Chapter 86 Shyly Fainted Away
All the commoners looked up at Henry in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard or were experiencing a collective hallucination.
Salt was now priced at thirty copper coins per pound, and there were rumors that in other cities, it had reached thirty-two copper coins and was still rising.
Itinerant merchants had brought news that the salt-producing city had been raided by pirates. The pirates destroyed most of their salt-making tools, cutting off the supply to the western lands.
And now, Henry was announcing that a pound of salt would cost only five copper coins, which was a deal that seemed too good to be true.
"Henry, did I hear you correctly? Salt for five copper coins per pound?" a brave commoner shouted.
"Yes, you heard right. It's five copper coins per pound, but only those with identification can purchase a pound of salt." Henry replied, seizing the opportunity to gain popularity.
The commoners erupted in excitement. To them, Henry, who provided food, shelter, and now even salt, had become a god-like figure.
What kind of god he was depended on the needs of the commoners. For example, if someone suddenly desired a son, they might pray to the castle, hoping for a miracle.
This time, Wyatt hadn't arranged for anyone to cheer in the crowd; it was a genuine expression of the commoners' feelings.
Henry's goal was to win the hearts of the people. As long as the commoners supported him, even if he acted recklessly, they would unthinkingly follow him, and he would be more powerful than any noble.
Soon, the salt shop behind Henry opened for business, and the commoners lined up obediently. This was also something the children who had received an education at home had taught them. A person with manners and civilization shouldn't act like a dog, pouncing on a bone at first sight.
The commoners' lives were visibly improving, and no one wanted to be called a dog, let alone a dog that ate feces.
However, there was one person who pushed through the crowd.
"Hey, didn't your children teach you to line up when buying things? Are you in a hurry to go take a flying leap?"
Someone in the queue shouted, not considering what they were about to buy.
"My child didn't teach me that." The person's expression changed, and they decided not to buy salt. They turned around to leave while muttering, "That annoying brat, making me lose face. I'll teach him a lesson when I get back."
Most of the commoners' children had been sent to school, and as Henry had requested, they would teach their families a thing or two when they returned home.
After hearing this, Henry's mouth twitched. He wanted to find out who was so good at being a jerk. He remembered teaching that one should uphold civility, not litter, and not urinate in a corner like a dog, among other things.
'The task of education is arduous. I have to make them establish the core values with the Lord as the center,' Henry thought.
He felt it necessary to create some teaching materials again; otherwise, such ridiculous incidents would continue.
He watched as the commoners entered the shop with their Social Security Card to purchase salt, and each person who bought salt was very happy. Some even tore open the paper bags and licked the salt off their fingers.
"It's really salt!"
The salt in the shop was packaged in paper bags, available in two sizes: small bags of one ounce and large bags of one pound.
Outside the crowd, Aaron stood in a daze, his eyes lifeless as he watched the long line of people buying salt, especially those who held salt and passed by him. Their faces filled with glee, which made his heart sink.
Aaron had originally intended to stroll through the bustling market, looking for things to buy, but he was met with utter despair.
He was doomed; his entire fortune was at stake. The salt he had shipped over just a while ago, not even a third of it had been sold. Now, at five copper coins per pound, this was going to bankrupt him.
The cost price alone was ten copper coins per pound, and Aaron couldn't possibly sell it for five. He would be losing money.
"What should I do? Should I leave Eldoria?" Aaron could only think of this solution. Should he go and conspire with Henry? That would be seeking death.
"Well, I have no choice but to leave."
Aaron's eyes were filled with a mix of emotions. He had seen all the changes in Eldoria. This place would definitely have a great future. He had planned to sell all the salt and then retire in Eldoria or find some other business to do.
Aaron said, "It's a pity! I have to leave now. I have to go and buy a house first, or it will be too late."
Aaron left. He took his few salt carts and decided to dispose of the salt at a low price, then come back to retire or do something else. He couldn't run the salt business anymore.
He didn't know where the Lord got the cheap salt from, and he didn't want to know. He had seen the Lord's abilities, and he was sure that the Lord wouldn't suffer a loss.
Aaron's departure didn't cause any waves; many people didn't even know he had left.
Emily watched the excited commoners around her and suddenly realized that humans were not so different. They also worried about their food and drink, just like the orcs.
But the humans in this city were different; they didn't have the feeling of being superior to the commoners in other cities. She knew that all of this was achieved by the noble on the stage.
Ellie held Emily's waist and tried to look in the direction of the high platform. She turned her head to look at the Bunny Girl, who was in a daze, and a mischievous smile appeared on her face. She leaned close to Emily's ear and whispered, "Emily, let me tell you something"!
Emily said, "What is it?"
Ellie's brown eyes turned, filled with a smile. "The clothes you're wearing belong to Henry, or rather, he wore them!"
Emily said, "What are you talking about?"
Emily's body stiffened, her face turning red, her rabbit ears standing up, and her head slowly turning to Ellie, her light red eyes misting up; she trembled and said, "Ellie, are you joking, right?"
Ellie said, "No, it's true. The clothes you wore last night were also Henry's undergarments!"
Emily said, "Undergarments?"
Ellie said, "Don't faint, oh my god... the silly rabbit actually fainted from shyness!"
