85: trade

I carefully examined the equipment; although it couldn't compare to the rare magical items at High Hedge, its practicality was superior.

Every item had been rigorously inspected by Old Hather to ensure it was worth its value.

Besides a large quantity of supplies, I even bought an entire covered wagon full of goods, acquiring the horse, wagon, and cargo all at once.

The horse pulling the wagon, while not comparable to Randall's white warhorse, was still a fine steed with a glossy coat and steady gait.

However, what truly captivated me were four other purebred white fillies, also from Shining Plains.

Their elegant necks and slender limbs all bespoke noble lineage.

"These horses were originally meant for a certain noble in Baldur's Gate," Jasper explained, "but since you're interested, I can pick out a few similar ones for that client once I return to Amn."

I immediately decided to buy these four fillies.

Two of them were lent to John and George for a test ride; when they donned the brand-new standard full plate armor and mounted these white steeds, their entire demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation.

Under the moonlight, the combination of silver armor and white horses made the two young men look dashing and heroic, as if they had transformed overnight from ordinary attendants into true Knights.

"Remember," I told them gravely, "this set of armor and warhorses are only temporarily lent to you for use when entering Gorebest."

Seeing the disappointment flash in their eyes, I changed my tone, "Once you truly advance to Holy Knight, I will formally bestow them upon you."

John and George were so excited they could barely speak, only nodding repeatedly, their mouths stretched almost to their ears.

"We will definitely train hard and advance as quickly as possible!" they promised in unison.

The other two fillies, I decided to use to pull a magnificent four-wheeled carriage.

The carriage was painted deep blue all over, with exquisite patterns carved on its body, intricate lines decorated with gold powder, stained glass windows, and soft silk cushions inside.

It was also originally goods Jasper had prepared for a noble in Baldur's Gate.

"Buying these is mainly to help integrate into the local noble circles in Gorebest," I told Old Hather.

He nodded in agreement, understanding my intention.

After all, for the fine salt I was accustomed to, simply relying on quality wasn't enough to open up sales in noble circles.

Sometimes, superficial efforts could achieve unexpected results.

Under the moonlight, the four white fillies stood neatly in front of the magnificent carriage, their silver harnesses gleaming in the moonlight.

Even the well-traveled Jasper couldn't help but exclaim, "You truly have excellent taste; this set of equipment will surely cause a sensation in Gorebest's noble circles."

The transactions continued until midnight, yet the camp remained bustling.

Both merchant teams also purchased our animal hides, meat, mountain delicacies, seafood, and salt.

Old Hather meticulously checked each transaction, occasionally reweighing the salt used as currency inside the tent with his delicate scales, fearing that even a slight breeze might blow away the salt grains.

Under the moonlight, he diligently recorded every income and expenditure in the blank ledger he had just bought.

When the last transaction was completed, Old Hather closed the ledger and let out a long sigh: "Tonight, we spent 100,173 gold pieces worth of salt on supplies, and earned 2,280 gold pieces from selling goods."

His voice carried a hint of fatigue, but more so, excitement.

When the last transaction was completed, Jasper gathered half of his guards, preparing to set off for Amn that very night.

"I will arrive in Gorebest with the contract within a month," Jasper said solemnly, "In the meantime, please take good care of our merchant team."

I agreed to each point and promised to await the signing in Gorebest.

Watching Jasper's team disappear on Wan'an Highway, I turned to Randall and said, "It seems we'll be staying in Gorebest for a while."

As dawn broke, golden sunlight spilled into the camp, casting a warm glow over our merchant team.

After a night of rest and replenishment, our team was completely refreshed, exuding an unprecedented aura.

Randall, riding his magnificent white warhorse, led the front of the procession.

Under the sunlight, his silver armor reflected dazzling light, and the holy emblem on his chest gleamed, making him appear like a moving silver statue.

The purebred white horse from Shining Plains strode proudly, its silver harness sparkling in the sunlight, complementing Randall's demeanor perfectly.

At this moment, his greatsword was sheathed in the newly fitted scabbard on his back, its hilt adorned with newly drawn magical runes.

[Randall's Greatsword +3]

This type of sword is also known as a "hand-and-a-half sword," a name given because its length is between that of a longsword and a two-handed greatsword.

A greatsword has a double-edged blade and an extended grip, allowing for two-handed use.

The overall length of a greatsword ranges from four feet to four feet ten inches.

This high-quality enchanted greatsword was a promotion gift from Randall's teacher when he became a Holy Knight.

After being enhanced by the 'Sharpening' magical rune, the sharpness of this greatsword reached an even higher level.

Data Information:

Zero-level Hit Bonus: +1 (Slashing +2, Piercing +2)

Damage: 2d6+3

Damage Type: Slashing

Weapon Speed: 8

Weapon Proficiency Category: Greatsword

Usage Category: One-Handed

Requirement: Strength 12

Weight: 12

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