Frieren's Way of Saving Money
"Frieren... are you really sure you want to buy it?"
"Of course, why would you ask that?"
"What if it contains some useless magic...? Wouldn't that be a huge loss...?"
Galan gave a wry smile. He was still making a final effort, hoping that the adventurous Columbus would give up this time. That old man didn't seem like a good person at all!
Don't be fooled by his appearance!
But it is clear that history cannot be changed, and Frieren's resolve will not be easily shaken by his words.
"No matter what kind of magic it is, it has its purpose, and the process of exploring magic is inherently full of fun."
Her words were imbued with philosophical insight and a carefree spirit, like a valiant and unyielding woman holding a sword before herself, saying, "Love, hate, grudges, and affections are what make up the martial world. Every step we take today has its meaning."
But Galan had no interest in knowing what extraordinary significance buying this Grimoire would bring, nor did he want to go on a sword-wielding adventure with her.
He felt his heart was bleeding; after all, Old Deng, who could sell a stone carving for two Lalci Gold Coins, would definitely take this opportunity to rip off Frieren.
Should we ask for the money back now? It doesn't seem like a good idea.
"The boss, how much is this Grimoire?"
Well, considering how destined you are to have it.
The old man pretended to ponder for a while, as if he were genuinely assessing the value of this Grimoire. Hey! Didn't you yourself say you didn't know what kind of magic was recorded in it?
What are they basing their assessment on?!
How about five Lalci Gold Coins?
The boss held up five fingers and waved them in front of Frieren, his face clearly showing a smug expression that said, "How about that? Fair enough, right? I'm only giving you this price because we're destined to meet."
Five?
Five!
Upon hearing the offer, Galan's face turned ashen, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was completely dead.
Seeing his expression, Lia obediently placed her hand on his chest, seemingly wanting to feel Galan's heartbeat.
Five.::::
This is not how you spend your money! If Frieren continues to spend so extravagantly, the little money I have might not last until Royal Capital.
Does this mean we'll have to beg for food on the other side of the journey for the rest of the way?
The scenes from "Journey to the West" where Tang Sanzang sent Sun Wukong to beg for alms immediately came to mind. Although they certainly wouldn't really end up like this, they would still have to take on many requests along the way to make a living.
Five pieces... isn't that a bit expensive?
Rare,
Despite the temptation of the Grimoire, Frieren maintained some rationality and didn't completely lose her ability to judge the price, which made Galan feel like he had breathed a sigh of relief.
How about three?
She stared intently at the boss, trying to negotiate a lower price.
"Cut off two at once... Little girl, that's too domineering."
The old man stood up with a smile, picked up the Grimoire from the corner. The spine of the book was already loose, just like the boss's hunched back.
The gold-stamped title on the cover has faded to a dark bronze color, and the edges are worn down to reveal a rough linen base, which feels like touching a piece of weathered tree bark.
"What if this is a rare Grimoire, one that has been around for centuries? Wouldn't I be losing money if I sold it at this price?"
His tone was deep and full of certainty, as if the Grimoire in his hand was indeed a rare treasure, just as he had said.
Damn, you old man, you're really good at patting yourself on the back!
Even if such a thing existed, how could it possibly end up on your stall?
And you know that's a "what if" situation, so doesn't the remaining 9,999 chance mean it's just a very ordinary old Grimoire?
Galan cursed inwardly, while Frieren fell into deep thought once more.
Seeing her like this, the old man couldn't help but show a smug expression.
You're still too inexperienced when it comes to business, young lady.
Your initial behavior and your attempt to bargain show that you are determined to get this Grimoire.
So no matter what, you'll end up buying this book for more than three Lalci Gold Coins.
Regardless of the final price, I've made a killing today. By the way, where did I get this Grimoire to read?
It seems to have been given to me many years ago by a craftsman friend who made stone tablets. However, the magic recorded on it was of no use to me, so I just left it aside as an ornament. I never expected that someone would take a liking to it today.
"Wu Galan"
"Um?"
"Let's go."
To everyone's surprise, after a brief moment of thought, Frieren decisively turned and left.
Her turn was so clean and decisive, as if she had just been passing by and was now striding away.
Not only did Galan not expect this,
Even the boss, who had been confident of victory, was stunned.
No,
Little girl, where did your confident and determined attitude go?
Don't you really want this Grimoire?
Keep haggling with me! How can you give up so easily?
He felt his wallet, which had been full, suddenly empty, and a sense of emptiness washed over him.
On the other hand, Galan's eyes regained their sparkle, and his complexion became rosy. He felt as if a lot of money had appeared out of nowhere in his wallet, and he felt very at ease.
Our great Comrade Columbus ultimately chose to turn back from his misguided path—no, he chose the correct voyage—and the wolf slapped the world in the face.
Well done, Frieren!
This is exactly the kind of thing we need to do to crack down on the arrogance of those unscrupulous merchants!
Tell them, even though you're Elf, you're not so easy to fool with your money!
Even though what you took was my money.
He grinned foolishly as he quickly caught up with Frieren's pace.
Seeing this, Lia turned around, made a face at the boss, and quickly followed the others away.
In just a few seconds, the old man's stall became empty again.
No way... If I don't let that Elf buy it today, this book will probably just gather dust until I'm in my grave.
I absolutely have to make her buy it today!
"Hey! One! One Lalci Gold Coins!"
He suddenly shouted urgently at Frieren's retreating figure; his eagerness to get his hands on the Grimoire was written all over his face.
Faced with Frieren's actions, the boss finally broke down.
One second the other party was testing each other, and the next second they called it quits, and I didn't get any benefit from it.
Upon hearing her the boss's words behind her, Frieren revealed a sly smile, then stopped in her tracks. The other party had finally taken the bait.
"But it's still a bit expensive... I can buy Grimoire containing powerful spells elsewhere for less than a single Lalci Gold Coins..."
She spoke slowly and deliberately, as if she were testing the boss's limits.
Okay, okay, name your price! You've really outdone me...
The boss, hands on his hips, lamented that he had met his match today but had lost by a single move. Oh well, earning a little less is better than earning nothing.
"Hmph~ That's exactly what I was waiting for you to say."