Salvos

Chapter 573: Trading

573. Trading

Ivonne Vigil. Daniel had heard of her before. She was a famous [Trader] who was known throughout the Human lands for her eclectic array of merchandise. Her goods were sought after not just because of their quality, but also because of their rarity.

Most [Traders] acquired their supply from within the confines of the Human lands. Some of them would travel to the Cyclops cities maybe a few even ventured to the Dwarven mountains to purchase weaponry. But to traverse the rest of Secely was dangerous. The Beastmen Plains were perilous, while both the Elves and the Kobolds hated Humankind.

However, Ivonne Vigil traveled to these lands, despite knowing the dangers. She would venture out to the Elven forests to bring back the roots of a wizened tree. She would visit the Kobold lands to steal the tusk of a Greater Wyvern. Even Elite adventurers werent foolish enough to venture into the depths of the Kobold lands, and the Adventurers Guild warned against traveling to the Elven forests.

And because of that, items from such places were in incredibly high demand. But only Ivonne Vigil was brave enough or foolish enough to charge straight into danger to acquire these rare items for the Human lands. Her reasoning was unknown. Some speculated that she was doing it for the sake of Humankind. She was trying to ensure that Humans were never falling behind the other Species of Secely.

Others claimed that she was only doing it for the money. That the profit she made from selling such rare items made her take such risks.

To Daniel, it didnt really make sense because Ivonne Vigil spent no gold. She didnt live a lavish lifestyle she didnt own castles, nor did she hire a retinue of high-leveled guards. If anything, she was only making money to acquire more merchandise to level up her Class.

While he was a [Hero], Daniel was also a [Trader]. A low-leveled one at that. But he could see where she was coming from. Leveling up a non-combat Class was quite different from leveling up a combat Class.

If a [Warrior] needed to level up, he could always find a few dozen monsters around his level and kill them. Of course it was dangerous since there was the risk of death with every single battle. After all, most Level 30 monsters would be as strong as a Level 30 [Warrior]. The main differential was that monsters lacked any sort of equipment to battle with.

There were also a multitude of other ways to level up as a [Warrior]. For example, learning enough General Skills or accomplishing enough feats would eventually result in a level up. But there was also the simple, straightforward method of simply exterminating monsters as an adventurer.

However, if a [Trader] needed to level up, the requirements were far more nebulous. Daniel didnt have extensive experience with it. But he had spoken with Mons Merryster the older sister of Saffron Merryster.

As a veteran [Trader], Mons had quite a handful of tips she could give him. They spoke quite extensively before the Elves attacked the Human lands when he had been staying at at the head temple of the Sanctuary of Fauna.

She wasnt really affiliated with the Merryster family any longer, and she had lived nearby, so she paid him a visit a handful of times. And during their meetings, she explained how simply selling wares and goods didnt necessarily lead to gaining experience to level up. The experience gained varied depending on each individual trade.

If Daniel sold a Medium Grade sword to a Silver Ranked adventurer, he wasnt going to gain more experience than if he sold a Low Grade sword to the same Silver Ranked adventurer for the exact same price. The amount of experience earned was contingent entirely on the quality of the trade. The more such a trade benefited him, the more experience he was going to gain.

Obviously, it depended on the Class of a [Trader] too. And there were considerations like whether or not these deals were actually detrimental to the customer. That would affect the future advancements of the Class.

At the end of the day, it was complicated. And while Daniel knew that Ivonne Vigil was an incredibly high-leveled [Trader], he didnt exactly know her level. Most high-leveled [Traders] hid their levels with an obfuscation artifact. After all, it was better for business if their exact level was hidden.

Some speculated that Ivonne Vigil was over Level 150. But to reach such a high level as a [Trader] was incredibly rare. If Daniel had to guess, he would assume that she was closing into Level 150, but not just there yet.

In fact, he would like to think that she had a combat Class of her own. There was no other explanation as to how she was capable of surviving in such dangerous foreign lands on her own. His belief was only emboldened when he had learned of how Ivonne Vigil had acquired the Fruits of Ygdrazil.

They were legendary items borne from the great tree of Ygdrazil. It was the home of the Elves, and the fact that she had been able to acquire them was such an incredible feat in itself. But not only that, when she held an auction, a group of high-leveled Elves attacked.

Every single one of them had been Diamond Ranked in level. It was a big deal when it happened. Everyone in the Human lands heard about it. But apparently, Ivonne Vigil hadnt even batted an eye when they came for her head.

Daniel shook his head. That didnt matter. The only reason he even knew about this story was because apparently Salvos had been there at that auction.

The [Hero] raised his head as he looked past the looming Dwarf standing before him. [Forgemaster] Nozag nodded at Ivonne Vigil, and she simply smiled.

Oh, the Sword of Alexander? That is certainly a weapon befitting a [Hero].

The Dwarf harrumphed, before smirking.

She took a step forward as he raised a brow at her.

Oh? And what makes you believe that, Ivonne Vigil?

The [Trader] brought a hand forward, taking the blade from his hands. Daniel narrowed his eyes, suspicious of what she was planning. But she just explained simply.

That weapon is not made from metal it is made from magic. Creation magic. Specifically, nebular creation magic.

Nebular creation magic? So it is forged from the magic of fallen stars. Interesting it is no wonder I did not recognize its components.

Nazog scratched his bushy beard as he turned to Daniel.

This is quite the complex request you have given me, [Hero]. I will have to recruit the help of an [Enchanter] if I wish to stand a chance of repairing this Medium Grade Weapon to think I would have to ever utter such a sentence, hah!

He chuckled as he took the blade back from Ivonne Vigil. Daniel shook his head and faced the [Forgemaster] gravely.

Can you fix it?

In response, Nazog laughed.

Of course I can! I am a [Forgemaster] I am no mere [Blacksmith]. It will simply take some time.

Daniel sighed in relief when he heard that. He steeled himself as he reached for the coin pouch at his side.

How long will it take?

Save the payment for later and I do not know. It might take a few days. Maybe weeks. Or even months.

Nazog shook his head as he returned to his forge. He barked out an order, and a Human [Blacksmith] rushed out to him. He handed the blade over to the Human [Blacksmith], before settling back down onto a chair.

I will see you again tomorrow after I have spent some more time studying this sword of the fallen stars.

Thank you. I will take my leave now.

The [Hero] smiled, nodding at the [Forgemaster]. He drew back, but Ivonne Vigil addressed him.

Daniel Song.

She strode forward as he blinked. Nozag perked up, but he didnt quite turn around to listen to the conversation. He began hammering away at a piece of armor as the [Trader] spoke softly.

I would like to offer you a deal.

What is it?

Daniel stared at her suspiciously. The smile never left her face. Even as she outstretched the palm of her hand.

Give me the Sword of Alexander, and in exchange, I shall be able to repair your Primordial Longsword by sundown.

And that made Daniel pause.