Starting with the goblin extermination

Arlando 3563, Hecatos Mountains, outer perimeter.

boom!

The goblin's short axe grazed Logan's left shoulder and got stuck in the tree trunk.

Logan seized the opportunity, and with a twist of his waist, the newly stitched leather armor made a rustling sound as a longsword, half the height of a man, slid into the goblin's head in an instant.

[Proficiency +1]

puff-

The red and white liquid was carried out by the longsword, splashing the grass on the ground and causing it to droop.

"The last one."

Logan took out a towel and wiped the dirt off the sword.

It must be said that blacksmith Dalark's craftsmanship is quite good; Logan's longsword and leather armor were practically brand new after Dalark's work.

The notch was smoothed out, making the sword sharper and lighter, and Logan's attacks became faster.

As for the leather armor, the previously conspicuous rips have been repaired, the entire lining has been reinforced, making it lightweight yet comfortable, and the thick, hardened leather outer layer provides a strong sense of security.

Logan sheathed his longsword, drew the dagger he had bought from his back waist, and deftly cut off three goblin ears, tossing them into his bag.

He then crouched down next to a rock and parted the blood-stained bushes around him.

A herbaceous plant with dark red leaves is huddled in the shadows—

This is the medicinal herb commissioned by the guild: snakeskin grass.

A medicinal herb used to make low-level healing potions, found in the Hecatethos Mountains and the Ash Forest.

Cut the grass by the roots, shake off the soil, and Luo Gen counts the number of snake-spotted grasses in the bag.

Ten flowers, each worth 1 silver coin, plus the three goblins encountered while searching for snakespotted grass, this time the income was 1 gold coin and 6 silver coins. Although it took a lot of effort, the profit was quite good.

......

It was already afternoon when we returned to Riverwood.

Logan pushed open the wooden door of the [Bird in the Woods] herbal shop. Accompanied by the crisp sound of wind chimes, a scent mixed with hay, preservatives, and a faint sulfur wafted out.

"Welcome! What goodies have you brought today?"

Adele raised her head from behind the tall counter, her long black hair flowing down her slender neck and onto the shoulders of the Tyflint.

Her exposed, dark red skin was kissed by the golden afternoon sunlight.

"Ten snake-spotted grasses." Logan placed the bag, which reeked of mud, on the counter. "The commission you posted at the guild, right?"

“Not bad,” Adele said, skillfully picking up a dark red blade of grass from the bag with two fingers, her gaze shifting between the snakespotted grass and Logan in front of her. “I remember you, the blond handsome guy with Thorin.”

"You should know that, unlike in the north, introducing yourself is a very important courtesy here."

She handed Logan a money bag, which he reached out to take, but the bag wouldn't budge.

Adele just smiled at him, and Logan could see her long tail wagging behind her.

Logan.

Logan didn't let go, holding onto the bulging part of the purse, his thumb accidentally brushing against Adele's little finger during the handover.

Her clenched hand loosened naturally.

"Logan, Logan..." Tiplin's dark golden eyes curved into a smile, her forward-leaning posture creating a huge arc that would captivate most men. "If you ever find any good medicinal herbs in the future, you can come directly to me. I promise I'll give you a reasonable price."

"I'll keep an eye on it."

Logan smiled politely, looked away, and focused his attention on the shelf behind Adele.

Colorful medicines lay on the shelf, light filtering through the glass and mingling with the liquid inside.

The wooden signs on the shelves displayed their names and prices.

[Basic Swiftness Potion: 10 Gold Coins/Bottle]

[Basic Love Potion: 10 Gold Coins/Bottle]

Intermediate Healing Potion: 20 Gold Coins/Bottle

On the shelf of intermediate-level healing potions stood five or six glass bottles filled with a red liquid; Logan could imagine the viscous, strawberry-scented liquid inside.

That was a medicine his father had left him.

He drank 20 gold coins to save his life while crossing the Hecatetus Mountains, and now he only has 3 gold coins left.

Of course, Logan knew this was only temporary.

One day, he'll be drinking intermediate-level healing potions like water.

"What, you've got your eye on this?"

Adele followed Logan's gaze and, as she expected, saw the healing potion.

After all, none of the various effects of other potions are as important as a person's life, especially for adventurers dancing on the edge of a knife.

"This is high-end stuff," Adele said with a sly smile. "There was once an unfortunate adventurer who was castrated by his wife, but he ended up with several mistresses thanks to this thing."

"That's amazing? Then I'll have to work hard to make money." Logan glanced down at his crotch and chuckled awkwardly.

"Small in stature but big in wisdom."

Adele suddenly reached out and pinched Logan's cheek; Logan could even smell the faint musky scent on her hand.

He was actually being flirted with by the woman opposite him.

"If that day ever comes, I can give you a folded gift."

Tifflin turned around, took a glass bottle filled with green liquid from the shelf, and placed it on the counter.

"As for now, I suggest that if you have some spare money, you can consider this first."

Adele tapped the glass bottle, and the green liquid inside began to pulsate.

"A basic healing potion, costing only 5 gold coins, is made from the snakeskin you brought today."

"The effect certainly won't be as good as a mid-level healing potion, but it can still save your life in the wild... Why don't you consider it?"

After saying that, the Tyflint's tail started wagging behind him again, as if that would hypnotize Logan and make him buy the bottle of green potion.

But Logan didn't have that much money.

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Logan grabbed his money bag and prepared to leave.

Adele's gaze returned to the handsome northern boy in front of her, finding it amusing.

He remained silent, but unlike most people, he was not reserved, nor did he exhibit the shyness one would expect at his age.

Just like her.

He seemed to take it for granted that he and she were on the same level.

What gave him confidence?

pause.

Tifflin bit her lip, adopting a captivatingly scrutinizing expression.

"Since you're quite cute, I'll give you a chance."

"What?" Logan turned around and leaned forward, feigning curiosity.

The two were very close together.

"If you can find me a Sunset Rose, I'll give you a Basic Healing Potion."

"【Sunset Rose】, what is that?"

"It's not some rare herb, just a flower that grows in the Ash Forest," Adele chuckled, covering her mouth, seemingly enjoying teasing this stranger. "It has some medicinal value, and its color is beautiful, just like citrine. I plan to use it as decoration."

"Don't worry, you definitely won't lose out. You should know that its market price is less than one gold coin."

This was a sure-fire deal, but Logan was wary.

Why would such a good thing happen to him?

Is it just because he's handsome?

Logan glanced at his handsome face reflected in the glass...

"make a deal."