Chapter 120: Deal
Take a look at Chapter 120 of "Primordial Villain With A Slave Harem": "Oh, that's because of my one-time use artifact. When I heard your lady's loud cries... See what happens next!
"Oh, that's because of my one-time use artifact. When I heard your lady's loud cries I thought I found the orc hideout and activated a rather expensive trinket that enveloped me in a silent spell for two minutes. I didn't want them to be ready for my arrival by holding their captives hostage at knife-point and such."
Oh. That explanation sounds rather reasonable. I glance towards Ayame, asking for confirmation. She is the only one that actually knows how magically imbued items work amongst the three of us.
A simple nod of her head ascertains me that she could be telling the truth. I can feel that the newcomer harbors no ill will, at least for now, so I quickly decide to get dressed. I'm still buck-naked, after all.
Furthermore, if she is a real mithril ranked adventurer then even if we work together I don't think we have much of a chance at beating her, no matter how ridiculous that statement sounds based on her rather comical appearance.
Marjorie continues; "as for how I know you were good scouts, I really don't, but I see that the blonde girl is a dog-kin, so she should have better chances at finding my destination than I do by default, thanks to her racial traits."
Another reasonable answer.
"Lastly, regarding your wares, if you promise to help me out I will use another one of my expensive artifacts that will hide it from prying eyes- and hands. I would never do this normally, but I'm very worried for my husband's safety, so I'm in a bit of a bind."
"So far I like what I'm hearing, but you know how the world works- there are no free meals. What's in it for us to help you?"
She sighs dejectedly and then begins whining; "I should've expected you to be like this, all the people I meet are so hung up on money and rewards! Well, whatever. Are you a well established merchant? My husband has some good connections in Braedon, we could help you evade taxes- I mean retain all of your revenue from the sales."
Now we're talking. Ayame told me that in her duchy taxation for merchants selling their wares in their big cities was 20%. We haven't re
She might just be a better person than I imagined. People like Grunt looked down on us instantly as soon as they realized our rank.