E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 43 - Recording

"Leo, what have you been doing since?" Artemis asked who was looking at the figure of the brown-haired man.

What Leo did may indeed be quite strange in Artemis's view. That is visiting various types of stores and recording all the prices of goods in it.

"Don't you see? I'm recording the price." Reply to Leo briefly without even taking his eyes off his thin book.

In a world with an era equivalent to this medieval, books had a much higher price than gold. But for a pile of blank paper that is used as a notebook, the price is somewhat cheaper.

To carry out the next plan, Leo did not hesitate to pour money for the book and stationery.

"I know you're taking notes, but what for? What's the point of doing all this?"

Hearing a question from Artemis for the second time, Leo decided not to answer it and focused on his work.

After everything was done, Leo returned to the inn he had rented. Or rather, he rented out all the rooms in the inn.

The total rooms he rented were 16 rooms, of which there were 3 empty rooms. One will be used for meetings with all his subordinates, while the rest will be used as temporary storage.

"Aahs... Signore. Welcome back." Said two women who were none other than Leo's slaves. The two of them were seen sitting leisurely on the first floor, enjoying their morning breakfast.

"Yes. Is everything okay?" Ask Leo who is still walking.

Behind him, Artemis followed at a fairly slow pace.

"Everything's fine, sir. According to Mr. Leo's request, we will keep an eye on all your slaves." Answer one of the women.

"good. And one more thing, you're not slaves but my employees. As long as you work well, I'll guarantee you food and a decent job." Reply Leo shortly before entering his room. Same with Artemis.

'Jeg!'

The sound of the door being closed and locked sounded quite loud.

Meanwhile....

"I still can't believe that this is all reality." Said one of the women.

"I am too. I thought Mr. Leo was a cruel and cold man of his attitude, but in reality...."

The brief gossip between the two 'Employees' of Leo also took place. Discussing about their Master and what they had actually imagined all along.

Of course, it is a very profitable thing for Leo because it can gain trust easily.

......***......

'Sreeett!!'

Leo unrolled the map on his desk. Soon after, Leo began to open his notebook and pay close attention to the two.

After a while....

"Artemist. You asked me just now, what's the point of keeping a record of prices, right? Come here." Come here." Leo's words are short.

The curious Artemis drew closer to Leo's desk. Take a look at a map of the western part of the Rustfell Mountains as well as a price notebook of goods in the market.

At this time, they were in one of the largest port cities in the Human Kingdom namely Venice.

The food? They obtained it from the vast farmland outside the thick walls of this City. Similarly, from livestock and also fishing in the sea. Make this big city have strong food security.

Not only that, the sea trade route that connects one port with another port in the South and in the North. It made the city a paradise for merchants.

But what Leo wanted to show was not a Geography lesson. Except for a shortened economic lesson.

"Note, this city is one of the major sources of food production in this region. In other words, their food supply was large.

It also causes the price of raw food ingredients in this City is quite cheap when compared to Daeta City which only focuses on crafts and metal processing." Clearly Leo while pointing at the location on the map with his left hand, and the price in the notebook with his right hand.

Artemis took a while to realize it.

"Tu-wait first?! Why is the price of wheat in Daeta City 1.5 times more expensive than here?!" Shouted Artemis with a surprised face.

Hearing that, Leo only replied with a smile that looked so satisfied.

In fact, Leo had started to record prices since arriving in this Western Region of the Rustfell Mountains. But the reason for doing so is to increase his knowledge of the average price of a good. So that he is not easily fooled and can buy at the best price.

As someone who comes from the modern world, where transportation between cities, even between provinces and countries is so easy.

That is why Leo did not expect that the distance between cities that are not so far in the world, will make a difference in price that much.

But it's true.

Although the distance is not too far, even with a horse carriage even though Leo takes about 2 days and one night trip to get to another City.

Not to mention considering the danger from the bandits who might be threatening along the way.

By paying attention to that aspect, of course the price difference will be very large. That is because the abundant supply of goods in one place, can not be distributed easily.

"Leo! You're incredible! How do you realize this?!" Shouted Artemis who now looks so excited.

"I just realized it too. And this, is our new business after this. Selling Enchantment equipment is profitable, but where is mine has its limits. Making our income is entirely determined by my Mana.

But this time it's different. Our income will be determined by our own hard work." Reply Leo who at this time put on a face that looks quite serious, but still with his smile.

'Bruk! Bruk! Bruk!'

The sound of Artemis' feet hitting the floor every time she jumped was very noisy. Apparently, this new money-making opportunity made him very excited.

"Leo! Let's wait especially! We're leaving soon! I'll buy a lot of gan...."

"Wait first! After all, this plan still had many flaws. One, we don't have enough horse-drawn carriages to carry a profitable amount of grain. While my money just ran out to buy slaves.

Then secondly, I still need to teach them the Kramas and skills needed to work well. With the current conditions, they were still a burden. And lastly third, our money has been thinned." Obviously Leo is long.

Hearing all that, Artemis looked desperate and discouraged. He soon dropped himself on Leo's bed in the room.

His body started to limp, his gaze started to blur due to the tears that started to wet his eyes. With the rest of his last strength....

"My money...."

Only one sentence came out of Artemis' mouth.