𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟗: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐)

I heat the steel and wait for it to cool down.

Honestly, it’s a hassle to change iron into steel.

Well, I have three of them, they should be worth about 10 gold coins.

I carry the three swords and head to the weapon shop with a satisfied look on my face.

There’s a sign with a sword and shield emblem on the street.

When I enter, there’s no customers. The shopkeeper is standing at the counter in the back of the shop.

He’s a skinny old man with a stubble and a pale face.

The bags under his eyes are a sign of poor health.

“I’d like you to buy these.”

I place the three steel swords on the counter.

The old man pulls out the sheath to check.

Hmm. As expected of a professional. Sharp eyes.

“Three gold coins for one.”

“Hey, hey, that’s too cheap for a steel sword, isn’t it?”

I’m a little disappointed.

I’ve been glancing at the steel swords in the shop, and the cheap ones are selling for 10 gold coins.

“The blade is fine, but the fittings are bad.”

“There must be someone who would buy it even if the fittings are bad, right? Like adventurers or travelers.”

“I don’t think those guys have money.”

“I see.”

Somehow, I’m convinced.

“Well, this kind of sword was popular in the past, and now there are few people who use it. There are a lot of old ones.”

“Outdated, huh.”

“?Model? Well, compared to the old swords, the material is better, and if you change the fittings, it might sell.”

“Hmm. So that’s how it is. . .”

“Recently, you know, these practical swords don’t sell. The ones with decorations on the handle and sheath sell.”

“I see. Decorations, huh.”

I don’t think a sword needs decorations. (This is just the protagonist’s personal opinion.)

“Well, peace is a good thing. So, what will you do? Nine gold coins for three. Will you sell?”

“I understand. Please buy them for that price.”

“Here you go. Nine gold coins.”

“Sure.”

I put the gold coins in a pouch and leave the gloomy shop.

It didn’t make as much money as I thought.

I’m disappointed.

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