Chapter 32: Think old folks don’t know tech?
The crowd reacted only after a few seconds of silence. First came hushed whispers, then growing voices.
"They’re really at the top...?" "That many points in a single day?" "How did they do it?" "Even that old geezer?"
Among the murmurs were awe, surprise—but also unease and envy. Some looked at Adam and Sareth with newfound respect, others with clear distance. As always, Olwen looked entirely uninterested in anyone’s opinion.
Kosman seized the moment.
"As you can see," he said, raising his voice so everyone could hear, "going out on expeditions and killing monsters earns the most points. That’s what we reward the highest. If anyone wants to prove themselves, I’ll be right here by the board in the morning. I’ll explain everything to those ready to head into the city."
Hearing those words, and feeling dozens of eyes on him, Adam made a sudden decision.
"Kosman," he called out clearly. "Can you assign me a room as soon as possible? It’s really hard to live and try to sleep surrounded by dozens of people. I need a bit of silence."
Olwen twitched and immediately raised his voice.
"Me too! I want my own room! For my spine! And my rheumatism!"
Sareth simply nodded.
"Wouldn’t mind one myself."