The next morning, Aarya entered Inse's study and greeted her. After taking a seat, he said, "Mother, I want to visit the merchant caravan today. I am planning to sell some things I received from my blessing."
Inse, upon hearing this, replied, "No, you shouldn't trade with them, especially using your blessing. What if they find out? We can't do that."
"They won't find out about my blessing, and you will be the one conducting the trade," Aarya assured her. Seeing Inse's hesitation, he continued, "Using my blessing, I can acquire anything, and the gold coins we've earned are enough to obtain many items. The cost I pay for things to the gods is low, very low. So even if we sell these items below the market price, we will profit immensely. We can make a substantial profit. All we have to do is find out what the merchants need, acquire it using my blessing, and sell it to them." Aarya explained his plan.
As Inse listened to Aarya explain his plan, she was surprised. 'It's a simple plan, but he shouldn't be able to think this much at his age. How did he get this smart? Could it be because of his blessing?' she wondered. 'His proposal seems feasible, but there's still a risk of them finding out about his blessing.' she thought, considering the potential consequences.
Observing her deep thoughts, Aarya added, "And if we are successful with this, we might not have to do 'that' again, Mother."
Aarya's words brought back memories and left Inse feeling embarrassed. 'Yes, he's right. If we earn some money, we won't have to resort to those shameful acts. But his safety is at risk, and I just promised to protect him yesterday,' Inse thought.
"Mother, don't worry about me. I will make sure they don't find out about my blessing. You can trust me," Aarya assured her, sensing her worries.
Inse sighed and ultimately agreed with Aarya, saying, "Sure, let's go with your proposal."
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Inse was dressed in a light blue dress adorned with small white dots and tiny white flowers embroidered on it. Her black hair was parted in the middle, cascading behind her and curling at the ends. She looked exceptionally beautiful.
Aarya sat in front of her, wearing light brown breeches, an off-white shirt with intricate white patterns, a light brown jacket, and his black, fluffy shoulder-length hair. He couldn't help but think, 'Why is she so beautiful?' as he gazed at her, but he kept his expression neutral.
"Mother, if we are successful in this trade, I want to start learning magic," Aarya said, breaking the silence.
'He truly has changed,' Inse thought, remembering her once-lazy son. "I have always wanted ayou to learn magic, but we couldn't afford a tutor, and magic books were also pretty expensivea for us. So if we can afford it, I don't have any problem with you learning magic," Inse replied warmly.
Their family had been able to afford him a language tutor, but everything else he had learned from them or taught himself. As a result, there were many gaps in his knowledge. 'Couldn't I transmigrate into someone who had some knowledge of the world?' Aarya grumbled inwardly, but the thought faded as he looked at Inse.
"Mother, I also want to go to Sapipa City," as he wanted to know more about this world, he sought his mother's permission to go to the city. Inse's face contorted in thought upon hearing his request.
"Why do you want to go to the city? If you want magic books, we can arrange for them to be delivered. There's no reason for you to go to Sapipa," she replied.
"Mother, it's not just for buying magic books. I also want to see the city," Aarya pleaded.
"You are too young to see the city alone, and I can't come with you, as I have to perform my duties. Your grandmother can't come either; it's not good for her to travel," Inse said firmly.
'I don't think Grandma is that old,' Aarya thought, but before he could say anything, Inse cut him off. "Let's talk when we get home. We have reached our destination." their carriage stopped in front of a two-floor building made of wood. A sign hung at the front,'The Pig Fry' written on it.
Usually, when a lord or lady wanted to meet someone visiting their territory, they only needed to invite them to their house. But in this situation, the head merchant was of the nobel lineage, outranking them. So, this time, they paid a visit to the merchant. The head merchant had stayed in a local inn called Pig Fry, famous for its pig fry dishes, while the rest of the caravan camped outside the town.
Inse and Aarya entered the Pig Fry Inn with two guards at the front of their group. The inn was mostly made of wood, and its interior was similarly constructed. An old, rusty chandelier hung down from the roof with candles on it, providing illumination inside. The walls of the inn had lamps emitting a warm yellow light. 'Even this inn can afford magic lamps,' Aarya thought as he observed them.
The inn also served as a restaurant and tavern, and locals often gathered there to drink and have meals. At this time of day, the inn wasn't too crowded, with most of the tables empty, and only a handful of patrons present. Upon spotting the newcomers, the locals, who recognized the baroness and her son, stood up and offered their greetings. The inn owner, upon seeing them, came over and greeted them as well.
"Welcome, my lady, welcome, young Lord. To what do we owe the pleasure of my lady and young Lord gracing my humble establishment?" the middle-aged innkeeper said with a bow and in a polite manner. He was dressed in a white apron and a clean chef's hat, with a small, untrimmed moustache on his face. He had a brown, oily complexion and a short stature.
'Their respect and greetings don't seem fake. I guess my father, being a good lord, had some merits,' Aarya thought, judging by the reactions of the locals and the innkeeper.
"Don't worry, Hali, I am not here to check permits," Inse replied with a smile.
'Mother knows him. Permits...' Aarya observed people moving barrels.