Above the mage

Chapter 80 Gerica

Buckle buckle.

A rhythmic and steady knocking sound rang out, echoing throughout the empty hall.

Gaode, who had been busy all morning, stood up, quite surprised.

Has business come knocking?

The Craftsmen Guild's "GG" should have only been unveiled this morning. Is it really that effective at attracting customers?

Or did a passerby discover the curtain that I had just hung up at noon?

As Gao De pondered this, he walked to the door and opened it.

The visitor was an extremely beautiful young lady, wearing a shimmering light purple dress that accentuated her graceful figure.

The woman's eyes held a faint, melancholy quality, like water.

Behind her stood an elderly man in uniform with a respectful expression, who appeared to be a "butler".

A beautifully decorated carriage was parked by the roadside, and the strong horses swayed their manes gently in the breeze.

"Hello, is Google Master available? I need to speak with him," the young woman asked politely.

"If the Google Master you're referring to is the restoration craftsman Google Ditu, then that's me," Gao De replied politely.

"Huh?!" The beautiful woman covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes wide with surprise.

"Are you a Google master?"

When Anna was selling "Google Ditu" to her, she did not tell her the age of "Google Ditu".

Based on common sense, she instinctively believed that a restorer recognized by the artisan guild must be a man at least thirty years old.

To her surprise, she discovered upon meeting the master that he was even younger than her.

This made her hesitate subconsciously.

"Yes, if you're here to have me repair your magical artifact, please come in. Let's talk in detail." Gao De stepped aside to make way for him and pointed to the reception area he had specially prepared in the hall.

All beginnings are hard.

For technical crafts like restoration, as long as the skills are up to par and the first few orders are successful, the business will naturally pick up through word of mouth among customers.

The young woman before them was clearly of noble birth and extraordinary.

If this deal goes well, it will definitely be a huge boost to his "career".

Therefore, Gaode also values ​​this business that came to them.

The young woman nodded in acknowledgment and then went into the room.

The old man didn't come in; he just waited at the door.

Guided by Gaode Maps, the young woman sat down at a table in the lobby.

"Sri Lankan black tea, is that alright?" Gao De asked politely, without expecting a positive answer.

Although Sri Lankan black tea is considered a mid-range tea, it is generally considered presentable to serve guests.

But clearly, the woman in the purple dress in front of us does not belong to the "normal case".

"Yes, thank you." The young woman nodded slightly, her demeanor elegant.

Gao De took a small pinch of tea leaves from the jar, put them into an exquisite cup, poured in the brewed hot water, and then sat down with the two cups of tea.

"How should I address you?" Gao De placed one of the cups of black tea on the young woman's table.

"Jerica." Jelica removed the delicate white gloves she was wearing, picked up the teacup, took a symbolic sip, and then put the teacup down again.

She looked at Gao De with a mixture of anticipation and skepticism and said, "Google Master, I'd like to repair this magic necklace. Do you think that's possible?"

She took the exquisite necklace out of her skirt pocket again and displayed it to Gao De.

After carefully examining the crack in the central gemstone of the necklace and confirming that although it was broken in two, the main body was not missing, Gao De was immediately relieved.

According to the rules of the [Repair Technique], as long as the object is not missing its original form, even if it is cracked in two or even into hundreds of pieces, as long as there is enough patience and time, the Repair Technique can perfectly repair it.

Gao De shifted his gaze to his first true client in his career as a "restoration craftsman," and cautiously asked:

What is your estimated repair cost?

"If it doesn't work," Gerica said abruptly.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she asked uncertainly, "You mean, you can fix it?"

"Of course," Gao De thought, also somewhat doubtful, "Could it be an alchemical artifact of level 1 or higher?"

"It doesn't look like it," he thought to himself.

The bootleg "Repair Craftsman" God, who took shortcuts through magic, did not realize that a Repair Craftsman who can repair 1st-level magical artifacts cannot repair 1st-level magical artifacts in any damaged state.

If a repair craftsman can truly repair most magical artifacts in damaged conditions, then the value of a repair craftsman wouldn't be so much lower than that of an "alchemist."

Generally speaking, only the repair of slightly damaged or worn metalwork falls within the scope of a repair craftsman's business.

That's why Gerica is taking such a tentative stance.

Because the damage to her necklace was beyond the scope of a repair craftsman's expertise.

In fact, Gerica didn't have high hopes; she was just being driven by emotion to try, but she never expected to hear a positive answer from God.

Gerica widened her beautiful eyes and blinked. "No, it's just a Ring 1 alchemical artifact."

Her voice even became cheerful, "Ten gold coins...no, is fifteen gold coins enough?"

"Miss Gerica, the repair cost for a level 1 alchemical artifact is generally between 6 and 7 gold coins. The cost may vary depending on the value of the item and the extent of the damage."

Gao De tactfully reminded him, "10 Sean Gold Coins is a reasonable price, but 15 Gold Coins would exceed the market price."

Although I really wanted to earn more, the young lady in front of me was clearly not someone to be trifled with. She might not know the market, but I needed to. Otherwise, if word got out, it would be a minor issue if she came knocking on my door demanding a refund, but a bad reputation would be a much bigger problem.

Gaode understands this perfectly well; a steady, long-term approach is the wise choice.

"It's alright, I don't need this little bit of money, as long as you can fix it!" Gerica said emphatically.

Five gold coins is nothing, isn't it? As expected of a big spender like Gao De. He suppressed his jealousy and nodded, saying, "I promise to restore it to its original state."

He had already reminded Gerica of the market price, but since Gerica insisted on the high price of 15 gold coins, he had no reason to refuse her.

If someone insists on giving you money, how can you refuse?

"Really? Really?" Gerica couldn't believe it.

The young restoration craftsman in front of me not only dared to take on the restoration task for this level of damage, but also dared to guarantee it with such a confident tone.

"It will take a few days," Gao Derou chuckled gently, explaining, "Repairing a level 1 magical item is not simple, and the damage to your necklace is quite severe."

"I understand," Gerica said, indicating her understanding.

"Give me a week," Gao De thought for a moment and said, "You can come and pick it up on the 10th of the month."

It took him ten days to repair the Hidden Mist Fang, which was also a Level 1 Transcendent item, when his mana only allowed him to cast five spells at a time.

Now that his magical power has increased, he can cast seven spells in one go, so the time it takes to repair a level 1 extraordinary item has also decreased.

"Do I need to pay a deposit?" Gerica asked, suppressing her excitement.

"No need, Miss Gerica, I trust your integrity," Gao De smiled.

Actually, he believed in your financial resources. He thought to himself.

"Okay, I'll visit again in a week," Gerica put her gloves back on, stood up gracefully, and gave God a gesture of respect with one hand on her chest.

"This is a necklace that my mother left me. It has a very important meaning to me and is by no means an ordinary alchemical artifact. Please, Google Master."

"I will," Gao De assured him again.

(End of this chapter)