Chapter 87 - 87. Learning From The Books. (2/2)

”Of course they do, my brethren, for example, the House of Grundy who trains a Ranger or Assassin, they charge 5000 credits per level up with an increment of 500 credits per level.”

”For example, if you are a Level 1 and wishes to upgrade to Level 2, you would pay 5000 credits, then Level 3 would be 5500 and Level 4 would be 6000 and so on and so forth.”

”Each adventurer has 1000 levels and so they make a profit. That's how the members of the House survived and also gained credits. It's a real cutthroat business but I'm not sure how is the arrangement like, right now. Maybe they have 'introduce-a-friend' scheme and get some discounts... I don't know.”

Brice shrugged his shoulders since he does not know more about how these Houses operate but one thing for sure, the Houses don't have any other business except recruitment and this is the only way these Houses could support themselves.

I have to remind the children not to get enticed by these methods of Leveling Up because it would make their old folks go bald faster. Based on my one base level, it was based on 100k and so far I had reached only a measly 5.68% but if I based on my attributes, no one would be able to top that.

”Before I leave, do you sell any unsocketed amulets, rings or accessories to increase Wisdom, Dexterity, Strength, Constitution and Damage?” I asked and Bruce produces 4 sets of amulets and 4 sets of rings. ”These are the ones made in bronze and their prices are the same across the board. It's +3 for all and their prices are only 200 credits. Don't tell me you are going to churn them to be Level 4 Iron amulets and rings?”

Bruce asked as his eyes were filled with a twinkle of hope. ”You would soon find out, brethren, you would soon find out...” I replied and I stored the items in my storage bag as announcements rang in my head, making me a bit dizzy from all these.

I excused myself as I made my way back home as I thought the kind of knowledge I will gain from all the books.

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”Hi honey, I'm back. Sorry, I had to send those weapons to Blake and Bruce and gotten several books and some amulets and rings. I think the children and I won't be going out for these few days as I need to do some study first.”

”You won't mind, do you? I may have some other plans in mind but I think I'd better set it aside first for the moment. But these books need to be attended first and it been so long since I've cooked for ourselves.”

”It's good to have you around some days, Audemars. Now get some sleep, it's almost close to midnight... I miss you so much.”

”I miss you too, honey...” and soon in the middle of the night, soft sounds of slapping can be heard. *Piak! Piak! Piak! Piak! Piak!* ”Damn these blood-sucking mosquitoes, you did let the window open again, honey? Haiyoo... Those kids have the luxury of having an air-conditioner in their rooms while their parents were suffering from mosquitoes buzzing nonstop at our ears...”

I got up and closed the window while I burnt chamomile essence on a candle and diffused it while keeping those pesky mosquitoes at bay. Sheesh... If it is not the buzzing mosquitoes, it's those crickets who would be serenading at our windows or the cats that would leap into our kitchen through the louvres to chase away the roaches and rodents away.

Well... This is the life in medieval Irish/Celtic/Gaelic era. Who would have thought that hidden technology would exist in this world, right?