Sword and Magic and Taxi

　　 Two flowers bloom, one on each table. Zhao Mai left the house where the thieves were hiding, but he would not go back directly. After understanding the truth that "even if you don't go to trouble, trouble may be found", he went straight to the market near the guild. There are several shops dedicated to adventurers. There is also a blacksmith shop next to it, selling some small weapons.

　　 He wants a crossbow bow most, which is powerful and easy to use. He was envious when he saw the Ranger Carl carrying a crossbow all day. Since there is no time to practice the use of bows and arrows or slings, the crossbow is the best choice.

　　 After browsing several blacksmith shops and looking at the goods in the store, Zhao Mai was surprised to find that there was no crossbow in the local area. This is totally unreasonable, and there must be a problem. As the easiest long-range weapon to learn, whether it is an adventurer or a farmer, it will be in great demand. Isn't the demand still spawning the market?

"Hey, crossbow..." Almost all the shopkeepers used the same attitude to perfuse: "We don't have any stock, if you really want it, I can place an order for you. But there are so many crossbows out every year. The price is not cheap, are you sure you can afford it?"

　　 "Isn't it 35 gold coins for light crossbows and 50 gold coins for heavy crossbows?"

　　 This price is calculated based on the prices of other weapons. Although there are some errors, prices in Nebo Town are relatively stable. You can buy a long sword for 15 gold coins and a long bow for 75 gold coins. Taking into account the production cost and other factors, the price of the crossbow should be what he said.

　　 "Unfortunately, you did not come at the right time." The shopkeeper was not moved at all. "If you want a crossbow, you must place an order. This is the rule now. If you want to stock it, it is not impossible to negotiate. Two hundred gold coins is a good amount. Or you can go to a guild and buy from other adventurers. This is also a way. "

　　 After the salt was stolen, Zhao Mai only had less than forty gold coins left on him, which was enough to buy a light crossbow for defense. What is happening in the store now seems to be an act of monopolizing the supply of goods, and Zhao Mai alone cannot fight the store owner's alliance. As for buying from adventurers, additional fees should be paid, otherwise, who would be so stupid to make a deal at this time?

　　The best solution to this situation is naturally to mobilize a batch of cheap crossbows and put them on the market. But this will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the local controller. After all, the crossbow is still a weapon, and not everyone can manufacture, store or transport them in large quantities. It's hard to say whether there are any figures in power behind the businessman's actions, or is this simply the instruction of those people?

　　 Is it possible to buy a sling to make do with it first? Or practice throwing knives? Zhao Mai shook his head, temporarily leaving these two thoughts behind. He decided to go shopping again, he was not sure what he would gain.

　　 In addition to the shops on both sides of the street, there are also some vendors who set up stalls along the street. A straw mat is placed with good things they collect or hunt, and some people are selling all kinds of food they make. Due to the lack of seasoning, the food looks tempting, but the smell and taste are not satisfactory. When I saw a kebab vendor, he wondered what animal the meat on the brazier came from, and missed the lamb kebabs sprinkled with pepper, salt and cumin on the earth.

　　 Suddenly, the Destiny Gold Coin reacted. As it became slightly hot, it vibrated on Zhao Mai's chest. Zhao Mai backed up a few steps, the shock disappeared, and when he walked forward, it became more and more intense. It turns out that this thing is used like this! With a hint of excitement, Zhao Mai walked in the direction of the strongest vibration.

　　 He saw a dwarf, only about 1.4 meters in height, but larger in width and thickness than a human strong man of two meters. A thick brown hair mixed with a thick brown beard on his face set him off like a lion. The lightly dressed dwarf wears a semi-circular iron helmet, a craftsman's uniform, and a double-barreled shotgun on top of his head—or entangled in his hair.

　　 Wait... Zhao Mai rubbed his eyes, am I right? With two black long straight cylinders, black wood grips, and two independent matchlocks, this cliff is a dwarf musket. Technology has developed to this point? Zhao Mai touched his chin and decided to go up and talk. One is for fate gold coins, the other is for this musket.

　　 The dwarf Sok carried the weapon he created, hoping to find a sense of identity among humans. My own dwarf clan is too traditional and has a poor ability to accept new things, and my ideas cannot be supported. He heard that Nepo Town is the most open and inclusive place in the north of Glarion, so he traveled a long distance to try his luck here.

　　The people here are willing to let him demonstrate his weapons, and even gathered a number of merchants to observe. However, at the critical moment, his own gun couldn't be fired. Failing to get the approval, it also attracted a lot of ridicule. The dwarf Thok doubted whether he had done something wrong, and even attracted the spur of the dwarf god. Maybe I should focus on hammers and battle axes instead of inventing a musket.

　　 He was going to spend the remaining gold coins in his pocket and buy it into dry food to eat on the return trip. If there is surplus, it is also good to bring some spirits as gifts to parents and siblings. In addition to the failure of the musket, the prosperity of Nebo Town left a good impression on him.

"Hey, dwarf, I'm very interested in the weapons in your hand, can you talk about it?" Zhao Mai weighed his wallet and said to Sock, "I live in the fireplace hotel not far from here. The stew is very good, and the ale is very sweet. I sincerely invite you, do you have time now?"

　　 "Okay." As if he hadn't been wary, Suoke readily agreed to Zhao Mai's request.

　　 Anyone who has sniffed the food reserve and did not develop hostility can still be trusted. It is said that people emit different odors under different emotions. Animals with a sensitive sense of smell can distinguish anger, joy, sadness and hostility from them. Although I don't know how accurate this method of judgment is and whether there will be cases of being wronged, Zhao Mai has no other good way anyway, of course he has to trust his loyal partner.

　　 The two talked as they walked and introduced each other. Zhao Mai is naturally still the same rhetoric, his lingua franca is not good, and I hope the dwarf can be more considerate. The dwarf Sock has a big beard, and the humans who deal with him will regard him as an adult, not so polite, but who knows that he is just an adult.

　　 Zhao Mai’s friendliness towards him quickly transformed into a harmonious atmosphere. Before he could really start talking about things, the dwarves already liked this kind human a bit. When they came to the Fireplace Hotel, they didn't see the fat boss, only the chef took the opportunity to entertain guests at the counter before the meal.

　　 A small barrel of ale, about fifteen liters, was bought by Zhao Mai and moved directly to the dining table. The clear foam filled the oak wine glass, which greatly lifted the dwarf's spirit. "Let's make a toast to the elders, the family and those who care about us first, and we will talk about other things later."

　　Sok has been so thirsty for a long time, he can't wait to stuff his whole face into a cup to drink. The fragrance stays in the mouth, and the refreshing sensation spreads from the throat to the belly, and then to the limbs and veins. He put down the cup and saw that Zhao Mai's cup was empty, and couldn't help but admire his good drinking capacity.

　　 Zhao Mai did not pay attention to the dwarf's raised middle finger, he was looking at the direction of the tavern door. Green, whose clothes were a bit torn, walked in, one arm hanging abnormally, and the other arm holding a leather pocket, which was the one holding the salt.

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