Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 320

While they waited in the VIP room, the door opened to reveal a middle-aged woman with elegant bearing and a perspicacious gaze. She wore an impeccable business suit in turquoise tones, and her hair was pulled back in a perfect bun.

"Miss Ashenway! What an unexpected pleasure," the woman greeted with a respectful bow. "It's been several months since your last commission."

"Madam Alicia," Liora responded with a nod. "I appreciate you receiving us with so little notice."

The owner of Pegasus directed her attention to Larissa, recognizing her as well with another bow. "And Miss Dravenholm. It is an honor to have two distinguished ladies at the same time."

Her inquisitive eyes finally settled on Ren, studying the luminescent mushrooms with particular interest.

"And these young people are...?"

"Our friends from the academy," Liora explained, gesturing gracefully. "Especially Ren Patinder, who requires your services."

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"Are you underestimating Ren because of his mushrooms?" he asked without any tact.

Alicia smiled at the direct question, her eyes half-closing with unexpected warmth. "Not at all, young man. In fact..."

She approached an elegant golden cage resting on a side table. Inside, a tiny white canary perched, its feathers gleaming with an unnatural pearlescence.

"Along with the Weak Plant, the Red Slug, the Blue Spikes, and other beasts considered unfortunate or for the poor, this small canary is a creature many would consider insufficient," she explained in a serene voice. "This isn't my beast, of course. I possess a pegasus that I cultivated at the same academy you now attend."

The canary hopped onto her finger when she opened the cage, emitting a melodious trill that seemed to carry farther than natural sound should.

"But this small creature of little power has immense utility in my business," she continued, letting the bird hop between her fingers. "I perfectly understand that the value of things isn't always in their destructive power."

She delicately closed the cage, directing a meaningful look at Ren.

"If this young man is a friend of two such distinguished young ladies as those accompanying him, then he surely has more value than what appears on the surface."

Alicia took a seat across from them, adopting a more professional posture. The subtle change in her demeanor transformed the atmosphere from social to business in an instant.

"Let's be direct," she proposed, folding her hands neatly on her lap. "How can I help you, young Patinder? I'll do so if it's within my capabilities."

Ren nodded, internally grateful for her practical approach. "I need to send a cart with many small crystals to the outskirts of the city. I'd like to know the cost."

The woman arched an eyebrow, evaluating him with interest.

"Is this payment for some urgent business with commoner workers?" Immediately she waved a hand, dismissing her own question. "There's no need to answer. Privacy is part of our service. What amount are we considering?"

"At least half a million crystals," Ren responded without hesitation.

Alicia showed no surprise, maintaining her professionalism. "Normally, our fee is 5% to insure the amount in case of theft or contingency." She paused, glancing briefly at Liora. "But being a friend of Miss Ashenway, we can reduce it to one percent, with full guarantee."

Ren considered the offer. "In that case, it will be six hundred thousand crystals."

"Perfect," Alicia nodded, making a quick note in a small leather-bound book that appeared in her hand. "Six hundred thousand crystals, with a fee of six thousand. Total: six hundred and six thousand."