With the remnants of the fallen Moon Bear in his possession,
Archvel made his way back to Red Copper Town.
As he walked through the forest, Archvel's mind churned with thoughts and plans.
He knew that he needed a moment of respite to rest and recuperate, to gather his strength and to devise a more strategic approach to his hunting endeavors.
"What I have done is too risky."
"If one thing went wrong, I would be killed."
"It seems like I still know nothing."
Archvel directly went to the Black Beer Inn and put the carcass of the bear in his room.
He did not forget to hide it as much as he could, but it still gathered attention from the people inside.
But they would not know it was a magical beast, so there was not a second thought in the mind of Archvel.
He entered the inn, the door creaking softly as he stepped inside, the familiar aroma of ale and roasted meat filling the air.
"I will sell the Moon Bear parts tomorrow night."
"I will rest and then look for a spell that will help me find creatures or living animals in general."
Archvel sat alone in his room at the Black Beer Inn, a plate of steaming food before him. As he savored each bite, his mind was consumed with thoughts of his ongoing hunt.
"If I don't find a way better way, the time is not enough for me to gather the needed coins for the Shard of a Void Stone.".
Flicking through the pages of his tomes, Archvel's eyes scanned the tomes and tried to find a spell that he could use.
His heart quickened with anticipation as he stumbled upon a passage describing a spell known as "Predatory Eyes."
"Predator Eyes or Predatory Eyes," he whispered to himself, the words lingering in the air.
"If this spell lives up to its name, it could be exactly what I need."
"If not for the Master Language spell, I would have no chance to learn this spell from the tomes without any kind of sophisticated and official training."
Closing his eyes, Archvel allowed his mind to wander, envisioning himself casting the spell.
He could almost feel the surge of power as his eyes became engulfed in swirling darkness and his vision sharpened.
"Oh, I do understand why it is called Predatory Eyes."
Archvel murmured.
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"This spell will grant me the ability to see beyond what others can perceive," he thought, a glimmer of excitement in his voice.
"With predatory eyes, no creature will be able to hide from me."
Archvel's thoughts raced.
"It can be said that this spell not only helps me to find creatures, it also helps me to locate other mages as well as living creatures."
"Basically a spell to enhance the eyes to find out the living things. It travels up to one to five kilometers, which is sufficient for me."
"I will be a force to be reckoned with," he declared.
Archvel stood at the counter of the Red Eye Hut, a collection of Moon Bear parts neatly arranged before him.
He locked eyes with Heida.
Heida sized up the Moon Bear parts,
Archvel couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease.
"I can only hope she would not try to swindle me."
As the haggling commenced, Archvel focused his attention, strategizing his approach.
He needed to exude confidence while showcasing the quality of his bounty.
"Stay calm," he reminded himself, his thoughts racing.
"You've done your research; you know the market value. Trust in your abilities."
Archvel shook his head as he noticed his thoughts.
"I care too much about just a simple hunt."
He thought.
At the same time,
Heida's voice measured and shrewd, pierced the air.
She offered a price that fell below Archvel's expectations.
"I expected this much."
Archvel's mind raced, searching for a counteroffer.
He weighed the risks and rewards, knowing that a poorly worded response could jeopardize the entire deal.
"Be assertive," he thought.
With careful consideration, Archvel presented a counteroffer.
He outlined the merits of the Moon Bear parts,
Time seemed to stretch as the haggling continued, with each offer and counteroffer a dance of negotiation.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, an agreement was reached.
As he left the Red Eye Hut, gold coins jingling in his pocket,
The successful haggling had not only boosted his confidence but also affirmed his worth as a skilled hunter in the eyes of others.
He knew that this was just the beginning of his journey, a stepping stone towards greater accomplishments. With each successful sale, he would gather the resources necessary to pursue his ultimate goals.
As he walked away, his head held high, Archvel relished in the thrill of the haggling victory.
"17 gold coins for almost all the parts of the Moon Bear; I took one small part of it for the Skeleton Ring."
"She offered me 13 gold coins before; I think I did good enough."
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Archvel went back to the Black Beer Inn after the deal finished; he wanted to drink and relax as much as he could.
Now that he managed to gather twenty gold coins, another hunt like Moon Bear would give him enough funds to buy the Void Shard he needed.
As he relaxed, a voice broke through the ambiance, accompanied by a friendly smile.
It was Jareth.
"Oh, you are here, not that I did not expect you to be here!" Jareth exclaimed,
"Can I join you for a drink? There's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Archvel glanced up, meeting Jareth's gaze.
He weighed his options for a moment, considering the potential benefits and risks of indulging in conversation.
"Yeah, I guess it would do no harm."
"I would not like to reject him for the time being," he thought.
Ultimately, he saw no harm in hearing what Jareth had to say.
"Sure, why not?" Archvel replied with a nod, acknowledging Jareth's invitation. "I could use a drink and some company."