Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 26 Lucky Bag

The origin of lucky bags can be traced back to about 100 years ago, when lucky bags were made by packing leftover goods from the previous year into bags and selling them at a lower price.

The character "福" (fu) carries positive connotations such as good fortune, prosperity, and abundance. The name "福袋" (fudai) was established based on the concept of bringing good fortune in the New Year.

Initially, lucky bags were a way to clear out inventory, but they gradually became popular as a lucky challenge at the beginning of the year, and now they have evolved into a product that people buy anytime, anywhere, and for anyone.

Wiz listened thoughtfully.

"Mr. Charlotte means to put some unsold items in so-called lucky bags and then sell them to customers at a lower price, right?"

"That's right. Instead of letting goods pile up in warehouses, we should lower the prices and get the money circulating."

Wiz knew this.

"But what type of products should we sell?"

"Any type is fine. If all else fails, you can label the type on the bags so that customers can buy what they need."

Over time, modern lucky bags have become incredibly diverse, covering a wide range of categories, from clothing, food, housing, and transportation to toys and even expensive luxury goods.

"You need to understand that lucky bags aren't about these things."

"So what should we focus on?"

"The incredible sense of value that comes with a product that exceeds its price, the thrill of not knowing the outcome until you open it, and the special feeling of a limited-edition product."

"Um……"

Wiz began to ponder the feasibility of this method. Although she had a particular fondness for purchasing magical items, her business philosophy was absolutely sound. Charlotte believed that she would soon understand the operational model.

The important thing is not the product.

It is the added value brought by the product.

Of course, the items sold in Wiz's magic item shop are all very strange, and are basically things that no one wants to buy.

But as he just said, as long as customers enjoy the exceptional value of goods that exceed their price, they are generally willing to make repeat purchases.

"Isn't that lying?"

Wiz is still too kind.

"How could that be?" Charlotte quickly said, "We didn't use counterfeit or substandard products to fool people. Although the product has 'a few' flaws, the price and effectiveness are genuine!"

He didn't even set the prices for his own products. For example, he would falsely claim that a piece of junk grain was a limited edition and price it at 9999 in the online store, then put it in a lucky bag to impersonate a grand prize.

That's right, I'm talking about you, B!

"Uh-huh……!"

Wiz is still hesitant.

She was still stuck in the simple merchant mindset that she couldn't sell defective goods to others, a mindset that Banier also held. Many times, the defective goods she sold to Kazuma Sato were eventually recalled by him.

But what's the point of being stubborn when you're starving to death?

"Wiz, this method will bring you many benefits."

"benefit?"

"Things like not having to go hungry, shops not being deserted, and being able to launch a powerful counterattack against that wicked lord are all minor details. The most important thing is... you have money to buy more magical items that you value."

"—!?"

"Think about it carefully. Haven't there been many times when you really liked some magical items, but you had to miss out because you were short of money? At that time, didn't you regret it and think that you could have bought them if you had the money?"

"I...I..."

The timid lich girl gradually wavered.

It's not just her; many people feel resentful when they miss out on things they like due to financial constraints. Otherwise, why would middle-aged people in their thirties and forties spend a lot of money to make up for childhood regrets?

Charlotte leaned close to her ear and whispered like a devil tempting others to fall, "Wiz, don't you want others to look at you with new eyes? If you were making lucky bags, you could hold your head high and tell people that it was your love for magical items that turned the shop from loss to profit and away from the monthly deficit."

"I agree!"

Wiz did not hesitate at all.

Despite her seemingly dull demeanor, she possessed the pride of a business owner. She was well aware of the union's reputation for being a poor shopkeeper, yet the harder she worked, the poorer she became.

Now that we have the opportunity to change all of this, we must seize it and gain recognition from others!

But soon he found himself in a dilemma.

"How should we promote it?" Wiz said, rubbing his cheek in distress. "Although I'm very satisfied with the products in the store, customers avoid them, so even if I put them in lucky bags, I don't think they'll buy them."

"What? It's very simple. All you have to do, Wiz, is offer your handkerchief, towel, or apron as the grand prize, and they'll definitely buy it."

"…………What!!!"

The lich girl opened her eyes wide in astonishment.

It seems she has absolutely no idea how popular she is. She's the "flower of Axel," the other being the union counter lady.

"Wait, wait! Nobody wants a prize like that!"

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

You never know how bizarre other people's fetishes can be. According to incomplete statistics, a young man earned 100,000 yuan a month by selling used stockings and eventually achieved financial freedom.

With adventurers like Axel on their side, wouldn't they buy everything in sight if they heard that Wiz's personal items were in the lucky bag?

The quality of the goods doesn't matter; it's just that they like buying them—Charlotte could foresee those adventurers stubbornly insisting on buying them while simultaneously making large purchases.

Although Wiz was troubled and unsure whether this method would work, he agreed to give it a try after being persuaded, since they were already at rock bottom and any path they took would lead upwards.

"I really don't know how to thank Mr. Charlotte. If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask."

I've been waiting for you to say that!

Charlotte quickly said, "Actually, I do have something I'd like to ask you for help with, Wiz... It's like this, and this is how it is."

"Really? You feel insecure because you lack offensive skills, so you want magical items for self-defense? That's quite normal; many adventurers do that. So, what are your needs?"

"I want something that can cast spells, the more powerful the better! And if it has defensive effects, that would be even better, and it can warn of enemies, and this... and that...!"

Charlotte listed a whole bunch of her needs.

After he finished speaking fluently, Wiz, after a simple calculation, raised his notebook and said, "Mr. Charlotte has quite a few requirements, so the price of the magical item is a bit high."

"This is... tens, hundreds, thousands... 3 million Eris!?"

With a budget of 3,000, you can go into the credit card market and then add more money until it reaches 98,000?

Furthermore, 3 million Eris is equal to the bounty of the Demon King's army officers, yet you say this is only slightly high?

Be careful, or I might use you to exchange for money!

Seemingly sensing Charlotte's financial difficulties, Wiz quickly and considerately said, "If Mr. Charlotte isn't in a hurry, I can try my best to find suitable magical items for you, is that alright?"

"Please. By the way, I hope the side effects aren't too severe, and also that the price isn't too high; I'm still a novice adventurer."

"Yes, please leave it to me! I will definitely satisfy Mr. Charlotte!"

The lich girl patted her chest and assured her.

The swaying motion is really pleasing to the eye.

Suddenly, I understood why the adventurers from the guild always liked to come here.

"...Wait a minute, I don't think I've introduced myself yet. Why do you know me, Wiz?"

"Because Mr. Charlotte is very famous in the guild, he says you have high magic power—"

"OK, I understand, no need to say anything more."

He didn't want to hear what was to come.