called prosperity.
"Well~ This is what a market in a fantasy world should be like~ This trip was not in vain~"
I said to myself, and the previous unhappiness in my heart disappeared instantly.
"Black Dragon Stone~Black Dragon Stone~A rare gemstone that is only produced here. If you don't buy one, you will regret it for the rest of your life~~~!"
Just near the entrance to the square, a girl who seemed to have endless energy was standing behind the counter and loudly selling goods. I just glanced at it casually, but I found that the goods she was selling were the kind that were weirdly black, but reflected bright lights on the edges.
Magic gemstone with white light circle.
Although the properties of this thing are indeed very magical, since it can be sold in the market, the output must be quite high... It's a shame she can call it rare.
"Wow~! This lady is so beautiful! Look at your long hair that is as shiny as silver threads~ You are really the most beautiful beauty I have ever seen in my life!"
Seeing me approaching, the girl immediately stared at me with fiery eyes and couldn't help but praise me. Well, I know this is all a commercial bragging act to sell things, but what she said is absolutely right.
"Of course, I know how stunning my beauty is."
I proudly flipped my hair, making the other person couldn't help but exclaim.
Ah, when did I become like this? I feel ashamed to be praised, okay? Why would I affirm it shamelessly? Oops~~~ It must be that after being a beautiful girl for a long time, I don’t realize how beautiful I am inside.
I have become a girl, is this a good thing or a bad thing?
"A top-notch beautiful girl like you should be equipped with the most precious gems! You see, this is the treasure of my store!"
The girl dug into the pocket of her heavy dress for a while and took out a very simple wooden box. She looked around for a while to make sure there were no malicious eyes around her, and then she opened the box carefully. It was on a white cotton pad.
Above, a black dragon gem the size of a quail egg is lying quietly on it.
To be honest, I've seen something as big as an egg during the day. Based on the principle that Ellie's things are mine, the gems I own are much more powerful than yours, right? But that mine owner looks really good.
I'm not lying. This piece of shit is really not worth much. Even a roadside stall like this can give you a big chunk of it.
"Isn't this thing dug out of the nearby mine? Is it valuable?" I commented unceremoniously.
"Hey~ You are wrong to say that! The value of a treasure does not lie in itself, but is given by the holder! If this pendant is worn on a stunningly beautiful girl like you, its value will be instantly
There will be earth-shaking changes! At that time, the black dragon stone will not be the black dragon stone I sold, but the black dragon stone on your body. How high your worth is, how high the value of this pendant will be!
How about it, if you like it, I can give you a discount~ There will never be anyone more suitable for this pendant than you~"
This girl is pretty good at talking, and she's very good-looking, so I might as well buy it to save her face... No, no, all the girls in this world are very good-looking, okay? Why should I buy this thing? Go back and look for that one
Wouldn’t it be nice if the mine owner wanted a bigger one?
"By the way, why is this thing called Black Dragon Stone?" I asked casually.
"Because there is a black dragon near this mine~ It's the one that was knocked down before! Well~ even though it was knocked down, this place used to be its territory, so it was named like this~ And you see, this gem
It's pitch black, doesn't it feel like a black dragon? That's why it's called the black dragon stone~"
Poor Olivia, everyone knows that she was beaten down~ But she is actually quite lucky to have a mineral named after her?
"Hey~ Actually, this is also very good to give as a gift~ Miss, you are so beautiful, your sweetheart must also be beautiful, right? If you give him such a pendant, he will definitely be very happy! This is the world
The unique black dragon gem ~ a rare treasure that is only found here and was only discovered recently ~ What do you think, are you excited? Whether you wear it yourself or give it to someone else, it is very suitable ~ It is simply for a beautiful girl like you
Tailor-made~”
As if sensing my hesitation, the girl quickly added.
"Please quote a price~" I replied readily.
Well, speaking of it, I really should give Ling Mei a gift, right? Although she has no concept of lacking something, gifts are originally given with sincerity ~ at least among people who are not short of money...
Anyway, just give this to her. Is this really a local specialty? I just don’t know if Ling Mei will like it. Judging from the furnishings in her room, she should be a deadbeat, right? After all, she has a whole side
Figures on the wall, and I believe there is room for expansion behind that to put more figures... She is the guy who set up the entire goddess civilization based on the two-dimensional culture~ Gems are what three-dimensional girls like.
Do you really like it? Well...I know, the right thing to do is to wear this pendant and say to her: "Dear, I am your gift~ Do you like it?"...This is a joke.
Mao! So her favorite thing is me? Why do I have such a perception? Then why don’t I give her a gift of Mao and just lie on her bed and let her play with it? I’m fine~
Don't give yourself away so early, I'm not ready yet! Who cares about her? Just give her this! Anyway, just give me what I feel like, and I'll be angry if she keeps messing around!
"Haha~ Miss, your choice is so wise! Seeing that you are so beautiful, you only need to give me ten gold coins~"
"So cheap? Here~"
I was a little surprised because the other party’s asking price was originally lower than I expected. This is a piece of jewelry with large gemstones. I was still waiting for the other party to open his mouth. I got ten gold coins. Isn’t this better than the one just now?
Dunxiang is much more cost-effective? Alas, I must be used to being ripped off by profiteers. If I use less force, I will feel that the other party has a conscience... Hey~ What should I do with Sister Aini? Should I also give her a gift?
I handed over the gold coin, and the girl took it in her hand with a confused look on her face. Why did she have such an expression? Is it bad to sell it? Oh, I understand, I must not have expected that I would be so cheerful, and I regret myself
The quote is too low.
"Hmm... the workmanship is really good. Is it surrounded by gold?" I took the pendant and examined it carefully.
"Yes~ This is made by the best craftsmen here~" the girl's tone was a little frustrated.
"Hey~ It's really worth it for just one gold coin~ The base alone uses up several gold coins, right?"
"Yes, yes~ So I'm giving you a huge discount~ Why don't you take a look again, is there anything else you want?"
"I really want to buy another one. Do you have such a big gem?"
"Of course!"
The girl's eyes radiated with light, and then she quickly took out another small box from an unknown pocket of her clothes. After opening it, there was a black dragon gem... larger than the one in my hand.
Sure enough, the output of this piece of shit is insane...
"Hey, where is the most precious gem you promised? The one you have is bigger than mine~" I stared at her with an unkind expression.
"Ah ha ha ha~ I made a mistake ha ha ha~ Look, what I am holding now is the treasure of the store~ Look at the color of this gem and the base made of mithril. This is our most popular
Good craftsmen..."
"Hey, okay, okay, I want it. The silver color just suits Sister Aini... How much does this cost?"
"Only one hundred gold coins!"
"……goodbye."
"Hey, wait, wait! I can continue to give you a discount~ It only costs 70 pieces after the discount..."
"gone."
"Hey, don't be like this~ I'll give you another discount~"
"Twenty gold coins can't be more, take it if you want."
I took out a pile of gold coins and held them in my palm, looking at the girl with an indifferent expression.
"Ah~~deal!"
The girl gritted her teeth, grabbed the gold coin, and then thrust the small box into my hand.
"I will spend so much money to buy this kind of thing, just be satisfied~" I pointed at the girl and warned.
"Oh~ I'm bleeding heavily this time~ What are you looking for to buy?" The girl looked sad.
"I won't buy it! You don't only have this kind of stone for sale, do you still want to sell me this thing?"
"This is the most precious gem~ You really don't..."
"Okay, okay, precious gems on the roadside stall! Goodbye!"
Ignoring the girl's hard sell, I left her stall without looking back.