Chapter 4: First Sale, Auto-Baker!
Noah watched her with fascination, trying to keep his expression neutral while inwardly marvelling at what his bread could do.
A health potion in bread form? That was definitely going to sell in this place.
"It's a family recipe," he improvised, leaning casually against the counter. "Good for recovery and energy."
Valeria nodded.
"I've been feeling tired and fatigued recently from all the fighting and training. But this bread made me feel better. It's really worth the one golden coin."
"It's not worth a golden coin. I told you that it was a one-time special offer."
Valeria ignored him before picking up the bread once more and continued eating.
[Bread: Accelerates natural recovery by 30%]
After finishing the loaf, Valeria reached for her pouch again and pulled out another gold coin, placing it firmly beside the first. "Give me another one."
"Actually," Noah said, straightening his posture, "considering the healing properties you've just discovered, I think three gold coins would be more appropriate." His heart hammered in his chest—was he really haggling with a woman who had threatened him with a knife minutes ago?
Valeria's eyes narrowed, but there was respect in them now. "You drive a hard bargain for someone who appeared out of nowhere. But, it's worth it."