The Gathering of Tower Scholars

Seven thousand or even ten thousand gold coins—an eye-watering sum, no doubt. Yet, for Oliver, it wasn’t entirely out of reach.

Not long ago, during his venture into the ancient ruins sealed beneath that intricate magic array, he had unearthed an elemental gem worth over 3,000 gold coins. Of course, he had no intention of selling it. The gem’s unique properties made it a valuable asset for his own studies. Instead, he had sold the old gem it replaced for 500 coins, along with other materials gathered during his expedition.

Currently, Oliver’s coffers held around 2,000 gold coins. At this rate, reaching 10,000 didn’t seem so far off. Those ruins, though perilous, surely held more treasures yet to be discovered.