BJ Swordmaster

Chapter 52 Lupin’s Right Hand (2)

“Nice to meet you. I’m Cromwell, always kind. Purchase and sales fees are 10 per cent. Alternatively, you can prepay 10 gold for the integrated admission fee, and you will be charged extra for internal guidance and security services.”

Kind Cromwell.

He was a really kind man unlike his impression.

In fact, his appearance was brutal.

There were dark scars all over the head that had been shaved off, a threatening cut on the right eye, and an ear that was unique to a person who exercised for a long time.

But that smile was armed with a thorough service mind.

[No, you said black market]

Aren’t you being too explicit?Don’t you have to do some sort of I.D.?[Laughing]

Viewers posted comments as if they were dumbfounded.

It was a reasonable question.

The dark market had a strong image that it would be hidden in a shady, dark place.

However, the reality was far from that image.

“How long will it last if I apply for security services?”

“It will remain until 8 a.m. tomorrow.”

“How good are you?”

“It’s like a five-star article.”

“How much does it cost?”

“It depends on what happens inside. If there’s no threat, we’ll only get the information.”

“What about the information fee?”

“It’s 10 golds. It may seem a bit expensive, but if you’re new here, I recommend you use it.”

“Then we’ll just take the information without security, and we’ll pay the fee for the admission.”

The moment you said so.

Henry did not miss the disappointment on Cromwell’s face and disappeared.

“……I see. I’ll give you a guide. Ken!”

“Purchase.”

A man popped out of the bar where Cromwell was standing.

At first glance, he was a man who felt much lacking compared to this Cromwell.

“Cromwell, don’t you have a direct guide?”

“Of course I do. There is…….”

He smiled embarrassingly.

He said he was not in charge of customers who couldn’t afford it.

He seemed considerate at first sight, but he was practically ignoring it.

“Then let’s do it. Should I go with him?”

“I hope you enjoy the deal.”

Cromwell bowed still with a friendly face.

A man named Ken groveled ahead.

“This way, let me give you a heads up.”

The passage to the black market was in the tavern.

It was funny how there was a secret passage system on the subject that he had openly revealed, but Henry kept silent for now.

“It looks like you’re trying to fit the color scheme. It’s a black market. If it’s obvious, the royal family won’t be able to overlook it.”

This was also intended to show.

This is a secret place and can only come in through rigorous procedures.

Therefore, it is inevitable that the guards cannot punish him.

It was an argument that would make anyone laugh if they knew the truth, but in fact, the captain of the guards of Wangdo made excuses in that way whenever the black market was mentioned.

“And from Cromwell’s reaction, it doesn’t necessarily mean that black markets are trading valuable goods.”

Customers who choose the fee deal with items under 100 golds, which is why Cromwell acted like that.

In fact, it was natural, but Henry was different.

Henry chose the commission because he wanted to give Cromwell a few more bucks in relation to the black market and build a relationship with him.

“But Cromwell kicked the opportunity. I thought I’d smell the money if I had rotted here for a few years, but unfortunately, I guess I was expecting too much.”

There is no reason to get close if there is no such sense in the first place. Perhaps it’s a different attitude when you come back here, but it was no thanks from Henry’s side.

So what did the driver come here to sell?][It’s either the innocent or the elixir from last time][Did you buy them at the sponsored store again?]

“They’re from sponsored stores. Fortunately, I was able to get it cheaply, but not for others.”

Henry must have at least 10,000 gold.

In addition, considering various circumstances, 12,000 gold had to be secured.

Can’t you just borrow it from Austin?]

“I’ll probably lend it to you. But from that moment on, it’s hard to expect a relationship like this. I judged the value of Austin to be greater than that.”

Being a member of the duke wasn’t everything.

Austin was a unique figure, and at least now it was clear that Henry would do whatever he asked for.

But the more such a relationship, the more difficult it was to reverse once it went wrong.

“At least at some point…….”

“Well, we’re here.”

Then Ken, who was ahead, stopped walking.

There was an iron gate at the end of the road where the torch was lit up as a secret passageway.

It’s rattling.

Ken unlocked the lock and pushed it, and the black market was finally revealed over the door.

“It’s fancy. It’s more like a festival than a black market.”

Henry’s review was short, but viewers’ appreciation was even shorter.

[It’s a night market concept][They sell street food at this rate][Why is the atmosphere so lively?]]

“It’s hard to say that it’s my first time here, but I don’t think it’s just a dark market. I guess so. You don’t have to hide in the corner.”

In the first place, the black market is also a favorite for aristocrats.

They won’t come themselves, but they also wanted a clean trading environment.

That way, the incidence of “accidents” will be reduced.

“Instead of forcing it into the corner, it is right to say that we have embraced it to a certain extent. Of course, I’ll never officially admit it. Anyway, let’s get started. First of all….”

Henry, who was speaking, paused.

It was because Ken stood tall and looked only at Henry himself instead of ahead.

“Ken? Aren’t you going?”

“What? Where are you…? Oh, I forgot. Here you go.”

Ken handed over a sheet of wide paper.

It was a map filled with complex pictures.

“This is a map here, so keep that in mind, and be careful not to get lost. It looks bright, but it’s definitely dark.”

“…Yes?”

Henry tilted at Ken’s sudden notice.

Apparently, I applied for an information service.

But be careful not to get lost?

“Didn’t you sign up for an entrance service? That’s what I heard.”

Doesn’t that include the inside?

“Oh, come on. How can I tell you everything when I don’t know how many guests are here? Even if I let you know, 10 gold is not enough. How dangerous it is in there.”

Ken smiled smugly.

And yet, he doesn’t leave, and he doesn’t seem to be shaken by Henry’s eyes.

Henry understood the situation.

[He’s asking for a tip.

I think Cromwell’s going to pay for the information and the commission.

[It’s already been decided]

“Ken.”

“Yes, sir. Do you need anything else?”

“Is this a practice? It’s supposed to be like this, right?”

“This is how it’s supposed to be.….”

“How much do you need?”

a straightforward question.

Ken grinned as if he was lucky.

“I’m glad you’re on the same wavelength. It’s a practice, and you just need to give me a gold.”

“Cromwell will take the commission, right?”

“Yes.”

“What if I pay Cromwell 10 gold?”

“It’s the same, though. You only need to give me a gold. Lupin’s right hand is in Cromwell’s jurisdiction anyway.….”

“Let’s do this.”

Austin watched with one step back, as if it were exciting.

Ken glows his eyes wondering what he’s trying to say all of the sudden.

And viewers who are immersed in Henry’s image.

In the face of countless views, Henry offered a new direction.

“Bring this to Cromwell. And Ken, I’ll give you 1 gold and 10 percent of the sales separately.”

Ten gold coins flashed from Henry’s right hand.

Ken, who didn’t understand the situation at the moment, narrowed his eyebrows, but fortunately, he was quick-witted.

“Yes, I’ll be back faster than anyone else!”

Ken ran back the way he’d been.

Like a flying squirrel.

This time, Austin smiled and talked.

“What are you thinking?”

“Next time I come, I don’t want to go through the inconvenience of today.”

“Was it uncomfortable? It was interesting to me.”

“It’s always interesting to go through for the first time. But next time, I don’t think so.”

“Well, that’s true. Whatever it is, the interest starts to cool down from the second time. So Henry, what’s the outcome you’re looking forward to?”

“When Cromwell comes running, or Ken comes running. I don’t care if either one of them comes, but if it’s Cromwell who’s running, I won’t leave the guidance.”

Nodding.

Austin reacted as if he knew it and went back to being a spectator.

For him, every single act of Henry came fresh.

a former duke

Years of Academy life.

The two conditions greatly limited Austin’s experience.

Of course, I could go through a variety of things, but it was mostly for the upper class.

The current situation was unfamiliar to Austin.

And that kind of reaction.

[What game is it is. It’s so realistic. Lol…… it’s very interesting……]

The same was true of wizards who were tired of life at the tower.

***

“Mr. Cromwell asked me if I could spare a minute?”

“No way.”

“I told you in advance because I thought you’d say that.”

“Well done.”

Ken was really quick-witted.

I knew why Henry was doing such a favor, I knew what he wanted.

“Maybe it’s the last time I’m hosting a guest, right? It’s only one day, but I’ll do my best. Even though it looks like this, I know all the structures of the black market.”

“All rescue?”

“It’s the time, it’s the time. I’ve told you something misleading…… Anyway, there’s nothing I don’t know about the price of here. Of course, I’m afraid I don’t know the transaction details. It’s the personal information of our valued guests.”

Ken stressed that there would be no loss in the deal.

adding that it would be more profitable.

As much as Henry earns, Ken has more fees to hold, and that condition was an environment that allowed anyone to exercise their best abilities.

“So what are you going to sell?”

“Are you sure you know everything? What if I just watch it up?

“If you know what it is, you’ll know. That sounds a little weird, but I wouldn’t know if it was a magical artifact, right?”

“This is it.”

“Wow.”

Ken’s eyes widened.

Henry took out two metal ingots, and the markings on them were indistinguishable.

“It’s a pure river from Oslo. That’s a couple of pieces! Cromwell must be very upset.”

“What’s the market price?”

“There’s a hundred gold left for each dung. I’ll take care of the parts that I said would remain. I don’t want you to lose money if you give me a commission.”

Sneakly.

Henry glanced sideways at Austin.

There was a smile that seemed ridiculous.

Henry said to Ken with a small sigh.

“There’s only one time I’ll cut you some slack. Fees are only paid on one side.

“Yes, 300 gold is easy to sell at any time. It’s up to 500 gold in the season when sales are scarce, but now it’s halfway there.”

“What if you add your powers to it?”

“As an apology, I will extract up to 430 gold per ingot!”

“Do it up to 440, and take 40 gold each.”

“But, sir, even if I were you…… Actually, 430 gold is a bit too much.”

I meant it this time.

Austin’s response was calm, and in fact, it was something that could be known if it wasn’t

‘There’s definitely less movement when you’re not lying. I’m sure Austin’s watching this, too.’

Henry is also in a position to see the flow of Mana.

I’ve just checked out the change in mana in ‘lying’ referring to Austin’s reaction.

If everyone was like this, it meant that Henry now had eyes to see through lies.

“A couple of ingots would do that, but what about a large quantity?”

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