In contrast to dwarves, humans weren't fond of ssy places. While humankind was also a social species, they needed quiet environnts, too. Humanity's bar's ambience and environnt was excellent. At the extravagant bar, there was only Edward and a few others at the bar counter. The bartender dressed in a straight formal uniform, assiduously cleaning the class cups. In spite of being a re glass cup, one would think that the bartender was cutting diamonds given how serious he was.
Edward loved the luxury he now enjoyed. He was finally able to enjoy what he could only watch before. His career success was assured. He enjoyed his session on his own with the exquisitely crafted wine glass.
After hearing the bell rang, the bartender regarded the custor who just entered wearing a hood a face mask with a polite smile. He inquired, "What would you like to drink?"
The custor went and sat next to Edward. Edward glanced at him. The custor appeared about the size of a child. The visible parts of his body were pale white. His hands appeared obviously small for a man. He pointed at the brand on the most expensive shelf and then turned to Edward. Sounding raspy, he inford, "Mr. Edward? I have been searching for you. They said that you might be drinking near the bar."
"Yeah?"
Edward chuckled. Nobody else could identify him, but maybe they never paid attention or forgot. Edward decided not to ask who the man was for he figured it'd be rude.
The young man cleared his throat and expounded, "Sorry, Mr. Edward. I have a bit of a cold at the mont."
"It's fine. What do you seek for? It must be important for you to co see instead of sleeping."
Though presumably young, the young businessman was a generous spender, which ant that he must've had the money to support it and also indicated the he was a competent businessman. If he didn't have the competence, yet spent lavishly, it was easy to see through his disguise right away. Howbeit, his composure was an indication that he was used to lavish spending and high-end environnts. He, therefore, had to be the child of a noble family or a businessman associated with success. With such delicate and supple skin, it was obvious that he was no small-tir as businessn had to run around all day. There was no way he'd have such nice hands. The fact that he could take such good care of his skin ant that his living conditions were top notch.
Edward started to develop an interest in the businessman. Actually, proud would be the better word for the reason that he had begun to consider business a pasti, not a sche.
"I'm here to sell you sothing."
Edward narrowed his eyes and laughed. He had a drink and replied, "Take out your goods, then. Let's see what it's worth."
"Mr. Edward, my good is on you or, more accurately, you are my good. I know that you are currently the businessman with the most stones. The stones will make you extrely wealthy. I would estimate you could make around one million gold coins, correct? However, I know you would not have had enough money to obtain so much with you money alone. You must have taken a loan from the bank and a large sum, for that matter. So, have you considered that you would go bankrupt if soone else one day had more stones than you?"
"That's impossible."
Edward frowned. Despite the reasoning being sound, it wasn't auspicious to hear.
"It is just a possibility. Can you guarantee that it will not happen? You can go and see if a group of dwarves have joyously left the city. If they found that place, what would happen?"
"That's impossible! That place is n-"
Edward suddenly froze. The lord of the place had gone bankrupt. As a result, the place would be auctioned. Though the elves couldn't participate in the auction, if they hired soone to bid on their behalf, then it'd be fine. Nobody ntioned him going to the North. With that said, given that the dwarves left the city so hastily, they must've found sothing. If the dwarves could get their hands on the stone, then Nonetheless, Edward couldn't confirm the authenticity of the claim.
Noticing Edward's silence, the businessman proposed, "Would you like to have insurance for the risk you have taken on? I know that you are rich now. You can earn an enormous amount selling just a tiny number of stones daily. Let us do this: I want ten thousand gold coins daily over a period of five days, thereby totalling fifty thousand gold coins. If the stones plumt during this ti and you go bankrupt, I will cover your losses. On the other hand, if you do not go bankrupt, then I will take the fifty thousand gold coins. What do you think?"
Such an insurance policy was the first Edward had ever heard of. Nevertheless, the conditions were acceptable. Fifty thousand gold coins was an insignificant amount to a businessman with a million. Howbeit, if he was to go bankrupt, then he really would be dood. There was no question that the businessman he offered the deal had a gain to make. The price of the stones had only appreciated; there were no signs of it depreciating. If he could make fifty thousand gold coins in five days, he would be making a colossal amount of money
"Didn't you just say that so dwarves had left?"
"But do you really believe that they will be able to locate the stones?"
Edward stopped to think again.If sobody was willing to cover him, then it'd be a dream co true. The question was, could the businessman actually repay the losses.
"Do you really have enough money to help ?"
In response, the businessman took out several parchnts.
"I have already received money from plenty of people who have entrusted with their backs. Though they may not have paid as much as you, I have made money. The price cannot possibly drop at the mont. Even if it did, I have enough here to get back your capital. What do you think? I can easily pay back the small-tirs."
"Mm All right, then. I'll sign. As you ntioned, if the price doesn't drop in five days, the fifty thousand gold coins will be yours, and you'll also be able to earn from them, right? How much can you earn?"
"About a hundred thousand. I have not finished yet."
The rchant proudly thumped his chest. Then, he grabbed a new parchnt and wrote up a contract. Edward checked the terms and signed..
"Pleasure to do business with you, Mr. Edward."
"A pleasure to do business, um, Mr. Douqin Lynn."
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