Bab 22: Chapter 22 - Power Of Magical Creatures
Skalain stepped into the familiar Huntsman Hut, the aroma of fresh game mingling with the woody scent of the interior. Heida, the woman he had met before, greeted him with a warm smile. Her eyes sparkled with recognition as she recognized Skalain.
"Ah, it's good to see you again," Heida said, her voice carrying a hint of familiarity.
Skalain nodded; he had already learned the name of the woman after his first negotiation with her.
After smiling, her gaze shifted to the remains of the scorpion deer he had brought with him.
Heida's keen eyes scanned the creature's unique features, her expertise evident in the way she assessed its value.
"So, what do you think, Heida?" Skalain asked, his voice filled with confidence. "What can you offer for this remarkable magical creature?"
Heida tilted her head, her expression thoughtful. "Well, I must admit, it's a rare find and a magical creature that usually ordinary hunters would not be able to hunt."
She remarked, her fingers tracing the creature's scorpio-like tail. "The Scorpion Deer is highly sought after for its exotic qualities. I'm sure there are many mages eager to buy these remains."
Skalain leaned in closer, a glimmer of negotiation in his eyes. "How about three gold coins for the remains? Considering its rarity and the demand, I believe it's a fair price."
Heida paused for a moment, her gaze meeting Skalain's.
"Three gold coins, you say?" she mused as she thought.
"He is starting to learn about the prices around the Red Copper Town; three gold coins remain the usual starting price point for a magical creature."
Seconds later, Heida answered.
"Yeah, three gold coins for the remains of a scorpion deer is a fair deal for me and you. I would be able to use these parts to make some things and then gain about four to five gold coins after I finish everything."
A small smile crept across Skalain's face as he nodded in agreement.
Heida, too, seemed pleased with the arrangement, her eyes shining with a mix of professionalism and hospitality as she took the parts of the creature she added.
"One would need a combat mage or fifteen experienced hunters to hunt this scorpion deer; I knew that you were a mage because of your robes, but I did not think you were a combat mage."
Skalain smiled but said nothing.
He just counted the gold coins in his hand.
But Heida's mention of the fifteen hunters needed to hunt scorpion deer piqued Skalain's curiosity. He raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. "Fifteen hunters, you say? "These magical creatures seem not to be that strong."
Heida shrugged, a hint of mystery in her voice. "I'm not entirely sure if I'm being honest."
"Maybe it seems weak to you, but for ordinary people, even reacting to the speed of it will be a problem, and each attack from the creature itself is enough to kill a man with a strong body and experience in hunting."
Skalain pondered Heida's words.
"It seemed that the difference between the powers of ordinary humans and mages was off the charts."
Thanking Heida for her assistance, Skalain bid her farewell and left the Huntsman Hut, the weight of the gold coins in his pocket a tangible reminder of his success.
"I took one part from the scorpion deer for myself. Now that I have three gold coins, I can look for the shard of a void stone."
"After I buy the shard, I can start collecting bones to make my own army, feel more safe, and decide what I want to do in the future."
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