Chapter 428: The other matches (1)
"I still think I would have gotten them to agree at five hundred thousand," Dollaire commented, counting the money between her fingers. Her feelings for Sterling hid behind her love for coins. She wasn’t the only one.
Each of Sterling’s followers appeared money-minded grubs. And yet...they were loyal. Loyal to him. As Hex often heard Sterling explain, at least he knew what the price of their loyalty was and that he was happy to pay for it. Hex didn’t understand how it worked and had written it off as a merchant’s logic.
Their quibble would last amidst the roars of the crowd. Some people had commented on his performance.
You are a damn good Druid.
Can’t wait to discuss with you the benefits of having a Bear as a companion beast.
Such comments came from the Council members who were Druids themselves and considered themselves scholars. Before his experiences of the first round he would have welcomed a chance to deepen his understanding of being a Druid. Now, he wasn’t as interested. So, Hex brushed them off with his most polite smile and most meaningless thank yous and promises.
’What’s the point. They can’t do what I can nor will they understand without me revealing my secrets. With the Dragon Bear Soul presence and its unwillingness to share the bond with other beast companions, I have no use for such stuff.’
The forty thousand coins he received as his share wasn’t much when compared to his previous gains but wasn’t little either. His deal with a particular shopowner helped him gain membership tiers with each round passed. He touched the pouch, feeling the cold metal of the coins. They warmed his heart. This was the reason for his decision to join the tournament. It was an opportunity to gain treasures.
’Time to visit the oldest store again. And this time, I won’t need to visit in person.’ The thought of seeing all the rare treasures displayed on those moving shelves made him salivate. Added to his previous gains, he could acquire some nice treasure. Perhaps something to enhance his Bear Soul.
And...this time he wouldn’t need to hide his presence. One of the privileges he gained allowed him to visit the shelves from anywhere inside Wrixia. His membership card acted as a key, allowing him entrance from a point of his choosing.