Book 3: Chapter 5: Life After School Starts
After the three-day adaptation period, the three of them officially began their academic careers.
Considering that newcomers to an unfamiliar environment often don't know which direction to take in the future or how to adapt to the local surroundings, the school would teach public knowledge during the first month, which covered aspects related to daily life and studies.
"First is the place where each of you will live." In the classroom, a staff member introduced to the apprentices present how to find accommodation, the rental prices in various areas, and other expenses.
"Currently, you are all basically living in the officially arranged dormitories, which also do not require any payment, so don't worry."
"However, in 2-3 years, you will likely face the situation of finding your own housing, and that's where the knowledge learned today will come in handy."
"The cost of living in the Asra District is at a mid-range level among the various major academy districts. The rent for a standard single-person dwelling, meaning a residence with a bedroom and study, is roughly 2 gold coins per month. Of course, I'm talking about the standard price; the actual cost will fluctuate up or down depending on the location. For example, in bustling neighborhoods, it might be 4 gold coins per month, while in remote areas, you might be able to rent a decent place for perhaps 1 gold coin per month."
"With such rental prices, if you haven't become a Second Tier professional and rely solely on the earning capacity of a First Tier Transcendent, you won't be able to support it on your own. So, I hope all of you reach the Second Tier within three years as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for you to maintain your current decent standard of living."
"Of course, if after three years you haven't advanced to the Second Tier, it's not a dead end. There are even cheaper sleeping places, which are the collective inns set up in specific areas. They can provide you with a bed and a lockable box for just over 30 silver coins per month."
"Finally, there are even more affordable dwellings, but those are generally supplied to laborers, not students. I advise you not to try them. If you must satisfy your curiosity, I suggest you recall the horses in the countryside, and the very crowded kind at that."