While the foreign kings stared at the newly arrived prince, Louis the Stammerer reached the center of the room. He looked at Ragnar and smiled.
"My friend, I see the demonstration was successful!" Louis said, his voice clear despite the title given to him by his political enemies.
"It was very successful. The kings are currently trying to outbid each other for the right to own your work..." Ragnar replied, gesturing toward the massive crossbow resting on the table.
The kings witnessed the friendly greeting between Ragnar and Louis.
"I offer 45,000 gold coins!" King Erik of Norway shouted loudly, breaking the silence in the room.
Erik wanted to use the weapon, and he wanted to prove his loyalty to Ragnar by offering the highest price.
"I offer 50,000 gold coins!" King Aedh MacNeill responded.
