Chapter 152: Business
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The leader was shocked and did not know what to do. The mbers of his calvary all raised their weapons and stared ahead, tense. Even on open fields where cavalries had the advantage, mages would do a great deal of damage to them, let alone in a town.
"Harrison!" Soone shouted. A man rode out slowly. The rider must have been around forty, and wore a shining plate without a speck of dust. His horse was beautifully grood. However, this man carried with him the scent of blood. "Apologize right now," he commanded.
"I apologize," the man called Harrison said.
Anfey snorted but did not say anything.
"You must be the town’s mayor, Anfey," the rider said. He approached them slowly. "Let introduce myself. Lieutenant General Kumaraghosha ."
"I don’t care if you’re a lieutenant or a general. It has nothing to do with . I kindly ask you to leave imdiately," Anfey said.
"You seem to hold a grudge against us," Kumaraghosha smiled and said. "I heard the residents of Moramatch are werewolves, dwarves, and gnos. Where are they?"
"They refused to follow my orders, and they had to leave," Anfey said, alard. "You ca from the south. If you keep heading north, you’ll find them." People who were ant to do great things tended not to react strongly to humiliation or honor.
Kumaraghosha was either suppressing his anger, or Anfey’s taunts did not get to him. Either way he would be a difficult man to deal with.
"Those creatures had claid Moramatch for years. It is impressive you can ta them this fast."
"I am just a normal citizen. I am no match for soone like you, lieutenant." Anfey’s attitude softened. Kumaraghosha was playing nice, and was complinting him. If he keep his attitude, it would appear suspicious.
"When I was your age, I was only a foot soldier." Kumaraghosha’s gaze swept across the guards and landed on Suzanna. "You are still young, but you are the leader of a powerful rcenary group and the mayor of a town. You have a bright future ahead of you. I am nothing in comparison."
"You are too kind, sir," Anfey said. His expression was prideful, but his tone was llow. "What are you doing here, sir? Would you like to co inside for a drink or two and talk?"
"No, no. I will spare you that trouble." Kumaraghosha said and waved his hand. "I heard you have a lot of boarbeasts in the town?"
"We have so."
"I would like to purchase those boarbeasts."
Anfey frowned. He did not understand why Kumaraghosha would want to buy boarbeasts.
"I am willing to pay double for them."
"Hui Wei!" Anfey called after a mont of hesitation.
"Yes?" Hui Wei hurried over.
"Check how many boarbeasts we have in the city."
"Yes, sir," Hui Wei replied loudly.
Anfey turned back to Kumaraghosha and asked, "Sir, why do you want so many boarbeasts, if you don’t mind asking?"
"I cannot tell you that. Military confidentiality. I hope you understand," Kumaraghosha apologized.
"Ah, I apologize for asking a such a question," Anfey said. "Moramatch isn’t the largest town around. Why did you pick this town?"
"I encountered a few of your n, and they led here. There they are."
Vonrge walked over with Black Eleven. Black Eleven looked very dangerous with the scars on his face, and did not look like a businessman. However, he looked like a bodyguard standing next to Vonrge and was not out of place.
"My lord," Vonrge called as he walked over to join Anfey. He leaned over and whispered sothing into Anfey’s ear. Anfey widened his eyes and nodded, then frowned and seed to be in deep thought.
"Are there any other questions?" Kumaraghosha asked.
"No, no," Anfey replied, shaking his head.
"Sir!" Hui Wei appeared and jogged over to Anfey. "We still have three hundred and twenty-seven boarbeasts."
"You heard him, lieutenant. We keep twenty-seven for ourselves. Three hundred gold coins for three hundred boarbeasts. How about that?" Anfey said slowly.
"Isn’t three hundred a bit ridiculous?" Kumaraghosha asked.
"Ridiculous? Not at all, lieutenant! Compared to your future, this price is low." Anfey smiled and shrugged.
"You sure know how to do business," Kumaraghosha said, smiling.
"Do we have a deal, lieutenant?"
"Alright. I’ll take all three hundred and twenty-seven of them."
"Lieutenant, I have people working for as well. We need to change up our diet once in awhile. What are we supposed to eat if you take all of them?"
"We’re all friends, here, sir. Just pretend you gave so gift." Kumaraghosha grinned. "Three hundred coins is a high price for boarbeasts. If I had any other choice, I would not take this."
Anfey smiled. He knew well what Kumaraghosha ant. If it wasn’t because of the war, the lieutenant would not have agreed to this price.
"You know, three hundred gold coins is enough for a thousand boarbeasts elsewhere."
"You can’t just say that. I have to pay my n as well," Anfey said. He looked as if he was the one at a disadvantage.
"You don’t look like soone who haggles over every penny, sir!" Kumaraghosha said. "Let’s just say I owe you a favor."
"Alright," Anfey said with a sigh. "Three hundred coins. What can I say? I like making friends."
"If you’re willing to treat as a friend, I have a favor to ask of you."
"What it is, lieutenant?"
Kumaraghosha’s eyes narrowed. "You see, we are a little tight ourselves, financially. If I can write you a rain check..."
"No, no way." Anfey’s expression changed dramatically and he refused the offer angrily. Whenever he was playing a role, he would try to completely imrse himself in that character, sotis he would even forget himself and what he was trying to achieve. Before Kumaraghosha could even finish, Anfey had already reacted. For a rcenary leader or a mayor, his reaction was completely natural.
"You can ask around about , sir," Kumaraghosha said. "I am known to keep my promises."
"No. No way. Not ever," Anfey refused again.
"There’s no room for negotiation?" Kumaraghosha asked, his eyes narrowing dangerously.
"Only fools would negotiate!" Anfey snapped back. He grabbed Vonrge’s shirt and barked, "Did you sell him those boarbests? Did he pay? Tell !"
"He did," Vonrge said nervously.
Anfey snorted and pushed Vonrge away. "Alright. You can go now."
Kumaraghosha watched Anfey coldly, and Anfey stared right back fearlessly. After a few minutes, Kumaraghosha relaxed and said, "Alright. I will trade with you using crystals." He opened his palm and revealed three magic crystals. One of them was burning red and very clear, and was obviously a high tier magic crystal. The other two were of lesser quality, but still very rare.
Anfey stopped. He took the crystals and looked at them closely. He then called out loudly, "Hagan! Get over here!"
Hagan jumped and jogged over. He took the crystals, inspected them closely, then whispered sothing to Anfey. "These are only worth two hundred coins," Anfey announced.
"Don’t be too greedy," Kumaraghosha said quietly.
"It’s only two hundred gold coins. If you want, we can make a deal. If not, then you should be on your way."
Kumaraghosha looked at him, then he found another crystal and tossed it at Anfey.
It was a deep blue ice magic crystal. As soon as Anfey grabbed it, he felt his fingers going numb. Hagan’s eyes shone.
"Deal!" Anfey said, grinning. Anyone could tell it was a top tier crystal. "Hui Wei, gather the boarbeasts for the lieutenant."
"Lieutenant," Harrison walked over and said quietly, "do you think this may be a trap?"
"If it is a trap, they wouldn’t try to challenge my patience. It’s just a greedy youth," Kumaraghosha said slowly.
"But...trading a top tier crystal for boarbeasts? That is such an unfair deal!" Harrison said angrily.
"It is what it is," Kumaraghosha said, smiling. "It’s nothing unheard of."
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