After Ang and Roel rested at the inn for the night, Ang settled Roel's payment as soon as dawn broke. Aside from the agreed-upon reward, the magical herbs they had gathered together along the way had also brought in considerable profits, and Ang gave Roel his share at market price. Looking at the hefty fifteen magic crystals in his hand, Roel was thrilled yet somewhat incredulous. This fortune was worth 1,200 Gold Wack, an income he had once found unimaginable. Roel could not help but hesitate. "Ang, this much... isn't it a little too much?"
Ang smiled and patted his shoulder reassuringly. "Roel, you earned all of this. Your hard work and dedication are worth more than mere payment. As long as you keep working hard in the future, you'll surely achieve even greater things."
Hearing Ang's encouragement, Roel felt warmth fill his heart and nodded gratefully. This payment undoubtedly brought new possibilities for the future of both him and his sister, Bubuta. Ever since arriving in the county town, he had constantly worried about Bubuta's stable life and secretly planned to find a home of their own. Now that he had enough money, Roel decided to immediately begin looking for a suitable place to live.
Roel spent most of the day making inquiries throughout the county town. In the end, he found a suitable house in a secluded area near the Guanda people's residential district. It was a standalone two-story building in the typical Imperial style, with brick walls and a tiled roof, sturdy yet cozy. The area around it was not particularly bustling, but it was quiet and convenient for daily life. Because it was relatively remote and some distance from the main commercial district, it cost far less than property in the city center. It could be