Spending Dough

Stella ended up waking up staring at a ceiling that wasn't hers. She didn't know whose room this was but it wasn't hers. As she sat up she saw Loki, Finn, and Riviera looking at the report she had made.

"Uh, how did I get here?"Stella was sorta confused and couldn't recall how she got here.

"Riviera here found you sleeping on the stairs this morning, she brought you to my office because we need to talk about the data you found."Loki said

"Oh ok, I almost thought Loki did something."Stella was relieved hearing that Riviera helped her

"I am going to politely ignore the mean comment."Loki was a little sad hearing that but continued anyway."I don't think we should share this data, If this was used properly then we could rise to be the top familia."

"The problem is that the method is dangerous, its main requirement is for an adventurer to push themselves into life-threatening situations and we don't work that way."Finn didn't want to lose any members to this dangerous and frankly reckless method.

"The guild said they would pay me if I found anything and I did find something pretty major."

"Well, the familia will pay 5 million valis for you to sell us the rights to use this information."Loki decided that she wouldn't let anyone else get this information.

"You are also not to tell anyone, especially Ais about what you found concerning excelia and falna."Riviera did not want Ais to use this method, even if it hindered her.

"I can guarantee this report is worth more than 5 million valis."Stella was going to take the money, but she wanted to get as much as she could out of it."How about 25 million valis?"

"If it will prevent you from telling anyone then the money is yours."Loki was fine giving that money to her, so long as it could keep her from saying.

"Dang, maybe I should have said a higher number."Stella was not expecting the info to be worth at least 25 million.

"No, you got your money now you keep your side of the bargain."Loki was very firm with her position.

"Fine, fine I won't say anything you have my word."Stella promised

Stella retrieved her money and put it in the space pouch, heading to go and do her morning exercises. It was pretty late in the morning but it was better to do it late than not at all, afterward she grabbed breakfast and washed up.

She decided to put her money to good use and spend it, heading out into Orario to get some new clothes. Stella had picked up a map of Orario from the guild yesterday and headed down to where some shops would be.

She was quite surprised at the number of options, there was everything from the amazon's questionable clothing choices to elven dresses. Neither were to her liking the amazon's wore too little and showed too much skin, while the elven style reminded her of her world's aristocrats which was not something she wanted.

In the end, she ended up getting a few normal human outfits for daily use, a set of light padded leather armor for the dungeon, and a white lab coat. After getting her clothes she went to go find someone who would sell furniture.

Somehow she ended up lost even with a map, Stella didn't know where she was but she did find a small place that had some decent selection.

"Hello? Is anyone here, I'm looking for some furniture, and the stuff you have here is really good looking."Stella called out to see if anyone was in the shop.

"A customer, that's a new one what do ya really want."An old man's voice spoke from the back of the store.

"I am here because I need a research bench, along with a bookshelf and some other furniture."Stella hoped she would be able to get furniture here because the products here were really high quality.

"Huh? You actually here to buy?"

"For the third time, yes unless you aren't selling of course."

"No no, I am selling whatcha need little lady."An old man with a long white beard came out of the back.

"I need to buy some stuff to research on, a sturdy desk of some kind, a drafting table would be nice, some shelves, and a bookcase would be all I need currently."Stella was happy to find someone who might be able to get her started on her research.

"Whatcha want it made out of, and call me Vish little lady."Vish stated

"Preferably wood, but some glassware would be nice if you work with glass and my name is Stella. It is good to meet you, Vish!"Stella said

"I work with everything little lady."Vish went around and showed Stella some pieces that he recommended."And so long as it ain't weapons or armor I can craft it."

Stella bought herself 2 desks, some shelves, a few small wooden containers along with some glassware, and lastly the bookshelf. Vish raised his eyebrows upon seeing Stella put all the furniture into the small bag she was carrying.

"If you need anything made little lady come on back."Vish stated

"Got it! Thank you for the beautiful furniture!"Stella made her way back to the Twilight Manor after spending around 150000 valis on everything.

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Now that Stella has a decent amount of money, she can start the research! Suggestions and your power stones are always welcome!