Survival in Another World With My Master
Episode 095 ~ Exchangers ~
"Hmm, maybe around here... that's it?
"Is that it?"
The boy led him through an alley where Raffin's Inn was located, crossed the main street into the alley on the other side, and walked a little to find a money changer. Though not so flashy, the signage with the balance design is polished beautifully and the area around the shop is cleaned beautifully. The atmosphere seemed pretty good.
"I don't think that's a mistake. Here's the reward."
"Hehe, every time"
The boy receives two pieces of bronze with a smile on his face. I tried to leave as it was, so I decided to speak up before that.
"If you'll wait till the exchange is over, I'd like to ask you for guidance on one more thing."
"Huh? Really? Wait, wait, wait! Where am I supposed to lead you?
"It's a delicious restaurant. I'll buy you a meal."
"Really!? I'll be waiting, brother!
"Oh, please. Don't get in the way of the store."
He said, "I know."
With a smile of joy, the boy walks a little further from the shop. Well, you don't mind this much. That boy who shook up his courage and called me was lucky. It would be nice to luxury dinner and gather information from that boy. She will talk about the amount she bought.
When I went to the money changer, it seemed surprisingly obscene inside. There are two men of good physical fitness who look like caution sticks. And one of the multiple counters has a sharp middle-aged man - probably a clerk - and a young woman behind it. There seem to be others in the back, but within sight.
The atmosphere in the store... hmm, it's more like an office than a shop.
"Welcome. Borrowing? Money exchange? Or is it an exchange?
A man with sharp eyes calls out with a smile. Apparently, this money changer is also in the financial business. I nodded and moved to the counter where he was packed.
"I would like to exchange the currency of the Empire, is that possible?
"Of course. Please, take this seat."
Ah.
Stay in your seat and remove a leather bag containing counterfeit currency from under your armor. I got a little lost, but I decided to exchange everything. If you still have the Imperial Currency, but you can't use it, and above all, if you want to get information from this money changer, you might want to show that you have the money.
A man from the money changer watches over the amount of rod-shaped gold coins coming out of the jalajara and leather bag.
"This is going to be a pretty big deal."
A man from the money changer looked at a young woman, and the young woman made a rattling sound and pulled into the back. What? You noticed my strange gaze, the money changer smiles bitterly.
"I'm sorry, you've alerted me. I just made you some tea."
"I'm afraid of drinking."
Speak frankly. I don't think you'll be willing to put your hands on the drink that comes out after you show me a lot of money. In this world, it seems normal to have a full dose.
"Please be assured that you will not have any trouble. We do it with credibility first... so you're going to exchange all of this for the currency of the Holy King?
"I intend to. Oh, I'm here to introduce you to the maid of Raffin's inn. I'll tell you what."
"Really, at the Raffin Inn... quickly, may I check the currency?
Ah.
As I nodded, he put white gloves on his hands, checked each of the Empire's rod-shaped currencies, weighed them up, and began to see if they were gold with a small crowbar.
If you're going to get caught in the gold, you're going to lose a lot. Apart from whether it is a regular issue or not, it is not treated as gold because it perfectly imitates the content and weight of gold and silver. It was a magical anti-counterfeiting feature, but fortunately I didn't find it.
That's why I know that the appraisal results won't come out as a sum of money. I am calm. Money changers check currencies even more sharply. A young woman brought me tea, so I keep my head down lightly, but I don't keep my mouth shut. I'm sure it's all right, but I'm not going to cross the dangerous bridge.
After a while the appraisal was completed, the exchanger man sighed and meditated.
"No, excuse me. It is unusual for this kind of Imperial currency to be brought in. Anyway, this is a long way from the battlefield."
Yeah, it took a while.
"From the eastern battlefield?
"Oh, loot over there. It's not uncommon in itself, is it?
"Yeah, that's right. I'm going to make a statement now."
That's how he started writing something on the papers. It appears that they carefully count and write down the number of different types of Imperial Currencies. I brought mostly rod-shaped gold coins, and a small number of rod-shaped silver coins. Neither do I know how much the total amount will be.
"Here's a description."
Ah.
I was a little surprised to see the details. I thought it would all be about one large gold coin, but it was two large gold coins, three gold coins, five small gold coins, seven silver coins, and five large bronze coins. It's a lot of money.
"I thought it would be a lot of money, but it was more than I thought. Minus the commission. This?
Yes, I've been receiving a commission for about seven minutes.
Seven minutes, seven percent. I think the fee is quite high, but this is a land quite far from the Empire. Imperial currencies are probably of little use. Seventy percent might be conscientious.
Well, I don't know what the market is, so I don't want to be a jerk. Let's get this straight.
"I don't know the price. Please use this content."
"I see. Now, sign here."
Ah.
Sign the statement to complete the transaction. Anyway, it's a counterfeit currency from the underground marsh iron ore. Even if it is rough, there is no slight itching.
When I checked my signature, the money changer gave the paperwork to the female clerk and instructed him to bring the money from the safe. Then take a breath and put your mouth on the tea, which would have been cold long ago.
This would be the right time to cut it out.
"Can I ask you something?
"Yes, if you can answer me."
"Actually, uh... it's a personal story. I want a mythrill ring or jewelry."
"Mythrill's"
Yes, the parrot exchange agent turned a little rounded his sharp gaze towards us. That would be the case. I would be satisfied if I were a noble lady, but it is obvious that I am a mercenary or an adventurer, wearing leather armor and lowering my sword to my waist. It is strange to think that such a man wants Mythrill jewellery. I think so, too.
But I have the perfect cover story to think about with Slime's daughters.
"Hey, you know what? I don't know what those conditions are... guess what."
I see, I see.
The exchanger nodded loosely. That's what he thought.
"It will be used to sign up for an engagement with a woman from home," he said.
In fact, it seems that such a story is not uncommon. Young people jumping out of their home villages and cities take expensive jewelry home after success and sign up for engagement. They said that the jewellery that they prepare at that time is the best jewellery in Mithrill, i.e. rings, necklaces, hair accessories, etc.
"But it's a mythrill... it's quite difficult."
The money changer with a convincing face clouded his expression and thought about it.
"Isn't that difficult...."
"Yes, it's thin. They used to buy mythrill jewellery from black forest elves, but the exchange has been going on for 20 years, and there is no mine in the Kingdom of Merinard that produces mythrills."
"Seriously... can you do something about it?
"In terms of the market price, I can get it from a large gold coin, so I don't think there's a problem with the customer's money, but it's hard to get it without the obnoxious stuff.... ah"
Hmm?
Speak up as if the money changer had come up with something.
"Sometimes the customer is a keen Adele believer."
"Hey, do you see that?
"No"
That's right.
"But can we show faith?
That's how he made a circle with his index finger and thumb. The handsigns of gold are the same in any world!
"If you wrap up two large gold coins, you can give them a Mythrill rosary as proof of your faith. The church here is home to faith in the Kingdom of Merinard. There must be a rosary of mythrills."
"Of course... how should I put it? You can't sell a mythrill rosary with two large gold coins, can you?
"That's what I'm saying. You can say that you want to spread the light of faith in your homeland and give the light of the Lord Adele to welcome your beloved wife."
"That's a merchant. Good mouth."
"I'm honored to receive your compliments."
An eye-catching money changer smiles and lowers his head to the ground.
While talking like that, a young female clerk appeared with a nervous look from behind. Looks like there's money in her wooden tray.
"Then this is the currency you exchanged. Please check."
Ah.
Two large gold coins and three small gold coins, five small gold coins and seven silver coins, and five large bronze coins were indeed placed on the tray as described in the statement earlier. Check one sheet at a time and put it in the inventory once after putting it in the wallet to make sure that the gold is not mixed. There seems to be no problem.
Thank you for looking after me.
"No, this is a good business. Not only the Imperial Currency, but also when you get gold and silver treasures, please leave it to us."
"I'll remember that."
Put your wallet under your armor, then stand up and leave the money changer behind. Did you find me coming out of the money changer safely? The guide boy rushed here brightening his face. If he was a beast, his tail would be shaken.