AWB Chapter 103 : The New West
Chapter 103 : The New West
The New WestWhen Cecilia looked at the man with glasses, he was also secretly sizing up the two of them. His eyes, hidden behind crystal lenses, narrowed, revealing a hint of fierceness.
Sensing Cecilia's gaze, the man with glasses' thin lips trembled slightly, then hurriedly looked away, both guilty and deeply fearful.
Just like those characters often described in many novels, Cecilia's first impression of this man was not a good one. He was exactly the type who was not strong in combat, but had deep schemes and liked to play dirty tricks behind people's backs.
"Who is he?"
Recalling the commercial rivalries that frequently appeared in TV dramas, Cecilia's curiosity was instantly piqued, and she asked Little Persimmon Puppy with great interest.
"He's a very thick-skinned and annoying person. There are too many people around now; I'll explain it to you slowly later."
Obviously not wanting to discuss these topics in public, little Persimmon Puppy quickly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, you still haven't answered my question. Why are you here? Are you here to create a guild?"
"No, I just happened to be passing by, so I lined up out of curiosity."
Considering Little Persimmon Puppy's bossy behavior just now, Cecilia's reply was quite cold.
"Since you're already here, just come in with me and have a look. The more the merrier, right? I heard this game update will add a lot of new guild content. If you stay solo, you'll definitely suffer losses in the long run."
Afraid Cecilia would suddenly back out from starting a guild, little Persimmon Puppy urged her.
"You think I don't know? Managing a guild is very troublesome, and running it costs a lot of money. I'm poor, I don't have that much money to waste,"
Cecilia replied with righteous confidence.
Ever since she won the bet with Little Persimmon Puppy about starting a guild, Cecilia had done quite a bit of research privately. She found online that those who were able to create a guild in an online game were usually highly reputable and successful individuals; only with fame could one attract more talented members.
At the same time, to retain talent, welfare for guild members was essential. As for what kind of perks, that was up to the guild leader and managers to figure out.
On the first point, Cecilia didn't really have much of an issue. In terms of influence and fame, she was basically at the top tier in the Legend of Kaloran. To be blunt, as long as she was willing to start a guild and announce that she was recruiting, there would definitely be no shortage of players who wanted to join.
The problem was, Cecilia didn't have the time or energy to manage a guild right now, let alone give away her own equipment and money for free. No one with common sense would do something so stupid and self-sacrificing that only helped others at their own expense.
"You could also just start a small guild, invite a few people, and play together. That's more fun than playing alone. Computer games are only enjoyable when friends gather together."
Since she didn't know what the new update would bring, Cecilia didn't rush to agree, just replied blandly, "Let's just have a look first."
The line slowly moved forward. After over ten minutes, Cecilia and Little Persimmon Puppy finally entered the spacious administrative lobby.
Behind the solid wood counter, the NPC young lady got straight to the point, smiling as she said, "Dear adventurer, this is the Imperial Capital Liuling... Adventure Guild Administration Association. What can I do for you today?"
After a moment's thought, Cecilia replied softly, "I'd like to ask about the requirements for creating a guild."
"If you want to create a new guild, the player who will be the 'Guild Leader' must come in person. The player's level must be no lower than 13, and you need to pay a one-time registration fee of at least 50 gold coins, a minimum monthly management fee of 5 gold coins, and hold rights to use a house in the Imperial Capital for at least 3 months. Once you satisfy all these conditions and choose a name, you can have a guild of your own," the NPC young lady replied with a smile, but her expression already showed a trace of impatience.
Who knew how many times she'd repeated that line today.
Hearing the requirements, Cecilia glanced at Little Persimmon Puppy.
"I can help with the money. As for the house... You'll have to ask Sister Yan,"
Little Persimmon Puppy spread her hands, looking slightly helpless.
Fifty gold coins, when converted into cash, was nearly ten thousand RMB. For an ordinary player, maybe that was a lot and required serious thought. But for a wealthy player like Little Persimmon Puppy, it was barely even worth mentioning.
Tonight, the auction she gritted her teeth to organize would be held on the first-floor lobby of Gu Yanxi's three-story building. As the first player-run auction in the world, and with Little Persimmon Puppy's massive promotional spending lately, it had attracted attention from devoted players both at home and abroad. Many were closely watching its developments.
Moreover, for the rental of the space for just one night, little Persimmon Puppy paid Gu Yanxi a huge sum—400 gold coins, equivalent to over 98,000 RMB. After receiving the payment, gu Yanxi was so stunned that she stared at her phone for a long time before finally reacting.
Even the top hotels in the bustling center of a big modern city couldn't be much more expensive than this.
It was certainly much faster money than collecting rent in her own apartment complex.
Of course, gu Yanxi could have chosen to back out and raise the price at the last minute, charging Little Persimmon Puppy extra. Cecilia would have been delighted to do that. However, gu Yanxi was a little too thin-skinned, so even if Cecilia tried to persuade her, she didn't push it in the end.
Looking at Little Persimmon Puppy's expectant gaze, Cecilia considered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "She's not online right now; I'll ask her later."
"You'll ask her later? Are you two living together?!"
As if she'd heard some earth-shattering news, little Persimmon Puppy's eyes instantly widened in disbelief.
Seeing that reaction, Cecilia realized she had just let something slip. Her pretty face instantly darkened, and she coldly explained, "We're just friends in real life. Haven't you ever used a messenger app?"
"Sorry, my mistake!"
Little Persimmon Puppy quickly apologized, but inside she was more convinced that there was really something odd about those two.
Cecilia sighed softly and was about to leave the lobby when suddenly the NPC young lady's voice called out from behind, "Honored adventurer, actually, there's another association that's really suitable for you. Would you like to consider it?"
Cecilia hadn't answered yet, but Little Persimmon Puppy was already asking eagerly, "What association?"
Merchants always had an obsession with insider news that went beyond ordinary curiosity.
Seeing them both interested, the NPC young lady gave a mysterious smile and spoke slowly, "Imperial Capital Adventurers' Catering Management Association, commonly known as..."
"—The New West."