Chapter 15 Luxury
The commercial center of Ironforge is located in the northwest part of the melting pot, where countless megalithic columns support a wide platform, similar to the civic square of a human city. Above the platform is a circular auction house where the wealthiest men of Ironforge are gathered, and all kinds of rare treasures are auctioned at high prices, some of which are scales or pelts of rare animals, which can be made into special weapons or armor, or simply collectible. Some are bizarre gems or rare metals, favorites of some of the dwarven master craftsmen, who believe that to forge a weapon of legendary quality, there must be something different, like the dark crystals that King Magni used to forge the Ember Bringer.
The whole trading center was actually a huge complex of buildings, with columns supporting the huge auction house, and below the auction house, there were layers of cloisters and rooms, inside which were the shops and warehouses of the dwarves, and the dreary air, with the smell of sulfur and sweat, but the people were buzzing.
Ares and Gianna walked into a dwarf shop, the dwarf dealer immediately greeted him warmly, his small eyes swept over Ares and Gianna, the whole face immediately smiled like a monkey spirit, and served tea, poured water, and took out the best goods in the shop to display, Ares still looks relatively ordinary, people who have been fighting on the front line for a long time, even if they are paladins, have the characteristics of warriors, their faces are covered with scars, and their hands are also full of calluses. The demeanor of a soldier on the battlefield is revealed all over his body, and such a person is not the target of the vendor's enthusiastic sales. Instead, it was Gianna, whose elaborate Dalaran robes had proven her identity.
"Frost weave, the best cloth we have here, is said to have been brought in by a team of adventurers from Northrend, passed through Lordaeron, and changed hands here, and behold, it has clear lines, it feels good, it is a fine raw material, and the clothes woven with it can withstand the strongest flames and heats."
The dwarven boss said this, walked over to Gianna with a smile, and carefully took out his treasure from the safe. It's just that Gianna didn't learn tailoring, and the eldest lady didn't have the habit of making her own clothes, but her men and maids would do it...... Of course, the dwarf boss didn't mean to let the human aristocratic beauties in front of him do it himself, he meant to select the materials and ask someone to help him customize them. This rare fabric is generally not made into ready-made clothes or backpacks, but is tailor-made, well, high-end consumer goods Ares said he does not understand......
Ares walked over and touched the so-called rarity with his hand. It unfolds flat, looking flawless, with a slightly shiny blue, and at the same time, when touched by the hand, you can feel a slight chill seeping into your hand.
Native to Northrend...... Well, Ares said that the cloth from the bad street in the previous game has become a rare item here. But it's normal, at this time, the alliance has not yet expeditioned to Northrend, the northern continent is a forbidden place for humans, and only adventurers will cross the ocean to go to that bitter cold land covered by wind and snow all year round. To be able to come back alive is a blessing, to be able to come back alive, and to bring the products of the Arctic is a blessing of all blessings, naturally, everything that comes from Northrend has become a rarity.
Scarcity is expensive, and these goods are naturally expensive.
Gianna took it in her hand and measured it for a moment, then looked at Ares with affection-
"I'll make you a shirt just right to wear underneath."
Now, the dwarven boss's jaw is going to drop. With such a precious fabric, the aristocratic beauty in front of her didn't even ask the price, and directly asked the old and rough man next to her if he wanted to make a dress for him...... Until then, the dwarven boss had thought that the warrior-looking man was nothing more than a servant of the noble lady.
"No, I'm used to wearing ordinary clothes, these luxuries, I don't fit to wear them."
"Not a luxury, for me."
Gianna said, holding Ares' hand with one hand, and the little bird felt like a human. At this moment, the dwarven boss of the shop was even more shocked. He re-weighed Ares, who the hell was this? It's not surprising that human aristocrats have countless wealth, but a noble girl falls in love with a poor boy? It's incomprehensible, the dwarves have lived here for half a century and have never seen anything like this. Or, this rough-looking man is a respected knight? But it is also impossible, at such a young age, there can be no merit at all. Except for the distinguished guest who came from Ironforge Castle this time...... But it can't be so coincidental, Ironforge is so big, and the Ember Bringer has come to his shop?
Gianna and Ares show affection on the side, and the dwarven boss's mind is already confused. He stared at Ares, and then at Gianna. A stiff face.
"Just buy it, and I'll let Jenny make a shirt without dye, as a gift from me."
Gianna whispered.
"Oh, oh, yes, yes, this cloth can't use dye, and if you do, you won't have a magic effect."
The dwarven boss hurriedly complimented. It seems that the human aristocratic girl in front of her is not only "wealthy", but also very knowledgeable...... Knowledgeable......
"That's it, price, boss."
Ares wanted to say something, but was directly stopped by Gianna, who turned around and asked directly about the owner of the dwarven shop.
"Fifty gold coins a roll, ma'am."
The dwarf said respectfully. His little eyes were staring at Gianna, and his heart was already happy. Such a large business has been completed, and he will not have to worry about food and clothing for three years.
And fifty gold coins is undoubtedly a lot of money for Azeroth in this era. You must know that ordinary civilians, if they are well fed and clothed, only need one gold coin for a year's living expenses.
"Get me two rolls."
Gianna said, pulling out a heavy bag of currency directly from her pocket...... The dwarves' eyes were almost lit up.
All the compliments were added to Gianna, and at the same time, all the guys in the store put down their work to take care of the big order. They carefully packed the frost cloth rolls into wooden boxes using the finest wooden boxes. The inside is padded with cashmere and blankets to prevent the frost cloth from being worn by the bottom of the wooden box during transportation. It's like taking care of a newborn baby, taking care of this business.
Ares originally wanted to say that if an alliance was formed in the future, and the north expedition to Northrend, these things would not be worth anything at all. But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back, and a hundred gold coins were nothing to the princess of Kultira. Just make her happy, and occasionally a little emotional......