Chapter 77 Fanning the Flames
Although Eric's question was casual, Thornheart suddenly turned his head and looked at Eric with anticipation. His expression showed a hint of excitement as he asked, "Kai Blackthorn, do you happen to have a forging blueprint?"
Currently, the blueprints for Bronze Equipment were being snatched up like crazy. All the major guilds were competing, showing off their resources, and no one could be sure how many Glowing Outfit Design Blueprints would still be available. Perhaps these second-tier guilds wouldn't even get a chance, as the first-tier guilds might snatch them all up.
If they could get a Bronze Equipment forging blueprint now, the Assassin Alliance could ultimately lead other second-tier guilds, gain considerable fame, and make a big profit. By then, their chances of competing for Silvervale City would be significantly higher. Eric shook his head.
Thornheart's excited mood instantly extinguished, leaving him feeling disheartened. However, upon reflection, he realized that so far, besides Black Flame Blacksmith and Hammer Trader, there hadn't been a third player who had obtained a forging blueprint. After all, obtaining such an item ultimately relied on luck.
"Aren't you planning to bid on the Glowing Chestplate? I can lend you some money," Eric said slowly.
Thornheart suddenly realized that Eric indeed had a lot of money. He could effortlessly take out 20 silver coins, indicating his wealth. However, compared to those first-tier guilds, it was still far off. Even taking out thirty or forty silver coins would be pushing it. So, he sighed and said, "Kai Blackthorn, it's not that I don't believe you, but the price of the Glowing Outfit Design Blueprint is too high. Twenty or thirty silver coins won't make much difference."
"How much do you need to secure it?" Eric asked confidently.
Eric didn't know precisel how much was needed to secure the blueprint, but he had over four gold from selling two blueprints. This money had long been in his bag, making bidding for the third Glowing Outfit Design Blueprint almost a sure thing. He could also repay Thornheart's favor. After all, this money would eventually come back to him so that he wouldn't lose out.
Eric hadn't expected the Glowing Outfit Design Blueprint to be so effective. With all the guilds fighting so hard for it, it was no wonder game currency was scarce, and prices were slightly high. However, this was great news for him. If Eric hadn't taken advantage of this moment, it would have been a waste of his strenuous efforts.
Thornheart extended three fingers, helplessly saying, "The competition is getting fiercer. By my estimate, at least three gold coins are needed. Otherwise, there's really no hope." "How much do you have?" Eric didn't plan to lend out three gold coins in one go.
"I have two gold and ten silver. It's really hard to collect game currency now; most of it has been scooped up by other guilds. I've already planned to give up the competition and focus on leveling up," Thornheart said, shaking his head with a sigh.
"Then I'll lend you 90 silver. That way, you'll have the three gold you need," Eric said with a smile, directly clicking to trade with Thornheart and placing 90 silver coins in the trade window.
Upon seeing the 90 silver coins displayed in the trade window, Thornheart was taken aback. He hadn't anticipated Eric to possess such wealth.Including the more than ten silver coins spent earlier, didn't that mean Eric had at least one gold coin on him?
If the Assassin Alliance hadn't been pooling all their resources, their liquid funds would be about the same as Eric's. But they were a second-tier guild with over twenty thousand members and a dedicated team of 500 gold farmers. Eric, as an individual, had earned as much as their entire guild.
"Kai Blackthorn, thank you so much. I will definitely repay this favor in the future," Thornheart said gratefully. "But I can't let you suffer a loss, and I'll repay you one gold tomorrow."
Game currency was incredibly valuable now, especially during this critical period of competing for blueprints. Thornheart initially wanted to buy it, but considering the scarcity of game currency and Eric's likely lack of need for credit points, Thornheart couldn't bring himself to ask. Instead, he offered ten silver coins as interest.
However, Eric was a bit speechless. He only desired credit points. Carrying a significant amount of debt, he needed the credit points to establish a studio and cover other expenses. Therefore, he didn't need more game currency, and credit points were much more practical.
The sooner he set up the studio, the sooner he could recruit stable team members to tackle large team dungeons, earn money, and level up. It would also help establish the studio's reputation and lay a solid foundation for forming a guild. If he waited too long, it would become difficult to establish a presence in Silvervale City. Time was of the essence.
"Thornheart, don't say that. If it weren't for you stepping in today, I would have been in for a tough fight. I owe you a favor. I'll sell you these 90 silver coins at 60 credit points per silver. The guild needs game currency in its early stages, so don't be shy," Eric said earnestly.
Thornheart was deeply moved, feeling that Eric was a friend worth keeping. Repaying one gold tomorrow would cause significant trouble for the guild's operations. Training blacksmiths and buying materials required a lot of game currency. If he could buy it with credit points, that would be ideal.
"Thank you so much, Kai Blackthorn. But 60 credit points per silver is too low; I'd feel embarrassed to buy it at that rate. I'll pay 80 credit points per silver, totaling 7200 credit points. I'll transfer it to you immediately," Thornheart said happily. Despite Eric's words, he stubbornly transferred 7200 credit points to Eric.
"Kai Blackthorn, I'll go bid on the blueprint now. If you require any assistance in the future, simply let me know, and I will do my utmost to help you."
With that, Thornheart and his team hurriedly ran to the auction house.
Seeing the 7200 credit points added to his account, Eric smiled wryly. His goodwill towards Thornheart increased, feeling that he could help Thornheart more in the future.
Now, his bank account had over 20,000 credit points, enough for two virtual helmets, ensuring that he could continue playing Divine Realms: Legends for at least another seven days.
Eric's next task was to earn more money before the school networking event, accumulating some capital. He might even seize an ampl opportunity at the event, laying a solid foundation for his studio.
In his previous life, ShadowForge Studios had significantly boosted their strength through a major opportunity at the networking event, gaining the confidence to compete with third-tier guilds for control of Silvervale City.
This time, since Eric was attending the networking event, he wouldn't miss this golden opportunity. He would seize as much as he could.
Afterward, Eric found an inn and rented a room.
In Willowbrook Town, his red name was too conspicuous.If he failed to find a solution, his every movement would be noticed by the players around him.
"Didn't expect to use this so soon," Eric said, shaking his head with a smile as he took out the demon mask from his bag.
Without this item, it would be hard to deal with the red name issue.
Eric donned the demon mask and subtly adjusted his facial features, transforming his appearance to be quite distinct from his usual self. The red name turned green, and without high-level perception skills, no one would detect his disguise.
After ensuring everything was fine, Eric placed the remaining three gold coins in the virtual trading center, pricing them at 80 credit points per silver. Given the current level of competition, once the Assassin Alliance secured the blueprint, the first-tier and other second-tier guilds would likely become even more frantic. Eric wasn't worried about selling the game currency.
Just as Eric was about to leave the inn, a sudden thought struck him, and he lightly patted his forehead.
"How could I forget this? Now that I have the demon mask, I should make good use of it," Eric said with a sly smile.
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