Dark Eldar

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"10 gold coins is no small sum; it's enough to buy several pieces of level 60 purple gear. Sigh! If Professor Schopenhauer finds out about this, it'll be disastrous. I hope Loki won't tell..." Benjamin felt remorseful on the way back. But there was no other way to resolve it. In the main city, neither the elders of this other world nor other high-level professions dared to act rashly. Besides, Benjamin had indeed drunk "quality dry red wine" (purple, listed at 188 million gold coins per bottle in the auction house).

He walked with his head down, oblivious to the world around him. Not far away stood a girl who seemed to be thinking of him. The quirky and clever "Lorna" (Stalker, Level 37).

"However, everything in this world is a mixture of necessity and chance; even the person you like may not truly win your love." —Otherworldly Rules 2115501

Rona browsed through street stalls, selecting cosmetic "powder boxes." Girls often stroll the streets after monster hunting, and many low-level amateur mages and warriors would "sell off" their hard-earned rare items at bargain prices! Because they lack "CD keys," they weren't allowed to "list" their items... ("Famers," commonly known as "Outsiders." To maintain the prosperity of the otherworld's economy, "Outsiders" are strictly prohibited from freely listing items for auction. Their monster-hunting costs are extremely low, unimaginable for regular heroes. Therefore, they often trade "equipment" and "materials" through street stalls or "public chat," and occasionally, some "minor rare items" are found among them!)

Benjamin VI, a "high-class" mage, disdained cheap goods from street vendors. If he had just glanced at them, spotting his friend Lorna from the 17th Legion would have been easy... But reality rarely unfolds as people imagine. Though so close, the two couldn't meet, even a brief exchange would have been heartwarming.

"You're back?" Loki asked. The lobby of Hotel No. 5 was still bustling with activity, with a steady stream of guests.

"Hmm," Benjamin VI replied listlessly. He seemed to feel as if he had just missed something. (The sixth sense of a high-level mage from another world is extremely sharp, but unfortunately, Benjamin's level is still too low. Loki, at level 71, can sense slightly more than him. He had missed similar opportunities before.)

"Get ready, Ben. If there's nothing else, we'll meet at the restaurant at 12 o'clock sharp. Don't worry too much. I have a few treasure chest maps. How about we go 'open' them together?" Loki suggested! (Ordinary "treasure chests" are randomly generated and do not require a map; medium and high-level "treasure chests," due to their generous rewards, require the guidance of a "treasure map," and some of the more difficult ones also reward a large amount of "experience points"! To date, it is "default" that all treasure chests cannot contain "artifacts.")

"Wow! Okay, I'm coming!" Benjamin was overjoyed to hear about a way to make money. He was almost overwhelmed by the prospect of 10 gold coins.

"No rush, no rush! Check-out is at 12 o'clock, it's only 9 o'clock now. You go back to your room and rest for a while! I have some errands to run, let's meet at the restaurant at 12 o'clock! It's on me!" After saying that, Loki walked out of Hotel No. 5.

Loki walked very fast, making him difficult for ordinary people to keep up with. He quickly blended into the bustling crowd.

The quirky Lorna bought a hat. It was a "fashion hat" (no level requirement), quite modern, which she purchased from an orc uncle for 5 gold coins. Orcs seem to have an innate disinterest in "fashion" items. They're muscular and prefer wearing "chain armor" (business attire), like Lorna's newly bought "fashion hat"? Orcs, lacking any sense of aesthetics, are in a hurry to clear out their inventory and won't keep it as a collectible. This hat, at the auction house, would fetch at least 50 gold coins... And the "goblin merchants," skilled at buying and selling, scoff at the small, miscellaneous items on the market! A profit of 45 gold coins, or even more, is "invisible" to them.

Goblins are a race with the natural gift of intelligence; they live in groups and are diligent and studious! Instead of venturing out to hunt monsters, they either develop into "engineers," "jewelers," or "merchants"! Some goblins are also top-notch cooks. Lunch was already ordered by Loki (reserved), prepared by the renowned goblin "Cook" (a master chef) of Inn No. 5. Loki knew that once he left the city, he would never again be able to enjoy the "delicacies" of the capital.

Lorna put on her newly bought "fashion hat." The morning sun shone on Lorna's profile, making her look "spirited and dashing"!

"Hey! Beautiful lady! I've been looking for you!" A handsome young mage with a gentlemanly demeanor called out to Loki from behind. It was Loki.

"I'm leaving! I went to the address you gave me. The Barbarian King (non-rare) said you might be here. So I came to check!" Loki said. It turns out the "business" he was referring to was finding Lorna.

"Oh! It's you! What's wrong? Have you changed your mind? Want to sell it to me at a low price?" Rona asked eagerly. (The auction house had already taken it off the shelves, and Rona wasn't sure either.)

"Shadow Blade Shoulderpads, what a cool piece of equipment! Do you really want it?" Loki said this on purpose, trying to test Rona's sincerity.

"Yes, yes! I really want it. I saw that it's no longer available at the auction house. Did you sell it already?" Rona asked疑惑地问道.

"Hmph! Who gave you permission to interfere? I have plenty of good equipment in my warehouse!" Rona replied.

"But you're quite sensible! You know I really want to buy it! I think you're even more greedy than the goblins!!" Rona said irritably.

"Do you want it or not? If you do, let's make a deal?" Loki asked, he was in a hurry.

"Fine, I'll buy it! Give it to me... I happen to have 10,000 gold coins on me. That's almost a 60% down payment, I really hate to part with it, it's what I've worked so hard to save for years..." This is the money Luo Na earned from participating in nearly 50 "gold rush" events, and her identity is that of a "worker". Occasionally, she picks up some "cheap goods" that nobody wants.

Immediately afterwards, Lorna readily completed the deal with Loki. (Note: Installment payment)