Perhaps seeing Carlos's shock, Matthew clapped his hands gently:
"Of course, to show our support for the Eighth Legion."
"We can offer a 20% discount, making it only 80 Gold Coins per bottle."
A 20% discount?
More like a broken bone!
Carlos's eyes twitched as he repeatedly scrutinized the Paralyzing Potion in Matthew's hand and beat around the bush, asking:
"Are these Paralyzing Potions really that expensive?"
"After all, ordinary Paralyzing Potions only cost 20 Gold Coins a bottle..."
If you had simply said 30 Gold Coins, everyone could have made a profit, and I could have justified it upon my return.
But with you asking for so much now, I'm at a loss for what to tell them when I get back!
Carlos gave Matthew a "think about it again" look, hoping he would change his mind.
His look might as well have been cast to the blind.
Matthew pretended not to see it and shook his head seriously, holding up the remaining half-full bottle of the Paralyzing Potion, and said:
