Business Opportunity

To stand out in the New Year's Fair, you need a bit of inspiration. Tomorrow, let's go to a few markets in Eastrise and see if there are any good ideas we can borrow.

Sounds good, and you can also get a feel for your competitors. Do you need me to prepare anything for you?

All I need is for you to be with me! After all, this market survey is crucial to our success.

Alright, I'll follow your arrangements tomorrow, partner.

It seems we've come to the right place, the business of this shop is surprisingly good. Indeed, good food is a great way to attract customers.

Hmm, Xen's signature restaurant is admittedly excellent. Good food really brings popularity...

Welcome! Isn't this Miss Lorine? Are you here to try my new dishes, or is there something else?

Boss Xen, I'm here to discuss cooperation this time. I hope to attract customers with your barbecue...

No problem, Miss Lorine. My barbecue will definitely make your stall extremely popular!

To be honest, the taste is indeed attractive. But Lorine, this is just the beginning, isn't it? You still need to find a product that can touch people's hearts.

Of course! Delicious food is an enticing start, but I have to win their hearts with truly premium goods!

Welcome! Are you two here to draw a fortune, or to make a wish?

Miss Nekomata, I'm looking for some unique product ideas. How do you think amulets or prayer plaques could be made more special?

Actually, our shrine releases limited edition amulets every year, which combine blessings and New Year features, and they are very popular.

The allure of fortune-telling... is mostly derived from this uncertainty, isn't it?

Actually, the lucky bags I sell here are also very popular...

Your lucky bag is full of counterfeit products like Strength Elixir, isn't it...

There are also many buyers, right? As long as the packaging is attractive and the promotion is strong, it's fine. After all, the customers can't see...

Exactly! The lucky bag is a symbol of good fortune, but the real thrill is the surprised feeling, just like opening a blind box!

That's settled then! The combination of blind boxes and New Year's lucky bags is our core idea this time. Partner, the next step is to find suitable prizes.

How about I provide it?

That won't do... Only with sufficiently attractive contents can our lucky bags make a name for themselves at the fair!

Wow, the works here are really exquisite. Stara's workshop is nearby, and her craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch.

Oh? You have quite the connections... even in the luxury industry.

Captain? I didn't expect to see you here. What brings you here today?

Stara, long time no see! I'm here to ask for your help in designing a batch of prayer items and decorations for the lucky bags at the New Year's Fair.

It seems that you've come with business this time? Who is this?

I am Lorine, the most potential merchant in Eastrise. This collaboration with the Captain is to make everyone at the New Year's Fair remember my name!

Interesting partnership. Tell me, what do you specifically need?

We plan to launch a kind of lucky bags that combine the praying culture. Normal prizes are amulets and small ornaments, and the grand prize needs to be a distinctive limited edition work. Your craftsmanship best reflects the style of Eastrise, so we can only ask for your help this time.

Sounds interesting, but the timeline might be a bit tight. If you could provide some clear design directions, I could rush out a few samples first.

I'll decide the direction! But don't worry, the design I want will never be boring. You just need to make it look luxurious and appealing.

Alright, I'll give it a try. Come and get the sample at this time tomorrow. Let's see if it meets your expectations.

Thank you, Stara! Remember to let me know if you need any materials. We will prepare them as soon as possible.

Tsk, Bifrost's style is indeed distinctive. But I'm curious, what kind of products do you have that could attract Eastrise people?

Although Bifrost's mechanical products and metal crafts are cold and hard, they have a unique charm. Besides, the merchants from Eastrise are very interested in the specialties of Bifrost. It's just that the trade is not smooth due to the tensions between the two countries.

But the two countries have been divided for so many years...

That's why a bridge like us is needed. Let's go, Lindell must be waiting for us.

Captain, long time no see! You are a rare guest to Eastrise. Are you here for a visit, or do you have other insights?

Lindell, I have a serious request. Miss Lorine and I are planning a New Year's Fair, and we want to include some Bifrost specialties in the lucky bags. Your recommendations won't let us down, right?

This is your partner, isn't it? Miss Lorine , nice to meet you! Our mechanical products are exquisitely crafted, suitable as souvenirs.

Portable computers, exoskeleton devices... sounds great! These items will definitely enhance the appeal of the lucky bags. As for the price, can you give us some discounts?

Of course, we have to give face to Awakener. However, it's not easy for Bifrost products to enter Eastrise.These mechanical accessories are also for Eastrise people to better understand our culture.

Lindell, I understand your intentions. This lucky bag is a good opportunity.

Yes, Captain. If you can push these products to more Eastrise customers, it may pave the way for future cooperation. I believe that the people of Eastrise are also very familiar with accepting the art and industrial charm of our Bifrost.

Tsk, promoting culture sounds nice, but it's all about making money, isn't it? However, since you all say so, I suppose I'm making a contribution to the relationship between the two countries.

Miss Lorine is indeed a pragmatic businesswoman. However, I like this kind of frankness. The goods can be picked up tomorrow, and I will prepare the samples in advance for you to choose from.

As for the discount...

Rest assured, I will help you negotiate the best price!

This place is really ... unique. Are you sure this person would be willing to cooperate? She doesn't sound like someone who can be reasoned with.

Don't worry, although Roxy is arrogant, she will take action as long as the conditions are attractive enough. But you have to be prepared to face her condescending attitude.

Awakener, is there any necessary reason why you bring a tacky merchant to disturb my peace?

Tacky? Hey, this is a bit too much...

Roxy, don't rush to send us away. I know your elixir is unparalleled, so we are here to negotiate a deal this time.

A deal? Interesting. What do you think could exchange for my elixir? Gold, silver, jewels?

No, not at all. We have a batch of rare medicinal herbs from Bifrost that could help you research more efficient alchemy formulas. This should be far from ordinary for you, right?

The herbs from Bifrost... are indeed rare. However, I can only determine how rare your items are after I personally test them.

We are sincere in our offer. If you're willing to cooperate, these herbs are yours. Using your elixir to enhance our lucky bags, isn't it a win-win opportunity?

Hmph, a lucky bag? Your vulgar tricks have nothing to do with me. However, if the medicinal materials are really worth my effort, I can give you a few elixirs.

Then it's settled. We'll get the medicinal herbs to you as soon as possible. You get your good stuff ready too.

Don't let me down, or you will leave empty-handed.

Arrogant enough to make people angry... However, the elixir of immortality is indeed something to look forward to.

Let's go find Lindell for some goods! If we can exchange them for Roxy's elixirs, our lucky bag will surely be extraordinary!

[Grace] the Anything Store, I heard that it is very famous in Eastrise, and even the upper-class nobles often visit. It seems we have found the right place.

However, their terms of cooperation are usually not simple either...

Welcome to Grace the Anything Store. Oh, Awakener, long time no see! How can I assist you?

Kuri, this is Miss Lorine. We are preparing goods for the New Year's Fair. We need you to provide some snacks, exquisite packaging, and other special products. We hope to get your help.

That sounds interesting. But Captain, you know to co-brand with the Anything Store is rather expensive.

Rest assured, budget is absolutely not a problem. As long as you can guarantee the quality, I am willing to pay the due price.

Alright, I'll go check with my boss...

By the way, Miss Kuri, I need a special lucky bag as a grand prize. Could you help design a particularly gorgeous package?

Is it the grand prize? I wonder which lucky audience member will get it...

The grand prize, of course, is predetermined!

Miss Brown agreed to the deal! She said that what concerns Awakener concerns her as well, and the price is negotiable!

No way... Who exactly are you?

...Do I really have that much influence?