Mysterious Merchant I, Codename Alpha [Please Subscribe]
Mysterious Merchant I spoke respectfully without being obsequious.
He then raised a hand and removed the disguise skin mask covering his face, revealing a human visage.
"You're the merchant?"
Zong Shen sized him up curiously and asked casually.
He had originally assumed that the Mysterious Merchant in the challenge would appear as a data panel, like the Point Exchange that appeared at the end of previous challenges.
He had not expected an actual living person this time.
At the same time, he was curious about what currency the Mysterious Merchant used for exchanges.
Denar? Points? Or something else?
He figured Denar was impossible, since that was the common currency of the Endless Continent. Points were unlikely as well; up to now, he had not encountered any concept of points during this challenge.
So, if he wanted answers and wished to trade, he would have to start with the Mysterious Merchant before him.
Upon hearing his question, Mysterious Merchant I seemed to perform a magic trick, pulling a top hat from behind his back and placing it on his head. He then tore off the large fur coat he wore as a disguise and, with a flourish, changed into a suit.
"Allow me to greet you once more."
"Answering the great call, I have come as your exclusive Mysterious Merchant."
"I have no name—or rather, the concept of a name is not important here."
"For the sake of your preferred form of address, you may call me Alpha."
Mysterious Merchant I respectfully answered Zong Shen's questions.
He clearly possessed his own will. He was not like some simple program or other rigid existence; he was even more vivid and lively than the four commanders of the Dark Orcs.
"How do we trade?"
"And what