"So, you're saying that those potions can enhance potential, both upper limit and growth?"
"Yes. That's what I'm trying to make. If possible, monopolize the market with them, it could bring profit in long term. So, I will ask you again, are you up to do that?"
Goose put his hand on his chin, considering whether he should accept my offer or outright refuse it because the risks are too high.
I understood where his worries coming from. Monopolizing the market was not an easy thing to do, especially if he started from the bottom. He needed to do everything to protect the brand from big companies such as Nova Corps, Mogul Adventure, and others.
If it was Goose the Specter, I was a hundred percent sure he would accept my offer despite the risks. But, right now, he was nothing more than a duckling in a large pond.
'What will you choose, Spec– no, Goose?'
I waited patiently as Goose pondered over my proposal. His yellow, snake-like eyes narrowed as he weighed the potential benefits against the risks.
I could tell he was cautious, but also intrigued by the idea of monopolizing the market using potions that could enhance one's potential.
The silence stretched on for a few monts, and I resisted the urge to prompt him for an answer.
Finally, Goose lowered his hand from his chin and gave a shrug.
"I… don't think I could do it. But, if you give ti to consult this with my boss…"
"Boss?"
"Oh, I have not told you yet, right? I'm an advisor of a guild."
"Which guild?"
He extended his hand to , with his palm facing upward. anwhile, his other hand was gesturing a coin sign.
"You know what I an?" he said.
I watched him with a deadpan expression.
"Nevermind, then," I shrugged.
'I do not care which guild he belonged to. According to the story, he changed sides to the villain side because his guild was destroyed by big guilds.'
You could say that the reason he joined Utopia was because of revenge. The target of his revenge was clearly those guilds and heroes.
Because the guild was never ntioned, I had zero interest in his guild situation.
'Hmm. I doubt I can get much profit from doing business with him and his guild. Well, except if I could prevent his guild downfall, I might get sothing. But, it's too much work to do…'
pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ After giving it a second thought, I changed the term of my proposal.
"Fine, take your ti to consult with your 'boss'," I said, emphasizing my skepticism.
"But, I will only offer you the Horizon Elixir."
"Huh? Why?"
"My business mind telling to be greedy," I said with a smirk.
He scoffed, but eventually accept my offer and reasoning.
The matter was settled, for now.
We walked further in the New Avian.
The cityscape of the New Avian was a visual feast for my eyes, with stunning buildings adorned with intricate carvings, colorful murals, and decorative motifs.
Artisans from various professions such as blacksmiths, carpenters, painters, and many others had their workshops and studios throughout the city, showcasing their craftsmanship and selling their unique products.
The streets were alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and the clatter of artisans at work, creating an atmosphere of creativity and innovation.
In addition, there were visitors from all over the world who ca for trading, selling, and buying.
Do you think the products they sell are ordinary items? Hoho, you couldn't be more wrong!
No! None of them were ordinary. They were all useful tools, ranging from everyday items to specialized tools for Enhanced.
I noticed that so of them were man-made artifacts, from rank artifacts to rank, with two rank. Though I did not know what each item do, knowing their ranks was enough for to call them both a master of craftsmanship.
Satisfied, I smiled and gave them my inquiry.
"I'm in need of a tool for a certain venture, take this."
I gave Wilson a piece of paper containing a blueprint of what I wanted them to create.
As they slowly and carefully studied the blueprint, I waited patiently for their reactions. A mont later, their faces were painted with shock and disbelief, staring at with awe mixed with a bit of confusion.
"Man, you are insane to even think about creating sothing like this…" Aran spoke first, her tone sounded in disbelief, but her smirk and determined eyes said otherwise.
"A vessel tube that is capable to create a dungeon by placing the dungeon boss core inside… Why did I never think of that?" Wilson said, sounding intrigued.
"Well, do you think you can do it?" I asked.
Wilson and Aran nodded at each other in acknowledgnt, and at the sa ti said, "Certainly! This is a piece of cake for us."
I proceeded to explain the details of the additional part of the vessel tube, such as installing an anti-jamming system so that when the dungeon was created from it, the Oga couldn't detect the unusual magic energy from it.
After a thorough discussion, we reached an agreent on what the exchange would be like.
It was simple, I offered them valuable information for their group, especially for the holess-looking guy.
"For example, I could give you the information about where the dwarf lives and a hidden ancient ruin, where the Coyote's Mirror is located"
There was no way an artisan like them wouldn't be intrigued by the dwarves, which held the epito of craftsmanship, knowing where they live was like finding treasures for them.
Also, the Coyote's Mirror was the artifact that Eru, the holess-looking guy was using as the Phantom Thief. Though I doubted he would know what that was right now.
But, betraying my expectation for him was a loud banging sound of the door coming from behind the counter.
"Coyote's Mirror?! Did you just say Coyote's Mirror?! Where is it? Tell where is it?!" Eru shouted as he ran and begged .
"What the hell, Eru? What's going on with you?" Aran said, trying to pull Eru from .
"Aran! Wilson! Accept their offer! Please, accept their offer!"
Eru looked like soone who was desperate for sothing, which made his friends look uncomfortable, 'he was not usually like this' were what I read by observing Aran and Wilson's expression.
"Even without you doing this, we are going to accept his offer, Eru. So, calm down."
Wilson patted Eru's back and gently pulled him from .
Looking at again, Wilson extended his hand to .
"I'm intrigued to know where the dwarves live, and just as you see, our friend Eru too seems bewitched by whatever that mirror you ntioned is. So, I think we're deal?"
"Of course."
I reached for his hand and we both shook hands, sealing the deal.
With the deal sealed, I gave them the information they wanted and thanked them for their assistance as I prepared to leave the workshop.
Goose said he wanted to stay with them for a while so I ventured to the New Avian by myself, just looking around the city, observing the artisans and people that lived there.
As I did so, I couldn't help but feel my body tense, knowing that I only had a half-year before the large events that happened in the story occurred in this very city.
After looking around, I prepared to return to Octagram Island by using the warp gate. The anticipation and nervousness engulfed as I thought about what would happen in that event.
'6 months is more than enough to stop the event from happening the sa way as in the story…'
Taking a breath, I stepped inside the warp gate and found myself back at the Octagram Transport Center.
"Huu… What should I do next?"
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