chapter 106 this old man robbed Eldoria ??
KAELITH took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. Panicking was useless. The goblin merchant was watching him with an amused glint in his eyes, puffing on his wooden pipe, clearly enjoying KAELITH's internal struggle.
"You look troubled, human. Didn't you say you wanted to do business?" the merchant chuckled.
KAELITH exhaled sharply. "You doubled the prices. That's beyond ridiculous."
The merchant shrugged. "Hah! What's ridiculous is me giving you exclusive access and not making a profit." His yellowed teeth flashed in a grin. "If you don't like it, leave. But let me tell you something..."
The goblin leaned forward, lowering his voice.
"Once other players find this place, I'll raise the prices even more. Triple? Maybe quadruple. Your little contract means nothing in the long run. You're lucky you got in early."
KAELITH's jaw tightened. He knew the merchant was right. This place was a gold mine. It wouldn't stay secret forever. The guilds would find it soon, and once they did, they'd swarm in with their elite members and lock down the market.
If he played this right, he wouldn't just make money—he could dominate the entire economy for months.
He quickly scanned the inventory again, no longer thinking about the cost, but rather the market potential.
Key Items That Caught His Eye
1. Epic Gear & Weapons (2,000+ gold each)
Too expensive for him now, but once he had a monopoly on certain resources, he could force guilds to buy from him.
2. Rare Crafting Materials
These could be flipped in the auction house for twice their current value.
3. Alchemy Recipes & Skill Books
Knowledge was power. If he controlled access to advanced potions or skills, he could name his own price.
4. Special Items (??? Gold)
Some were mystery items with unknown effects. Risky, but they could be game-changers.
"You got me good, old man," KAELITH muttered, rubbing his chin. "But that doesn't mean I'm backing out."
The merchant smirked. "Smart boy."
KAELITH checked his inventory.
45 Gold Coins
Healing Potions & Agility Potions (Still to be sold)
Crystal for Fast Travel
He had no intention of spending all his money right away. Instead, he had a plan.
KAELITH took a deep breath and looked at the goblin merchant.
"Show me the engineering designs."
The goblin merchant, still puffing on his wooden pipe, raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Now that's interesting. Not many ask for those."
He tapped the wooden counter twice, and suddenly, a new section of the shop menu appeared before KAELITH's eyes.
[Engineering Designs - Goblin Exclusive]
KAELITH's pupils shrank as he scanned the list.
1. Goblin Wrist Launcher (Rare) - 500 Gold
A compact wrist-mounted crossbow that fires small projectiles. Can be modified with poison or explosive bolts.
2. Steam-Powered Exo-Legs (Epic) - 2,500 Gold
Enhances movement speed and jump height significantly. Needs frequent repairs.
3. Automaton Core (Epic) - 3,000 Gold
A mysterious mechanical core used to power autonomous constructs. Could be useful for creating personal AI-driven bodyguards or workers.
4. Goblin Landmine Schematic (Rare) - 800 Gold
A blueprint for creating landmines. Can be buried underground and triggered by proximity.
5. Portable Smokescreen Device (Rare) - 400 Gold
Emits a thick fog to block vision and confuse enemies. Lasts 10 seconds.
6. Hidden Blade Mechanism (Special) - 2,000 Gold
A compact spring-loaded blade that can be hidden inside a sleeve. Perfect for assassins
KAELITH's eyes twitched as he saw the outrageous prices. His chest tightened when he spotted the 2,000 gold price tag on the Hidden Blade Mechanism and the 3,000 gold Automaton Core.
He clenched his fists, then slammed the counter.
"Oi, old goblin! You saw me count my coins just now! Why the hell are you showing me 2,000-gold items?! Are you mocking me?!"
The goblin merchant blinked, then grinned, taking a long puff from his pipe.
"Ah, so you do have a brain. I was wondering if you were just another greedy human willing to sell their soul for gold." He exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. "Fine, fine. I'll show you something within your pathetic budget."
KAELITH's eye twitched. "Pathetic budget?! I have 45 gold! That's enough to buy a small house!"
The goblin chuckled mockingly, tapping the counter again. A new section appeared in the shop.
[Affordable Engineering Designs - Broke Human Edition]
1. Goblin Wrist Launcher (Rare) - 30 Gold
A compact wrist-mounted crossbow that fires small projectiles. Can be modified with poison or explosive bolts.
2. Portable Smokescreen Device (Rare) - 10 Gold
Emits a thick fog to block vision and confuse enemies. Lasts 10 seconds.
3. Noise Disruptor (Rare) - 12 Gold
A small device that, when thrown, emits a high-pitched noise, disorienting enemies for 5 seconds.
4. Grappling Hook (Uncommon) - 8 Gold
A basic hook and rope system for climbing buildings or escaping quickly.
5. Goblin Firecrackers (Uncommon) - 5 Gold
Loud, explosive distractions. Great for causing panic.
KAELITH felt his soul return.
"Now this is more like it!" He immediately bought the Portable Smokescreen Device and the Goblin Wrist Launcher, spending 40 gold in total.
As he handed over the coins, the goblin smirked. **"Hmph. At least you know your limits. But let me tell you something, human—next time, don't whine like a starving cub. It's embarrassing."
KAELITH's eye twitched again. He wanted to kick this merchant.
But for now, he had what he needed. Now it was time to profit.
KAELITH's eyes twitched as he saw the outrageous prices. His chest tightened when he spotted the 2,000 gold price tag on the Hidden Blade Mechanism and the 3,000 gold Automaton Core.
He clenched his fists, then slammed the counter.
"Oi, old goblin! You saw me count my coins just now! Why the hell are you showing me 2,000-gold items?! Are you mocking me?!"
The goblin merchant blinked, then grinned, taking a long puff from his pipe.
"Ah, so you do have a brain. I was wondering if you were just another greedy human willing to sell their soul for gold." He exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. "Fine, fine. I'll show you something within your pathetic budget."
KAELITH's eye twitched. "Pathetic budget?! I have 45 gold! That's enough to buy a small house!"
The goblin chuckled mockingly, tapping the counter again. A new section appeared in the shop.
[Affordable Engineering Designs - Broke Human Edition]
1. Goblin Wrist Launcher (Rare) - 30 Gold
A compact wrist-mounted crossbow that fires small projectiles. Can be modified with poison or explosive bolts.
2. Portable Smokescreen Device (Rare) - 10 Gold
Emits a thick fog to block vision and confuse enemies. Lasts 10 seconds.
3. Noise Disruptor (Rare) - 12 Gold
A small device that, when thrown, emits a high-pitched noise, disorienting enemies for 5 seconds.
4. Grappling Hook (Uncommon) - 8 Gold
A basic hook and rope system for climbing buildings or escaping quickly.
5. Goblin Firecrackers (Uncommon) - 5 Gold
Loud, explosive distractions. Great for causing panic.
KAELITH felt his soul return.
"Now this is more like it!" He immediately bought the Portable Smokescreen Device and the Goblin Wrist Launcher, spending 40 gold in total.
As he handed over the coins, the goblin smirked. **"Hmph. At least you know your limits. But let me tell you something, human—next time, don't whine like a starving cub. It's embarrassing."
KAELITH's eye twitched again. He wanted to kick this merchant.
But for now, he had what he needed. Now it was time to profit.
KAELITH smirked and leaned over the counter, his voice dropping into a whisper.
"Hey, old man… behind you… there's an ORC."
The goblin merchant froze. His pipe nearly fell from his mouth as his wrinkled face lost all color. His ears twitched, his yellow eyes widened, and in a panic, he spun around so fast that his stool toppled over.
"W-WHAT?! AN ORC?!"
His bony hands scrambled at the air, trying to grab something for support, but his frail old body tripped on the edge of the counter and went crashing onto the floor.
KAELITH watched in pure delight as the old goblin sprawled out like a broken puppet, his pipe rolling away while his limbs flailed uselessly.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
KAELITH clutched his stomach, wheezing with laughter. His legs gave out, and he fell onto the counter, slamming it with his fists as tears formed in his eyes.
"You—You really fell for it! AHHAHAHAHA!"
The old goblin's wrinkled face twisted in rage as he realized there was no orc. His hands clenched into fists, veins popping on his forehead.
"YOU DAMN HUMAN! I'LL KILL YOU!"
But KAELITH had already turned and sprinted out of the shop, still laughing like a madman.
Behind him, the old goblin shook his fist in the air, his raspy voice echoing through the marketplace.
"COME BACK HERE, YOU BASTARD! I'LL CHARGE YOU TRIPLE NEXT TIME!"
KAELITH wiped away a tear, finally catching his breath. That was worth it.