17) Underground Market (II)

Before Ryker could answer the man, a huge crowd came over and he was pushed aside. After a few hours spent trying to go back to the man for his spells levels to rise he gave up. He had not used his spells enough for them to level up naturally and the only method he knew was eating special food.

He decided to go looking for the other thing he had in mind. He needed a dagger or a short sword for close combat. He had his pistol, which was still a basic one, for long-ranged attacks but he could not keep using the horns in close range. They were not durable enough and could only pierce, not slash or cut, so they were kind of useless. They worked even better when used as projectiles.

He also needed equipment. Right now he had a basic beige shirt and a pair of black trousers. He had not spent any money on clothes but he did wash them regularly. So, he went around looking for clothes and weapons. He bought a long white leather coat that reached his knees. He kept his black trousers but changed his shirt to a lime one. He also bought a belt for his pistol to stop using his inventory.

[Equiped [Frozen Boa coat]]

[Equiped [Basic healing shirt]]

[Equiped [Shooter belt]]

He spent two hundred gold coins on that so he was left with roughly one fifty. He then went around looking for daggers. There were hundreds of blacksmith tents and they were all mostly packed with people. Ryker, however, hated dealing with people now so he was looking for a quiet blacksmith but was still looking for quality. He also was interested in finding if someone was able to make something out of the horns and wings he had. Gold coins were more useful for him right now as he also needed to eat to raise his affinity level.

If it was up to him he would've stayed with the chef but this time it was not up to him. What he didn't realize was that three people were tailing him from afar. This time, he could not feel them because they were outside his perception range. He was still low-level after all. He soon found what he was looking for.

In a small tent filled with weird contraptions, there was a dagger with two blades. It had two 20cm blades with a handle in the middle. It was made out of a brown metal with a golden outline. It was both beautiful and lethal. There was a huge green orc sitting on a stool looking down dejectedly. As he saw Ryker approach he just lowered his head even more.

"Hello, are you the owner of this dagger" -said Ryker as he picked it up.

"Ummm, yes sir, I made it" -answered the orc unsure of itself. There was a tinge of pride in his voice but was overpowered by shame.

"It is gorgeous, wonderful job. It is perfectly balanced and so sharp it seems to cut through the air. You are very talented."

The orc's spirit was lifted as he smiled and said with excitement in his voice.

"Really? You believe so sir? You don't think an orc like me can't do something as beautiful as that?"

"Hahaha, I do not judge someone on their appearance, look at me. I look so strong, confident, proud, but I am barely starting and are very low leveled compare to other people."

"Oh I see, you are so very wise sir. Were you looking for anything in particular? I see you have a flintlock pistol there, even though they are accurate, they are not very powerful, and judging by its appearance it is just a basic one. I-I have better ones. I can also do anything you like. If you give me a moment here I have-"

"It won't be necessary."

"Oh. I see." -the orc sounded so sad it was heartbreaking.

"Don't misunderstand me, I don't need to look at anything else because I got what I am looking for. How much for this dagger?"

"Oh, I see I see, alright so the dagger is made out of a Monarch dragon teeth. I followed the dragon for weeks until some of his teeth fell off. I would say 200 gold coins."

"Oh sh*t. I am so sorry but I only have 150, would you happen to know someone who is interested in Horned rabbit horns or Swallowtail mice wings? I can sell those and then come back for the dagger"

"Oh no way, do not worry sir, I can give you a fifty gold discount just to gain a customer. Regarding the horns and wings, were you looking to use them or just sell them?

"Well, I have no idea what they are used for so I was just planning on selling them. And thank you so much for the discount, once I get those coins I'll come back to pay you. What is your name?"

"My name is Golak, I am from the Agari continent. I am here almost every night trying to sell my weapons but people tend to think I stole them. They say they are way too beautiful for my ugly hands to be able to make them. Anyways that is not your problem sir, thank you so much for buying with me. The wings are used as an ingredient in alchemy and I could make arrows from the horns but you would need either a ballista or an arrow."

"I guess I'll have to keep using them as they are, I will come back to you whenever I need a new weapon and have more gold coins. My name is Ryker by the way."

[Acquired [Monarch double dagger]]

Just as he was about to head back to the chef's tent he suddenly felt his body start to shrink again and become a speckle of purple light. Everyone in the underground market suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a hall that once was filled with voices but now not a single soul could be seen.

The lights flew back down from the sky as the sun raised and somewhere in the southern continent of Agari, a young orc appeared in a prison cell. For the first time in years, he returned with a smile and almost forgot about his predicament until a guard saw him smiling and hit the bars.

"What are you smiling about Golak? Have you forgotten your execution is due in three weeks? Hahahahaha"