A Frontline Soldier Awakened as a Gamer In The War! - Chapter 86: (2)

[It’s a shame! There are so many wonderful items, but they aren’t suitable for you, Kaiyan.]

“It’s okay. I’ve already found one.”

After wandering and inspecting most of the shelves, they approached the last one.

[Oh, let’s go to that shelf!]

Rieka pointed to the final shelf, and as they approached, an item with an incredibly powerful energy presence was revealed.

“…What’s this?”

A magnificent golden chalice, presumably made of gold, contained an unknown, glowing yellow substance.

[It’s dragon’s blood! Also known as Dragon’s Elixir! It’s amazing to see this here!]

“Dragon’s blood?”

“Oh! Kaiyan, you know about dragon’s blood! Haha! This is a treasure we acquired with great effort.”

Judging by Marlon and Rieka’s reactions, it seemed that the yellow liquid was indeed dragon’s blood. However…

“…Is there such a thing as actual dragons? I always thought they were creatures from legends.”

“Haha… Honestly, I thought the same until I saw this dragon’s blood. But many appraisers have confirmed that it is indeed the blood of a dragon mentioned in history.”

So, dragons existed as actual creatures. If what was written in books was true, they were massive beings that could fly in the sky and destroy entire cities with their breath.

“Lukuba Merchants are truly remarkable.”

“Haha! It’s all thanks to our Lord.”

“…How much is this item? Or rather, is it even for sale?”

“We don’t sell this item. Well, to be precise, we do sell it, but we don’t sell it for money. It’s a special item with instructions from our Lord.”

“So, what do you exchange it for?”

“It’s…,”

Marlon’s triumphant expression from earlier turned rigid.

“Our Lord’s special instruction is to exchange it for an elixir that was supposedly created in ancient times.”

‘An elixir…? Is it the 1,000G elixir I have?’ Kaiyan thought.

With joy and amazement that he could obtain Dragon’s Blood, Kaiyan was about to speak when Malon let out a sigh.

“Phew… This is really unbelievable. An elixir is not something less reliable than a dragon. Moreover, if someone brings an elixir, it could be a problem.”

“Why do you say that?”

“Well, isn’t it obvious? If the elixir can truly heal everything as the stories say, then how many people would be after it? It might not only be the Kingdom but also the Empire and other kingdoms. Wars could break out over the elixir as soon as this fact becomes known.”

Listening to Malon’s words, Kaiyan realized it was not a simple matter.

There were diseases that even the so-called divine power couldn’t cure and people whom it couldn’t heal. But the elixir had the effect of surpassing all that, returning the user to their peak state.

‘Indeed, how many people would covet such an item?’

Especially those privileged upper echelons would be worse. They were embodiments of greed, willing to sacrifice thousands or even tens of thousands of commoners to satisfy their desires.

[Kaiyan, there’s no need to obtain that item by sacrificing 1000G. It may be a good item, but it’s useless without a living dragon as its source.]

When Kaiyan’s mind became complicated, he heard Rieka’s pure voice, which made his head clear.

Yeah, he didn’t need the item right now. Besides, risking such danger just for it wasn’t worth it.

“I understand. If I ever come across the elixir, I’ll come to get Dragon’s Blood.”

“Haha! Kaiyan, you can make jokes too.”

“Well, I’ve looked around enough, so I’d like to leave.”

“Sure, please follow me. I’ll guide you.”

Following Malon, who walked ahead, Kaiyan turned his head and glanced at Dragon’s Blood one more time.

‘Dragon’s Blood, huh. If fate allows, it will come into my hands.’

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In a room that was lavishly decorated beyond imagination for a merchant’s organization, Marien and a beautiful woman with violet hair were having a conversation.

Upon receiving the transparent mask that Marien handed her, the beautiful woman examined it curiously and then spoke.

“So, Marien, the person who brought this item is named Kaiyan?”

“Yes.”

“Have you investigated?”

“Yes, when he first entered Lukuba’s branch, he came through the 13th Gate. I asked the blacksmiths, and they said he presented a mercenary badge.”

“A mercenary? You mean this item was brought by a mere mercenary?”

The beautiful woman’s expression changed from surprise to interest. Then, she smiled as if she found it fascinating.

“He’s an interesting person. I’d like to meet him sometime. I can’t stand the curiosity about where he obtained such an item. Where is he now?”

“Well… When he left Lukuba’s branch, Marlon assigned two knights to follow him, but they lost him. I apologize, Princess.”

Surprisingly, Marien was addressing the woman with violet hair as a princess.

Seeing Marien bow slightly, the princess frowned as if she didn’t like it.

“I told you not to call me a princess! Call me Isabelle, Marien.”

“I apologize, Isabelle.”

“More importantly, he escaped? Hmm… A mercenary eluded the knights’ pursuit.”

Isabelle laughed as if it was alright and patted Marien’s shoulder.

“It’s alright. If he’s capable of bringing such an item, he’ll return to Lukuba sooner or later. When that happens, I’ll meet him in person.”

“Yes, understood. I’ll make sure to take appropriate measures.”

After Marien left the room, Isabelle smiled as she looked at the transparent mask.

“If fate allows, we’ll meet.”

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