Chapter 22 - 21
"In the city I came from, there are establishments called dojos," Celine explained. "They’re usually owned by nobles or wealthy merchants. The idea is simple—they teach combat skills in exchange for gold coins. It’s popular because these dojos have actual Knights as instructors, and the skills they teach are real—high-level, even—depending on how much you’re willing to pay. But they’re expensive. Only nobles and rich merchants can really afford them."
"Whoa, Knights teaching the skills themselves? That’s amazing," Lumberling said, intrigued. "Where is this city?"
"Novgord. It’s under Gordon County. But are you sure you want to go there? I should warn you now—just enrolling costs a fortune. And even then, it can take years to master a skill. That’s how these dojos trap people. You’ll end up paying a small fortune just to make slow progress."
"How much are we talking here?"
"One."
"One what?"
"One gold coin... for just two or three days in the dojo."
Lumberling whistled. "That’s daylight robbery."
"I told you—"
"But I’ve decided. I’m going to Novgord."
"What?! How are you even going to afford that?" Celine asked, stunned.