Negotiating Business with Tsubaki!
Chapter 80: Negotiating Business with Tsubaki!
"Space ring?"
In the forging workshop, Tsubaki was utterly bewildered as she looked at the ring in front of her.
In Orario, although there have been some geniuses who awakened 'space-related skills' or 'space-related magic' over the centuries, space rings were unheard of.
"Yes, this ring contains a space of 15cm x 15cm x 15cm. You can try it out."
Saying this, Ethan handed over the ring, and while Tsubaki was full of doubts, she still wore it skeptically.
A few seconds later, Tsubaki's gaze shifted to Ethan.
Although she didn't say anything, her face was filled with skepticism, as if she was just about to ask him, 'Where is the space?'
"Inject your magic power into the ring, and you will feel it. Not too much, just a little magic is enough."
"I'll trust you one more time~"
Then she focused back on the ring, carefully infusing it with magic power.
In an instant, Tsubaki 'saw' a virtual space.
It was an amazing feeling; there was actually a space hidden in this small ring, which was truly miraculous.
"It's really true!"
Tsubaki was very shocked.
As a blacksmith, especially one who could forge magic swords, this was the first time she had encountered such a miraculous item.
Seeing the half-dwarf's surprised expression, Ethan also smiled.
He knew that Tsubaki had discovered the effect of the ring.
"How did you do it?"
She asked instinctively, expressing the doubt in her heart, but then she immediately regretted it, as these kinds of secrets were usually trade secrets.
"I awakened a 'space-related' skill, and just after leveling up, I gained the 'mystery' development ability. After a few days of research, I managed to successfully create it."
"Wait, you leveled up?"
"Just a few days ago."
"You've only been an adventurer for a short time, and you've already ranked up?"
"Well, it took me about a month or so."
"You really are a monster—"
Looking at Ethan, Tsubaki didn't know what else to say.
In terms of strength, he was able to combat a monster party on the 17th floor by himself at Lv1, and he possessed powerful skills.
Now, he even had 'creation-related' talents; the boy was indeed a monster.
Most importantly, he was only Lv2 now, having just leveled up.
"What exactly are you planning to do with this thing, why did you find me?"
Removing the ring from her hand, though she found it fascinating, it was after all Ethan's item.
"Tsubaki-san, I'd like to ask you to appraise these space rings for me. I don't know anything about their expected price, of course. If it's convenient, I'd also like to ask for your help to sell them."
"You really have a good plan, wanting to use the name of 'Hephaestus Familia'."
"It's a win-win situation. With space rings, the reputation of Hephaestus Familia could be further enhanced, right?"
"I can't make such an important decision on my own. I have to ask Hephaestus-sama for instructions. As for the price, this is an unprecedented 'space-related creation', so naturally, it won't be cheap."
Tsubaki pondered, touching her chin.
As this kind of item had never appeared before, it was hard for her to estimate the price immediately.
She was a blacksmith, not a merchant; she wasn't good at this sort of thing.
"Just give me a rough estimate, so I have some idea."
"How about five million?"
After pondering for a while, Tsubaki guessed the price.
"Five million is acceptable. After all, the materials I need are just gemstones and some refined metals, totaling less than ten thousand valis."
Indeed, less than ten thousand valis. In Orario, gemstones were not scarce.
In the dungeon, there were various sources of gemstones, but aside from decorative purposes, they had no other practical value.
Apart from some girls using them to decorate their jewelry, there was not much of a market.
It was under these circumstances that Ethan got a box of gemstones for less than two hundred thousand valis.
"This type of production-related business itself is highly profitable, whether for blacksmiths, potion makers, or magic item makers like you. If not for the small size of the space, it could be sold for more than ten million valis."
Tsubaki said this as a blacksmith, who had the most authority on such matters.
Her weapons are sold for high prices, often costing millions of valis, and the best ones could even reach tens of millions of valis, whereas their production costs were merely the price of the drop items and various dungeon materials.
"What kind of space equipment would you like, Tsubaki-san? Rings, bracelets, or necklaces? I can make anything you like."
"Eh, are you planning to develop it into 'accessory-type' equipment?"
"Something like that. After all, 'space accessory' sounds pretty good, doesn't it?"
"No need, I don't like wearing any accessory."
Tsubaki waved her hand.
Although she had helped Ethan, she never considered it a significant matter.
On the contrary, she had long since forgotten about these things.
"Tsubaki-san, you saved my life before. How could I forget such a life-saving grace? A piece of accessory is nothing; it just costs me a bit of time."
"Still, I have no need for it. I don't have anything I need to carry with me all the time, so you can keep it for yourself."
"How could that be? Storing some healing potions, antidotes, and elixirs that can save lives when needed. You don't have to worry about them breaking or getting lost after storing them in the space accessory."
"Then give me a ring~"
Tsubaki realized Ethan's insistence.
Although she didn't care much, it was clear that the boy was determined to give her, and after all, it was just five million valis.
If necessary, she could just give him something of equal value in return later.
"Alright, once I get back, I will create the best 'space ring' for you, Tsubaki-san."
"I'll look forward to it then."
"By the way, these three rings, I'll leave them with you for now."
Saying this, Ethan took out another two rings and handed them over to Tsubaki, which surprised her.
She had never encountered someone so straightforward, just trusting her like that?
"You really trust me, huh?"
"What's not to trust!"
"You little guy!"
Saying this, she hugged Ethan's shoulder.
Though she was a dwarf and had a height of about 170cm, she was a giant among her kind.
And because of her action, Ethan got a glimpse of her 'mountains'.
As a blacksmith, Tsubaki was outstanding; as a woman, her figure was explosive, especially those 'twin peaks', which could make many women envious.
Especially now, Tsubaki, being in her own forging workshop, dressed casually, with her upper body mostly revealed and only a few straps wrapped around her chest, dampened by sweat, appeared irresistibly 'attractive'.
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