New Year's Special: Get a Membership Card, Buddy!

It was the last day of Winter Veil, and also the last day of the year.

Although the Night Elves' endless lives made them rather indifferent to holidays that obscured the passage of time, the people of Suramar City would follow suit with human-valued festivals to earn more gold from the pockets of human adventurers flocking to Suramar for fortune.

Archmage Elisande had reopened her Nightmare Fortress challenge, and she had also brought in a group of idle Highborne powerhouses to help manage it. This made human adventurers eager to try, wanting the rewards but fearing that if they wiped, they wouldn't even get their ticket gold back.

In front of the gates of the Nightmare Fortress, a small, temporary, mobile market had formed. Many small vendors and elven mages, seeing a business opportunity, had set up stalls here. They were selling all sorts of potions, food, equipment, and even mounts. However, the prices... were naturally sky-high. A common Night Saber mount was being offered for five thousand gold coins by elven mage merchants who had carved a bunch of useless, glittering runes onto it.

"This is the best mount in Suramar City, an Arcane Night Saber! Don't you know quality when you see it? Get lost, get lost! Let that European Emperor behind you come up!"

"European Emperors, come and see! Bananas used by Lady Tyrande, chamber pots once used by the Divine Emissary! These are antiques from the War of the Ancients! We're practically giving them away now!"

"Freshly baked legendary equipment, Giant's Wrath! Come and see, you can take it away for just twenty thousand gold coins!"

The crowd was bustling. European Emperors and African Chiefs among the human adventurers were mostly gathered here, some delving into dungeons, others hunting for goods, creating a lively scene.

However, the most crowded area was near the entrance of the Nightmare Fortress. There were only two tables, occupied by two beautiful Highborne mage girls. Adventurers were lining up, eagerly waiting. A long banner was particularly eye-catching, bearing the words: "Directly taught by Archmage Elisande, Divination."

Archmage Elisande was skilled in foreseeing the future and could see fragments of the timestream. This was no secret in Suramar City. Thus, after the Divine Emissary helped her set up the Nightmare Fortress, this little rich woman had a flash of inspiration and opened a second market: divination.

An adventurer nervously sat before a table, his trembling hand passing five hundred gold coins to the mage girl opposite him. The mage girl nimbly took the gold, then handed a Crystal Ball to the adventurer.

"Remember, you can only ask three questions. Once the chances are used up, the Crystal Ball will become an ordinary decorative item. Next!"

The adventurer behind him was a European Emperor. He swaggered to the table, waved his spatial ring, and a large pile of gold coins landed on the table.

"Give me a ten-thousand-gold coin Crystal Ball!"

The elven mage girl immediately showed a friendly smile, her service attitude instantly improving.

"Certainly, honored human sir. The ten-thousand-gold coin 'Ask Anything' divination package with one hundred questions is the first you've purchased. For this, we'll also gift you a personally bound divination Crystal Ball with three uses. You can take it back to your family and friends, and they can use it after binding."

The European Emperor nodded with satisfaction. A ten-thousand-gold coin Crystal Ball was indeed different. Its material was made from an unknown Arcane Crystal. Compared to the cheapest glass Crystal Balls, an Arcane Crystal Ball was befitting of his status.

The elven mage girl continued her sales pitch: "And that's not all! If you pay an additional five thousand gold coins, sir, we'll also bestow upon you the honorable title of 'Future Seer.' Your deeds will be widely spread throughout Suramar City. Isn't that a great deal!" Seeing the European Emperor adventurer's eyes light up, the elven mage girl continued to persuade him, "Of course, if you pay another ten thousand gold coins, your title can be upgraded to 'XXX of Suramar,' where XXX is your name, and we'll also include a certificate! Just think, as long as you spend money, you can become incredibly great!"

In the end, he was swindled into a state of beaming pride, looking like a righteous radiant emissary, and paid another fifteen thousand gold coins to purchase the title.

"That's right! I'm not doing this for the title! This is all for the friendship between humans and elves! I'm willing to pay for it! Um... when will I get the title and certificate?"

The elven mage girl smiled like a blooming flower, "Don't rush. There's one last additional service you might consider. If you pay another ten thousand gold coins, you'll receive a beautifully crafted Membership Card, proving your highest prestige in Suramar City. The people of Suramar City will worship you, and all your future consumption in Suramar City will be discounted by 20%! How impressive would that be back in the human kingdoms! For such a great value Membership Card, how could a European Emperor like you not get one?"

"Fine, fine, fine! I'll pay! Take it, take it! I want to be a member, I want a card!"

The human adventurers behind them stopped queuing and crowded around, exclaiming in admiration and envy.

Thus, on the last day of the old year, a European Emperor adventurer, whose wallet had been thoroughly emptied, became the focus of everyone's attention. According to the method provided by the Divine Emissary Hu Feng, this adventurer was decorated from head to toe. A vulgar large red flower hung around his neck, and a Golden Eyeball Badge, symbolizing Suramar's Supreme Member, was pinned to his chest. Escorted by a squad of Spellblades... no, protected by them, he was paraded through the streets.

This glorious occasion made the European Emperor extremely excited. He rode on the back of an Arcane Spider, proudly waving to passersby all the way.

Finally, Archmage Aethelus, the Chief Councilor of the Council of Truth, personally met him and praised the adventurer heartily in front of everyone.

"Well, as you can all see, becoming a member of our Suramar is a very noble thing. However, we are also very humane. Considering adventurers who are a bit tight on funds, we have specially launched an economical version of membership, called Super Member! For only one hundred gold coins per month, you can enjoy various privileges of a Super Member! Of course, Super Members are not as prestigious as Supreme Members, but Super Members also symbolize their respected reputation in Suramar City and a special 10% discount on consumption. So, everyone, according to your own situation, take out your gold coins and quickly go and apply to activate it! The spots are limited and will be sold out once they're gone!"

As night fell, the surging crowds had not yet dispersed. The temporary market at the entrance of the Nightmare Fortress also had many stalls selling small snacks with a Night Elf flavor.

The craze for obtaining Membership Cards had not subsided, and the long queues at the application points were still slowly growing. Since everyone was waiting for the hourly celebration anyway, they might as well queue up to apply for membership while waiting for the hour.

At the top of Suramar's tallest Mage Towers, Hu Feng and Elisande stood by the terrace, looking down at the lively Suramar.

"How much did you earn today, Ai Li?"

Elisande leaned towards Hu Feng, a satisfied smile on her face. "A considerable amount, nearly five hundred thousand gold coins."

"Not bad, little rich woman. Even the Council of Truth doesn't have that much money."

"Thank you."

"Hmm? Why the sudden thank you?"

Elisande suddenly kissed Hu Feng's cheek. "Thank you for saving Suramar and freeing the Highborne from their otherwise dark future."

Hu Feng touched the spot where he was kissed and chuckled. "What's there to thank? The Highborne have always been my subordinates. Isn't it natural to lead them to prosperity?"

"Even so, all the Highborne are grateful to you."

The Divine Emissary's hands began to wander, fumbling over Elisande's private parts.

"Don't... wait until after the celebration..."

"You said it, I heard you!"

At the top of the hour, Magic Fireworks once again filled the entire sky of Suramar City. The crowd cheered, and the parade team, in a mighty procession, weaved through Suramar's streets and alleys.

The old year ended here, and Azeroth welcomed its brand new first day.

Perhaps this world was not so peaceful, and there were many dangers of this and that kind, but life had to continue to survive tenaciously, and this also created the unparalleled charm of the world of Azeroth.

Hu Feng was a little dazed. His memories of his past life were becoming blurry, and sometimes he wondered if his past life had been a dream. The thought in his heart of finding a way to return to Earth someday had also gradually faded. Looking at the prosperous Suramar City before him, he suddenly understood something.

People always set a big, long-term goal for themselves, but in the process of pursuing that goal, they unknowingly gain more. These gains might be more precious than the ultimate goal.

He had changed the fate of Suramar City and the Highborne. The Night Elves united around him. In Azeroth, he gained more and was happier.

That was enough, wasn't it.

Old Hu wishes all readers a Happy New Year! The new year has arrived~~

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