Chapter 94: Day 216 (2) – Chat With Elise

“Welcome Champion Michael.” Elise bowed to me the second I entered her store. I waved a hand in greeting.

“Elise, proper?”

“Sure, thanks for remembering. I’ve ready drawings so that you can take into account.” She pulled out a really detailed sketch. I appeared over the drawing whereas she spoke.

“The principle shade is a darkish blue, with gold accents. I’ve a separate drawing for every bit.” She handed me a stack of paper, I appeared over every bit of armor, the cloak, and defend. Darkish blue as the bottom. I additionally famous the jap gold dragon on all of the designs. It was an excellent image.

“Alright, that is fairly spectacular. I just like the design. You didn’t go excessive and the helmet is nice with the open entrance. The fee?” I requested. She pulled out one other sheet of paper and handed it over.

The leather-based armor, iron armguards, greaves, defend, sword, and helmet, had a base price of 5,000 factors every. A cloak was one other 1,000 factors. Boots and the superb underwear would run one other 1,000 factors. With two colorations, which was a further 125% added onto the bottom price of 32,000 factors, which made the entire 72,000 factors.

I had already paid her 1,000 factors, so her invoice was 6,200 factors. I pulled out 124 50-point crystals and set them on the desk. “It was a job nicely carried out.”

“Thanks! I admire that very a lot.”

“You would possibly wish to take into account a list, along with your customized designs. Cost a viewing payment or one thing. Only a thought.” It could be good to have a look at completely different design concepts. I preferred the drawings however seeing different choices could be a deal with with how nicely these had been carried out.

“In fact, thanks for the recommendation.” I gathered up the drawings. “Thanks. You probably did excellent work on this by the best way. I need one thing intricate and spectacular for after I return in about thirty days. I just like the jap design and the dragons. It additionally must be sensible to maneuver in. Probably two, I want to begin growing a correct wardrobe. Two outfits six colours every.”

“They are going to be round twelve instances their base value.”

“I do know, however the base value is what, 800, so it might run round 9 or 10,000 factors?”

“Sure.”

“That’s superb. I just like the darkish blue and gold of the dragons.”

“I’ll preserve these themes in thoughts for the subsequent two drawings. I sit up for your return.”

I left the shop and Naran was ready. “Michael, I hoped to catch you this morning. I used to be questioning when you wished any spices?”

“You’ve any factors left?” He shook his head.

“Then no. Wait. Determine one thing out with this.” I handed him 50 50-point crystals.

“Thanks, don’t fear, you received’t be upset,” Naran stated and went into the spice retailer subsequent door to Elise’s drawing retailer.

With that carried out, I made my option to the plaza. The guards saluted me which was a shock, and I returned a nod to them. It was good to be appreciated like that.

I went to one of many pillars and turned in my 1,963 50-point crystals. That put me at 119,006 factors whole. I then spent 72,000 factors on a brand new set of armor with the designs Elise had drawn up. I received a restoration for 593 factors. That felt like a excessive quantity, however higher to take care of any hidden harm. That left me with 46,413 factors in reserve.

I gathered up all the things in my cloak and made my method again to my home. I left the brand new drawings on my desk after which I received became my armor. It was fairly good. Undoubtedly an announcement of wealth and energy.

I assumed again to after I had first arrived and thought 1,000 factors for a retailer improve was costly. I might solely take into consideration what future me would look again on this case. ‘Oh, 72,000 factors. That’s chump change.’

A smile labored its method onto my face on the thought. It was good simply interested by numbers and stats, and never having to take care of individuals and bullshit that appeared to pile up endlessly round right here. I swear if there was an export for Purgatory, bullshit would rank primary by a big margin. We might ship it out by the cart load.

“And what does consuming crystal mud do?” I used to be each horrified and extremely fascinated on the similar time. I used to be considering, life finds a method, however slightly the drug commerce finds a method.

“I feel that is the half, the place I ask for a job.” Ahhh, we had been simply attending to the great half. What a tease, however that was precisely why she did it like this.

“Fantastic. Let’s discuss particulars. What would you like, and what do you count on your job to be?”

“I need housing and 100 factors per day. I might monitor the scenario within the metropolis in your behalf and converse up to your pursuits whilst you aren’t right here when you need me to.”

“50 factors per day. Monitor and report intimately. You’ll solely report back to me. No bribes, donations, or items with out working them by me first. You don’t characterize me in something. Additionally, you will do the laundry and preserve this constructing clear.”

“I’m not a maid.”

“Effectively, I’m not hiring a maid and a secretary. In case you are that opposed, sub-contract out of your factors. However then you definitely could be liable for something they did.”

“100 factors per day. Monitor, clear, however no cooking. I can settle for these issues and can make a listing so that you can overview if you return.”

“Why not kill monsters?” I requested.

“I attempted that for some time and nearly melted my foot off. I’ve little doubt it can change into scarier and extra harmful on the market. As individuals present up, it can get extra cramped and depressing on this metropolis. I want to dwell in a pleasant dwelling and have meals with out risking my life combating.”

“You can be risking your life in different methods. Folks would possibly use you to get to me.”

“Then you’ll both save me or undergo the trouble of discovering another person.” Wow, somebody was tremendous pragmatic. “My purpose is to do a ok job, that it’s possibility one. If I’m killed, avenge me on the very least.” Effectively somebody knew what they wished and weren’t afraid to go and seize it with each palms.

“Alright, avenging as a part of the employment contract. Effectively, there’s excellent news and unhealthy information. Excellent news, I’m superb with these phrases. Dangerous information, this pack of fifty 5-point crystals is the one uncooked forex I’ve for the time being.” I pushed the pack in direction of her.

“250 factors. That’s superb, however I count on to be paid if you return. I can take care of a little bit of hardship till then. I lasted till this level.”

“The medicine?” I requested.

“They enhance stats on a short lived foundation in addition to giving the individual utilizing them a excessive. The stronger the crystal the stronger the excessive.”

“The draw back?”

“Crippling to an individual’s stats afterwards for quarter-hour or so. The present estimate is wherever from double to triple the debuff.”

“Medication, after all there are magical medicine,” I set free a sigh. “Who’s working this?” She simply stared at me. “Ken?” I requested and she or he nodded barely. He actually was the underworld kingpin of this place.

“Effectively excellent news, we run this place. We’re legalizing and taxing the hell out of medicine. Think about that your first process. I need you to know all the things concerning the course of. I additionally need you to control the structure course of. I’ll introduce you as somebody to be concerned.”

“You received’t remorse this.”

“I simply wish to say, it’s higher to give up than betray me. If you wish to depart, then depart. However when you betray me, nicely you higher be certain. My secrets and techniques are actually your life. My possessions are your soul. Don’t mess about.” I held up a hand and she or he rapidly closed her mouth earlier than she might interrupt me. “You would possibly assume you will be intelligent taking part in a number of sides, don’t. Simply don’t.”

I used to be silent for a bit after which gestured at her to talk. “I perceive. I received’t mess this up.”

“Good. Prepare with Elise for a uniform or outfit made up, make that two. I’ll cowl the fee after I return. Now let me present you your room, after which I have to go have a chat with Ken with you at my facet.” Ken, you will get it now.