Magical Cat

Looking at the magic backpack's wonders, Li En couldn't help but ask, "Can only magicians use magic backpacks?"

Melina shook her head: "Low-level magic backpacks do require a certain amount of magic power to operate, but the highest-level ones are powered by materials, so ordinary people can use them."

"That's because it's too expensive." Li En guessed why such a good product wasn't more widely available.

Melina nodded: "Even the cheapest magic backpack costs several tens of silver coins, which is an amount that villagers might not earn in their entire lives."

Li En and Elaine both fell silent.

Although Li En didn't know much about the economy of this world, Elaine ate five copper coins a day in the cafeteria, which was a special meal set up by the academy for ordinary people.

That day, Elaine made a bet with Webber and won a gold coin, but she could only afford to eat a serving of sardines that cost eighty copper coins.

In the canteen, meals priced in silver coins were commonplace.

A few simple numbers were enough for Li En to understand just how outrageous the gap between the rich and poor in this world is.

With magic at play, even the most outrageous wealth gaps become believable.

"That's why there are so many adventurers. For ordinary people, there's no chance of turning their lives around unless they risk their lives."

"Do you know the Adventurers' Guild's manifesto? I'll take you to see it later."

Melina seemed to remember something, and a playful smile appeared on her face.

They lingered in the beverage shop for a while longer.

I discovered that there were quite a few special drinks available. The cheapest option was refreshing spring water, followed by various fruit juices, milk, and alcoholic beverages.

The price difference of special drinks is based solely on the magical power they contain, and the drinks themselves are simply differentiated by taste preferences.

You can ask a merchant to customize your favorite drink and infuse it with the magic you need, but that will be more expensive. Most people just buy ready-made drinks.

"How exactly is this thing made? Can I make it too?"

Seeing that the special drinks in the store were in high demand, Li En couldn't help but have his own ideas.

This business looks very promising.

Melina tapped Li En's head and advised, "This is a business monopolized by nobles, so don't even think about it. If you get caught, you'll be executed on the spot, and they'll even exempt you from the trial process."

Li En shrank back, not expecting the consequences to be so serious.

After leaving the beverage shop, at Li En's request, they went to visit various weapon shops and armor shops.

This shopping street is just like in a game; it sells all sorts of items.

According to Melina, there are many adventurers in this world, and the supply and demand business surrounding them is very developed.

As for adventurer guilds, there is one in every city, which can be said to be the gathering place for all information.

Li En had previously seen mages among the adventurers.

This is what Melina said about the situation.

"A magician of commoner origin does not become a nobleman simply because he or she has mastered magic."

"After Elaine graduates, she either has to work for an official organization or become an adventurer; she basically has no other options."

"My suggestion is to become an adventurer; it offers more freedom and a higher skill ceiling."

"And some of the magicians you see are self-taught individuals who have never attended a proper academy."

"Stay away from these guys, they're all dangerous!"

Melina's expression was very serious when she issued this warning.

Li En and Elaine nodded obediently, indicating that they had remembered.

Seeing that the two had taken her words to heart, Melina nodded in satisfaction, then turned and pointed forward, saying, "We've arrived. That's the Adventurers' Guild."

Before they knew it, they had arrived at their destination.

At the other end of the shopping street, a striking group of buildings stands.

These buildings are not grand; they are gray and unremarkable, but they are large enough.

The two heavy wooden doors were wide open, revealing the lively scene inside.

A huge plaque hangs at the main entrance, with the words "Adventurers' Guild" engraved in a rigid font.

On either side of the main gate, there is a line of eye-catching words.

[Strive for a dramatic turnaround or accept poverty?]

[Those risking their lives, please enter; those struggling financially, please look elsewhere!]

"Look, that's the Adventurers' Guild's declaration."

Under the gaze of these two lines of declaration, young people, one after another, stepped into it, hoping to change their fate.

They were either armed with swords and clad in armor, or they carried only a bundle and wore hemp clothing.

But their steps into the Adventurers' Guild were all firm and powerful.

It's clear that besides mages, there are all sorts of combat professions in this world.

In just a short while, Li En saw people using all sorts of weapons at the Adventurers' Guild, a truly bizarre array.

"Come on, I'll take you inside and show you around."

Melina seemed quite familiar with the Adventurers' Guild.

As soon as they entered, amidst the group of rough men, the arrival of Yi Lian and Melina was like a purifying light, refreshing the overall atmosphere.

The previously noisy adventurers' guild fell silent, and all eyes turned to them.

But when they saw the school uniform on their faces, most people silently looked away, with only a few continuing to scrutinize them.

"It's still such a mess." Melina glanced around and couldn't help but smile.

Lee Eun felt that she seemed more relaxed here.

The guild hall was quite spacious, furnished with tables and chairs.

Some people were just sitting and chatting with friends, while others were drinking and eating.

Waiters were bustling about in the lobby, taking orders and delivering food.

At the other end of the hall was a huge worktable with several queues. Some people were asking questions, while others were handing over tasks. It looked chaotic, but it was actually quite orderly.

On the right side of the worktable, there are several notice boards that occupy the entire wall.

Li En squinted and looked for a while, and found that one side was the mission announcement, and the other side was various information, including team information and various GGs, a dazzling array.

He even saw people blatantly posting requests for help in order to save on processing fees.

This is clearly an attempt to poach members from the Adventurers' Guild, but this kind of "GG" (ghost) has also been posted.

In addition, there are also information about dating, matchmaking, room sharing, carpooling, and even renting teammates.

The prices ranged from a few broken copper coins to hundreds of gold coins.

The phrase "a mixed bag" is insufficient to describe the diversity of this place.

Melina led them into the crowd, and the crowd automatically parted to make way.

Clearly, these people realized that Melina was not someone to be trifled with.

Their eyes were wary, yet they couldn't bear to tear their gazes away from Melina, and instead, they all turned to covetousness.

They arrived safely near the work area, and Melina began to introduce them to the staff.

"This place encompasses almost all the functions of the Adventurers' Guild."

"Eleanor, once you reach the level of a beginner mage, you can register here as an adventurer and then you can complete missions and earn rewards."