Chapter 310: [308] Rich
There was no denying that having someone to help really sped things up. In just one afternoon, the house situation was settled.
Thanks to Kanchal's introduction, August met with the property owner, who initially quoted 2.8 million gold coins. This was already 200,000 coins less than the 3 million Kanchal had mentioned earlier. However, after a bit of haggling from Kanchal, they managed to bring the price down to 2.6 million.
After signing the transfer contract, August officially became a property owner. The place, which had previously been a potion shop, wasn't too large but not too small either. It was a cozy two-story building, with the first floor designed as a shop and the second as a living space.
August spent a bit of money hiring workers to renovate the entire place from top to bottom. The transformation was astonishing. The efficiency of this world's magical renovations impressed August—what would have taken months in the modern world was done in just an afternoon.
However, with all the expenses piling up, his savings had taken a hit. August was now left with just over 3 million coins.
Since arriving in this new world, August had received plenty of help from both Zel and Kanchal. All he had to offer in return was one trip to the succubus shop and a favor each.
When August finally returned to the tavern, looking somewhat exhausted from his busy afternoon, Stunk and the others greeted him with amused smiles.
August had indeed been quite occupied, handling a variety of tasks. After the renovation, there was still the matter of furnishing the place—buying furniture, daily necessities, and other items.
"Sorry for being late. I had a lot to take care of this afternoon," August apologized.
"No problem, it's understandable. Sit down and take a breather," Zel said, handing August a glass of water with a smile.
Meidri, who was serving other customers nearby, glanced at August with a slightly different expression. After all, she had noticed the commotion across the street that afternoon. It was hard not to, considering the tavern faced the newly-renovated building.