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Volume 1 Chapter 122 The Way to Make Money, Burning Wine

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    Chapter 122 The way to make money, burning wine

    Isabel looked directly at the old man opposite. She could see from the other man's eyes that he was respectful and humble but at the same time maintained his persistence.

    "Why me?" The girl spoke softly, asking the biggest doubt in her heart, "You have lived here for half your life. If the business you talk about can really provide the huge benefits you claim, I think no matter whether it is Old Gra  Poe and even Count Kaliman will be very interested. What they can give you is far better than me."

    "Maybe, I don't deny that there is a possibility." Malone replied calmly, "But, I also believe that as long as possible, the two adults will not hesitate to take over this business.  Directly control it in my own hands. Maybe, in order to keep this secret, I will do some unpleasant things. By then, let alone wealth, I am afraid that the lives of my whole family will be difficult to save. With those two adults  Judging from the way you usually behave, this choice is normal. But you are different. First, your reputation for kindness and love for the people has already spread throughout Salandvania; secondly, from what Ete told me about  It seems from your deeds that I am by no means a creature in the pool. What I lack is just an opportunity. I am not afraid of your ridicule. Old man, I have reached the age where I know my destiny, but my two sons are not talented people to do big things. Don¡¯t take the risk.  , I am afraid that this little trick will really have to be buried with me, and I am unwilling to do so. If my Tiberius family completely breaks away from the aristocratic class in my generation, if I see my ancestors in the Kingdom of God in the future,  But I have no face to face them.¡±

    "You are very honest" Isabel laughed dumbly, tapped the armrest with her fingers, and said decisively after a moment of pondering, "Okay! In this case, I won't be pretentious anymore. If the business you offer is really of sufficient value, let alone  I will not be stingy if I keep him safe for the rest of his life, even if he is granted a hereditary title in the future."

    "Thank you, sir." Malon was excited and couldn't help but show a smile on his face, "In that case, please take a look at this."

    He took the wooden box placed on the low table nearby, slowly pushed it open, and pushed it towards Isabel.

    "This iswine? No, the color is wrong." Isabel looked up, feeling a little confused for a moment.

    The wooden box is not big, but the workmanship is very exquisite. After the front cover is pushed open, the contents will naturally be revealed.  Among them is a transparent and slender glass bottle with a bright yellow silk base, making it even more elegant.  The liquid in the bottle is crystal clear and golden like amber.  The light passes through the bottle and reflects on the silk, giving it a vague sense of radiance.

    Isabel straightened up, looked up at Malone, who was somewhat complacent, gently took out the glass bottle and held it in her hand, turning it over and over and looking at it carefully.  There is no doubt that the bottle is a wine bottle.  Although such a transparent and flawless glass bottle is not cheap for common people, it is also common for nobles.  However, what was in the bottle was not any kind of alcohol she was familiar with. Instead, it looked a bit like diluted honey.  But this guess only flashed in the girl's mind for a moment and then disappeared immediately. No one in their right mind would put worthless honey in such an expensive bottle.

    Isabel used a little force to unscrew the cork that sealed the bottle mouth.  Immediately, a rich and unique aroma of wine wafted out, making the girl feel refreshed.  Not only that, there seems to be an indescribable and wonderful flavor in the aroma of the wine. Some are like the fragrance of trees, and some are similar to the fragrance of flowers and plants. They are clearly layered, but blended together almost perfectly.

    "Good wine!" Isabel did not hesitate to express her admiration. "It's a pity that I don't have the glass cup at hand, so I can only make do with it. It's a shame for this good wine."

    Isabel took an inverted tin cup from the tray on the coffee table next to the couch, and elegantly poured herself a small half cup of the amber wine in the bottle.  Gently shaking the cup, the girl observed the wine stem on the wall of the cup with great interest. The slowly sliding lines were like the dancing legs of a beautiful woman.  Nodding with satisfaction, she brought the cup to the tip of her nose, intoxicated by the complex aroma rising from the cup. Then she raised her head and took a sip, letting the golden liquid slide between her tongue.  Let it spread and swirl in your mouth.

    At this moment, Isabel almost felt a little tipsy.

    This is a rare thing.  You know, in the Kingdom of Delaware, people generally believe that alcohol is more nutritious than water and is more helpful for digestion.  Therefore, from kings to farmers, almost everyone regards alcohol as a daily essential drink despite their different status levels.  Tasteful nobles only drink the finest products produced by the first squeeze of grapes produced in specific areas. Of course, it is always worth being complacent if you can get a few bottles of four-season wine brewed by elves; ladies and ladies  Preferring lighter morning dew wine or mild mead; knights drank wine in addition to wine.?, occasionally I don¡¯t mind having a few glasses of exciting dwarf dark beer to change my taste; as for ordinary people, apart from treating themselves on important days, what they drink most is the cheapest ale, and 80% of it is mixed with water.

    Isabel, who grew up in this kind of custom and culture, naturally had the same amount of alcohol, but now after taking a sip, she realized that the lingering aroma of the wine was unexpectedly strong!  Compared with it, the so-called spirits that the dwarves were so proud of were almost the same as water.

    "What a guy!" Isabel secretly praised.  The aroma is rich and mellow, and it is as strong as fire. I think both hot-blooded men and elegant ladies will like this wine.

    At this moment, the girl already knew that the business the other party mentioned was probably related to the wine she tasted for the first time.

    "In your opinion, if this wine is sold at a price, what is its value?" Feeling Isabel's thoughtful nod, Malone smiled slightly and spoke proudly.

    "I don't know much about the wine culture," Isabel thought for a moment and said thoughtfully, "But even if this bottle of wine is compared to the fine wines collected by my father, it will not be half inferior, and it is even more novel. If you must  If you give me a price, I think as long as it doesn¡¯t exceed fifteen gold coins per bottle, I¡¯ll be willing to buy a few boxes.¡±

    The wine that ordinary citizens drink is mostly a second- or even third-pressure product, mixed with peels and pomace, and the containers used are cheap and crude clay pots.  A large jar contained three liters, but it only cost two silver cents. It was not an unaffordable luxury.  However, the high-quality products that are carefully packaged and enjoyed by the nobles are not cheap at all. Even if the price is a hundred times that of ordinary wine, it is normal.  Not to mention anything else, the glass bottle itself is worth two gold coins.  The price of fifteen gold coins offered by Isabel was indeed very high for this wine.

    "Really?" Malon blinked and smiled happily, "Then, if I tell you, this kind of wine is not only not complicated to brew, but can even be reprocessed by directly purchasing the original wine, and the cost is low.  If you get five gold coins, do you think this business can still be done?"

    Of course we did!  Isabel's eyes shone, and a huge voice roared deep in her heart.  The girl seemed to see the golden gold piled up in front of her like a hill, and the dragon's blood flowing in her veins almost boiled.

    With a cost of less than five gold coins, if it can be successfully sold for fifteen gold coins, no, even if it is only ten gold coins, that is an unambiguous profit of up to 100%!

    A long time ago, an old aristocrat with a conservative personality once said: "The most despicable people in the world are those profiteers who do not do their job properly and take advantage of the situation. If there is 50% profit, they are willing to take risks. If there is 50% profit, they are willing to take risks."  If they get 100% profit, they dare to trample all the laws of the kingdom; if they get 300% profit, they dare to commit any crime and even risk offending the gods."

    At that time, the price difference earned by merchants from buying and selling was the same as usury, which existed and had no reputation.  Although with the gradual development of the times, the status of businessmen has improved compared with the past.  But generally speaking, the overall business system of the Kingdom of Dravel has not yet matured.  The most basic reason why people "sell things" is because they need money to "buy things."  Business transactions are more about survival than simply seeking more account numbers.  With the exception of a few luxury items, prices for items are mostly pretty fair.  But good wine, especially good wine among good wines, is undoubtedly a luxury item that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

    "Malon, please explain in detail." In agitated mood, Isabel unconsciously used honorifics.

    "My lord, you're welcome," Malon didn't dare to lose his sense of proportion, "I wonder if your lord knows what the 'water soul' is?"

    "Of course. That's the name given by ancient alchemists to the essence extracted from water." Isabel was a little confused, "But it's just an alchemy item, what does it have to do with wine?"

    "Haha, you are worthy of being a magician, and your knowledge is indeed profound." Malon clapped his hands and praised, "Then you must also know that the method of extracting the soul of water is to repeatedly distill it through a still. And my wine is the same.  principle."

    "You actually use a still to distill alcohol?" Malone said this unconventional idea in an understatement, but Isabel was shocked and frowned. "After you are a noble, it is not unusual to be able to buy a complete set of alchemy tools. But really  If you do this, wouldn¡¯t it mean that a lot of wine will be wasted?¡±

    "Yes, it takes two steamings and two brews to extract one liter of essence from eight liters of wine. But even so, it's worth it." Malone said calmly."The essence of this wine is transparent and flawless. It is like fire. It can even burn to death when exposed to an open flame. By chance, I also discovered that if stored in oak barrels, this transparent essence of wine will gradually transform into  It has an amber-like golden color and a softer taste, adding a unique and intoxicating aroma. Even the picky elves have praised the delicious taste of this wine. I don¡¯t think you will doubt this."

    "Yes, you are right." Isabel also had to agree that the other party's words were indeed not an exaggeration. "Tell me, Malone, does this wine have a name?"

    "I call itbrandy" the old man said slowly, his voice showing some vicissitudes of life, "In memory of my poor father"
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