Chapter 39 – Contract and dinner.
I followed Welf while explaining to him the type of weapon I wanted. I want a short, one-handed sword. A long sword could hinder . I want a sword similar to a dagger, but different from one.
I don't know if that makes sense.
A sword with a slightly curved blade, like a katana.
"A sword like that… I've never made a sword like that before. You said you want a magic sword, right?"
"That's right. I have the money. Make the sword, and I'll give you everything." I showed him the bag of money. Welf looked at the money but didn't seem to care.
"I refuse. But I have plenty of those here if you want a regular sword." Welf walked over to a shelf, and I followed. He showed
various swords. So were one-handed, and others were large two-handed swords.
None of them caught my attention.
I picked up one and swung it to test, but... They were of similar quality to my current sword.
"Are you sure you can't make a magic sword for ? We can go out together to discuss it, how about that? We can have dinner together tonight."
"Dinner?" Welf put his hand on his chin and thought. "Alright, but you'll have to pay for everything." Welf didn't seem like he would change his mind; he just wanted a free al.
"I'll return later. I will make you change your mind because I need a sword, and I know you have the talent."
"You could go to another shop," Welf said as he watched
leave the store. I turned to him and replied,
"They are too expensive."
Welf was speechless.
I'm being honest with him. I only approached him because he could make
a decent sword without charging too much. He's my best option since I don't have much money.
But if I can't make him change his mind, I'm not going to beg.
I'll take the money I make from selling books, go to Hephaestus's shop in the tower, and buy one of their best swords.
I went ho and waited another two hours before returning to the library. When I arrived, I noticed so custors. And to my surprise, they were young custors.
So, it's not just old people who read.
As soon as the old lady saw
waiting, her eyes lit up.
"Excuse , can I take care of this later? I have an important client waiting." The old lady said to the two younger n she was attending to and waved at .
The n looked at , confused. They must be thinking, "Who the hell is this guy?"
But I ignored their looks and approached the counter. I didn't need to ask about the book. The old lady started talking about it as soon as I got close. "I've never read anything like this in my life. There are so many details, suffering, and captivating characters. How do you manage to write it so well?!"
"Haha… Thank you." I laughed. I didn't know how to respond to that.
"I've decided I will make at least a thousand copies. Depending on how many sell, I'll make even more copies. And you don't need to pay anything! I'm sure it will be profitable enough! I'll take 20% of all the money. What do you think about that?"
"20%?"
20% isn't low, but she's taking care of everything. She needs to rewrite, do the printing, and draw custors' attention to buy them. But even so…
"15%. You can keep 15% of all the profit. How about that?"
"15%?" The old lady thought for a mont. "Deal. I'll take 15% of all the profit, but you must sign a contract. You must confirm and promise you'll write at least 15 books."
"15? That's easy. I said I already intended to make more than 20 books, right? Where's the contract? I can sign it right now."
"No! That will take a little while. Can you co back tomorrow? I'll have the contract ready, and I'll also have the book ready."
"You plan to rewrite everything until tomorrow? You're old... You need to rest."
"Shut up! I have to do this."
"Alright, alright…" I didn't argue with her. I said goodbye and left the library.
Now I have to go to my dinner with Welf. Even if I can't convince him to make
a magic sword, having dinner with a character from Danmachi will be interesting—a male character.
It's the first ti I'll have contact with a male character from Danmachi.
'I've seen Hers before but didn't get to talk to him. I wonder where he is right now.'
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The ti for dinner with Welf is here.
I took a hot bath, put on clean clothes, and checked the clothes I had washed before. Fortunately, they were almost dry. They're drying despite not having the sun to dry them.
It's great to have a magic room.
Then, I left my room and headed towards Welf's shop.
When I got there, I noticed there were so custors. He sold swords to two n who looked like novice adventurers. The n seed happy with their purchases.
"You ca. I thought you wouldn't."
"I said I wanted to have dinner with you, right? Let's go."
"I still need to change my clothes. They're all dirty."
"I'll wait here."
Welf went back inside the shop, and I waited for long minutes outside until he returned.
"I'm ready. Where should we go?" Welf asked after locking his shop.
"I plan to go to the Hostess of Fertility. Have you been there before?"
"Of course, I think everyone has been to that place. But isn't it a bit expensive?"
"Don't worry about that. I have plenty of money."
Together, we headed to the Hostess of Fertility.
When we sat at a table, we were attended to by soone I was eager to et.
Syr Flova.
'Look who's here. The "Persona" of Freya. I had seen her when I ca here before, but I didn't get to talk to her.'
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