Chapter 277: Welcome to the Workforce
Regarding Matthew's self-introduction and revelation of his background.
The three in front of him were speechless.
In the Netheril Empire, Arcanists are not just symbols of power but also of authority.
Any Arcanist can easily become a lord of a territory.
This is why Matthew directly obtained the title of Sir and the right to rule Bay Territory.
It's also the reason Bay City could apply in advance to become a small city.
No one wants to offend a young Arcanist with extraordinary talent!
Who knows if he might one day become a Grand Arcanist, representing the highest combat power of the Netheril Empire?
Whether in strength or status, Matthew had demonstrated exceptional qualities.
This made the three's gazes flicker and shift.
Faced with Matthew's directness, though they didn't know his exact intentions, they all wisely chose to remain silent.
"Don't be so tense. The reason I've invited you all here at this time is mainly to introduce some of Bay Territory's special products."
As Matthew spoke, he took out some items from his storage space.
Lin Qi's eyes lit up as he stared at the various things in Matthew's hands.
He had a vague idea of Matthew's intentions but still found it hard to believe.
Matthew picked up a Vitality Potion and introduced it in detail:
"This is a Vitality Potion independently developed and produced by Bay Territory, which I believe everyone here is quite familiar with."
"Its effects are excellent, and the price isn't particularly high, making it very popular among adventurers and military soldiers."
"Although Bay Territory has the Thorn Merchant Guild helping with sales, due to the high production volume, we've accumulated some inventory…"
Matthew deliberately left the sentence unfinished, glancing at the thoughtful Brown and avoiding the somewhat bewildered Macaron, fixing his gaze on the eager Lin Qi.
Got him hooked!
Having leverage makes things so easy!
"To let more adventurers and soldiers enjoy this cost-effective potion."
"Each Vitality Potion costs only 45 silver coins, 5 silver coins cheaper than basic healing potions!"
Lin Qi quickly grasped the implications behind Matthew's words.
Given the current shortage of magical potions, any effective potion would sell easily.
The Vitality Potion's effect is slightly better than a basic healing potion.
After a few months of use with no reported issues, it's clearly a very successful new magical potion.
While Lin Qi didn't know the exact cost of producing Vitality Potions, he knew they were easier to sell than basic healing potions.
If Bay Territory's selling price was indeed 45 silver coins, transporting them to Blood Moon City or other cities would yield a significant profit.
One bottle could earn 5 silver coins!
Ten bottles would earn 50 silver coins!
A hundred bottles would make 5 gold coins!
A thousand bottles would yield 50 gold coins!
Ten thousand bottles would bring in 500 gold coins!
As if reading Lin Qi's mind, Matthew placed the Vitality Potion back on the table, shaking his head with feigned helplessness:
"Bay Territory produces a surplus of 10,000 bottles daily, and storing them is quite a hassle…"
10,000 bottles daily?
A profit of 500 gold coins…
In a month, that easily exceeds 10,000 gold coins!
Hearing this, Lin Qi couldn't contain himself any longer and stood up, speaking excitedly:
"Honorable Lord Matthew, I have sales channels for this, and I'd be happy to help Bay Territory alleviate this burden. Could I…"
"Good, very good!"
Matthew displayed an equally excited expression, walking over and patting Lin Qi on the shoulder:
"If you're willing to cooperate with Bay Territory and help us sell 10,000 bottles of Vitality Potion daily, I can even reduce the price by 2 silver coins for you."
A further 2 silver coins off?
That means each bottle could now yield 7 silver coins in profit?
Earning nearly 20,000 gold coins monthly?
That's about a third of Lin Qi's territory's income!
"Thank you, Lord Matthew. It's my honor to assist Bay Territory. Is there anything else you…"
Before he could finish, Matthew sighed again, rubbing his temples as he continued with a helpless tone:
"Initially, our production capacity in Bay Territory could keep increasing, but there are a dozen herbs that we can't gather in sufficient quantities…"
Lin Qi immediately stood up, ready to respond:
"Isn't that convenient? I happen to have channels for those as well. Whatever herbs you need, we can supply them…"
Herbs are easy to find; potions are hard to get!
There are plenty of territories selling herbs, but very few that can sell potions in large quantities.
Realizing the hidden potential in this, Lin Qi added:
"Our herbs are even cheaper than the market price…"
But Matthew shook his head, causing Lin Qi to sit back down, bewildered, as Matthew calmly explained:
"There's no need for that; everyone should make their fair share of coins so we can all live better."
"Gold coins are never enough, but my goal is to make these cost-effective potions available to more adventurers."
"Only if everyone benefits can I rest easy!"
Lin Qi looked at Matthew's sincere expression, suppressing his complex thoughts as he nodded in agreement:
"Lord Matthew, you are generous. I will definitely help Bay Territory sell the extra potions!"
Satisfied, Matthew nodded and turned to his desk, picking up the batch-produced enchanted equipment under the watchful eyes of Brown and Macaron.
"This is also good stuff…"
Brown and Macaron exchanged excited glances.
Although they couldn't help Bay Territory sell these enchanted items like Lin Qi could.
Their soldiers urgently needed such weapons and equipment!
If they couldn't help sell, they would simply buy!
"Ahem, Honorable Lord Matthew, I can pay for 200 sets of enchanted equipment…"
"I'd like to buy 1,000 sets; I know some lords who could use them too…"
Macaron and Brown each spoke in turn, and when they met Matthew's amused gaze, they realized they hadn't asked about the price!
Fortunately, Matthew had no intention of taking advantage of them and offered them a 10% discount.
He also smiled and mentioned that if they could convince other lords to purchase more, they could receive additional "discounts."
Brown was instantly thrilled.
Likewise, Macaron was excited, but his expression soon fell as he sighed helplessly.
Brown could sell, but he was out of luck!
At that moment, Matthew turned to Macaron and asked:
"Baron Macaron, are you interested in golems?"