Wizard Immortality.

Chapter 20 Invitation | Negotiating Conditions

In their reply to Anthony, the manager of the trading market, the Bell family confirmed that the senior apprentice named Archie was not a wanted criminal by the Black Tower Academy or the Raven Wizarding Society.

but.

They made inquiries and searches from various sources.

No one knows where this alchemist named Archie comes from or what his background is.

However, the other party is willing to stay temporarily at the Jinghu Trading Market.

It is most likely that it came from traveling in the outside world.

Another possibility is that they changed their appearance and voice to conceal their true identity.

Although worshipping an alchemist whose identity and background are unclear, the family needs to bear certain risks.

However, the Bell family is at war with two other wizarding families.

There is an urgent need to replenish the family's reserves.

Therefore, the head of the Bell family sternly ordered Anthony to hire the other party at all costs.

If all else fails...

We also need to ensure that he doesn't join the other two wizarding families.

After Anthony received a definite answer from his family.

He immediately got up and began planning how to win over Vic.

Prepare a gift.

Conditions for preparing for negotiations.

three days later.

Family knight Mather knocked on the door of the lakeside detached laboratory and said respectfully, "Lord Archie, Lord Anthony wants to see you."

Vic is currently using the Lich's Life Box to extract and learn more apprentice-level potion and alchemy item recipes.

I heard a sound outside the door.

He guessed that the Bell family might have replied to Anthony.

"Tell him to wait for me in the living room. I'll be there in an hour."

After crafting ten high-quality alchemical rings, Vic didn't rest for long.

He then had a low-quality ring made for himself.

Although the space is half the size of the premium quality version, it is understated and simple, and no one will doubt its usability when it returns to the academy.

Moreover, it serves to prevent wealth from being flaunted.

after all.

High-quality alchemical rings are rare even in the Black Tower Academy's trading market, and they are very expensive, often costing more than ten soul stones each.

How could an ordinary student like him have so much money?

Inferior quality is different.

Places of this size, like the Mirror Lake Trading Market, sell these items for a price ranging from one to two soul stones. Moreover, a large portion of the goods are taken from corpses and are of dubious origin.

When Vic and Aaron met before, Aaron was wearing a low-quality gold ring.

but.

Vic is currently wearing three high-quality rings, which fits his image as a wealthy and temperamental alchemist.

An hour later.

Anthony saw Vic appear at the top of the stairs leading to the underground laboratory.

He quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Master Archie, it's been a while since we last met."

Every word and action.

Without making a sound, the original Lord Archie has now become a master, showing respect.

Vic knew what Anthony was planning.

He is not someone who likes to waste time.

After sitting down, he didn't keep anyone in suspense. His triangular eyes were shifty and unpredictable. He chuckled and said, "I've traveled the world and received offerings from many wizarding organizations. State your conditions, and I'll consider them."

Anthony had prepared a whole set of arguments.

Unexpectedly, the other party spoke first.

He decided to stop hiding his intentions and sat down on the sofa next to Vic, saying, "I've told you about the family situation before."

He hadn't finished speaking.

Anthony noticed a flash of impatience on Vic's face.

He quickly changed the subject and got straight to the point, saying, "The head of the family has replied, and we can give you a commission of three hundred soul stones per year."

For potions and tools made within the family, we are responsible for providing the raw materials, and we also cover the costs of failures.

Besides.

"Any woman in the family who catches your eye may be yours to choose from."

When Vic heard the conditions offered, he didn't even blink, remaining as steady as a mountain on the sofa.

For wizards, the allure of love is far less than that of knowledge and wealth.

Vic could see right through the Bell family's intentions when they made that last condition.

If a woman in the family can develop an intimate relationship with an alchemist, that would be the best outcome, of course. Even if not, leaving offspring would still be a win-win situation for them.

The genetic material of a skilled alchemist is not something you can obtain just anywhere.

Anthony saw that the other party did not respond.

He continued, "If you are not satisfied, we can discuss the commission further. The family's bottom line is five hundred soul stones per year."

Furthermore, we can grant you access to part of the library to learn.

Vic still didn't reply.

Having lived two lives, he knew how well his family treated him.

These are the conditions offered by the Bell family.

not enough.

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Anthony received no response from Vic. He clenched his fists slightly, feeling angry but not daring to show it.

after all.

It's unpleasant to be treated like this when you have to be subservient and have to watch your step when asking for favors.

He was the manager of the Jinghu Trading Market.

Normally, people are the ones who beg him and have to watch their expressions.

When has he ever asked anyone for anything?

Anthony gritted his teeth and said expressionlessly, "Lord Archie, why don't you name a price, and I'll listen in."

The negotiation process.

Knight Mather stood by the side the whole time.

Each of these conditions represents a wealth he could never earn in a lifetime of hard work.

Although he was a member of the Bell family, he still envied Vic to some extent.

This is the benefit of knowledge and ability.

I wish he could become an alchemist too.

Wealth, status, and women.

At your fingertips.

Vic picked up his absinthe tea, took a sip, and said methodically, "Six hundred soul stones every year, and the library opens up one-third of its knowledge."

Furthermore, I will not participate in the struggle between you and other forces.

Once the production quota is met, any excess materials and props belong to me.

No bargaining.

Vic's terms were extremely shrewd.

It was neither too much nor too little, just close to the limit that a wizarding family could bear.

It would be impossible to know this so clearly unless one had been served in other wizarding organizations.

Anthony originally wanted to test the waters, negotiate, and help his family secure some benefits.

After hearing Vic's terms.

Anthony's heart was bleeding.

He cursed inwardly.

These alchemists are ruthless and heartless!

Every soul stone and material in the family is accumulated little by little with the full strength of the entire clan.

That alchemist named Archie is something else.

With just a few words, all the family's hard-earned savings went into his pocket!

But he dared not retaliate.

We can only endure it.

Moreover, the current situation is beyond our control; the family's reserves of finished products are almost depleted, and it's unrealistic to ask the alchemists at the Black Tower Academy to make them for them.

Therefore, Vic is their only option.

Anthony took a deep breath, trying to appear calm so as not to provoke the other party.

He stood up and said, "I agree to your terms on behalf of the family. This is a gift that the person in charge asked me to give you as a token of our meeting."

Talking.

He took out a cheap, low-quality gold ring and handed it to Vic.

After receiving it, Vic gave it a quick glance.

Fifty soul stones were neatly arranged inside.

Anthony seemed impatient and immediately asked, "Lord Archie, shall we depart today, or..."

(End of this chapter)