While they enjoyed the cake, the two continued chatting, and Sylutia gradually learned quite a bit about the baker profession.
Though she had been somewhat surprised to learn that the Baker's Aspect Power was Gold Steam, she quickly understood and accepted it.
As Mr. Fred had explained, forging objects from metal and making pastries from food ingredients were essentially the same. Both involved refining, recasting, and transforming existing things.
The negotiations went smoothly. Sylutia and Fred agreed that she would provide them with 2,400 jin of Exceptional-quality flour, and in return, he would pay her 72 gold coins.
"I think I should post a commission to buy Exceptional-quality wheat flour, then you can accept it and complete the task. That would work much better," he said after a moment's thought.
"Oh? Why do it that way?" Sylutia picked up the tea on the table to cut the richness and asked curiously.
"First, it would let us avoid taxes. Second, with the deal handled as a commission, the Woodland Association can oversee and guarantee it. You won't have to worry about me cheating you, and I won't have to worry about receiving inferior goods."
"I see." The girl nodded, understanding the reason.
It did have quite a few advantages, and she could also earn some Association points by completing the commission.
The next day, a new flour-buying commission appeared on the Association notice board in White Stone Citadel. It was for exactly 2,400 jin, required Exceptional quality, and had been posted by the Wind Hearth Bakery.
Using her student status, Sylutia registered and quickly accepted the commission. She planned to take people to the valley in two days to retrieve the flour.
On the third day, Sylutia arrived at the Woodland Association and met the instructor who would assess her advancement.