Continuation of training 1.124

Once they arrived at the jewelry store, Semiramis and Scheherezade went up to the second floor to handle paperwork and administrative issues. At the same time, Viggo was left in the hands of a professional jewelry seller. She was a woman in her fifties, slender and elegant in appearance. Her speech was sophisticated while her gaze was languid and sensual. However, Viggo was not fooled by the simple appearance and saw that her eyes never smiled. She was really a professional, who wouldn't put her job at risk just because of a pretty face like Viggo's.

After a long explanation of three hours, where Samanta, the jewelry seller, explained to Viggo everything about the jewelry and precious stones they had on display, she told him that he should wait until a customer arrived at his level. Viggo himself didn't know what his level was but wait.

That way he spends the whole morning, where a total of three people came, but it seems that none were at his level. Since Samanta never called him to attend to a client. Once lunchtime arrived, Semiramis and Scheherezade came down from the second floor. Semiramis explained to Viggo that this schedule was the least crowded. She had to talk to Samanta, so she asked him to stay taking care of the store. To which Viggo nodded, after all, he felt that today he had done nothing and did not need to eat.

-That's not right- said Semiramis, bringing her delicate hand to Viggo's cheek -when we come back, it will be your turn-

Viggo nodded, gave her a small kiss that made her smile, and looked at her as she left with Scheherezade and Samanta. Viggo returned to the spacious jewelry store that should have measured about thirty meters long by twenty meters wide. The ceiling and walls were white, while the entire floor was covered with a brown carpet with ochre-colored symbols like three vine tips curling at the tip. The furniture was all white, located in a U-shape while having large glass display cases on top. Each piece of furniture was filled with jewelry and precious stones, placed in an orderly fashion by color, shape, rarity and price. In the center of the store was a set of furniture with showcases that formed a circle while a torrent of crystals imitating the rain, fell from the sky.

At first glance, the goddess Hera had given a large tent to Semiramis to manage, which Semiramis mentioned was valued at more than a billion valis. Viggo made an uncomfortable smile upon hearing her, as the levels of wealth compared to her mothers were on another level.

Even if Hepahestus, her mother, was a producer who sold weapons to top adventurers and had a big name in Orario, she could only consider her mid-level wealth compared to Hera.

Viggo went to the show that he was near the wall on the right and began to look at the beautiful necklaces with precious stones. Each shone with a unique charm. A few minutes passed where he strolled through all the showcases reviewing the prices and admiring the jewelry, until the bell at the door rang.

A man with a broad forehead entered. He was dressed in a shirt, suit, and tie. He looked wealthy and, in a hurry, as if he didn't have much time.

Viggo turned and looked him in the eye as he showed a friendly smile -how can I help you?- he asked in the thickest, most manly voice he could put on. The guy gave a sniffing just hearing him and looked at him from head to toe as if reevaluating him.

-Good afternoon- said the man -I want a jewel, the most beautiful and largest there can be-

-For what occasion?- asked Viggo, keeping his smile and reaching out to the display case on the left. The man nodded and walked to the display case as Viggo followed.

-It's my beloved's birthday- replied the guy.

-A birthday is a special occasion- said Viggo, arriving with the guy in front of the display case -How about that aquamarine with small green details in its center?-

-Very soft, it must be more passionate- the guy replied while taking out a handkerchief and wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Viggo stared at him for a moment and asked him -Has a problem occurred?

-That's not your business-

-No, of course, but I can't leave a man in love with so much passion adrift-

The man stared at Viggo and felt that he had found a kindred spirit -my name is Leandro, my friend, and I have a big problem-

-You can call me Viggo- Viggo replied -How can I help you?-

-Viggo, my friend- Leandro said with great concern reflected in his gaze -I have been caught in an indiscretion. Some envious man told my beloved that I walked hand in hand with a young woman and now she wants to take me away from her life. I prostrate myself at her feet and beg her, and she told me that if I could impress her and show my love, she would forgive me-

-Mmm- said Viggo as he stroked his chin and looked towards the display case in the center that formed a circle with the rain-like crystals falling from the ceiling -come- said Viggo and guided him at a rapid pace. Once they arrived in front of the display case, they saw a beautiful silver necklace with a ruby in the shape of an inverted triangle.

-This one from here, my friend- said Viggo -if you give this to your beloved, surely, she will forgive you and even ignore your future indiscretions. Red as the passion I notice when I hear you speak her-

However, Leandro saw the price of more than fifty million valis and almost fell on his back -it's a lot- argument

-It is a lot if you consider that your beloved is not worth it. And from how I hear you talk, she's worth the trip or quadruple of this-

-However...- Leandro argued in a worried tone

-Money comes and goes, my friend- Viggo told him with total conviction -but love is once in a lifetime. You and I love our muses with the same intensity. If you want to make her happy and forgive your indiscretions, this is the safest choice-

Leandro stared at the jewel in the showcase, passing the handkerchief from time to time across his wide forehead in a nervous gesture. He thought about it for a moment and nodded -yes, I take it- he said -but I don't walk with the money. I will send my butler to bring the money and take the jewel-

-My friend, I know you need the jewel right now- said Viggo by reaching out to him -don't worry, I'm a great adventurer who doesn't fall short in strength. I'll take it with myself and once we're at your house, you'll pay the debt-

-That would help me a lot- Leandro replied with a broad smile and shook his hand.

Viggo made a small grimace like a smile and thought that there are too many selfish people in this world. In the end, when a man finds himself in a bind, he cares about nothing but saving his own ass and forgets even about manners, etiquette, and status.

Viggo closed the shop and went to the northern area of Orario, where the noble area was. Once they arrived at a spacious mansion, Leandro let Viggo pass to the front desk and made him wait without any care (not a cup of tea, not cookies, not anything).

Twenty minutes later Leandro came accompanied by a couple of adventurers and his butler, who carried a large bag as large as a sack of potatoes. Viggo took the beautiful jewel out of his suit and one of the adventurers took it. In turn, the butler left the bag in front of Viggo.

Viggo crouched down and opened the bag, only to find gold bars. He looked at Leandro and he grimaced uncomfortably.

-You must forgive me, my friend- said Leandro -but I do not have such a sum in cash. However, you can check the ingots and make sure they are real-

Viggo grimaced, took one of the ingots and checked it all over. Then he took an ingot that had some marks as if someone had squeezed it and split it in half. Nothing strange and his purity was exceptional, Viggo thought when he saw his center, nodded, and looked at Leandro.

-Okay, I'm not worried, it seems real- said Viggo -if there is any difference once the conversion is made, I will come to return the difference or to collect-

-Insolent- said the butler, an older man with a gray head in a frac suit -the master would never rob a small merchant-

-That's why I said, there may be differences in weighing and conversion. If there are, I will come to return what is left in your favor or I will charge the difference that remains against you. Do not take it badly, old man, it can do you wrong- Viggo looked at Leandro and continued -I hope you do well, my friend, and if you really love that lady so much, stop having so many indiscretions or at least, be more reserved-

Leandro relaxed and nodded. Viggo winked at him and left the mansion carrying a large sack of gold bars. People looked at him strangely on the street, since on the one hand he looked like a young nobleman of beautiful appearance, while, on the other hand, with that sack on his shoulder he looked like he was stealing.

Viggo returned to the store and found Semiramis, Scheherezade and Samanta waiting for him.

-Where were you?- asked Semiramis as Scheherezade and Samanta looked at him.

Viggo smiled, left the sack on the ground, and opened it showing all the ingots inside -selling a jewel- he said.

Semiramis closed her eyes and frowned while covering her face. Then she looked at Viggo with a smile and asked him -What did you do?-

-Selling a jewel- Viggo insisted -a well-dressed guy came and was looking for a jewel for his beloved who was about to take him out of her life. I recommended a jewel and the guy accepted. However, he had no money, so I took the jewel and the guy paid me at his mansion-

Semiramis opened her mouth to say something, but only let out a sigh while forming a funny smile. She looked at the bag with ingots at Viggo's feet and said -you worried they were real-

-Yes, of course, I'm not an idiot- replied Viggo, crouching down and showing the ingot that had split in half -there are no impurities or minerals that artificially raise its weight. At first glance and because of the conversion that is in the guild, there must be about fifty-two million valis-

Scheherezade laughed as Viggo explained things in a casual tone while Samanta clutched her head with both hands.

For her part, Semiramis nodded holding a big smile and walked over to where Viggo was holding the ingots. She looked over them and nodded to what he said.

-Okay, I think it's right- said Semiramis -on the one hand, it's a great success, we've never had so much cash in this store. But you must remember that this is not how we do things in this store-

-I know- Viggo replied -but the guy was so nervous and worried that he had to seize the opportunity. If I had let him go, just like that, he would shop at another store or regret the purchase. Then tomorrow he would send his butler to say that he would no longer buy the jewel or anything like that-

Semiramis let out a sigh and said -ok, we will leave it at that time, but do not force sales. There are many influential nobles and we don't want them to complain to Lady Hera-

-I'll keep that in mind- Viggo said with a beaming smile. Semiramis also smiled and gave him a small kiss on the lips.