Time: Night, 8th Era, Year 431, Fifth Month
Location: Calderra Village, Village Hospital.
Gabriel sits on the side of a hospital bed, getting his right arm bandaged up by a nurse.
"After this treatment, it is highly recommended for you to not partake in any kind of strenuous activites for about 6-8 hours." said the Village Doctor
After the nurse finished bandaging, the Village Doctor walked to a drawer and took out a small vial containing a light red liquid.
"This right here is a diluted healing potion, very effective for wounds like yours" said the Village Doctor "i recommend not drinking it just yet as it is to better to eat first before taking it so that the absorption can be more effective."
Gabriel nods and takes the diluted healing potion and puts it inside his bag. "So how much do i owe for the treatment doctor?"
"Well the price for the diluted healing potion is about 1 silver coin and 50 bronze coins while the price for our services is about 50 bronze coins so....all in all it'll be 2 silver coins young man."
Gabriel takes out his wallet from his pockets with a worrisome expression.
("I only got 4 silver coins left?.....note to self, try not to get injured in mission.....treatment is bloody expensive.")
[A/T: sentences within a (" ") connotes an individual's thoughts :) ]
The currency here in Alderran is also similar to other Isekai worlds which is Bronze Coins, Silver Coins, and Gold Coins.
Bronze Coins are the lowest form of currency here in Alderran while Gold Coins are the highest form of currency, the conversion of bronze to silver to gold is as follows: 100 Bronze Coins-->1 Silver Coin.
100 Silver Coins-->1 Gold Coin.
Gabriel takes out the two silver coins and paid the Village Doctor before leaving the village hospital. "Now it's time to claim the reward for the mission."
Gabriel heads to the Adventurer's Guild building and speaks to Alina the receptionist.
"Ummmm....hello, i was the guy who took on the mission of hunting goblins in Elderwood Forest yesterday.....i'm here to claim my reward...."
"Ahhh yes, i remember you" said Alina "so.....how many goblins did you kill?"
Gabriel opens his bag then takes out the goblin ears that he had collected from the goblin corpses and puts it in front of Alina. "About twelve."
Alina then counted the goblin ears carefully, to ensure that Gabriel wasn't lying. "Twelve pairs of goblin ears meaning twelve goblins."
"You know.....for a newbie adventurer and as a solo adventurer at that, that's very impressive."
Gabriel nods in appreciation. "So.....how much am i getting for this?"
Alina looked at Gabriel with a smile. "Currently due to the rising appearances of goblins and the rise of goblin invasions, the reward for killing goblins is at an all time high for about 21 bronze coins per goblin."
Gabriel did some mental calculations and came into a conclusion. ("2 silver coins and 52 bronze coins for all twelve goblins...with the 2 silver coin treatment at the hospital, i only made about 52 bronze coins from the mission...f*ck i really gotta watch out to avoid spending money for treatment...")
Gabriel lets out a silent sigh. "I'll take it."
Alina then collected the goblin ears and hands over 2 silver coins and 52 bronze coins to Gabriel.
Gabriel then headed back to his apartment complex and drops of his equipment and bag before going to a nearby eatery and eating his fill so that he can drink up the diluted healing potion to hasten his recovery.
After about 30 minutes, Gabriel went back to his apartment room and analyzed his items and equipment.
"Six and a half days worth of rations...two sets of clothing..."
"My sword isn't really damaged due to killing them without having to clash weapons....my leather armor is still in good condition.....that arrow hit me in the part where it's not covered by the leather armor.....i guess it was both good and bad for me..."
"I only have 4 silver coins and 52 bronze coins left...thankfully i already paid the rent for this month so i won't have to worry about that for now..."
"...Except for bandages for in-battle treating of wounds, i don't think i need to buy anything else for the meantime..."
"....That should be it for today...i need to get some rest so i can do more missions for tomorrow....."
Gabriel organizes his items and equipment before laying down on his bed and taking a nice sleep.
The next day.....
After taking a bath and wearing his equipment and bag, Gabriel heads to the Adventurer's Guild building to look for more easy missions.
"Find the cat of Mrs Hobbs?.....nope...the reward is too low..."
"Slay a hobgoblin?...that one is still up there huh.....i am still very much dead if i were to try to do that one..."
"Investigate Blackwood Mountains for cult activities...maybe when i am more equipped and stronger would i accept that mission....."
"Hmmm...clearing out a mining tunnel from a Cave Spider nest.....spidets in a narrow space.....won't it take just a few molotovs and they're all f*cked....i'll take it!!!!" said Gabriel with an excited expression as he takes the mission notice and heads to Alina
Gabriel hands over the mission notice to Alina "I would like to take this mission."
Alina checks the mission notice and gave it back to Gabriel "I'll note this mission as taken then...the reward for this mission is fixed so after completion, you will obtain 7 silver coins and 50 bronze coins."
"Like always, if the mission is not completed within the span of three days the mission rewards will be either halved or even cancelled...Do you understand?" asked Alina the receptionist
"Yes, i understand" said Gabriel before leaving the Adventurer Guild's building.
"Before heading to that mining tunnel, i am going to need a few materials to make some molotovs..."
Gabriel heads to the Village General Store to buy a few glass bottles then bought some alcohol at the Village Tavern.
Before leaving the village to go to the mining tunnel, he made a quick run to the Village Hospital and bought a few bandages, in case of injuries.
"The next adventurer begins...."
End of Chapter