Such a Good Deal!

One must understand that a single gold coin was worth a great deal right now, often equivalent to a person’s entire monthly income.

At the very least, an adventurer would have to complete a dozen or two solo missions or several large-scale commissions to scrape together that much, and that was assuming they didn't spend a single copper on food or drink.

Would anyone actually spend that much for a mere chance?

“Who cares? Someone will come. In fact, people will definitely come.”

“And haven't you noticed? Since coming to this world, quite a few people have become incredibly pretentious because of their talents, magic, or whatever else.”

“I think I should set up a situation to give them a reality check so they don't lose their lives over it later. Honestly, they should be thanking me.”

Lan Qingyou didn't care at all about the group's doubts, her expression one of utter disdain.

If one were to translate her words, the gist was: ‘I don’t scam the poor,’ and ‘the willing will bite the hook.’

The group was left speechless.

They wanted to ask if they could go through the back door right now, but they were worried about becoming the suckers Lan Qingyou was talking about.

Forget it, they would just go quietly later.

Everyone held their drinks or glasses in silence.

It seemed a certain tacit understanding had been reached.

What she said made sense, anyway. There would be a crowd when the time came; they could just leave immediately after they were done. Who would even recognize them?

...

“Let's go, let's go. Time to head home.”

After spending about two hours finishing the meal, everyone went their separate ways.

However, just as Lan Qingyou walked up to the teleportation circle to leave, it lit up first.

Teleportation circles were like that; they were essentially narrow, one-way passages.

When someone was using the circle—whether they were arriving or leaving—no one else could use it.

So, Lan Qingyou floated to the side to make a ‘path’ for the other person.

Shua.

As soon as the person appeared, Lan Qingyou prepared to step in and leave.

“Oh! Isn't this the Witch of the High Tower?”

Hearing her nickname, Lan Qingyou stopped her inward progress and turned to look. She realized that the person coming out of the teleportation circle was actually an acquaintance.

Though they weren't exactly close.

“Hoger? What are you doing in a place like this alone?”

Indeed, the newcomer was the commander of the Knights' Guild’s Spade Knight Order, the 【Hunger Knight】 Hoger.

But that was exactly why Lan Qingyou found it strange.

As a commander, this guy rarely went out alone, especially to a place like Delight Restaurant, which Gu Xiaobei had turned into a sacred dining spot for the major factions after the migration.

“Ah, I lost a bet with some friends, so I’ve been turned into the errand boy.”

Hoger spread his hands helplessly.

He didn't hide why he was there; in fact, he was quite frank about it.

“I see. Well, carry on then.”

They were opponents who had faced each other before, so after a few polite words, Lan Qingyou prepared to leave.

However, the other man didn't seem to intend to let her go just yet.

“I saw the announcement your Witch race put out. I was wondering if you could recommend any large flying familiars that could serve as mounts?”

“As you know, just as a witch feels like something is missing without her broom, a knight looks quite out of place without a mount.”

Hoger smiled.

He found it unexpected to run into the Witch of the High Tower today.

But since they had met, he figured he might as well ask. He could discuss it with his brothers when he got back.

“That? There are a few. For instance, Griffins, Flying Lizards, and Pegasuses can all be used as mounts.”

Griffins! Flying Lizards! Pegasuses!

With every name Lan Qingyou spoke, Hoger’s heart skipped a beat.

Tsk, tsk. He hadn't expected to encounter legendary creatures from the Blue Star era in this other world.

No... according to the account of the 【Witch of the Workshop】 Alisa, it was possible these things had ‘smuggled’ themselves from Kalim to Blue Star in the past.

Perhaps they had been isolated or lacked a population to breed, eventually dying out and becoming myths.

Putting the matters of Blue Star aside, if he could get these monsters, the flying knight order he envisioned could finally be officially established.

Seeing his interest, Lan Qingyou struck while the iron was hot, explaining the process of how to call them and the fees involved.

Hoger nodded repeatedly as he listened.

What price?

The Witch race was already giving everyone a lot of face by making such resources available; how could anyone care about the price!

That would show a complete lack of sincerity.

Such people didn't even deserve to step onto the platform. If you didn't call for one, there were plenty of others who would.

“By the way, doesn't your Knights' Guild have four major knight orders now? I know someone who works in livestock; she should have plenty of monsters that can serve as mounts. You can ask her if you're interested.”

Lan Qingyou was quite satisfied that her first sales pitch had been effective.

She pulled out a card, gave it a little shake, and recommended Frenna to him.

Since Frenna was in that business, an extra path to wealth meant more funds.

The more capital her clients had, the better the witches could prosper, after all.

In fact, the witches supplied several strength potions to Frenna’s ranch every week.

Strength potions, as the name suggested, were potions that made one strong.

After Frenna received them, she would dilute them with water and mix them into the fodder for the captive monsters. This allowed them to grow sturdily and reach the market sooner.

“There’s actually such a good deal! Thank you so much!”

Upon hearing this, Hoger—who had only intended to ask a few questions—had eyes that instantly went from ten-watt bulbs to thirty-watt bulbs, so bright that Lan Qingyou could barely keep her eyes open.

After pushing the contact to him, Lan Qingyou immediately fled.

Did this guy have some incredible talent or magic that could make his eyes so bright?

The Tower: “@Lovers, I recommended you to Hoger. He should be contacting you later.”

After returning to her shelter, Lan Qingyou immediately sent a message in the villa group.

Frenna, who had just finished dinner and was strolling through her ranch, replied almost instantly.

Lovers: “Hoger? Who’s that?”

The Tower: “The commander of the knight order I fought in the tournament.”

A knight commander?

Oh, that uncle who surrendered after being pelted with stones by the witches during the quarter-finals.

She had a bit of an impression.

Lovers: “I remember now. But why recommend me?”

The Tower: “Aren't you doing livestock ranching? Their knight order needs mounts. I figured you have a lot of monsters, so you should be able to pick out some docile ones for them to use as mounts or something.”

Lovers: “I see. Thanks, then. If the deal goes through, I’ll give you a kickback (heart emoji).”