Chapter 28
Seeing the curious expressions on everyone's faces, Arthur could no longer hold back and decided to explain.
"This time, we all made it out alive thanks to this thing!" he declared, holding up a damaged scroll.
The crowd only looked more confused.
"This is a pollution magic scroll I traded for using monster meat. Honestly, I bought it just for fun—but who would've thought it'd be this useful in a critical moment?"
"This scroll induces such intense fear in its target that they briefly lose consciousness. That's why the boar staggered earlier, even though it hadn't shown any signs of weakness."
Arthur exhaled and continued, "I hope you'll all remember this—and consider sharing a bit of the meat with the person who made this scroll as a token of thanks. Sure, the scroll belongs to me now, but we'll definitely need more of these in the future. It's best to start building a good relationship with Clayton. Quality goods never lack buyers."
Everyone nodded as the explanation finally made sense.
Arthur smiled in satisfaction. His true aim was to make them recognize Clayton's value, so no one would protest if Clayton received a share of the hunt's spoils.
Of course, he had another reason—self-interest. Who wouldn't want to be friends with someone capable of crafting high-quality gear at a low price?
In a world of swords and magic, Clayton was like gold in a field of low-born farmers.
Meanwhile, some people reacted differently.