[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage":3,"chapter-re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-chapter-623":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Re: Tales of the Rune-Tech Sage",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},148328,246,"Chapter 622: The Beauty Potion","re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-chapter-623",623,"\u003Cp>CH622 The Beauty Potion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like to spar with me?\" the man asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though phrased as a question, the heavy battle lust radiating from him made it feel anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Dalton, this is a guest of Lady Rosa,\" the butler interjected carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to signal with his eyes, but Dalton ignored him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\" Dalton replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze remained locked on Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I can see, the lady seated there is the one meeting Rosa.\" He tilted his head slightly. \"Why don’t you stretch your legs while the women talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smiled faintly, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a Combat Master, while I am merely at Gold rank,\" he replied calmly. \"It wouldn’t be a proper spar for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially since I am a guest in your home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a glib tongue you have,\" Dalton’s eyes narrowed. \"You speak as though you’re conceding, but your eyes tell a different story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You believe you can face me on equal footing... Or even defeat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex said nothing. He only smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough of a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\" Dalton’s battle intent surged. \"Now I really want to test you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm yet authoritative feminine voice cut through the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you threatening my guests, Dalton Asheton?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler immediately bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Rosa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t slander me, Rosa Mercier,\" Dalton replied. \"I’m merely inviting this warrior to spar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you intend to spar,\" Rosa said evenly, \"then wait until after my meeting. I will not have your rudeness souring my negotiations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened slightly into a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s if he even agrees to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalton looked like he wanted to argue. But, surprisingly, he held himself back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved at a nearby maid, who quickly brought a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And thus, he sat and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s smile thinned slightly but he continued to maintain his silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologise for his behaviour,\" Rosa said, turning to Alex and his group. \"All he knows is how to fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem,\" Alex replied smoothly. \"I understand his enthusiasm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a warrior, facing new opponents is one of the best ways to grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he subtly stepped back, shifting the focus back to Eleanore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a small gesture, but not one that escaped Rosa’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanore stepped forward gracefully, taking control of the exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Rosa, it’s a pleasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Alex Fury, leader of the Fortuna Company. And beside him is Udara Kael, one of the group’s captains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you’re the leader of the rookies making waves recently.\" Dalton’s voice cut in from the side. \"I suppose their success makes sense... if they have someone like you leading them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shook his head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing more than a few small successes, hardly worth mentioning.\" he replied. \"Compared to the BattleBane Guild, our little party is child’s play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t be so sure,\" Dalton said with a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex returned the smile, saying nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Rosa’s eyes flickered subtly as she observed the exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered what relationship Eleanore had with the Fortuna company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What exactly is her relationship with this Fortuna Company?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attention drifted back to Eleanore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A simple business partner... or something else?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently changed her evaluation of Eleanore and her little business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanore was no longer just a promising alchemist with an interesting product.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Rosa assessed them, they were doing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s gaze lingered on her briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A middle-aged woman who takes care of her appearance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple first impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not surprising for a merchant, I guess. Appearance is part of the trade. Plus, she is a woman as well.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t on the same level as his wives, but she didn’t need to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she lacked in raw beauty, she made up for with elegant refinement and a mature charm none of his wives could yet rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I received your gift,\" Lady Rosa said, resting her chin lightly on her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must admit... it wasn’t what I expected. A beauty potion, was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanore smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is more accurate to call it an age-reversal potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It does not enhance beauty directly. It simply reverses the visible effects of ageing and nourishes the skin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused slightly, then flattered, \"It only appears to be a beauty potion, because it was used by a natural beauty such as yourself, Lady Rosa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosa smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it was flattery, but well-delivered flattery still had its effect, especially coming from someone like Eleanore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even beneath her veil, her beauty was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made the compliment feel more worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, flattery was flattery while business was business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s skip the pleasantries,\" Rosa said, straightening slightly. \"Let’s discuss the real matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sell the rights to the potion to the Jadewell Merchant Company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want the exclusive rights. All you need to do is focus on production and supply. My company will handle everything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Rosa’s offer would have surprised most, but Eleanore’s expression didn’t change in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her professional, composed smile remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exclusive rights are not possible,\" she said calmly. \"However, bulk purchasing is something we can certainly accommodate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosa lifted her teacup with measured elegance, taking a slow sip before setting it back onto the saucer resting in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze returned to Eleanore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must understand,\" she began, her tone smooth but firm, \"doing business in BloodIron—and the Wildlands as a whole—is not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exporting beyond this region is even more difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how exceptional a product is, if it cannot reach the right markets, it will struggle to generate meaningful profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yours is a new business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fact that you approached my Jadewell merchant company, already tells me you lack confidence in marketing this product yourselves. At least... from a shop of your current scale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanore sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the weakness of their current approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for their time constraints, she would have preferred a slower, more controlled entry into the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex had insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in question sat leisurely to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured himself a cup of milk while casually working through the cakes set before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Udara followed suit, though with far more tactful restraint and grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To any observer, it would seem as though the negotiation had nothing to do with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s eyes flicked briefly toward Eleanore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trusted her ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he was curious how she intended to overcome the handicap he had imposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanore set her teacup down gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile never wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are correct,\" she said. \"It is difficult for a new product to break into a market, especially when its supplier is an unknown entity like us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However—\" Her eyes sharpened just slightly. \"That only applies to ordinary products.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every so often, a product emerges that is so... revolutionary, that the market bends to accommodate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Distribution networks form on their own and demand carves a path for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward just enough to meet Rosa’s gaze directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve used our product, right, Lady Rosa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tell me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think our potion is such a revolutionary product?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-05-29T03:49:40.912Z","2026-06-01T04:29:07.188Z",1,"novelbin.me","d4b7a03cfe580bfd8587f1142c071eadeb89b25e8dc48ac0c7e5c32f831551b2","re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-chapter-624","re-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-chapter-622",692,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fre-tales-of-the-rune-tech-sage-cover.jpg"]