After getting his merchant Badge, Alexander's next goal would be a product that he can sell in the upcoming auction. He and the kids made their way back to the inn and when they got back, the sun already set.
As he enter inside the inn, he notice that Candice and Hector is already back and just waiting for them so that they can eat some supper. "Welcome back Master!" Greeted by Hector and Candice bows as well. "Good that both of you are safe." Alexander nodded and ordered the waiter to get some dishes. Lulu and Kratos take their seat and as the dishes was laid on the table, Lulu was the most excited among them. "This kid is really a foodie, i hope she will not grow as a fat lady." Alexander thought as he stare at Lulu.
As they eat, Candice and Hector provides the information that they have gathered so far and Candice also handed a list of products that are readily available around their place. "As of right now Sir Alexander, the ongoing war between the Centeal and South continent is getting serious and with the refresher potion that the Golden Valley Kingdom aquired, they sold one of the potion to the empire and got a lot of resources that the other kingdom are getting a bit worried." Candice said. "Master, as per the information that I got, there would be a monthly auction that will happen 5 days from now and base on this event, there will be alot of bigshot that will attend this auction specially the biggest sect of Snow mountain kingdom." Hector added.
Alexander absorb these information that they have provided and look at the list of products and prices of the items and check if there is something that he can make. After they ate supper, they all go to their room and Alexander went on his own room. "Ding! Congratulations host for completing the quest! The treasure vault is now available in the secret realm." The system notified Alexander. Alexander open his panel and check the mission board;
[Status] [Mission Board]
Name: Alexander F*cking Mcdowell
Age: 16
Occupation: Merchant(Apprentice)
Money: 53 Gold (21 days before deduction)
Power Level: (Yellow Ranker 5)
Strength: 395 Intelligence: 275
Charisma: 380 Wisdom: 283
Endurance: 314 Luck: 525
Agility: 318
Skills:
Hide(Mastery) Tracking(Mastery)
Appraise(Mastery) Apothecary (Intermediate)
Smithing(Beginner) Haggle(Intermediate)
Titles:
'The one reincarnated for the 100th time'
'Chosen of the Elements'
'Beast Farmer'
'Meat Merchant'
'Raging Demon'
'Sole Survivor'
Status] [Mission Board]
Mission 1(Daily): Hunt 10 beast in the beast forest.
Reward: 20 Silvers per head.
Mission 2(Special): Create a new potion.
Reward: Body Tempering System
Mission 3(Daily): Hunt 5 Yellow ranked Beast.
Reward: 40 silvers per head.
Mission 4(Daily): Hunt 3 Blue ranked Beast.
Reward: 1 gold per head.
Mission 5(Special): Take in an Apprentice.
Reward: Will Tempering System
Mission 6(Weekly): Slay a Red Rank Beast
Reward: 5 Gold
Mission 7(Weekly): Sell 200 gold worth of your goods
Reward: Box of Mischief
"With the available ingredients here at the city, I guess I can create that potion." Alexander accepted the quest to create a new potion and open the portal to the secret realm. As he enters the secret realm, he saw another building beside the old house. Like the old wooden house, the treasure vault is like an old abandoned warehouse. Alexander enters the treasure vault and as expected, its empty. Suddenly an old lady appeared "Hello master! I am the curator for the treasure vault. Every treasure that you put in here will be maintained by me." The ild lady introduced. Alexander nodded and already understand the function of the treasure vault.
Although treasures can preserve itself with the help of elemental energy, the energy that they are able to absorb is so minimal that it only helps it to extend its life. Without proper maintenance and care for the treasure, it will just wither and be a useless treasure. Alexander has worries about it either but with this treasure vault, he doesn't need to be concern about it anymore.
Alexander exited the secret realm and check the list that Candice provided to him and starts to lists that items that he needs. In the morning after they have breakfast, he give the list to Candice and ask her and Hector to go to the stores to purchase the items on the list and he handed them a small pouch with three golds in it. Candice check the list and nodded to Alexander amd make their way out to go to the store to purchase the items.
While waiting, Alexander decides to roam around the alley and streets of the fortress to see if he could purchase a place to start his business. In getting a shop, as a merchant, you need to consider the place where you are going to open your shop. You need to consider the road or street as well as the traffic of that street or alley so that the shop can attract customers.
These are the normal requirements for a successful shop but Alexander wants the opposite. He wants to be in a more secluded place start his business and only have small traffic.
After searching for a while, he stumble upon an old shop around at the edge of the of city. Alexander looked around and there was a very few people who uses the street and the road in front of the store is so wide. He thought that it was the perfect shop so he went inside to talk with the shop owner.
As he was about to knock on the door, he heard two voices talking inside. "Grandfather, are you sure you would want to sell your shop?" Ask the voice who is sounded like a young girl. "Yes, my permit is about to expire and I don't have the gold to renew it." Said by the other voice sounded like an old man. This conversation pique his interest hence he knock on the door.