The Tiny Lina Maya

Chapter 68 - Trading

Last winter, came earlier than usual. As a result, many Orcs did not have time to prepare enough food, for them to pass the winter. They eat all the food they can eat. They are also forced to eat ice and snow, some even chew bark, for them to survive until spring comes.

Now the animals in the forest have woken up from their hibernation. If the Orcs wanted to eat meat, they would only leave to hunt.

But for herbivores, they can currently only chew grass. They want to eat fresh fruits, but the fruit trees are still in bloom. It will be difficult for them to look for ripe fruit.

So when Uriel and Wiro brought out the fruits they were about to sell, many Orcs immediately gathered to ask for the price.

Fruits belonging to the Lina family are very large and brightly colored. It's also very fresh.

Here's how they trade, usually by exchanging goods for goods.

Most Orcs wanted to exchange for food and leather, but Lina was not lacking in those two types of items. Moreover, Uriel and Wiro are both hunters. The skin and the food they have, are still plentiful and accumulate high at home.

Lina only wanted medicine, or crystal stones.

For ordinary Orcs, it was impossible for them to be able to possess crystal stones. As for medicinal herbs, the Orcs also did not know what herbs were.

Lina wanted to show them, what kind of plant she meant, by showing the picture in the picture book of skin. But he is soon stopped by Uriel.

Uriel tells her, by whispering it in her little girl's ear, "Don't let anyone else see your picture leather book."

Lina was confused when she heard what Uriel said.

"Why?"

"Your knowledge in your book is precious. Ordinary orcs would not be able to understand it. If you take out your leather book carelessly, it can cause unnecessary trouble." Uriel replied, whispering in Lina's ear.

Lina who saw Uriel's serious expression, quickly nodded.

"Oh, okay. I get it."

Since it was not possible to point out her book, Lina had to describe the shape and characteristics of the herbs, with an oral narrative.

Most of the Orcs were in a daze after hearing the explanation from Lina. In their minds, there was no picture at all of the plant.

But there was a young rabbit who suddenly said, "I know what you're talking about. I don't know the name of the plant either, but I have it at home. I'll go back home to get it first."

Then he rushed back home, to get the item.

Shortly after, the rabbit returned. He placed many greenery in front of Lina, with both of his hopeful red eyes.

"Look, is this what you mean?"

Lina took the plant, and identified it carefully, then she nodded.

"It's clam grass, it can dissipate heat and cough, it's one of the herbs I need." Then Lina asked, "What do you want to exchange?"

Although the young rabbit could not see Lina's face clearly, as it was covered by the animal's skin. But he knew that the seller was a female. The young rabbit also blushed.

"I'd like to exchange it for some fruit, for a female at home."

Wiro who heard what the rabbit said, immediately looked at him from top to bottom.

"eeehs.. You're still a kid, right? Do the kids have a partner?"

Facing the male Orcs, the teenage rabbit felt no shame anymore, and answered Wiro's question steadily, "I don't have a partner yet. I want that fruit for my sister."

As soon as he said that there were sisters in his family, the single male Orcs around him, immediately threw a hot glance at him.

But the young rabbit seemed to have gotten used to this, he still remained with his calm demeanor.

Lina then asked, "We here only have fresh fragrant fruit and sweet fruit. How much do you want to exchange?"

As soon as Lina opened her mouth, the young rabbit's face immediately turned red again, she said shyly and her voice sounded hoarse, "I want fifty pieces, is it okay?"

"Yes yes!" The rabbit answered nervously.

Then, Wiro quickly picked up the fifty pieces ordered and walked out of the stall. The young rabbit then checked it out. Once he was sure everything was appropriate, he put all the fruit into the leather bag he was carrying.

As soon as the rabbit boy left, another Orc came to ask for the price.

Most of the Orcs didn't really want to buy, they just wanted to talk to each other with the female fruit seller.

It was a pity because they could not see her face and figure, but they were happy to hear the voice of the female. Her voice was soft and melodious, and also very pleasant to hear.

Half a day passed quickly, and only one transaction had occurred, that is, fifty pieces were sold to young rabbit Orcs.

Lina was not disappointed. After all, he had come just to sell. If he couldn't sell it, he still had storage space to put fruits and vegetables in.

Currently, the young rabbit who had previously bought fifty pieces came back again.

This time he did not come alone. He returned with more than a dozen rabbit Orcs.

The rabbit boy ran towards the Wiro stall, carrying vegetables and fruits. He first looked for the fruit-seller. But he felt disappointed, not seeing the figure of the little girl.

According to him, the voice of the little girl was very pleasant to hear, she still wanted to talk again with the little girl.

The smile on Uriel's face faded slightly, as she saw the disappointed reaction in the young rabbit's eyes.

"Why did you come back? Does the amount of fruit not match?"

"No, no, it's not, it's not" he said, pointing to the leather pouch on his back. "Do you want more clam grass? We're here to bring some more clam grass.“

"Can I see it?” Uriel asked with a smile.

Hearing that, the young rabbit and the rabbit Orc behind him immediately put down all the leather bags they were carrying. They opened the leather bag and exposed the clam grass inside.

Then Uriel examined him carefully.

"This is all fresh clam grass. The soil in the roots is carefully cleaned. The leaves are also complete. No wormhole or damage."

Uriel was very satisfied with this kind of cautious attitude.

He looked at the young rabbit.

"How many fruits will you exchange for this mussel grass?"

The young rabbit immediately discussed with his friends, and then gave the answer, "Fresh fragrant fruit and sweet fruit, two hundred pieces each. How's it?"

Uriel nodded and replied, "Yes."

Uriel and Wiro then chose four hundred fruits, and gave them to the Rabbit Orcs.

Seeing so many fresh fragrant fruits, the Orcs of the rabbit race immediately drooled them.

"My name is Bonny Bun. I am the son of the head of the Rabbit clan. There are many grasses like this in our tribe. If you still want it, we can trade it for you in ten more days."

The quality of these fruits was excellent, and the Orcs of his tribe loved them very much. Bonny planned to buy as much as possible and bring it home.

Of course Uriel will not turn down the business this rabbit offers.

"OK, we will open a stall here, in every market day. You can come here if you need it."

After buying the fruit, Bonny initially planned to go home soon. But when she saw the vegetables that looked so tempting to taste, she could not help but give it a try.

"The taste of the leaves must be very good!"