Создатели Судьбы / The Creators of Destiny: Глава 10

Venerable Khramm was a dwarf NPC stationed in a house next to the town hall, just across the street from the auction. Meeting me at the entrance, a huge, bearded dwarf guard in full "dwarven steel armor" scrutinized the letter, offered me a seat, and left. Looking after him, I sighed enviously. Dwarven steel was the best of the non-magic armor, and there was no level limit. Ideal armor for beginners, it simply wasn't available at in-game auctions, settling entirely in guild and clan vaults, after which it could only be redeemed for real money at an outside auction.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 17:37

For solo players, it was possible to get at least part of such armor only at the highest level of reputation or to take off from the body of a dwarf. Here, for example, a warrior dwarf two hundredth level with magical weapons, with the support of a dozen of the same dwarves in full armor and the prospect of a reputation to such a level that will cease to be allowed in the cities and peaceful areas. However, there were players who attacked NPCs for the sake of loot, not paying attention to the consequences. They were understandable - the Dwarven steel gauntlets I had seen at the auction in preparation were worth three hundred and fifty dollars. There were open bids for the full armor with prices starting at two thousand and higher.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:46

"I am Khramm. You wanted to talk?" A low voice brought me back to the reality of the game, and I stood up.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:47

"Venerable Khramm, please forgive me, I was thinking." A polite bow. The dwarf nodded slightly at me. "I do not know whether you should be disturbed - probably any of your assistants could have handled such a small matter - but the Castellan sent me to you. I'd like to leave a small sum in escrow and arrange for some services."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:55

The powerful little man with the three braids on his beard grinned and waved his hand:

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:55

"From old memory, I'm still doing routine work, so don't worry. What is the amount and what do you want to do with it?"

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:56

I did the math. After buying the ingredients for the scrolls and the initial ammunition, I still had forty-one gold pieces left, but I needed to have some money for operational expenses.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 18:59

"Thirty-three gold pieces for safekeeping. I would also like to pay for the services of your House to represent me at the auction."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:03

"Do you know the terms? Twentieth part a month for the storage of gold, plus a tenth of the transaction, plus storage fees - gold per month for five cells, whether they are occupied or not."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:04

Robbery.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:05

"Very good conditions. Father Castellan did not recommend you for nothing!"

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:05

The temple treasury could also represent at the auction and in addition, did not take money for the storage of lots, but I am still no one in this world, which means that I will have to pay.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:06

"Here's the money," I call up the virtual keyboard and count off the necessary amount. "And here are three scrolls that I would like to sell."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:07

For starters, I decided to sell the so fortunate "masterpiece" blessing, which turned out to be rank six, and two simple ones, rank four.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:09

Most drawers stopped at rank three, not wanting to strain themselves with further expensive and difficult pumping. Few had a capture higher than rank four, which allowed the mass player to create spells of only ranks two or three. Spells of rank four were rare, and those of ranks five and six were created only in guilds for internal use. Scrolls of the seventh rank and above were obtained from the treasuries of high-ranked monsters, and cost fifty gold pieces apiece.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:11

My sixth-rank Blessing of Amala scroll was potentially worth five or seven gold because it worked on a group of players, and for an hour it increased the basic characteristics by twenty-four plus twelve, one random characteristic.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:12

A very significant bonus for adventurers who are about to slay a serious monster. It's worth the gold it costs.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:15

And I made it in fifteen seconds.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:15

Damn cheater.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:10

"These scrolls will only take up three cells out of five. Do you want to buy or sell something else?"

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:16

I shook my head in the negative:

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:16

"No, venerable Khramm." By the way, it's worth checking out. "Forgive my insistence, but would you have an errand for a novice warrior? I am new to the city and am trying to prove myself."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:17

"No offense, young guardsman, but trade affairs are trusted only to trusted partners. Perhaps later, when you prove yourself..."

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:17

I squinted at the virtual panel with the text of our conversation. What was written did not differ from what had just been said, which meant that there was no hidden condition available with a microphone and imagination.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:18

Whatever. I could potentially get up to nine gold pieces within a day, minus ten percent commission. In the meantime, I'd better get on with developing my character.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:19

I bowed to Khramm again and went outside.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.22 в 19:19