Ace Salesman: I

Please, everyone... at least look at what I'm selling.

Isn't it obvious?

Oh... Are you a customer? Sorry, I thought everybody left.

So, are you interested in our stones?

Sigh. I know, right? I honestly don't know what the boss was thinking...

I mean, who would buy this kind of stuff around here? See, all the houses here are built out of either wood or bricks.

Not to mention most of the locals don't even have a Terminal.

A lot. Before I got into sales, I worked in customer service.

I just needed to type in some words online and everything's done.

As for in person sales... I've never done that. And, uh, I get the jitters when I talk to people face-to-face.

Plus... people on the street aren't interested in stones at all. I wouldn't know who to sell them to even if I wanted to...

Fixing houses, generally, but hardly anyone does that even in Jinzhou nowadays.

Or maybe paving roads? But that's not something anybody can just get up and do...

Well, let me think... Oh, right, making statues!

Thanks! I know who would want the stones now!

Oh, would you... mind coming with me? There's no way I'll be able to get a deal on my own.

Wow, thank you so much! I'll get stuff ready and meet you at the souvenir store in town!

Welcome, sir!

Are you... talking to me?

Yes! Is this your first time in Hongzhen and looking to buy something? Well, you've come to the right place!

What would you like? We have Mt. Firmament oolong tea, made from tea leaves freshly picked this year using ancient techniques. It's only ten Shell Credits an ounce, with a money-back guarantee!

Ah, it's you, Rover. Do you know this gentleman?

Well, since it's your friend, I can give him 20% off all items in the store!

(He's so much more professional in sales than I am...)

Ahem. No, actually, we're here... to sell.

Sell? You mean like the herbs you found and gathered on your trip?

Yes... yes, and quality stones for sculpting at that! We offer all kinds of them! Here's a sample... for you to... take a look.

It does look nice, both the texture and color... But this is not from Mt. Firmament, is it?

No, it isn't. I brought it with me from Jinzhou!

Wait, is there something wrong with it?

Not in the slightest! Our company has been in the stone business for over 10 years in Jinzhou. And we... we've always offered the best there is at affordable prices...

Sounds a bit suspicious. If the rocks are fine, why are you so nervous?

I see. That explains a lot. When I first worked here, I couldn't even get a whole sentence out. It's okay, you just need more practice.

All right, then let's get down to business. What's the price?

That really is pretty cheap... I've heard that they have to rely on heavy-duty machinery to mine rocks out there, but this...

Sorry, I can't do it.

Is the price too high for you? That's fine, I'm sure we can work something out...

It's not about the price. These statues were carved out of Mt. Firmament rocks.

Mt. Firmament rocks...? Are they different from the ones in Jinzhou?

Of course. Every rock in Mt. Firmament had been blessed by our great Sentinel.

Well, I'm not joking with you. Don't believe me? Just take a look at that!

Out the window? Is that... the Loong's Crest? Wait, the shape... Don't tell me...

That's right. Not just Loong's Crest, the appearance of the entire Mt. Firmament was hand-chiseled by the ancestors of Hongzhen to resemble our Sentinel!

!

It's okay, you're not the first to be blown away by this marvel. Like I've always said, the story of Mt. Firmament's Sentinel statue really should be included in the tourism pamphlet...

All right, I got to get back to work. Hongzhen's been bustling with visitors lately. Catch you later, Rover.

I guess I still got a lot to learn about Hongzhen... I'll hang around and see if I can get new clients. If I work hard... I can definitely...

My mind just... goes blank and I don't know what to say.

That's it...? That does make sense... Let me dwell on it. Thank you, Rover.