However, it didn't take long for Zachary to realize what had happened after he agreed to Franklin's price. But since he had already agreed, to go back on his word now really would damage his reputation. Furthermore, the item was not particularly precious to Zachary, so the deal was settled.
As for the ham they sought, Zachary readily agreed as well, for he had gone to great lengths to prepare well before the disaster, and with the acquisition of the System, this little thing was nothing to him.
After seeing the two off, Zachary lay down on the sofa again, mulling over the events of the past few days. It was only then he recalled how in his previous life, being at the bottom of the survival chain, he was clueless about many things and had muddled through the disasters purely by luck and the proactive help from the Imperial Court.
