The Kingmaker: Legend of the Undefeated Commander
"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.
A Poor Ghost!
"Sir, a Tier 4 Personal Guard like Captain Sharv is entitled to a salary of 280 Gold Leafs every week. Are you sure you want to hire him?"
Silla asked, making Samar burst into a coughing fit. With widened eyes, he asked, "Are you sure it is per week and not per month?"
"Sir, it is per week." Silla confirmed and Samar saw stars in daylight.
280 Gold Leafs per week meant 40 Gold Leafs per day! He would not be able to afford Capt Sharv's services with the combined income of his team if not for his personal savings.
After seeing Samar struggle with the price, Silla suggested an alternative.
"Would you like a Tier 3 Personal Guard, Sir? They only charge 140 Gold per week."
Samar received an even greater blow after hearing this. He had planned to make Romero and others contract Tier 3 Personal Guards. That meant an expenditure of an additional 420 Gold Leafs per week.