Chapter 49

As the cherry blossom petals danced in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of the promise written there.

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The door chime rang, announcing the arrival of a customer at the store in the commercial district.

This was not a store that handled a large number of customers, but a small shop where the owner interacted with each customer individually. The shop assistant, who had been in the back, was replaced by the owner himself to welcome the new customer.

"Welcome."

The customer replied with a nod and a bow, then looked around the store with a curious gaze. His eyes darted around like a mouse, never settling on one spot for long. Despite the lack of particularly interesting items on display, the customer seemed to be looking at everything as if it were something he had never seen before.

The customer appeared to be a pair. A young man entered first, followed by a young woman with brown skin, who seemed to be accompanying him. The owner, who had seen many humans and demi-humans, was momentarily captivated by the woman's appearance. Her beauty was truly outstanding.

First, what caught the eye was her prominent chest. The two mounds, squeezed into a tight-fitting dress, would undoubtedly draw the attention of anyone, regardless of gender. Her narrow waist and large buttocks exuded a fresh allure, and her facial features, though her eyes seemed sharp, were flawless.

In contrast, the man was ordinary. He had no notable features and seemed disproportionately plain compared to the woman. His hood was pulled down, making it hard to see his face, but he appeared younger than the woman. It was hard to imagine that he possessed the charisma to be accompanied by such a beautiful woman. Nevertheless, she followed him, perhaps due to his position.

From his modest but high-quality attire, he did not seem to be a noble. However, he was certainly wealthy. Judging from the situation, the woman was likely a bodyguard, and the young man was probably the son of a merchant, making them potential valuable customers.

The owner greeted them with a full smile.

"Is there something you're looking for?"

"Hmm... No, I'm just browsing. Don't worry about me."

"Very well. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask."

The owner, sensing a hint of disdain in the young man's demeanor, stepped back. This was not a situation to be overly aggressive. People like this would back away if pressured. It was better to wait for the right moment rather than pounce immediately.

After a while, the young man, who had finished looking around the store, called out.

"Owner, I have a question. Does this store also buy items?"

"Yes, we handle both buying and selling. Please come to this counter."

The young man sat down at the counter, and the woman stood behind him. The owner, hiding his thoughts about their status behind a smile, continued.

"You have stones, I see. Would you like to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"These are magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple calculation based on the quantity and size of the magic stones would have been three large silver coins less. Among the scattered magic stones, there was one green stone that contained a particularly high-quality magic power. A detailed appraisal was needed, but its purity was exceptional.

Moreover, the stone was small. Generally, the amount of magic power and the size of the stone are proportional, but occasionally, there are stones that contain compressed magic power. This green stone was one of those, but it was indistinguishable to the untrained eye, hidden among the dozens of other stones.

"Magic stones, I see. Do you wish to sell them in bulk?"

"Yes, I'd like an appraisal."

"Understood. Please wait a moment at this table."

The owner led them to a negotiation table and returned to the counter with the package. From the back of the store, he had an apprentice bring out the largest scale in the shop. Carefully, he placed the stones, which varied in size, into the scale, which was already filled with water to prevent any damage. The process was done in two rounds due to the quantity.

"Thank you for your patience. Recently, the circulation of magic stones has been slow, so this is a great help. Given the quantity, I've added a bit to the price... Let's see, I would like to buy them for nine gold coins and thirteen large silver coins."

The owner had indeed added a bit to the price. The simple