Chapter 86 - 86: Team Rocket Officer
After much consideration, Cain decided on the maximum amount he would sell.
Geocentric cleansing milk is an extremely valuable and scarce resource. Selling too much at once could attract unnecessary trouble, but selling too little wouldn't get him enough Pokédollars to buy what he needed. So, this amount seemed just right.
The stern appraiser showed a slight expression of surprise when he saw what Cain had taken out.
Without changing his expression toward Cain, the appraiser focused all his attention on the jar of milky white liquid. Although he had a hunch, he couldn't be completely sure, as it was rare for someone to sell such a thing.
Carefully, he removed the cork from the jar, and a soft mist escaped from the neck of the jar, emitting a faint aroma. The appraiser's expression turned to astonishment.
He took a silver needle from his toolkit, lightly dipped it in the liquid, and brought it to his nose to smell. Then, carefully, he touched it to his tongue for a slight taste.
His eyes lit up immediately. He set the needle aside, closed the jar with the cork, and returned it to Cain.
"Excuse me, are you looking to sell this or just have it appraised?" the appraiser asked in a harsh, raspy voice, unaccustomed to speaking much.
His job was tedious and dull; most people only came to have their items appraised. So, he would usually give a price and let the customer decide whether to sell or not.