Karl turned over the bracelet, and the demon broke down into full-fledged tears.
"How did you know it was my birthday tomorrow?" She sobbed.
"Divine Inspiration." Karl lied smoothly.
Now that she was crying over it, he was not about to admit that he had intended to make it look like a childhood gift for the daughter of a Noble Family.
Karl picked up a dozen rings from the table, all the green and violet Royal Rank Mana Jade, and quickly inscribed [Giant Strength] Runes on them.
Nothing else, just Royal Rank Giant strength.
"Do you think that this will be enough for the shop? I heard that magical jewels were difficult to come by, and I didn’t want to go overboard with the first sale." He asked gently, while Loros washed her face in the sink.
"Yes, that should be enough. With the shop cut, and a small cut for me, that should be eighty-five gold pieces per ring for you, at wholesale price. Don’t accept less than a hundred before deductions, they will sell them for at least a hundred and fifty." She insisted, becoming determined when it came to money.
"How far is it to the shop?" Karl asked.
"It’s actually just around the corner. On the street that faces the Palace, so the Lord can keep an eye on his wife when she goes out to inspect her shop. He’s quite protective, and even more now that she’s just given birth." Loros explained.
Karl looked down at the casual grey polo shirt with the spider on the pocket, and the black pants he had chosen for the day. That should do. But Loros was a mess of stone dust and tear streaks.
"Do you have something fancy? Or do they already know you?" He asked.
The Demoness laughed. "Of course they know me, I live next door. They walk by and make fun of me every morning. You see, if my skill was higher, I could make magical items with my crafting as well. But until then, I’m just another poor street vendor."
"Alright, follow my lead when we get there. I’m told that my aura is somewhat terrifying, and it helps in negotiations."
Loros stuck out her tongue at him. "You know that almost all Demons can see auras, right? It’s not exactly a secret what your aura looks like."
Well, that was embarrassing. But she had brought him into her home, knowing that his aura was deep red and black? Perhaps the slender sculptor was braver than she looked.
Or more obsessed with getting recognition for her work.
She led the way, and Karl noticed the disgusted looks when she entered the shop, but Loros quickly bowed her head and apologized.
"Jeweller Magos, forgive the intrusion, but I have brought you a business opportunity." She whispered.
The short, four-armed demon known as Magos was an Overlord, and unnaturally bronze, which he complimented with an all black suit.
Magos turned to Karl. "I suppose that you’re the business opportunity?"
Karl nodded, and placed one of the rings on the counter between them without saying a word.
The demon did a double take, then slowly smiled and reached out a lower arm to pat Loros’ head.
"Good work, little street vendor. Now, Sir, how much were you hoping to get for this ring?"
Karl smiled and one by one he placed nine more on the counter, keeping the last two in reserve.
"Given the time and effort involved, I would ask for a hundred fifty gold coins for each." Karl insisted.
The demon stared at the rings for a moment, then cast a spell to identify them. That told him instantly that they were all identical, with only a few percentage points of difference to the strength buff.
"You made these?" He asked.
"Loros made these. I upgraded them." Karl agreed.
"That is too much. I can offer you a thousand for all ten." freёwebnovel.com
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