Selling

"Now that's a fine axe!"

Frederick had brought various metal weapons and tools, such as knives and swords, as trade samples. He hadn't expected axes to be the most popular of all.

But on second thought, it made sense. The woods here were thick with shrubs and vines, so they constantly needed to clear a path. A good axe was essential.

"Clang!"

Kamala struck two axes together and said to Fofana and the others, "Does that sound good? If it sounds good, it's good steel."

The Duchy of Weissen's smelting and forging techniques were the finest in the world. Everything Frederick had brought was guaranteed to be high quality. At a glance—or a single clang—everyone could tell the local wares couldn't compare. No one was foolish enough to ask to try one out.

Fofana asked Kamala, "How much iron rhino hide or Golden Beetle Shell does one axe cost?"

Kamala shook his head. "We only want gold."

He took out a Florin Gold Coin and said, "One coin like this can buy twenty axes—the same number as your fingers and toes when you were just born."

Fofana took the coin and weighed it in his hand. Then he bit it, and had someone bring over a gold sample so they could compare the two and determine its purity.

Frederick studied the gold sample in his hand with interest. The hollow gold pieces came in different colors depending on their purity, and were strung together with leather cord.

By placing the coin beside the gold sample, they could compare the two and determine the coin's purity.

Fofana said happily, "That's not expensive at all! I'll go get some gold!"

He hurried off, and before long, someone brought over several gold bowls.

Lilu's group had professionals on hand. After a round of