Nonnegotiable Trade

What's with that look? There's no need to be disappointed. You can trade it with someone else. Someone gave me a large sum of money while you were away looking for the ore. He came here and dug out all of the seeds from the ground. I am not lying! I am telling you the truth! Why would I lie to you? What would I gain? As mentioned previously, I am sorry I cannot trade with you. However, he said he'll give a generous amount in return for the ore. There's no doubt that the ore is of high value! Me? I am not interested. The money I received will suffice.

Although I've never been there, I heard that it's at southern parts of Serendia. I also heard that it's pretty dark there. I recommend that you take something that will light up the area.

I feel that something is amiss here. If Stejones wasn't interested, he would have told us from the start that a trade is no longer valid. Why did he want to see the ore first? Be alert and cautious. Something isn't right here.