The epic story of green monsters

Chapter 57 Negotiations
  "Mr. Bugbear, you have been following me for so long. Have I offended you in any way?"

Unknowingly, Allen followed the goblin named Jack and came to a dark alley. Suddenly the other person turned around and asked Allen directly, which surprised Allen.

As a goblin, Jack has been able to survive in the territory of the kobolds to this day. He naturally has a strong survival instinct. If he had not been born with poor physical strength as a goblin and had no capital to improve his strength, otherwise he would not be able to survive. Will be a qualified professional. As early as Allen followed him for only about 5 minutes, Jack was keenly aware of something wrong, and then took Allen around the market for half an hour. Only then did he confirm the stalker and judge the other person. After there was no great malice, he led the other party to this dark alley and had a showdown with the other party.

"Not bad, alertness is not bad."

Allen didn't expect that his tracking would be noticed by the other party, but after being surprised for a moment, he retracted his expression and calmly gave his approval.

"If I read it correctly, sir, you followed a human caravan that passed through the Thunder Tribe and headed for Thorn Castle 13 days ago."

Little Jack is not only highly alert, but also has a good memory. When he secretly observed the tracking task behind him with his peripheral vision, he had already recognized the origin of the person behind him. This is for a broker who has to deal with countless people a day. That said, it is really a very powerful skill.

"My memory is not bad either. It seems that Mr. Jack is quite capable."

Allen admired the other party's memory even more. Regarding his own memory, at least in the Green Field Tribe, Allen had never seen anyone better than himself. Now it seems that compared with Jack, the goblin, he is far behind.

"I came to you this time, Jack, because I have a deal to discuss with you. I wonder if you are interested, Jack?"

Allen did not conceal his purpose of coming, and directly proposed negotiations.

"Well……"

Little Jack seemed to be thinking, but in fact he was staring at Alan warily, ready to slip away at any time.

"Why don't you, this gentleman, introduce yourself first and then talk about the contents of this transaction?"

Fortunately, Allen's identity as a bugbear gave Jack a certain sense of security. Coupled with the following for more than half an hour, Jack judged that the other party's intentions were at least not malicious. In addition, he needed to take on a few deals and make some money. Withdraw some living expenses, and while being wary of the other party, start asking.

"How about we change places?"

Allen looked at the stench emanating from the alley and said with a frown. Although he has become accustomed to such scenes, after all, Allen has just come from a civilized society, and there are still some changes in Allen.

"No, let's go into detail here. Anyway, I know my own abilities. If something is too dangerous and difficult, sir, I'm sure he won't find me. You can tell me directly. As for success or failure, I will tell the truth." Give us an answer and then we can go our separate ways."

In fact, if Allen came to him directly, Jack would not be in such a difficult situation. It was not like Jack had never encountered fishing tasks while making a living in the town. He was still somewhat confident in his means of escape. It's just that the other party has been following him for more than half an hour, observing him all the time, so it is somewhat difficult to judge the other party's so-called buying and selling of Jack.

"it is good."

Allen didn't refuse either.

"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Alan Luye, and I am the leader of the Luye tribe."

"This time we were hired by a group of human caravans passing by the tribe to protect them as guards on their way to Thorn Castle. After the mission was completed, the human caravans no longer used the Thunder Tribe's trade route, so we parted ways with them."

"This is the first time for my tribe and I to go out on a journey, and we are not familiar with the route home. I came to you, Jack, because I heard from the bartender in town that you are familiar with the routes in the Tagan Desert environment."

"So this is ah."

Having dealt with all kinds of people all year round, I dare not say anything else, but Goblin Jack is still proficient in the ability to observe people's emotions. Thanks to the goblin system's dark vision, although there is insufficient light here, the look on Allen's face and eyes when he speaks is still Jack saw it clearly. "Crossing the Tagan Desert, I need to take a lot of risks this time. The delay will be at least two months. In two months, I did some business in the town and earned a lot of money. It won’t be too little either!!”

Through observing Allen, Jack has already judged that the other person is a rare big fat sheep. Although the return trip through the Tagan Desert is not small, Jack thinks that he has a deep understanding of the Tagan Desert and has enough life-saving skills. , has decided to take this deal.

Of course, even if the opponent is also from the goblin family, Jack will not be lenient because of the extra bite.

"So, the price may be very high. I don't know if Mr. Allen can accept it?"

"I already inquired about the market situation when I came here. If you, Jack, are willing to accept this employment, then I am willing to hire you as our guide at double the market price."

Allen is not stupid. Although he has fallen in love with Jack, he will not let the other party blackmail him at will. He doesn't care much about gold and silver, but these things are his tribe's belongings and cannot be coveted by others anyway. .

"This is not possible. After I take you through the Agan Desert, it will be difficult to find a team to accompany you when I come back. If I come back alone through the desert, the risks I will take needless to say, Mr. Allen You can judge for yourself!!”

Jack was not someone who would be easily impressed by double the pay. He had long recognized the nature of Allen as a fat sheep and wanted to earn more money from Allen.

"..."

Allen frowned.

"Then what price do you think is appropriate?"

"At least 5 times!!"

Jack gave the answer decisively, with a face that was not afraid of your disapproval.

"Haha, I can double it at most. Based on the map and our previous walking time, the distance from the town to our tribe should be about 1300 miles. Generally, hiring a guide to walk such a journey costs about 5 gold coins. I'll give it to you. 15 gold coins, if it’s higher, I’ll find someone else to be my guide.”

Allen is also a decisive person. Although he does not have much common sense, he can also see that Jack is not a kind person. How could Allen allow the other party to deceive him? He gave his final bottom line on the spot.

"no……"

Jack was secretly happy, but he still had a hesitant expression on his face, trying to get more benefits.

Allen didn't wait for the other party to finish speaking, turned around and left. This is the most effective way of negotiation that Regis taught himself, and it is also the way that Allen thinks is the best.

"Oh, wait, Mr. Allen, if you think the price is not suitable, we can discuss it again!!"

When Jack saw Allen turning around and leaving, he quickly shouted anxiously at Allen's back. At the same time, he regretted that he was still too greedy.

"Okay, I agree!!"

"Come to Clover Inn to find me at 5 o'clock tomorrow morning!!"

Allen raised a smile on his lips, but of course Jack couldn't see him behind him.

(End of this chapter)