Why the Big Discount?
Hmm, even though the standard price is 200 million Rubies, getting it for 120 million Rubies sounds like a too-good-to-be-true deal.
But Alizée is the one facilitating this, so she must have investigated all aspects.
Let me ask for some clarification.
“Um, why are you giving an 80 million Rubies discount? It seems like too much of a discount…”
“Ah, you see, we’ve actually received a 40 million Rubies deposit from the original orderer. Therefore, the actual discount amount is 40 million Rubies.”
Oh? A new term, “original orderer,” has come up.
What’s the story behind that?
I’ll ask for more details.
“The thing is, the original orderer paid a deposit, but then claimed they couldn’t afford the actual purchase amount. We even drafted a certificate of rights abandonment with the Trade Guild as a witness, so this magic vehicle is left hanging. Now, we’re looking for a new buyer.”
“And I happen to be that buyer.”
“Yes, considering the rapid growth of the ‘Spider’s Silken Cloud,’ we thought you might be interested in purchasing this vehicle.”
Well, 120 million Rubeis isn’t something I can easily pay.
My main source of income is selling fabric.
I believe my deposit is close to 100 million.
“Lady Lily, if I may offer advice, would that be acceptable?”
“What is it, Alizée?”
“With this magic vehicle, you can hunt monsters in areas that were previously inaccessible in a day trip. Ogres may not need containers for their materials, as they only have fangs and horns, but as far as the Trade Guild knows, there are many large creatures within the day-trip’s range that this magic vehicle can be used for transporting materials. If you plan for an overnight stay, you can aim for even more prey. The current combat strength of the Wildcat Claws is comparable to that of Copper-ranked adventurers. Unless something significant happens, you shouldn’t fall behind.”
Oh, Alizée is really pushing for it.
I wonder why she’s pushing so hard.
“To be honest, getting a magic vehicle of this class for 120 million Rubies is an opportunity that rarely comes. If you’re okay with a used vehicle, you can get one, but maintaining used vehicles requires frequent maintenance. For a magic vehicle targeted for monster material gathering, I recommend getting a new one.”
I see.
It might be a good deal when you think about it that way.
But what about the money?
“As for the purchase funds for this car, the Trade Guild can lend you up to 60 million Rubies interest-free, using your shop as collateral. Even if something were to happen with Talat, the current you should be able to handle it. Selling the materials from hunting monsters will also bring in profits.”
Hmm, with that said, I’m starting to want to buy it.
As I was contemplating what to do, the members of the Wildcat Claws also insisted that I should buy it.
According to them, having this magic vehicle will allow us to hunt even larger creatures and bring back more materials.
Considering the challenges we’ve faced in winter hunting grounds, buying it might not be a bad idea…