Infernal Apocalypse

“Richard! That man did this to Jax! He’s the one you wanted to speak to!” As soon as the pair came out of the shop, one of whom I’m assuming to be Richard, the previously silent extra shouted frantically at them that I apparently knocked someone out.

Well technically I did, but it was an accident. But what did he mean about the one he wanted to speak to? Why did this Richard fellow want to meet me so badly. Based on how he reacted to what the other shouted, I think the middle aged looking one was Richard, he appeared to be in his mid-forties I think? And he had a well-built frame for someone of his age. Either way, he was now staring at me after nodding at the previous dude.

In fact, both him and the person he came out with were staring at me with frowns on their faces. They were also gripping swords tucked into their brand new leather pants. Am I going to have to fight these guys? I just want to shop.

“Hello. If you don’t mind, could you tell me why you knocked Jax out? I would like to resolve this without any violence if possible.”

Oh, he was being surprisingly civil about this, but the feeling is back again. Even though he wasn’t being rude, for some reason I didn’t like the fact he was asking me to explain anything at all, but I’ll try to remain civil for now. I really need to figure out why I’m feeling this way.

“He tried to stop me from entering the shop. In fact, I’ll really like to do that now. Please excuse me.”

That should do it right? I clearly don’t want to talk about this anymore, hopefully he would understand.

He didn’t.

He didn’t move aside, instead staring at me for a moment before speaking up again.

“I apologize. I’m the one that told him to ask anyone not to enter the shop as the kind lady inside didn’t really like big groups. Though I guess I should’ve specified this was only for our group. Hopefully we can put this issue in the past?”

“Sure.”

I didn’t really care too deeply about it, I just didn’t like the things they were saying at times, and I really wanted to take care of my business inside the shop and move on.

“Great! If you don’t mind, are you free at the moment? I had something I wanted to discuss with you.”

It took some effort to stop myself from slapping him too. I clearly wanted to go in the shop. Why is he asking if I’m free.

“No. I’m heading into the shop.”

Instead of letting the man respond, I just walked ahead, either he and the man that stepped out with him would move out of the way, or I would simply move them myself.

Thankfully it didn’t have to come to that, as they stepped out of the way, and I walked by unhindered.

Ah yes finally in the shop at last, and my calm has returned. That whole ordeal was weird.

“Welcome back! Glad to see you are safe and sound, though it appears you might need some new clothes. And congratulations on your cultivation!”

Greja chuckled as she spoke, but I sensed warmth in her tone that wasn’t there before. She was kind during our first interaction, but this time it felt…different?” Not sure. Anyway, doesn’t seem like something to complain about. She could also tell that I was in the Body Tempering Realm now I think. How did she do that? Is it because she’s stronger than me?

“Thank you, and yes, I do need some new clothes indeed. I also had some orbs to convert and a more than a few questions to ask if you don’t mind.”

“Of course of course! Feel free to ask me anything and I’ll do my best to answer! And you can just place your pouch on the counter I’ll take care of it.”

I placed the pouch on the counter and before long it was filled up with copper coins, and some more luxurious coins were mixed into there as well…what were those I wonder.

“I took the liberty of converting some of your copper coins into the bronze coins, as I don’t think walking around with over 1000 Copper Coins is very fun to do. So instead, the final tally is 15 Bronze Coins and 280 Copper Coins.”

Ah bronze coins. That makes sense since that one item costed a whole Gold coin, so there had to be things in between Copper and Gold and if I understand the conversion rate properly, it took 100 Copper Coins to get 1 Bronze coin. The bronze coin itself was almost the exact same size as the copper coin, and it had the same symbols on it as well. The only

difference was a shiny one.

“Thank you for your help once again. Are there any more coins above Bronze before it gets to Gold?”

“Yes, there is also Silver! And there are somethings above Gold as well, but you need not worry too much about those for now.”

She answered me with a smile like always, she even snapped her fingers like last time to have the shop open up in front of me.

“Please feel free to buy anything you need, and I recommend checking the Cultivation Manual section once more.”

I didn’t think too hard about it and after I confirmed the purchase of three sets of clothes, I navigated to the Cultivation Manual Section like she asked.

Oh, that’s odd.

Manuals

Basic Cultivation Manual (Common) – 50 Copper Coins

Advanced Cultivation Manual (Common) – 250 Copper Coins

Raizen – 1 Silver Coin

The price of the item named after me went down. I’m not sure what the conversion rate of Bronze to silver was but considering the previous 1 million Copper Coins sum Greja gave me before, it’s safe to assume that the item is now significantly cheaper. I wonder what caused the change. Is it because of my new cultivation? Or maybe some type of member discount from converting so many orbs at the shop? Also why did Greja tell me to check? Does she know my name?

“Hi, the item in the shop that was previously 1 Gold Coin. Why is it called that?” I needed to know this first, perhaps I should’ve asked this when it first popped up but better late than never.

“It seems you might have some idea already as to why that was case but if you want more answers you will need to talk to the Outpost Leader. His abode and office is right behind this building. Don’t worry I can assure you that it’s nothing bad, but not something to be discussed here.”

She said that with a smile, but it only gave more questions than answers, so let’s ignore it for now, I’ll go talk to this Outpost Leader soon enough.

“I understand, and just to confirm, is it 100 Bronze Coins for 1 Silver Coin?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Hmm thinking about it for a moment…I need 10,000 Copper coins. It took me one night of fighting like a mad beast with my life in the balance to make over 1000 Copper Coins. Now that I’m in the Body Tempering Realm I should be able to replicate that feat a lot safer this time. Based on my slap from earlier, as long as I take them seriously Goblins should no longer pose too much of a threat to me.

I should really be able to start a Goblin massacre in the Forest for real this time. Let’s finish up here with the rest of my questions and I’ll make my final preparations to go night hunting once more.