If this was a year ago, they all would be shocked by the price, but they had earned a lot of money during their travel and now 10.000 gold coins weren't that much to them.
Aldred bought a couple of fruits for his wives, and they all love them.
"I heard you find this fruit deep under the sea. Aren't you people scared of sea monsters?"
The seller laughed bitterly. "Of course we are scared, but most people will only do this once, and never do it again."
"I didn't know that."
"Most people don't, My Lord. Earning 10.000 gold coins is enough for them to live their whole life and save enough for their children and even grandchildren if they manage the coins well."
"That's good to hear."
"I know, but many people in this job died before they can obtain a single fruit."
"Why do they still do it despite the danger?"
The seller sighed. "The people in this job are a bunch of desperate men who have everything to lose. This job can give them a new life but most die while trying."