This is a simple wooden bookshelf placed under the eaves. There are many books made of animal skins inside. In order to prevent exposure to the sun and rot, a wide and large cover is placed on the bookshelf, which looks like a convenience It looks like a pavilion next to the store.
Although the bookshelf is not exquisite, the dozens of books on it are arranged extremely neatly. This is of course true. Books are not stronger than equipment and can easily be damaged if you are not careful.
My eyes wandered over the hundreds of books, preparing to implement the first step of the plan.
Soon, I picked up one of the beautifully bound animal skin books. The thick and bulky feeling in my hand, as well as the soft and tough touch of my fingers, made me instantly judge that, regardless of the content inside, the materials alone were , was enough to make the price of this book double several times. He glanced at Aigis secretly from the corner of his eye, and sure enough, a smile appeared on his wrinkled face like orange peel.
"Hmm, this book seems good."
I casually opened the contents, browsed quickly, and kept nodding my head, pretending to be deeply touched.
Of course, I held this book upside down...
I quickly scanned it with my peripheral vision, and sure enough, Aigis's smile stiffened slightly, but in an instant it returned to the businessman's unique enthusiasm.
"This knight novel is quite interesting. It's good to pass the time while adventuring. Well, I'll take it."
After looking at it for a while, I nodded and said with a smile.
"Yes...yes, sir, hehe, hehe..."
Aigis laughed unnaturally and echoed my words. He glanced at the cover of the book in my hand. On it were clearly written the four characters "Holy Book" and God bless. Although most of what he sells are indeed general heroic novels, this one is not included. Look at the materials of the books. Knight novels will only be recorded in crude animal skins and paper. Only these nobles like to collect them. Or maybe it's just to show off the ancient books that they use such high-grade animal skins.
Aigis secretly broke into a cold sweat. In the Dark Continent, there were many illiterate people, even adventurers, so there was nothing to be ashamed of. But this is the first time I have seen someone as face-conscious as this guest, and he chose to brag about one of the few books that has nothing to do with chivalry novels...
But Aigis is a businessman. Although he still smiled, he took the book from my hand and gave a thumbs up.
"Sir, you have such a good sense. This is the best-selling novel at the moment. If I were not to brag about Lu Gaoyin, I might be the last one left."
"It goes without saying that I am the best partner that adventurers call a piercing eye."
I croaked, gathered my cloak and said proudly.
Very good, it seems that Aigis has convinced me that I am a bumbling illiterate. As long as there is this major premise, he will be unprepared, even if I now say that I want the unknown book that is the stepping stone. It is also unlikely that he will become suspicious, and the first step of the goal is achieved.
But this was not enough. My opponent was the cunning Aigis. In order to make him completely fall into the misunderstanding, I continued to select several beautiful-looking books and said some very vague things. It looked like An experienced illiterate shows off his general literacy, occasionally revealing one or two minor flaws. Step by step, Aigis is led to the misunderstanding that I am illiterate.
"Okay, that's all."
I looked at the dozens of books held by Aigis, who was sweating profusely, and nodded with satisfaction. I had collected almost half of the books on the wooden shelf.
"My lord, you really have a good eye."
Although he was overwhelmed by dozens of heavy books, Aigis was still very happy. This was a rare big customer.
24 books in total. Aigis crackled and counted for a while. Just told me a price that is not unexpected.
"Sir, I'll give you a 25% discount. The total is 1,326 gold coins." He said with a smile.
I had a lot of chats with the old man Kane when I was at Camp Rogge, so I thought I was illiterate or knew nothing about the prices of books. That would be a big mistake. The price Aigis offered was much more expensive. , but considering the high-quality animal skins used in these books, it is still within a reasonable range. However, the price is not 25% off as he said. It is estimated that the price is raised and then discounted. In fact, it is no different from the original price. This is a common trick used by businessmen in the original world, and I have long been used to it.
That's why I said that with the meager salary of the elders of Camp Rogge alone, I can't buy many books at all. Just like the 24 exquisite and luxurious books I bought now, for 1326 gold coins, the average price per book is more than 55 A few gold coins, and the elder's salary is only 50 gold coins, so he can't even afford a book.
As for why it is so expensive, it is said that the introduction in Kane's book is because the Dark Continent seriously lacks the bearing relationship of recorded words. The books in the Dark Continent are divided into two types, one is animal skin and the other is paper, and this There are many categories between the two types. The ones I am buying now are made of quite high-grade animal skins that have been repeatedly rubbed and processed. Not only are the paper soft and not easily damaged, but the text inside also has a longer shelf life. Books, with the help of proper preservation methods and magic reinforcement, can be preserved for tens of thousands of years. However, books made of other crude materials, such as pig skin, dog skin, etc., will even gradually deteriorate over time as time goes by. **Stinky, of course, the price is also cheaper. If the book I have on hand is made of these rough leathers, it may not even be worth 50 gold coins. ^^
By the way, the most advanced animal skin on the Dark Continent is said to be dragon skin...
Whether crude or expensive, animal skin scrolls have one disadvantage, that is, they are heavy and difficult to store. Then, people naturally invented paper, but the emergence of paper did not make the price of books much cheaper, because the Dark Continent’s Paper is made from the jam of an edible fruit. Due to the long growth cycle of this fruit and the complicated production method, the emergence of paper has not made books popular in the Dark Continent. They were still a luxury that only the rich could enjoy.
By the way, because it is made of edible jam, the paper you just made can be eaten directly, but it is best not to try it after more than three days, if you don’t want to have diarrhea...
But now, I am rarely thinking about some serious issues in my mind, that is, the method of making paper, trees, as long as there are trees. This is common knowledge that middle school students can come into contact with in class. Of course, whether they remember it in the future is another matter. But I have just such an impression. Although it is incomplete, it doesn't matter. People in the Dark Continent are not stupid. As long as we can provide the correct direction, I can guarantee that with Akala's ability, they can organize a huge paper manufacturing base in less than a month, so let's do it. After completing this mission, go back and discuss with Akara and the others if the method is indeed feasible. A bookworm like Kane would probably go crazy.
I don’t know what impact the thoughts running in my mind right now may have on the Dark Continent. This is something that can be called a change. No matter in any era or in any plane, the spread of civilization is the most important thing. Crucially, books happen to be one of the most important means of spreading civilization. It’s just a simple idea in my mind. Not only can it help people who are thirsty for knowledge but unable to buy a book to read and write, thereby promoting civilization, but in the short term, the production of paper can already be improved in one fell swoop. The poor living conditions in Rogge Camp, an idea to save a country. This statement is not an exaggeration at all. It turns out that the RB of the world is the best portrayal.
Of course, I'm not thinking that far now. I am not an educator or a leader, I am just an otaku adventurer. Based on this understanding, I just want to sell books cheaper. Of course, there is another purpose...
"Even with a 25% discount, it's still a bit expensive. Boss, I know a little bit about the prices of these books."
I glanced at Aigis and frowned.
"Now that you know it, you should understand that this price is actually very fair. Even if you switch to another company, you won't be able to get a cheaper price." Aigis said with a smile, and at the same time secretly felt guilty. He said, "I'm glad I didn't make random quotes just because the other party is illiterate."
"Boss, you can't say that. I bought so much at once, so there should be a discount anyway." I started bargaining like a housewife in a vegetable market.
"Guest, it's really embarrassing for me to say this. If it's cheaper, I will lose money, old man. A great hero like you shouldn't have to save such a small amount of money." Aigis pretended to be embarrassed and cried with a sad face.
"If you are a great hero, shouldn't you save money to help poor people?" I returned not to be outdone.
"If you are a great hero, you shouldn't make things difficult for a poor old man in order to save money to help poor people." Aigis said tit for tat.
"Harsh and embarrassing? I think the 4,000 gold coins just now are enough for you to spend the rest of your life in a brothel."
I remind Aigis, you thief old man just cheated me out of 4,000 gold coins. If you don't give me some discounts, won't your conscience be afraid of being punished by God?
"Guest, you are really not a bad person. It seems that I misjudged the old man." Aigis didn't expect that I would be so difficult to deal with, so he couldn't help but said in surprise. It seems that I gave him a bad attitude at the beginning. image of.
"Hey Hey----"
The two of us laughed tit-for-tat like cocks fighting each other, neither of us wanting to fall short.
"Let's do this, the money won't be reduced. In addition to these few books, you will give me four more books." I rolled my eyes and proposed a compromise plan.
"Four copies? Guest, you are embarrassing the old man and me. If everyone is like you, my store will go bankrupt in less than a year." Aigis shook his head desperately.
"One copy, at most one can be given away."
I was overjoyed that there was something going on, but I couldn't panic at this time. If I directly asked for the stepping book by name, it would definitely arouse Aigis's suspicion.
"No, no, at least this is the number." I held out three fingers.
In the end, Aigis and I were deadlocked between three books and two books, with no one willing to give in. By this time, I guess Aigis should have realized that this is no longer a matter of price, but of face. Question, who makes me a "face-saving" guest?
So at this time, it's almost time to capture the final target. As long as he thinks that I simply can't give in, it's not for other reasons.
Just when I was about to speak, Aigis's tone changed unexpectedly, and his small and shrewd eyes rolled around a few times.
"It's not impossible to give three more books, but there is one condition, that is, among these three books, this one must be included, and the other two books are optional." He pointed to the dirty book on the foot of the bookshelf. said.
I was caught off guard and froze on the spot. What was this called? It took no effort at all.
However, I quickly suppressed the joy in my heart. Fortunately, I kept wearing a hat, otherwise my expression just now might have revealed something to him.
"Okay, old man, I'll be cruel to you."
I pretended to be angry and said something harsh, and randomly selected two of the most expensive-looking books. It could be seen that Aigis's facial muscles were severely twitched several times.
"The customer seems to have good taste, why not try your luck inside again?" Seeing me casually picking out the two most expensive books, Aigis said in an extremely frustrated tone, as if he had been cut off a piece of flesh.
"Forget it, I don't have any money, let's wait another day."
With lightning speed, I almost snatched the book that the little ghost had been asking for from Aigis's hand. I didn't even say hello, while muttering that I would pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other. The money will be cleared when the goods arrive. He said "I won't return it" and disappeared into the crowd in a flash.
Looking at my anxious expression and thinking about my actions just now, Aigis is truly a cunning person. He almost quickly connected my purpose with the book. Thinking of this possibility, his face couldn't help but turn pale. , the whole person was paralyzed on the recliner where he was doing it at the beginning, and he no longer had the image of a master.
I hunt geese all day long, but I didn’t expect to be pecked by geese today. What retribution! However, even if you guess it, there is no reward. The worst thing is to improve it...
