Clermont didn't have any requirements for the mount, as long as it could handle the training, so he wouldn't waste money on it.
Although a little disappointed, the professionalism of the waiters cannot be overemphasized.
When several people came to the stable in the backyard, the stablekeeper was leading several grooms to add fodder to the horses.
Although the price of boarding these horses is exaggerated, looking at the fresh fodder mixed with soybeans, it seems that the lowest price of ten silver coins a month is worth it.
While the waiter and the administrator were talking, Clemont looked at these independent stables. Most of the stables contained the two most basic knight mounts, the iron-bone horse and the yellow-brown horse.
Only the horses in certain stables are equine monsters with black scales on their bodies and red manes.
This kind of red-maned and black-scaled horse is the high-end product sold at the store, but judging from the situation, it doesn't seem to be very popular.
"Sir, please come with me. Here are the horses fostered at the boarding house. The horses for sale are still behind."
So the group of people walked towards the back.
Looking at the dozens of horses that were kept together behind the wooden fence, Clemont was silent. He didn't know anything about horses, but it cost money, and he didn't want to deal with it, so he was a little confused for a while.
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"Sir, do you have any requirements for a mount? I have been raising horses for decades, and I have some experience in choosing a mount. Maybe I can help you."
After hearing the administrator's words, Clemont thought for a while and said:
"An iron-boned horse has good endurance and can run fast!"
Seeing this, the caretaker smiled, then opened the fence door and walked in, choosing among the horses.
At the same time, he said with a smile: "To distinguish a good horse from a bad one, the first is to look at the teeth; the second is to look at the bloodline; the third is to look at whether the muscle growth and development of the whole body is symmetrical and strong; the fourth is to look at whether it is docile; and finally, the speed of running and endurance.
, how about the bounce!”
Listening to the administrator's words, Clemont silently wrote it down.
Soon, the caretaker who selected an iron-bone horse led the horse to Clemont.
"Sir, what do you think of this iron-boned horse?"
Looking at the iron-boned horse in front of him, Clemont looked at it carefully.
This horse is very tall, with very strong and well-proportioned muscles all over its body. Its bluish coat is shiny, which is in line with his requirements and aesthetics. However, the shortcoming is that the look in the horse's eyes may be a little dim.
But the old administrator quickly explained.
"This green-maned horse was the mount of a senior knight class student in the academy, and it has been fostered here. Unfortunately, he died during a mission. Although the horse survived, it has never been there since.
It’s become what it is now!”
Listening to the caretaker's sad words, Clemont fell in love with it even more. It was a pity for such a humane horse to be buried here!
"That's it!"
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Returning to the front office area, the waiter poured tea for Clemont who was sitting on the chair with a smile on his face.
After a while, the stablekeeper came over with a list.
"Sir, this is what I have prepared for Qingmane. Please take a look at it!"
After taking the list and seeing the items on it and the prices at the back, Clemont couldn't help but open his mouth.
An iron-boned horse with a green mane sells for twenty gold coins.
A brand new green wolf skin saddle sells for two gold coins.
A set of brand new fine iron-clad stirrups, priced at seventy silver coins.
Four brand new stainless steel horseshoes, priced at 40 silver coins.
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The scattered items at the back add up to thirty or forty gold coins.
No wonder there are so few civilians who can become knights. If there is no power training, the civilian family can only afford the cost. Moreover, these things will wear out and need to be replaced almost every once in a while.
However, the price of Qing Mane was beyond his expectation. The iron-bone horse that he sold to the Oshize Chamber of Commerce had cost him thirty-two gold coins, and the quality of the horse was far inferior to that of Qing Mane.
Good.
Then he asked curiously: "Are the prices of ordinary horses here like this?"
After hearing Clemont's words, the waiter quickly said: "Sir, the prices here are much lower than those in the outside world. The reason why Green Mane is worth forty gold coins is because it is a mount with great combat experience.
If you don’t believe this, you can try it yourself!”
From this point of view, Delia is still very conscientious, at least he does not cheat civilians.
Seeing the waiter quickly explaining, Clemont smiled and shook his head.
"Haha, it's okay, I'll just ask! Oh, by the way, let's get him a mid-range foster care service!"
Dylan behind him has black lines all over his head! What do you mean, get one for me?
"Hey, that's good!"
Hearing this, the waiter rushed to get the watch.
Although this gentleman, who looked very noble at first glance, did not buy a red, brown, and black-scaled horse, his purchase this time was enough to earn him a generous commission. This amount of money was a large sum for him.
After everything was done, Clemont rode Green Mane on the training ground and started galloping. The horse's endurance and legs were indeed very good. Well...it would be better if it didn't want to knock itself off!
And during the test ride in Clermont, the waiter's heart nearly jumped out of his throat.
Logically speaking, this green-maned horse should be very popular, but the problem lies in its nostalgia. Most of the students who took a fancy to it either gave up after hearing its story, or regretted it after trying it out.
So it hasn't been sold yet.
"Well, it's very good. Take good care of it!"
After handing the reins to the groom next to him, Clement nodded to the waiter and then took Dylan away.
Looking at the retreating figure, the waiter jumped up in surprise with a look of surprise on his face.
"Clermont, where are we going now?"
Walking on the broad main road of the college, looking at the direction Clemont was walking, Dylan rubbed his head and asked.
Clemont, who was teasing Mandy, smiled, then looked at the nearby door and said, "Now that you have time, go for a walk in the city!"
Of course, shopping is secondary, the main purpose is to visit Count Nehemiah Chebman.
Clement knew very little about his father's friend.
He only knew that this count had lived in Santa Cruz for a long time, and he was still an ordinary person with no fighting spirit. He had no territory and little power. His only role was probably like the officials of the ancient dynasty in previous lives, serving the Austrian government.
The Emperor of the Tower will give you some advice.
In comparison with this, other noble lords with territory and power are probably the feudal officials.
Of course, it's not just Nehemiah Chebman, there are many such noble families in Santa Cruz. They may not have much to say in other places, but in Santa Cruz, their words carry great weight.
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"What should I buy? You can't go empty-handed when visiting your home for the first time!"
Walking on the bustling streets of the inner city of Santa Cruz, Clemente felt sad.
"Dylan, what do nobles usually use as greeting gifts?"
After hearing Clemont's words, Dylan pondered for a moment, and then said: "The public interactions of nobles generally do not involve money and treasures. It is best to have things with blessing connotations, such as master paintings and precious decorations.
Or rare flowers, etc.”
A word from you is better than a word from you!
The things you mentioned do not need to be bought with money.
Rolling his eyes, Clemont continued to look at the surrounding stores.