Chapter 237, Expensive Starry Sky Cloak and ‘Night Ambition’ Cloak

The decoration of this store is grand, and the exterior walls of the store are made of neat and flawless rock bricks that are carefully stacked. It looks sturdy and old. But Kil knew that Dorne Town was actually established not many years ago. Considering the news he heard from his defeated general, the Lord of the White Wall, Dorne Town was after the nobles ruled by the White Stone Wall Pass were driven away. , was only established on this side of the southern province.

It's quite a bit like competing in the White Stone City Wall level.

They are both trade distribution centers, but the White Stone City Wall Pass has a solid city defense system that can securely guard it under the control of the garrison. Moreover, it is backed by the city of Montauca and the large farmland and countryside surrounding it, so it has deep strength.

Dorne Town not only has no garrison protection, but also no solid city walls to protect it, and there are no large cities around it to back it up.

It seems a lot worse, but from Kiel's actual feeling, Dorne Town, which has completely liberalized local control, should have had the upper hand in trade in the past years.

Unable to understand a word or two about the things behind this, Keir put it down and started walking around in the shop.

He originally thought that the lighting in a clothing store with solid walls might not be good, but when he came in and took a look, he realized that he was wrong. The store has a second floor, and there is a lighting patio in the middle that runs through the second floor.

At this time, the thick wooden boards on the patio that were shielded from wind and rain were pulled by ropes and opened towards the south, letting in the light from the sun. In particular, the bottom of the wooden board is painted with silver-white paint to increase the reflection of light.

In this way, even if the wall facing the street is made of thick and solid rock bricks, the interior of the store will be well lit.

Of course, necessary lighting measures are still available.

Interestingly, there were no oil lamps or candles lit in the store, presumably for fear that the flames would ignite the valuable clothing and clothing in the store, so the lighting used instead were several luminous stone balls embedded in the walls. These stone balls are engraved with densely packed small characters, and they are even slowly rotating in the semicircular grooves along the wall.

Bright and soft golden light emits from the stone balls, making the entire store look rich and warm.

There is a fully armed shop goon sitting in each of the four corners of the square shop. Different from the thugs who were watching the horses for him at the door, these four people were all wearing well-fitting mail armor and bright blouses, and with full-metal clubs around their waists, they looked particularly different. It was obvious at a glance that they were guys who could beat them.

However, the four thugs did not look at Kiel, who was dressed in young and fashionable clothes. After all, Kiel was smiling and dressed for a banquet.

"Young master, welcome to our 'Beautiful Clothes'. Do you want me to walk around the store with you, or do you have something you want? The store is divided into two floors. The upper floor is for clothes worn underneath. This layer is the outer clothing."

A young store clerk came over. He first glanced at the Fortune Fruit Chamber of Commerce clerk who was following Kiel, and then struck up a conversation with the young man walking in front.

Although Keir was curious about the various clothes here, he knew that it was almost dusk and there was not much time before the moon rose after dark, so he said straightforwardly: "I want to participate in a local competition." For the banquet, you see, among these clothes, my cloak is not suitable. Lead me to the cloak and cloak place. I want to buy a suitable one."

The store clerk could see the problem with the matching of Kiel's clothes at a glance, so after listening to Kiel's words, he bent down and stretched out his hand to guide Kiel towards the side of the store.

The store is roughly arranged in a back-shaped space, with men's capes facing inward on the left side.

After Kil came over, his eyes brightened, and he looked at the several cloaks and cloaks on display outside the tall wardrobe and liked them very much.

"Master, look, this is a piece of work made by our shop's senior tailor craftsmen just last month, the 'Starry Sky Cloak'!"

The shop assistant proudly introduced this cloak: "It is made with the color and image of the stars in the sky. It is modified and made based on the popular style that came from the royal capital last year - the astrologer suit. .”

"The deep color scheme is like the deep night sky! The bright ones are the diamonds and various gemstones fixed on the cloak with special techniques, which naturally represent the twinkling stars above our heads! Rumor has it that every twinkling star is... O every god who reigns supreme in the pantheon!”

What this man said was very bluffing, but no one present believed his nonsense.

But the words are big words, but this cloak is very dazzling. No, it is not appropriate to say dazzling, because the entire starry sky cloak is generally very restrained and deep. However, there are a large number of gemstones and diamonds scattered all over the cloak, even if the particles are very small, But it also shows luxury.

However, the reflection and color of gemstones can only be seen when you get close. A little further away, the charm of gemstones and diamonds seems to be obscured by the deep night.

Of course, Kiel really likes the shop's proud work on display.

He started asking: "It's a very good thing, so what's its price?"

The store clerk's answer made all the rest of Kiel's words choke in his throat.

"Master, it sells for one hundred and ninety-eight gold coins, less than two hundred gold coins. It is guaranteed to attract attention at any, no, at least at any banquet in our southern province!"

One hundred and ninety-eight gold coins, good guy, this price not only made Kil speechless, but even the backbone of the chamber of commerce behind Kil, who came from the Fortune Fruit Chamber of Commerce, was shocked from ear to ear.

"It's indeed a price that attracts attention. Haha, to tell you the truth, this price is beyond what I can afford."

Kil said with regret.

"It doesn't matter. In addition to this favorite work in the store, we also have many cloaks. We can always find one that suits you! So, do you need me to help you choose, young master? After all, it is not long before the general banquet starts by looking at the sky. How long has it been?"

Facing the store clerk's help, Keir nodded in agreement: "Please, if you choose the one that suits me and the price is satisfactory, I will give you a reward."

"Thank you for your generosity. This is what I should do." The store clerk smiled broadly. He raised his eyebrows proudly at the other fellow clerks who were chatting not far away, and then opened the box. The large wardrobe of cloaks and cloaks, and a rare square dressing mirror were also diligently moved.

Large mirrors themselves are very valuable. Although the production of glass in the other world is very mature, it is very difficult to transport large mirrors. Starting from the glass workshops in big cities, the farther away they are, the more expensive the glass mirrors are. The higher. So this full-length mirror alone is worth at least one or two gold coins.

"Master, I see you are wearing a cloak. So specifically for the banquet, do you need a cloak that can be used daily, or one that is more decorative than practical?"

Kil thought for a while: "Anything is fine. I still have a few cloaks, so if it's a cloak, it's pretty good."

After hearing what young Gere said, the store clerk walked to the large wardrobe where the cloaks were located, and flicked his fingers through the various cloaks hanging neatly.

"Young master, in terms of color, which color do you like? It also needs to match your personality. If you are enthusiastic and brave, I recommend red! If you are calm and wise, I recommend blue. If you are cheerful and lively, orange is very suitable. If you have a calm and powerful personality, you are right to choose black. If you are a practical person in your family, I recommend gray! In addition, due to legal requirements, we also have the noble purple in our store, but you must show proof of your family's noble title. "

"If you have corresponding beliefs, you can also tell me that the most popular color in the town is golden yellow. Ah, it represents the color of the Church of the God of Wealth. It is also the color that those who truly possess wealth and pursue wealth should choose. "

The store clerk talked a lot in one breath. It was obvious that he was an excellent store sales clerk who was familiar with these things.

On Keir's side, he rested his chin on one hand while carefully looking at the various cloaks with his eyes.

He thought about it for a while, and no one else made any move, waiting for him to speak.

"Red! And black! These two colors, do you have a nice cloak that matches these two colors?"

Keir made a unique request, but this was not a problem for this leading clothing store in Dorne town.

The store clerk rummaged through the items one by one with a confident smile. He first picked out the red and black cloaks, and then put back the solid color and other color cloaks. Finally, he still had three black and red cloaks in his hands.

"As you can see, I have selected them according to your requirements. Now, please try them on in front of the full-length mirror and pick out the cloak you like. Of course, if you have trouble choosing, buy them all. It’s also a beautiful thing, eliminating the trouble of choice.”

Faced with these words from the store clerk, the clerk from the Fortune Fruit Chamber of Commerce smiled disdainfully, shrugged and whistled quietly.

Despite this pretense, the shop assistant who was being ridiculed did not dare to glare at the other person. After all, the clothes on the chamber of commerce clerk showed that the other person was a member of the 'Fortune Fruit' Chamber of Commerce in the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the actual manager of Dorne Town.

Although the 'Beautiful Clothes' clothing store has a large business and a rich background, it still dare not take the initiative to provoke people from the Chamber of Commerce Alliance on its territory.

Kil untied the knot of his cloak, put the ordinary black and gray cloak into a bundle, and then gathered it together for the Chamber of Commerce clerk behind him to hold it.

Then he took a black and red cloak from the store clerk. Before he put it on, he frowned just as he took it in his hand and looked at it carefully.

It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the production of the cloak, it’s that the combination of the two colors on the cloak is a bit simple and poor. It looks like they just cut two solid-color black and red cloaks, then matched them and sewed them together.

"Forget this one, the style is a bit simple."

Kil returned the piece in his hand and took the next one.

This one is much better. At a glance, it has a black base, bright red outlines, and interlaced diamond-shaped silver lines on the edges of the cloak as decoration.

Nodding with satisfaction, Kil unfurled his cloak and then draped it behind him. With both hands, he grasped the silver lock on the front of the cloak. After observing it, he brought the two silver locks closer, and then hung them firmly with the steel hooks on the two edges.

There was a click.

The cloak was put on Keir.

From the cape buckle from the chest to the middle of the neck, to the soft fabric stretched out to both sides on his shoulders, to the trapezoidal convex bottom edge that hangs down to his knees behind him, the entire cape weighs less than a pound. Nice and lightweight.

Gere swung his body left and right in front of the full-length mirror, and then waved his hands to show off the cloak behind him. It looked very nice and appropriate.

No longer choosing, Kil said with a satisfied smile: "That's it, I won't try the next one. Does this cloak have a name? What's the price?"

The store clerk first complimented the person and the cloak, and then answered Keir's question: "The names of the clothes in the store are usually chosen by the makers themselves. If it is a cloak, you can name it on the cloak." Behind a silver clasp is found the name of the tailor who sewed the cloak, as well as the name of the work he acquired."

Keir chuckled lightly: "Isn't this made by tailors and craftsmen?"

"Hey, to answer this young master, the works made by craftsmen are all gorgeous works that are the main display in the store. It's not that the works of other tailors are not good, it's just that they can't match the reputation and skills of tailor craftsmen."

While listening, Kil flipped over the silver hook on his chest and found that the surface was made of silver shell, and the hook body inside was made of stronger steel components.

Behind the two silver buckles hanging together, one of them was smooth, and the other was engraved with a few words. He then read out loud: "'Night Ambition', good guy! This name. Tsk tsk, the producer is , Tailor Apprentice Polly Orizes.”

The shop clerk's eyes lit up when he heard the name of the cloak maker, and he immediately added: "Master, this tailor Polly Orizes has now been promoted to a tailor craftsman! Although he is not particularly famous, he also has some relatively well-known works. It is sold in stores all over the world. Our store has in-depth cooperation with craftsmen so that we can always get their latest works for sale."

Kil rolled his eyes: "So, what about the price? Wouldn't the maker who is now a craftsman still need to pay more for the work he made before he became a craftsman? That's not how the accounts are calculated. For these craftsmen, , the latest works are always of the best quality, especially when the craftsmen are still relatively young. Therefore, even if it is a famous craftsman, although the collection of their young works is of great significance, in terms of practicality, It’s also hard to compare with yourself in other times.”

"At best, it's pretty good. I know the kingdom's well-known masonry craftsman - Master Lien Hude. In terms of price, it's almost affordable."

The store clerk couldn't refute what Kil said, so he had no choice but to agree. Finally, when Kil asked about the price of the cloak, the clerk had to leave temporarily and said he was asking the store manager.

Soon, the store clerk came back: "Master, our manager said you are right, and it should be so. In addition, the Fortune Fruit Chamber of Commerce will give you a price discount. The final price of this cloak is two gold and six silver .”

Kil nodded. Although the price was very expensive, with his current wealth, he could barely accept it, especially since he had made a lot of gains when he attacked the bandits' lair.

He only had a small bag of various gemstone particles, and the price of this was difficult to calculate. More than a hundred gold coins were harvested, and more silver coins were obtained, doubling the number. As for copper coins and iron coins, he mainly uses them as change for the team's funds.

"The price is okay. Here, take it."

Keir took out the coins from his purse and handed them to the shop assistant. He gave an extra silver coin as a reward to the other party.

The man holding the coin happily left and handed the money to the steward, and then brought a wooden box, which was used to store the cloak.

"No, I'll just dress up and go to the banquet."

After saying that, Kil took the cloak he was wearing before from the Chamber of Commerce clerk, folded it, pressed it, put it into the small wooden box, and asked the Chamber of Commerce clerk to help hold it.

"Okay, although there are many good things in your store, I like them all."

When Kil said this, he looked at the starry sky cloak as a display item with regret on his face.

This piece of work is too expensive and cannot be afforded by his current wealth.

"But I still have a party to attend tonight, let's go."

After speaking, Keir waved the gorgeous cloak behind him triumphantly and strode out.

Behind him, the chamber of commerce clerk was holding a small wooden box and following Knight Kiel. Behind him, the shop assistant who had just received the reward waved his hand happily and said, "Dear young master, please walk slowly. I wish you a happy banquet tonight, and I wish you good health and a long life."

After hearing this, Keir chuckled twice, jumped slightly outside the shop, turned around and sat down with his hand on the saddle.

"Let's go, take me to find another jewelry store. We have to move faster."

Kil looked at the sky above his head. The sky had turned to dark blue, and night was coming. When the mountains on the west side swallowed up the sunlight and the sky turned from dark blue to black, night would come.

By then, in terms of days, it won’t be long before the first moon appears from the eastern horizon.

If the date calculation is correct, the first moon tonight will be a full moon. As for the other two moon goddesses, one is shy and waiting to be released. This period of time is the first quarter moon, gradually unfolding. Another Moon Goddess will cast a veil of shadow and bid farewell to everyone for a short time, as the Moon is about to enter the last quarter of the Hidden Moon.

Saying so much means that the start time of the banquet is coming soon.

Obviously the guy from the Chamber of Commerce who was following Kiel understood this. He nodded and trotted down the street towards the center of the town: "Sir Knight, it's right in front, right in front, turn the corner, and there's the biggest store. .”

Kil lightly licked the belly of the blood grass, and the horse stepped forward, and easily caught up with the chamber of commerce guy who was leading the way.

"Sir, your horse is really good. It's tall and strong, and it runs briskly."

The clerk from the Chamber of Commerce looked at the prairie horse beside him with envy, which was half a body taller than him.

Blood Licker seemed to have heard the compliment from the villain next to him, so he snorted proudly and twitched his ears excitedly.

Kil smoothed the mane on the horse's neck and smiled proudly: "Of course not bad. This is the bloodline of the famous horse 'Old Overlord' in the Western Province. It cannot be won by wealth alone. If you want to become Its owner, you must subdue this horse first."

"Then, Sir Knight, do you have any clever ideas? I have saved a lot of money and want to buy a good prairie horse."

Keir laughed loudly and answered the question from the chamber of commerce clerk: "I lifted it up and then subdued it! Otherwise, this would still be a stubborn horse."

"Lift, lift it up?!!"

The guy from the Chamber of Commerce was dumbfounded, and then he remembered that the young man in uniform in front of him, who was younger than him, was actually a knight from the north.