The Chosen of Slaanesh in Infinite Worlds

"My perfume is different from the ones sold outside." Link put away the Persian flower scented perfume in his hand, picked up another bottle next to him, and said proudly, "Smell this one!"

Violena took the bottle from Link and opened the cap. A scent that was even stronger than before instantly filled her sense of smell. She took a deep breath and said in surprise, "This is the scent of lavender! It smells so good!"

Then, Link took out a bottle of cornflower-scented perfume for Violena to smell. Violena smelled them one by one, and each perfume had a unique scent that intoxicated her.

After that, Link let Violena smell all the perfumes. Finally, he took out a light red perfume bottle and said mysteriously, "This is the last one. Smell it again."

Violena had smelled so many scents that her nose was numb. She touched her nose and said a little embarrassedly, "Captain, my nose is full of all kinds of scents now. Wait a moment, or I won't be able to smell them."

Link smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, just smell it. This perfume is different from the others, you'll know once you smell it."

Violena opened the light red bottle slowly and doubtfully. She thought there would be a strong fragrance, but surprisingly, it was just a light fragrance, which was not as strong as the previous perfumes, but had a unique charm.

Violena closed her eyes and relaxed. She found that the fragrance seemed to be constantly lingering in her mind, and a refreshing feeling filled her consciousness. All the tiredness and troubles she had before disappeared at this moment. She felt as if she was in a sea of flowers, and her body and mind were extremely happy.

"Captain, what kind of perfume is this? Why can't I smell what flower it is from?" Violena looked at the perfume in her hand in surprise and asked Link. She really couldn't think of what kind of flower this unique fragrance came from.

Link smiled and said, "Actually, the raw material of this perfume is vanilla."

"Vanilla? Impossible!" Upon hearing this, Violina immediately shook her head in disbelief. "The scent of vanilla is indeed very faint, so faint that it is almost inaudible. But it is still very different from this kind of scent. And I don't know why, when I smell this scent, I feel my soul is suddenly refreshed, and all the worries and fatigue are thrown behind me." She looked at the light red crystal bottle in her hand with fondness, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.

As Link put away the other perfume bottles, he explained, "This is indeed made of sweet vanilla, but I added a little of my exclusive formula to it and modified it a little. I added some special magical elements to make the scent of the perfume more unique, and it can also give people a refreshing feeling."

It turns out that when Link was experimenting with making perfume, every raw material flower he used was carefully selected from the best flowers. This way, the fragrance of the perfume would be stronger and purer. However, he was not satisfied with this, and he suddenly had an idea: what if he added something else, such as magic, into it?

So he began to experiment boldly. He experimented with each perfume and found that the effects of perfumes with strong fragrances were not very good. On the contrary, when he experimented with vanilla with a very light fragrance, he found that the perfume made in this way had a magical effect, which could make people refreshed and comfortable physically and mentally.

"Captain, what's the name of this perfume?" Violena looked at the small bottle of perfume in her hand with love and asked curiously. She really couldn't think of a name for such a unique perfume.

Link thought about it, then smiled and said, "Well! Let's call it the 'Flower of Life'."

"Flower of Life, what a strange name." Violena was a little surprised when she heard it. She really couldn't think of what the name had to do with perfume. However, she still liked the name because it gave people a mysterious and beautiful feeling.

Link had already put away the perfume bottles on the stone table. He smiled and said, "This name has a meaning. This bottle of perfume is like the flower of life. Although it looks plain, it has a unique charm and power. It can make people find a sense of freshness and tranquility when they are tired, just like the flower of life blooming on the journey of life."

After hearing Link's explanation, Violena couldn't help but feel touched. She tightly grasped the crystal bottle in her hand and hummed softly, "Yes! Captain, thank you for giving me such a wonderful gift."

Link smiled and said, "Since you like this perfume so much, I'll give it to you. You've been following me everywhere and working hard for so long, but I've never given you any gifts. Consider this my gift to you, and you can't refuse it!"

Upon hearing this, Violina jumped with excitement at first, then quickly shook her head and said, "No, no. I heard that perfume is very expensive. I can't accept it." Although she liked this bottle of perfume very much, she knew that it was expensive and she couldn't accept it casually.

Link smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I made this myself, so it's not expensive. Besides, your happiness and satisfaction are the best rewards for me. Don't be polite, just accept it!"

After hearing Link's words, Violena felt a warm current in her heart. She shyly clenched the crystal bottle in her hand and said softly, "Yes! Thank you, Captain. Well... if there is nothing else, I will go to dry the clothes." After that, she turned around and wanted to leave, but her face was filled with a happy smile.

Whenever Violena felt shy, she wanted to hide away immediately.

Link suddenly turned his head, his eyes gently fell on Violena, and he said softly: "Vilina, seeing that you love perfume so much, every time you smell the delicate fragrance, you smile. If I have time later, I will teach you how to make perfume myself. After all, I won't always have the free time to mix every bottle of perfume by myself in the future."

Upon hearing this, Violena's eyes flashed with surprise. She looked up at Link and said with a trembling voice, "Link, are you...are you really willing to teach me how to make perfume? This is your unique secret skill!"

Link smiled and shook his head, his tone full of trust: "Yes, are you willing to help me? Although the perfume is my hard work, someone has to inherit it in the future. Besides, you are my most capable assistant and the person closest to me."

He continued, his smile concealing a hint of meaning: "Although the method of making perfume is an important trade secret, I know very well that I can't do everything myself in the future. I can't rest assured if I hand it over to someone else, and you, Violena, are the choice I trust the most."

After hearing this, Violena was touched but also worried: "I... I'm so stupid, I don't know if I can learn it. Making perfume sounds so complicated, I'm afraid I will mess it up."

Link patted her shoulder gently and encouraged her, "Vilina, you will be fine. You know so much about flowers. You know the name and characteristics of every flower. I will arrange for someone to build a garden next to my yard, so I don't have to go out to find those precious raw materials. Besides, Vilina, you should be good at growing flowers, right?"

He looked at the empty space next to the yard, as if he had already seen the scene of blooming flowers.

Violena nodded, but hesitated: "I know how to grow flowers, but I have a lot of things to do... I'm afraid I don't have time."

Link saw through her thoughts, took her hand, and said gently: "In the past, we had no power or influence, and were just ordinary adventurers, so we had to do everything ourselves. But now it's different. From now on, the entire city of Mislina will be ours. Aren't there many servants in the city lord's mansion? If you have any trivial matters in the future, just let them do it."

Violena blushed, lowered her head, and replied softly: "Well...Okay then."

Link smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, when I'm free in two days, I will formally teach you how to make perfume. If you have anything to do, go back first, have a good rest, and prepare for the next study."

Violena saluted Link, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, picked up the sheets and bedding in the distance, and ran away briskly.

166. Arrangement

In the spacious and bright hall of the City Lord's Mansion, Link was sitting leisurely on a carved wooden chair, holding a cup of lightly fragrant drink in his hand. The color and texture were similar to coffee, but with a unique exotic flavor. He took a sip and raised his eyebrows slightly, seeming to be quite satisfied with the taste of the drink.

"Master Link, Miss Yuna said she has a guest to see you." A young man in a servant's uniform walked into the hall, his waist slightly bent, and his tone was somewhat respectful.

Link put down the cup in his hand, a faint smile on his face: "Okay, I'll go greet them right away. You," he pointed to the servant, "now prepare some drinks and snacks for the guests, the best ones."

"Yes!" The servant responded and retreated, walking briskly towards the kitchen.

Link stood up, straightened his clothes, and then strode towards the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion. His steps were steady and powerful, and every step revealed a majesty that could not be ignored.

At the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, Yuna was chatting with a businessman. The businessman was tall and strong, dressed in gorgeous clothes, and his beard made him look more mature and steady. He was playing with a string of beads in his hand, and his eyes were shining with shrewdness.

"Our Lord Link will be here soon, please wait a moment." Yuna smiled and spoke in a gentle and polite tone.

"It's okay, it's okay." The businessman waved his hand, looking quite easygoing. "It's worth waiting any longer to see Lord Link."

At this moment, Link appeared at the gate. He was wearing a well-tailored robe and a delicate scabbard at his waist. He exuded a majestic aura. The merchant saw Link and immediately bowed warmly: "Mr. Link, I have heard of your great name for a long time. Today I see that you are indeed worthy of your reputation."

Yuna also introduced at the right time: "Master Link, the one I told you about who is willing to trade with our city of Mislina is the Chamber of Commerce that Mr. Tom belongs to. They have a wide business network in the North and are quite powerful."

Link nodded, a faint smile on his face: "Then please come in first. Mr. Tom, I hope our cooperation will be pleasant." As he said that, he turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation, leading Tom into the City Lord's Mansion.

Tom walked while looking around. Although the architectural style of the city lord's mansion was simple yet dignified, it was obviously much simpler than the mansions of other noble city lords in the North. However, he did not show any mockery or contempt on his face. Instead, he said respectfully: "Lord Link, do you know? Now the whole North is saying that the fierce bandit One-eyed Scorpion who broke into the North was killed by you, Lord Link, in Mislina City. This is really a good thing that makes people happy!"

Link glanced at Yuna beside him, and Yuna nodded slightly, confirming Tom's words. Link didn't expect that the news would spread throughout the North so quickly, and he couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He chuckled and said, "I didn't expect that such a small matter would be known to everyone so quickly. In fact, this is just the responsibility of our city of Mislina."

Tom shook his head and said seriously, "This is no small matter, Lord Link. The One-Eyed Scorpion and his men destroyed a small town and massacred all the citizens as soon as they arrived in the North. They were so cruel and brutal. Even so, the noble city lords in the North only care about the things in front of their own doors. No one said they would wipe out the bandits, and some just talked but did not do anything. Lord Link, you can stand up and eliminate harm for the people, which is really admirable!"

Link just smiled faintly, without being too humble. As he walked, he listened to Tom's praise, but he remained alert in his heart. He knew that Tom's visit this time was probably not just for trade.

Tom continued with a curious look, "It is said that there are more than a thousand bandits. I wonder how Lord Link did it. I am really curious. Can you tell me a little bit of information?"

Link's heart trembled, and he was more certain of his guess. This Tom was either curious about the methods used by Mislina City to eliminate bandits and wanted to get information; or he wanted to take advantage of this trade opportunity to get closer to me so that he could make plans in the future. He said calmly: "Mr. Tom, if your purpose of coming here is not for trade, then we should have nothing to talk about. Although our Mislina City is not big, we also have our own principles and bottom line."

Tom heard the unhappy tone in Link's voice, and he quickly apologized with a smile, "I am rude, Lord Link. Please don't blame me. I really admire your bravery and wisdom. Our Chamber of Commerce really hopes to establish long-term cooperation with you this time, and we have absolutely no other intentions."

Link nodded and said nothing more. They had already walked to the hall. On the round table in the hall, a variety of drinks and snacks were already placed, and the aroma was overflowing, making people salivate. Link made a gesture of invitation and said, "Mr. Tom has come from afar, let's eat and chat at the same time. Please take a seat."

"Good, good!" Tom responded repeatedly, and then sat down at the round table. He picked up a piece of exquisite pastry, took a bite, and praised it highly, "Well, this pastry is really delicious! Lord Link, your hospitality really makes people feel at home!"

Link sat in the main seat, Tom sat on one side, and Yuna stood behind Link, ready to serve them at any time. Link picked up a drink, took a sip, and then said, "Mr. Tom, I think you should have discussed the specific content of the trade with my secretary Yuna. I wonder if you are satisfied with the conditions we proposed?"

Tom nodded, took out a paper contract from his waist pocket, put it in front of Link, and said, "Well, I have talked a lot with Miss Yuna. This is the contract I wrote on the way here, please take a look."

Link put down the cup in his hand, picked up the contract on the table and looked at it carefully. It listed in detail the various commodities and conditions of the trade between the Chamber of Commerce and Mislina City, which seemed quite comprehensive. After confirming it, he put down the contract in his hand and said, "There is no problem with this contract. We in Mislina City have always adhered to the principle of honest cooperation. I hope that our cooperation this time will also be smooth and pleasant."

"Then I will sign the contract according to this." Tom said with a smile, "I believe in the credibility and strength of Lord Link, and I also believe that the choice of our Chamber of Commerce is correct."

Link shook his head slightly and smiled, "There is no problem with this contract, but I think Mr. Tom may need to add something."

Tom took the contract back and read it again. He said puzzledly, "There's nothing missing on it. I don't think I need to add anything. Lord Link, do you have any other ideas?"

Link swallowed the snack in his mouth, wiped the corners of his mouth with the tablecloth beside him, and said with a smile: "Please wait a moment. I have some goods here for you to take a look. I believe these goods will definitely make your eyes light up."

As he spoke, Link clapped his hands gently. A servant immediately came in with dozens of light red glass bottles and carefully placed them on the round table.

Link picked up a glass bottle and placed it in front of Tom, saying, "This is a specialty product of our city of Mislina - healing potion. It can be used to heal wounds, and the effect is very good. I believe it will be very popular in the market."

These potions were all synthesized by Link using magic. He combined the magic knowledge of Overlord and Elden Ring World, and added the healing skills of DNF Paladin, and now he is a great magician. Using healing magic to condense this liquid potion is just a piece of cake for him.

However, Tom seemed a little uninterested. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Master Link, our Chamber of Commerce already sells a lot of healing potions and pills. Moreover, with the existence of the priest profession, the status of healing potions has been diluted a lot. You are making this very difficult for me."

Link smiled, as if he had expected Tom's reaction. He suddenly pulled out a silver dagger and slashed his left arm. This action surprised Tom and Yuna.

"Master Link, what are you doing..." Tom looked at Link in surprise, not understanding why he did this.

Yuna, who was standing next to him, also panicked and wanted to come over to stop Link, but he stopped her with a look.

"Just watch carefully." Link said calmly. He looked at his arm, which was bleeding profusely, but his face did not show any pain. At least, that was the case on the surface.

He calmly picked up a bottle of the healing potion and poured it into his mouth. As soon as the potion entered his mouth, it turned into a warm force that quickly flowed through his body. At this moment, Link's heart seemed to be running wildly: Why is it so painful? If I had known earlier, I would not have pretended to be cool. I should have asked someone else to try! Whoosh, it hurts so much!

Tom was at a loss for what to do in this situation. He stared at Link with wide eyes, as if he was looking at a madman. Yuna also clenched her fists nervously, fearing that something might happen to Link.

After a few minutes, Tom's eyes suddenly widened. He was surprised to find that the wound on Link's arm, which had been bleeding continuously, had slowly healed! The originally hideous wound was now only a shallow mark, as if it had never been injured.

"This... this..." Tom stammered. He couldn't believe his eyes. This was the first time he had seen such a healing medicine!

Link picked up a handkerchief and wiped the blood off his arm. He smiled confidently and said, "This is the effect of our potion. What do you think? If you don't believe it, you can try it yourself."

Tom swallowed and said, "Your potion... can heal the injury so quickly? This is amazing!"

Link picked up another bottle of potion and placed it in front of Tom, saying, "I prepared this potion using a special secret recipe. After the injured person takes it, the external injuries will heal quickly, but the internal injuries may take some time. You can take it home and try it yourself to see the specific effect, Mr. Tom."

Tom placed the small potion in front of his eyes and examined it carefully. He said, "The recovery ability of this potion is indeed amazing. However... I need to take it back to confirm. I have another question, Lord Link, can you ensure the supply of this thing?"

Link nodded, a mysterious smile on his face: "No problem. But the production is a bit low. After all, you see that the effect of this thing is so good, and its raw materials are also very scarce."

In fact, what Link said was all a lie.

He could easily produce more than a dozen bottles of this stuff, but Link knew that scarcity made things valuable. He knew that once this stuff became a flood, its value would plummet. Therefore, he always maintained an appropriate amount of output to ensure that each bottle could be sold at a good price.

"Well, I'll go back and confirm it carefully, and then I'll write back to Lord Link." Tom said respectfully, "If there's nothing else you need me to convey, I'll go back first and bring Lord Link an accurate message as soon as possible."

Tom held the small potion bottle tightly in his hand, his heart full of anticipation. This was the most effective potion he had ever seen, and he couldn't wait to bring it back to the Chamber of Commerce to open the eyes of his old partners.

"Mr. Tom, don't be so anxious." Link chuckled and stopped Tom who was about to turn around and leave. "I have something here that you haven't seen yet."

Tom's curiosity was piqued when he heard this. He stared at Link with wide eyes and asked in confusion, "What else? What good thing is that?" He secretly wondered in his heart, could it be that Link has a treasure more precious than this potion?

While the two were talking animatedly, Violena came up with a tray of glass bottles filled with liquids of various colors. The bottles shone with charming luster in the sun, and the liquids inside seemed to contain endless secrets. Her light steps brought a breeze, and the faint fragrance emanating from her body drifted with the wind. The fragrance was unique and charming, and Tom, who was far away, couldn't help but frown slightly, secretly wondering where the fragrance came from.

When Link smelled the familiar scent, a smile appeared on his lips. He knew that it was Violena. Ever since Link gave her the carefully blended perfume, she would apply a little on herself every time she appeared in front of him. The scent became her unique symbol.

"Is it some other potion?" Tom asked curiously, looking away from Link and back at the small and exquisite bottles on the table. His eyes were gleaming with exploration, and he was obviously very interested in these unknown liquids.

Seeing this, Link gently pushed the round plate containing the glass bottles in front of Tom and gestured with his hand: "You can open it and take a look yourself." His tone was full of confidence, as if he had already expected that Tom would be surprised by the contents of the bottles.

With a hint of curiosity and anticipation, Tom picked up a glass bottle filled with light blue liquid. He carefully unscrewed the cap, and a fresh and elegant fragrance instantly emerged, filling the entire room. The fragrance was both familiar and unfamiliar, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"This... this is perfume!" Tom was so surprised that he almost dropped the glass bottle in his hand, and a flash of shock flashed in his eyes. He didn't expect that these seemingly ordinary bottles actually contained such precious perfume.

Link chuckled and said, "Yes, this is perfume. Moreover, this is no ordinary perfume, each bottle is carefully blended by me." His tone was full of pride and complacency, as if these perfumes were his masterpieces.

Hearing this, Tom quickly opened several other perfume bottles. He looked at Link with fiery eyes, as if he saw endless business opportunities: "Master Link, you just said that this is your product. Do you know how to make perfume?" His voice trembled slightly, and he was obviously full of expectations for this question.

Tom's excitement was much stronger than when he saw the magic potion before. In his heart, ten kinds of that potion were not as valuable as perfume. Although potions were precious, they could be replaced by other things, but the effect was not as good. Perfume has always been sold by the Magician Guild. The quantity is very rare, and most of it will be bought by nobles, with amazing profits. Their Chamber of Commerce probably doesn't get even a hundred quotas every month, and most of them are used to "honor" some high-ranking officials and nobles. The remaining rare quantity is also sold at a price several times higher than the purchase price, and even so, it still faces the situation of having a price but no market.

Link smiled mysteriously, with a sly look in his eyes: "This is a secret. You only need to know that our city of Mislina has the ability to provide these perfumes. Is your Chamber of Commerce willing to make this deal? If..." He deliberately prolonged his voice, observing Tom's reaction.

Before Link could finish his words, Tom hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes! Please give me some time, Lord Link. Four days! No! Three days! I will rush back to the nearest branch immediately, and we will definitely give you a satisfactory answer." His tone was full of eagerness and determination, as if he was afraid that Link would change his mind.

Link nodded, a satisfied smile on his face: "Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

Tom pointed to the bottles on the table, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes: "Can you please let me take these samples back? Don't worry, I will pay you first at the market price." He was actually a little unsure, not sure whether the money he brought was enough to buy these perfumes.

Link waved his hand and looked at Tom's nervous expression. He smiled and said, "Tom, I believe you. You can take these samples away at will. As for the money, you can pay for it together when you come to buy them next time. I believe we will have the opportunity to further deepen our cooperation." His tone was full of expectations and confidence for the future.

"Yes, yes!" Tom shouted excitedly. He had completely forgotten the original purpose of his visit. He believed that even if he returned like this, his boss would not scold him, but would reward him well. He might even give him a position as a branch president! After all, perfume, as a valuable commodity, was very attractive. You know, the people who bought it were not those lowly civilians or adventurers, but members of the royal family or nobles!

Link seemed to see through Tom's thoughts. He smiled and reminded him, "By the way, let me remind you. You'd better smell the bottle of light red perfume with unique packaging. Yes! That bottle." He gently pointed his finger at a bottle of perfume on the table.

Tom looked at the bottle of perfume in his hand with some surprise. It was not like he had never smelled perfume before, but the smell was just a little different. However, when he sniffed the bottle of light red perfume, his eyes gradually became blurred. He felt that all the pores on his body were stretched out, as if surrounded by a warm force.

"Huh!" Tom changed his mind after a moment. He took a deep breath. Although the fragrance was faint, it was so fascinating. For some reason, he seemed to smell the feeling of life. It was a wonderful experience that could not be described in words.

"This bottle of perfume?" Tom looked at the bottle in his hand with some obsession, as if attracted by its magic.

Link placed his hands on the table and said with a smile, "This perfume is made differently from other perfumes. It has its own name - 'Flower of Life'." His tone was full of cherishment and love for this perfume.

"Flower of Life." Tom repeated the name softly, his eyes full of awe and yearning. If a grown man like him could be attracted to it, how much more so could those noble ladies?

"Okay, let's stop here for today." Link stood up and extended a hand to Tom. "Mr. Tom, I hope you can bring me good news soon."

Tom shook Link's hand excitedly and said, "Yes, I will go back now. Master Link, I'm leaving first. Goodbye." As he said that, he carefully put away the bottles and jars on the table, as if he was afraid of damaging these precious treasures. Then, he walked out quickly, wishing to rush back to the Chamber of Commerce branch immediately.

"Take care, Mr. Tom." Link saw Tom off to the door and watched him go away. He was relieved now that Mislina City could have a stable source of income.

Link returned to the round table and sat down, taking a sip of the coffee on the table. He turned to look at Yuna who was standing beside him and said, "Yuna, I know you must be very curious, but I'm sorry, I can't tell you these now." His tone was full of mystery and helplessness.

Yuna lowered her head humbly and said, "Lord Link, I have pledged my loyalty to you. I will remember what you want me to know, and I will not ask about what you don't want me to know." Her tone was full of trust and respect for Link.

Link looked at Yuna with appreciation and said, "I need you to prepare a lot of things now. Do you think Tom and the others will trade with us?" Although Link said this, his face was already full of a confident smile. He seemed to have seen the prosperity of Mislina City in the future.

Yuna said without thinking, "As long as the managers of the Chamber of Commerce are not crazy, they will never refuse your deal. This is simply a huge piece of pie for them! They can fully utilize this opportunity to become the largest Chamber of Commerce in the North, and even quickly expand to areas outside the North." Her tone was full of confidence and expectations for Link's plan.

Link also smiled confidently and said, "I think so too. I guess in a few days, Tom will come back with their 'sincerity'. At that time, we will discuss this long-term trade issue. This is not as simple as the previous purchase, Yuna. I need you to solve all matters and problems, including transaction prices, treaties, etc." His eyes flashed with longing and determination for the future.

Yuna placed her right hand on her chest, half-knelt on the ground, and said respectfully: "Master Link, don't worry. I will definitely get this done." Her tone was full of determination and resolve. She knew that her mission this time was important, but also full of challenges and opportunities.

Yuna's eyes were full of excitement. She had never thought that she would have the opportunity to participate in such a big deal. In addition to being an adventurer, she now had a good job in the true sense, which was much more profitable than before. She secretly made up her mind to work hard at this job and help Lord Link solve his problems.

"Okay, you can go down." Link waved his hand, indicating that Yuna could leave.