Chapter 834: The Deal
To be honest, the moment the shopkeeper saw the money pouch Kyle pulled out, his eyes practically turned red.
The cost of acquiring a dragon egg was only around fifty Galleons. As long as it could be transported safely and discreetly, he stood to make a clean profit of 150 Galleons.
In 1899, that kind of money was a rare fortune. Most shops in Diagon Alley couldn’t make that much in half a year. Now, all he had to do was figure out a way to get a dragon egg, and the money would be his... It was hard not to be tempted.
"Come in."
The owner glanced around quickly, grabbed Kyle’s arm, dragged him into the shop, and locked the door without hesitation.
"What’s this about?" Kyle calmly gripped his wand.
"There are too many people outside. If someone reports us to the Ministry of Magic, it’d be trouble for you too, wouldn’t it?" the owner said with a smile, then poured Kyle a cup of the shop’s best red tea.
"You’re aware, of course—the International Confederation of Wizards is planning to establish a dragon reserve. The Ministry has been cracking down on dragon-related items, especially dragon eggs. If a deal like this gets exposed, it won’t just be confiscation... You wouldn’t exactly enjoy life in Azkaban, would you?"
"So, you’re saying you don’t want to do this deal?" Kyle asked.
"No, no, no. There’s always some risk in making money, that’s normal," the owner shook his head. "As it happens, I know someone who has a dragon egg and is looking to sell. But..."
He trailed off.
"What is it?"