ACT 7 Rhapsody Melody

That is everything.

Thank you.

Roco handed a cup of water to the sweating Sid and laughed. Sid drank as he looked at the front of the store and muttered.

By the way, 1 gold is typical for Ark-nim.

It is surprisingly popular.

While Ark was elsewhere, they were in charge of the stores operations. And the store did a monthly exhibition. This time it was a 1 gold sale.All the merchandise spread on the low bench was 1 gold.

Items with low durability that cant be used for long

Sid turned pale and shook his head.The items Ark was selling for 1 gold was fairly amazing. Although a lot of the items original prices were under 1 gold, they were magic items that could be used for 50 levels. The reason he could sell it for 1 gold was because of the durability.The repair skill that people initially learnt sometimes failed. When that happened, the maximum durability of the items would fall. In addition, people also learnt techniques to strengthen the rating of the item which would also decrease durability if failed.Those were the items that Ark aimed at.If they constantly failed with repairing or upgrading, the durability would fall to 1~5.

Ark had Sid go and buy those items which were being sold as scrap metal in Nagaran.Sid frankly couldnt see a way to sell those items. However, there was one thing Sid hadnt considered. Of course, it wasnt possible to use such equipment in battles.But no matter how much durability was left, they still had the appearance of a perfect magic item. They could be worn as costumes. Users were willing to spend 1 gold on deluxe costumes that they could wear.

Baby, do you want me to buy you this wonderful magic armour? Ill be proud to buy it for my girlfriend.

But arent you lacking money at the moment?

Huhuhu, Arks store is only selling it for 1 gold.

Ah, you can buy the magic armour for 1 gold at Arks store!

Everybody, Arks store is selling items for 1 gold!

Jana was also advertising at the entrance of the village.Therefore, the store was booming and its contribution to the village quickly increased every day. While Ark was wandering around the City of the Dead, his assets were steadily recovering.

Ark-nim always sees everything he starts through to the end. Ive become very successful as a merchant.

While Sid was thinking this, Roco counted the box and tilted her head as she asked.

The amount of resources this time is slightly less than the previous trade.

Thats because the situation in Nagaran is quite a mess these days. Every guild is buying weapons and consumables in bulk so the prices have jumped. If I purchase goods at this time and sell it in Seutandal then well only receive a loss.

The atmosphere in Nagaran isnt good?

The explanation is a little long.

Its okay. I need to know in case I have to go to Nagaran.

As Roco-nim knows, Nagaran has been quiet because the 5 coalitions that occupy it, including the Hermes Guild, are very powerful. If one of them moves then the other Lords would all act to stop them.

Hrmmm, then what is happening now?

Roco asked with a curious look.Although several exhibitions were held in the store, Arks plan was to organize a trade route between his businesses on the continent and Seutandal. And he left that work to Sid.

Sid ran the Continental Commerce Firm in Nagaran. It was a battlefield where a lot of users always gathered. The characteristic of high level users was that they lost all their starting naivety. Most users when they started the game would treasure even 1 copper.If they could receive a few more silvers then they wouldnt hesitate to carry their heavy bags to the next village. But at the late level, users tended to ignore silver and focused on gold.If their bags were heavy with japtem only worth a few silvers, they wouldnt care about market price and would just sell it at the nearest store.To Ark it wasnt any different from throwing money on the side of a road.This tendency was particularly strong in Nagaran.So Sid received the special mission to buy such items cheaply and then he would hand it to Arks store when the quantity was sufficient. Those goods would then flow onto Seutandal and so on.

It was the trade route linking Nagaran, Lancel and Seutandal!The triangular route envisioned by Ark was being put into motion. However, the triangular trade route still wasnt firmly established. Thats why they planned the exhibitions just in case.Anyway, now the situation in Nagaran couldnt be separated from Arks store anymore. So it was natural that Roco as the store manager would pay attention to Nagaran.

It started to crumble when the Hermes Alliance hired mercenaries to conquer Seutandal and failed. The former balance was broken.So I dont know what will happen in the future as all the coalitions have made moves to expand their military armaments.

But is the Hermes Alliance very large? The Alliance lost 3000 gold so wouldnt that affect them?

Thats a little complicated.

Sid explained.

In fact, that is equivalent to the profit the Hermes guild receives from Silvana. 3,000 gold is a lot of money but it isnt that much to the Alliance. But the problem is Jewel and Duke.

It was determined that the failure to conquer Seutandal was Jewel and Dukes fault.If Jewel hadnt been so greedy and asked for help immediately then the situation would be different. Therefore the guilds belonging to the alliance requested the two of them to withdraw from the guild.However, Raiden was a pioneer and just ignored the Alliances request. But Hermes was an alliance, not a guild anymore.Currently 8 guilds belonged to the Hermes Alliance. When the alliances leader ignored their request to kick out Jewel and Duke, their dissatisfaction accumulated. In the end, some guilds withdrew from the Alliance and even joined up with other coalitions. Since the scale had grown so large, management had become difficult.

A lot of the regular customers at the Continental Commerce firm are members of the Hermes Alliance. Thats how I learnt this information. Although the information was hidden, a person with knowledge will know all of it.

Sid gave a creepy laugh.

Anyway, the 5 coalitions in Nagaran are secretly preparing for war. Although I dont know when it will start, the sieges between established Lords is different from before. If the conditions are met, the war can begin without the Lords permission.

Thats why the prices of equipment and consumables in Nagaran were inflating. However, Sid just spoke like he didnt care.

Well, whatever. The prices of various precious metals have gone down instead. Thats because each coalition are selling their precious metals in order to buy war supplies. So most of the resources this time are precious metals. You can sell it to users who have learnt the engraving or enchantment skill or you can sell it in Seutandal for a profit.

You mustve gone through a lot.

Gone through a lot

Sid scratched his head as he recalled the past before saying.

In fact, I thought it was slightly unfair when I first received the job at the Continental Commerce Firm. But it was actually quite okay after Ive experienced it. I can use the public funds from the Continental Commerce Firm to buy the [Safe Travel] scroll and Im also safe from chaotic users.

On the surface, the Hermes Alliance was the one who received the tax from the Continental Commerce Firm.Therefore the Hermes Alliance was obligated to protect the firm. Since Sid was trading under the flag of the Hermes Alliance, chaotic users wouldnt dare recklessly attack him.But in fact, more than half of Sids travels were under Arks directions. The Hermes Alliance was only helping Arks businesses.If Raiden was aware of this then he might just end up fainting. Anyway, thanks to that Sid was able to focus on business for the last few months.

Huhuhu, fortunately Ive reached level 300.

Level 300?

Sid was the foreign division manager of the Continental Commerce Firm which was growing larger every year.He gained 2~3 levels with every difficult, successful deal so it was natural. Sid then indicated a horse and cart with a satisfied look.

And I bought a carriage a short time ago.

Isnt this a carriage given to the Continental Commerce Firm?

I used all my money to buy it. The most expected thing for a merchant is a carriage. If I use the carriage then the maintenance costs would be paid for by the Continental Commerce Firm. Ill save the pennies for my own store in the future.

Sid only held a handful of acorns but he had strong aspirations.

Then Ill give this to you and go. I have a lot of places to visit before returning. Ah!

Sid suddenly remembered something and rummaged through a bag in his carriage. The item that appeared from the bag was an old harp.

I accidently received this harp during a trade a short time ago. Roco-nim, arent you a Minstrel? It didnt know if you would need it so I just brought it. How is it? I dont know that much about music instruments.

Antique Harp

It appears to have been neglected for a long time and using it in this state will just cause it to be broken. But a person with its discerning eyes will be able to see its true value. It has an elegant streamlined body and the optimal placement for a beautiful tune.

It must be the musical instrument which a great commander has poured his heart and soul into it. If the harp is used by ignorant people then it would be a waste of this masterpiece.