Chapter 180: Bartering
When the strange-voiced lady looked at Dean, Dean was also looking at the lady - far taller than the women of the Emerald North, even the average man had to look up, and the slightly high cheekbones, but the whiter skin, illustrated the fact that the lady was a hybrid of the Emerald and the barbarian.
For the barbarians, most of the time, any of the four counties in the northern part of the Emerald are not welcome.
Even, in the eyes of some county kings, these barbarians are synonymous with robbers and bandits; For example, the Marquis of York, who was basically a barbarian who entered Yorkshire, was almost hanged.
Among the remaining three county kings of the four northern counties, although they are not so strict, they are also strictly guarded; After all, when there are many barbarians, they are indeed engaged in the work of robbers and bandits.
Especially in the northernmost county of Vaubon, the soldiers are very strict about the investigation of barbarians: even if it is confirmed that they are not barbarian robbers or bandits on the wanted list, a large number of barbarians are never allowed to enter the city.
To put it simply, if you have a group of twenty people, at most one person can enter the city.
It was an order from the Marquis de Vauban .
And for this approach of minimizing the danger, Dean is naturally in favor of it - no matter how strong the castle is, it will be breached from the inside, and this truth is very clear.
And the mixed-race barbarian in front of him is obviously in this situation.
Even a half-breed barbarian should be treated slightly better in Vauban City, but it is impossible to live in it; Therefore, it can only be outsiders.
Similarly, as a barbarian hybrid who can communicate well with the Emerald people. Status among the barbarian tribes. It's getting better—Dean certainly doesn't doubt it. This was done by the old marquis.
If this were not the case, it would be difficult for the future Jade Grand Duke to complete the plan of borrowing troops.
Perhaps, the old marquis had other plans such as 'assimilation' and 'annexation', but this did not prevent Dean from admiring the old marquis's foresight.
And he naturally won't do the opposite-
"Ma'am, you want to barter? If, don't mind. Can you show me your items? ”
Dean looked at the other with a smile and invited them into the reception room.
There are two reception rooms, behind the 'Jewel Beauty' shop, and there are two rooms in total to entertain guests of different statuses.
At this moment, Dean invited the half-breed barbarian to one of the more ordinary ones, usually hosting guests of ordinary status but with some transaction value.
As for the other one?
Most of the time, it won't be turned on; After all, very few people of status will personally step inside the store; But. That doesn't mean you can't do without.
The world is impermanent, and no one can say clearly. Isn't it?
"Give me a cup of horned goat's milk, ma'am...... What do you need? ”
Dean commanded Old Ander and looked at the half-blood female barbarian.
"I want wine! Liquor! ”
It was a very straightforward answer, but it made Dean and old Ander laugh bitterly at the same time.
"Ma'am, we're just a small fur and spice shop, and we don't prepare spirits to serve our guests!"
Old Ander explained helplessly.
"If you don't have spirits, how can you entertain guests!"
The mixed-race female barbarian expressed her dissatisfaction, and even Old Ander, the amiable boss, was a little angry with such dissatisfaction, and he thought that this was a deliberate attempt by the other party to make things difficult.
However, Dean on the side waved his hand and ordered, "Go find some fruit wine!" ”
"Yes, sir!"
Old Ander suddenly restrained his anger, turned and walked out.
"I'm sorry, but our custom here is different from yours, and it's usually easier to drink when greeting guests!"
Dean didn't show any anger, and explained to the half-blood barbarian with a smile.
Dean really knew too well about the barbarians, so he knew that the other party was definitely not a trouble, but a habit.
Or rather...... Even if you come to other places, you don't know how to follow the local customs, and you still come in your own way.
In fact, it is precisely because of this situation that the barbarians are not popular in the north of the jade.
As for the South?
As we all know, the barbarians prefer places with high mountains and cold climates, and they will not set foot in hot flashes and near the sea at all.
"Oh!"
Listening to Dean's explanation, the half-blood female barbarian wanted to say something, but in the end, she just nodded - the selected half-blood barbarian was obviously not a brainless like a real barbarian, if it was a real barbarian, they would not listen to explanations, advice, etc., they only believed in their own customs, fists, and spirits.
In short, it's a bit of a 'stubborn bastard'.
"So, can you show me your belongings now?"
Dean said again.
"Okay, here you go!"
The half-blood barbarian untied the bag around his waist and threw it to Dean.
Call!
The bag carried a lot of strong wind, as if it were flying bricks, and Dean was sure that if it was old Ander sitting here, then he would have to consider hiring another shopkeeper.
However, this is naturally nothing for Dean.
With great ease, Dean took the package in his hand, placed it on the table, and untied the knot tied on it.
And the half-breed barbarian said straight up—
"This is woven by Sister Aqiaoli, it's very beautiful!"
"Aqiaoli?!"
Dean's hand that had just untied the knot trembled, and the whole thing was even more stunned.
"Is it Chicta's Acholi?"
Dean asked with a hint of caution.
"Yes, Sister Aqiaoli is very famous, right? The bracelets and necklaces she knitted were very popular in Vauban City! ”
Dean's caution was obviously unnecessary, the half-breed barbarian replied bluntly.
"Northland Beast Tamer...... Aqiaoli! ”
Dean said silently in his heart.
And in Dean's mind, the man who was at the end of the Second Blood Moon War a few years later, in the final pursuit of Siti against Emerald. The appearance of a little barbarian girl who burst into a bright light.
The 'Wild Bear Army', composed of thousands of snow bears, rushed out of the snowy forest. Under the leadership of this Northland beast tamer. blocked the hot pursuit of the Siti Iron Cavalry, so that the defeated and fleeing Dean and his party had a chance to breathe; To put it simply, this little girl, who was not yet fifteen years old when she appeared on the entire Goddez stage, was Dean's savior.
However, even if he was less than fifteen years old, the other party was still respected by all the barbarians as the Northland Beast Tamer.
As for the rescued Emerald and the Setti who suffered a big loss?
They prefer to call each other 'Beastmaster'!
Of course. That was after the Second Blood Moon War!
As for now?
Dean gently picked up the bracelets, head ropes, and necklaces made of animal hair and plant stalks, and couldn't help but laugh softly.
"I'm going to do all of this!"
Dean said.
"You want them all?"
The half-blood female barbarian looked at the human nobles in front of her and expressed surprise.
"Hmm!"
Dean nodded.
"Don't you ask me what I want?"
The half-breed female barbarian was a little stunned.
"I mainly deal in furs and spices here, the former, you barbarians will not be lacking, therefore, only the latter...... I'm willing to accept a deal that matches their value! ”
Dean picked up one of the necklaces, woven of straw rope and pendant with wolf teeth—
【Necklace of the Will of the Rough】
【Type: Necklace】
[Weight: 20g]
[Specification: Normal Human Category]
[Special Effect: Weak Will]
[Weak Will: Gain the effect of Will +0.1]
[Description: This is a rough-looking stick.] But a necklace with magical powers. 】
[Note: This is just something that the weaver did unintentionally, though.] Although the weaver has not yet mastered his memory, he has shown extraordinary talent. 】
"Sure enough, the Northland Beast Tamer......"
Dean looked at the prompts given by the system and couldn't help but admire.
A little girl who is only about twelve years old can make magic equipment, and I am afraid that she has already been regarded as a real genius in the secret law island.
However, in the barbarian tribes...... is still an ordinary little girl, who conducts the traditional training of the barbarians every day, and then, occasionally, weaves some small objects, and asks the traveling barbarians to exchange for some living necessities.
"I want the flavor of Blaneige...... Twenty grams! ”
The half-breed barbarians reported the number.
Blanche flavor, a plant extract, after distillation and drying, is a spice obtained by distillation and sun-drying, which has a light taste and can expel joint pain caused by cold, and is popular with the aristocracy and wealthy merchant class in the northern Emerald Jade, especially in Vauban County.
"Or ...... Ten grams? ”
Perhaps feeling that she was too greedy and went against the tradition of the barbarians, the mixed-race female barbarian re-said with some embarrassment.
"I'll give you a hundred grams...... Trust me, it's far more than that! It's just that I don't have any more stock in my store! ”
Dean said.
Although the grade is rough and the appearance is a little unacceptable to normal people, magic items are still magic items, and its essence has not changed.
At least three hundred Kimptons.
This is the lowest price.
And the price of brandige flavor?
One gram is about three silver horns.
To put it simply, this magic necklace can be exchanged for at least a kilogram of Laneige essence.
"I'll do my best to get the rest for you, but it will take some time, can you tell me the location of the Chicta?"
Dean said in a sincere tone.
Suddenly, the half-blood female barbarian looked at Dean with some suspicion, and at the same time, some of the vices of the Emerald nobles suddenly appeared in her mind.
Instantly, the half-breed barbarian grasped her weapon: a mace full of barbs that was five feet long and the thickness of an adult's calf.
Stared at Dean viciously.
PS The first more ~~
It's the season when it's freezing and you have to get up by will...... Decadence indicates weak willpower...... Can't get up!!
T.T (To be continued......)