Chapter 233 - Salket (2/2)

When the working of such places in the game was first exposed in the forms, many players admired the ingenuity of the designers. But soon, it was revealed that such a technique was a common affair in the past before the advent of fire arms and many a king and administrators used such techniques to keep the citizens from being discouraged by the effects of the war.

The only difference was that those kings used such a plan to protect their power and lands, the game uses it make much more money in the sales of consumables by promotion of PvP battles while keeping the larger player organizations from using politics to maintain peace and grow steadily. It was of no use to the game if players focused mostly on killing the beasts and NPCs as open PvP was one of the most profitable sources of income for the game. Still, the game maintained moderation, by making only a small percentage of the forts and townsh.i.p.s in this manner as it would reduce the participation of guilds in the game, if they found it to detrimental for their development in the game.

”Hmm,” said Balthazar as he understood the state of affairs of the city. ”I believe this place is made for rich kids who want to party,” he commented. ”Based on the number of pubs that are in the city.”

”Ya. The only thing that those big spenders love more than spending their money to kill others is to brag about their adventures,” said Salket nodding in agreement.

”I think it is good for the guilds too, right?” said Balthazar. ”You will have much easier time to get some money in the game by providing security services to the big spenders. Wait a minute are you doing that right now with me?”

”Lol,” said Salket snickering. ”You are not one of those, even though you are treating me for drinks. That kind don't prefer such secretive movement and come on recommendation of others. Hardly anyone would recommend someone like that to players not in their guilds. Why would someone gift such fertile land to others? Kiriti is no fool and he would surely not be that stupid.”

”Can't argue with that,” nodded Balthazar as they came in front of an establishment named 'Temptations'. As they were about to go in, Balthazar glanced at the name plaque and pointing at it he asked, ”Is the food that good?”

”It is not just bars, there are other kinds of entertainments too if the players had a higher reputation. Quite a few places available for doing the cyber-nasty, if you know what I mean,” said Salket winking at him. ”This is similar to a strip club though. Some pretty lady NPCs dancing around. Only watch no touching else you will be kicked out by the establishment.”

”There are such kind of places too in a city in the game? Aren't there any restrictions by the gaming commission?” asked Balthazar even though he knew that as long as it was the NPCs who were doing it, it wasn't an issue.

”Ya, it is players with NPCs. Not an issue even if a player forces himself on an NPC. For situation, that occur between players, the individual can choose to complain or accuse other and even legal action in real-life is possible at any time if one of the parties feels uncomfortable,” said Salket stopping at the door. ”Though most girls tend to get overly agitated if they find someone they know, enter this kind of places even if it all see, and no touch. So, it is your call if you want to get in.”

”Like I know anyone here or even had plans to stay here for long,” said Balthazar walking in ahead of him. Salket shrugged his shoulders and walked behind him. As they walked in, they found themselves in a large circular hall with an elevated dancing floor in the centre. There were blinking lights flashing all around while there were a couple of dancers holding long silver white feathers. It was quite a mesmerizing scene as they moved around in a fast pace. It was quite eye catching even though they were about 100 feet away from them.

There were a number of small round tables place all around hall and a bunch of ring-shaped table and seats around the central dias. There were a number of players and even NPCs seated around in the hall. Even Balthazar found it quite attractive and his eyes got stuck on them for a couple seconds.

”Nice view, huh?!” asked Salket as he led them to a round table away from the dancing floor. ”If you like them that much, you can dance with them later on request.”

”Hahaha,” replied Balthazar looking away from the dancers. ”I am not interested in them that much so as to pay in the game for a dance.”

”A couple of glasses of fae wine,” said Salket to a waiter as they sat down.

”Shall we start?” asked Balthazar.

”There two guilds other than Wolves that you have to look out in the city. The Neo Centurions and Murder of Angels are both quite large and have a significant network in the city. Avoid all three,” said Salket as a couple of glasses of deep blue coloured drinks were brought to them.

”OK.”

”Not that important if you just want to complete the quest, but quite a few independent and reckless players are there that attack first and talk later. The fae will attack you on sight as they would get battle points on killing you. The same is in case of you killing fae. In this region, battle points are most valuable, and you could exchange them for a number of things at the barracks,” said Salket.

”I guessed. What else?” asked Balthazar getting bored at the things that he was being told.