Chris's Faith of Fire

Mr. Free laughed happily.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned this."

"Not at all. If it were the first time I saw this kind of thing, I would be curious. After all, it is rare. Then, let me take a look at the products that Miss Chris brought."

"OK, all right."

The topic was brought to the right track by Mr. Free.He invited me into the back room. Since there are windows on both sides, the light here is much better than outside, although there is no alchemy cauldron as imagined.But there is a platform that looks like a magic circle, and it is also filled with various stones.

"It doesn't look like a jewelry store at all."

"Jewelry store? That's what mother said?"

"Well, that's true..."

"Well, it's because she doesn't understand my business at all that she confuses my store with those merchants... I'm an enchanter, Miss Chris."

"Enchanted?"

"Well, everything can be done from making magic instruments or magic swords to magic lamps in daily life. If you need anything, just come to me and I will give you the best deal possible."

"It feels great!"

Magic sword?Rune Knight?I'm very interested in this!But that’s not the topic now. Let’s go back and ask Mihir.

"Haha, it's nothing like that. He's just a craftsman."

Mr. Freeh covered up his slightly red cheeks with laughter.

"Nothing like that! It really feels amazing...Ah, back to the topic, please look at the prices of these."

As I said that, I took out two gems from the bag and placed them on the table in front of us.

"Iolite and white crystal, I'm sorry, please let me take a closer look."

"Please."

After speaking, he picked up the magnifying glass and carefully observed each one, and then took out another gem.

Just when I was about to ask him what he wanted to do, the stone glowed.I immediately understood what was going on.

"Well, the color and size are very good... The magic conductivity is also excellent, cordierite is particularly good in compatibility with water, 3000 April is absolutely no problem."

I still have no idea about these prices, but is it good to think that one gem can be exchanged for three sets of high-quality clothes?But it didn't feel as expensive as I imagined, and I couldn't pretend not to understand in front of businessmen, although Free insisted that he was not a businessman.

But he didn't mention crystal, so I asked.

"That's right, what about the crystal?"

"Well... I'm sorry, I don't accept crystals here."

"Huh? Why, because it's too expensive?"

I saw him shaking his head.

"Although Ms. Chris thinks that my store is small and I probably don't have enough financial resources, my first principle in purchasing is not to lose money... The magic properties of crystals are very special, and it is true that they are expensive. After all, the quantity is not large. ...Maybe it's suitable for making chandeliers for nobles. White crystal can only be used to extract Mana resources. In this era when magicians all use doors, they might as well use it for decoration. And black crystal is related to dark magic... Yes Forbidden items.”

"I see."

It turns out that gems have this function here, and I am called "Crystal Princess". Does it mean a useless princess?

Heck, no matter where in the world people are really sarcastic.

"Miss Chrissy?"

"Ah, I'm sorry, then please let me sell you this piece of cordierite for 3000 April."

A little distracted, I quickly apologized and planned to sell the gem immediately.

"Huh? I just made a preliminary judgment. It's better to ask the jeweler for a comparison of the specific price. Although I think they will only pay about 2000."

Well, you understand, I look like I don’t know how to do business now.

"It doesn't matter, you won't lie to me, right?"

As I said that, I smiled at Mr. Free.

"Well... of course, but the specific price needs to be analyzed. I also said 'at least' just now, Miss... to be precise, it is 3000 to 3500 April."

"Then, 3000 is enough, and the rest should be used as tips and tuition for gem knowledge, Mr. Free."

"Is it really possible?"

He asked me again uneasily.

"It doesn't matter, and time is money, right?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh again.

"You are such a lovely and fun girl, looking forward to doing business with you again."

"Me too."

The money in the small linen bag contained two large gold coins with images of flames and crowns painted on them.

Then there is 1 gold coin in a small circle, 5 silver coins and some copper coins.Since he told me to give me some change as much as possible, Mr. Free just tried his best to change it.

It seems that a large gold coin should be 1000 April, while a small gold coin is 500, each silver coin is 100, and the copper coins are given by the way...

Yes, although that gem should not be more than this price, I am still in a good mood.

Now that you have money, go and spend it well.

Do you want to buy some clothes first?Well, it’s better to go back later.

I continued to wander along the east-west direction of the street. It was about three minutes before I returned to the city, and the sun was still shining brightly. Was it because I had turned into black hair?I didn't get as much attention as before, even though my clothes were still the same.

I bought some snacks along the way and ate them while walking very unruly. It only cost 5 copper coins to wrap a salt-baked potato with several layers of paper, which made my stomach almost full.

It seems that 1 copper coin is 1 April.

I wanted to buy a beer, but was stopped outside the pub.

Well, it’s no wonder that it’s like this now. I had to go to another store to buy skewers of barbecue and asked the shopkeeper for a glass of water.

I feel like I have enough money to live in this city until I die, and I only sold one gem.

"Oh, this money bag is so cute."

"Miss, you are very discerning."

As I was passing by, I saw a stall selling small items such as jewelry and money bags.

One of the brown leather pouches is painted with a red mini flame pattern, and the sealing strap also looks very delicate.

"how much is it?"

"Only 50 April."

"Ah, do you want to buy it or not? It feels very expensive..."

"Huh? How could such a thing happen? Ah, please don't leave. I'll give you 40."

Alas, if the price is reduced so easily, doesn’t there still be a lot of room for improvement?

Forget it, bargaining seems worthless now... I just handed him a silver coin.

"Ah, thank you for your patronage, my lovely lady."

What I recovered were 6 copper coins that were slightly larger than what Free had given me before.So, are there two types of copper coins?This is right, otherwise dozens of them will kill you again.

Put the money on you and the change you got back into the money bag you just bought.

Just when I wanted to put the small bag into the original bag.

"Well!"

Suddenly, he was knocked to the ground by something unknown.

Hmm, what's going on? Is it a monster?

"Are you okay, Miss?"

The vendor reacted quickly and quickly held my shoulders to help me stand up.

"It... hurts... it's okay."

I stood up holding on to the shelf and looked at the figure retreating. Are the children fighting?

"Miss, your purse!"

"Eh? Ehhh!"

When he reacted, the figure had already run some distance away.

He suddenly stood up and chased after him.

"Hey! Thief, don't run away! Someone help me stop that kid in front of me!"

He has short black hair and looks to be the same age as me, but because he is a boy, he walks faster.

Damn it, I have never felt so angry. It feels like the enthusiasm that was finally ignited downstairs was extinguished by some bastard upstairs with a basin of cold water.

It’s really hard to run in a skirt, but luckily I’m wearing more convenient shoes.

Ignoring the turned-up skirt, he strode across the puddles on the road ahead, shouting loudly to catch the thief... Most people were indifferent to this, but a man on the street stretched out his leg and tripped him.

Thanks!I gave the man a thumbs up. Although the child regained his momentum and ran again with a deadly momentum, the distance between us became much closer.

"How far do we have to run! Ha... ha..."

I can’t shout anymore, most people won’t help anyway.

He suddenly turned in the alley ahead, ah, standing over there was...

"Ah, ha... Guard! Mr. Guard! Catch the kid who turned in! I am a noble!"

"Huh? Yes, yes!"

The two patrolling soldiers immediately turned the corner and caught up.

I took this opportunity to hold my knees and catch my breath, and slowly followed.

"Oh, it's a dead end~~ It seems your luck has come to an end, let me catch up~~"

"..."

The boy in the alley held my money bag tightly, as if he was determined to hold on to it.

Is there any mistake? That's my thing!

I was completely angered by this behavior.

I stepped forward...

"It's dangerous, miss. It's better to leave him to us."

"Oh, I'll leave it to you then."

I’m not very good at fighting anyway, and the dagger in my bag isn’t meant to be used against children.

"Speaking of which, your family shouldn't ask such a rude question... I always feel that you look familiar."

"Ah, let me think about it..."

After taking a closer look at this guy's face, I realized that he was a guard guarding the castle.

How should I answer this? Look at you, brat!How much unnecessary trouble it has caused me!

I stared at the young man, but to my surprise, he stared back.

He looks so rebellious and disgusting.

I want to see who looks away first.

"Miss?"

"Uh, it's nothing. Haha...haha, I'm so tired from running all the way here, please let me take a breath."

"terribly sorry."

I watched as another guard snatched my purse from the stubborn boy.

Traces have been caught, this is what I just bought!

"What will happen to this child?"

"If the amount of stealing from the nobles is large, your hands will be cut off. If the amount is small, you will just be assigned labor according to the amount. It may be over in a week. Of course, we don't want to use this kind of punishment on children. How much money do you have in your wallet?" "