The city hall of Rougoine is not far from the palace, and the main part is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
When the city was first taking shape, the town hall not only managed the surrounding residents, but was also used by residents as a regular gathering place. Therefore, the building on the first floor is still in the style of a coupon gallery.
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At that time, Lu Gaoyin's merchants set up stalls in such a coupon gallery, planting a new seed in this desert that has been a commercial kingdom since ancient times.
With the continuous expansion and improvement of the city, many management departments have been established in this city hall, with a clearer division of labor. The overall area is much larger than the Mages Guild here.
Mo Bei and the others followed the signs, marveling at the city's perfect system, and came to the small courtyard dedicated to managing Lu Gaoyin's residence and land transactions.
A bearded old man wrapped in a sand-colored turban was leaning on a deck chair, comfortably basking in the morning sun.
Seeing someone coming, the old man didn't hesitate at all. He immediately stood up on his knees and greeted the three of them.
"Hi there, is there anything I can do for you?"
The old man's attitude and tone were very polite, which surprised Mo Bei because he had never received such courtesy in any office.
"We are looking for a three-bedroom residence in Lugaoyin." Mo Bei bowed slightly and went straight to the topic.
"Oh? You are still the first adventurous team to come looking for a house during this period. Thank God the long night has finally passed. I feel like my bones are creaking." The old man moved his shoulders cheerfully. , making a soft sound that only he could hear.
"I forgot to introduce myself. It's really rude. My name is Atom, and I'm one of the people in charge here."
Most elderly people tend to have a bit of a mouth, but Mo Bei felt that dealing with such an old man would make people relax unconsciously.
And according to what the old man named Atom said, no career changers have come looking for a house during this period, so the housing supply doesn't seem to be too tight. The three of them looked at each other and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"A house with three bedrooms like the one you mentioned is very popular with adventure groups. As far as I know, there is no vacant house of this size in Lugaoyin for the time being."
Mo Bei's heart felt heavy and he was speechless for a moment. You still said so much when there was no room available. . .
"There are a few larger houses now. They were originally inhabited by some small merchant families. Later, something happened to their caravans outside. These small families either declined or moved to other areas. Alas... "
This old man has probably seen the rise and fall of such families many times, and he just laments how difficult the world is.
"In recent decades, Lugaoyin City has pardoned and recruited many sand bandit gangs. Although there are more manpower to deal with monsters, many businessmen are worried that this place will become more and more chaotic, and they dare not easily buy properties here. , so these houses have always been empty. However, we will repair them regularly, so they are still relatively clean inside."
Mo Bei hesitated. A big house would be nice, but he didn't know if he could afford it. .
The population density of Lugaoyin is quite high, and the houses with courtyards are considered luxury houses.
"Then... can you take a look..."
"You can take a look at the drawings first. If you like it, we will arrange for someone to take you to see the details of the house. Please follow me." Atom seemed not to hear the guilt in Mo Bei's tone, and said with a The three of them entered a place that looked like a data room.
"We have recorded all the houses in Lu Gaoyin according to the urban area distribution, as well as the information of the owners of the houses. This is only a part of it. The information of those houses is also here."
Atom proudly showed the results of their work to Mo Bei and the others, then took out several rolls of drawings from a shelf and placed them on the table and unfolded them one by one.
There is a floor plan of the house on the drawing, which is very detailed and even beautiful.
The three of them saw that the house shown in these drawings had about a dozen rooms surrounding the courtyard, and the structure was relatively simple. But that two-story building with a courtyard seems to have a magical power that makes people feel at ease. It's like a small haven.
Just looking at these drawings, they felt excited.
"How much does this cost?" Mo Bei pointed at a drawing and asked tentatively.
"Twelve thousand gold coins, this price is already a very good deal. I remember clearly that the last owner paid more than this price when he bought it,"
Mo Bei took a breath, they didn't even have half of it now, and they couldn't buy it even with discounted items.
Atom saw Mo Beimao's unabashed reaction in his eyes, but he was still cheerful.
"Can you... pay in installments?"
"Instalment payment?" Atom felt that this word was very unfamiliar.
Mo Bei described this modern transaction model, but as the buyer, he decisively abandoned the interest aspect.
After listening to this, Atom thought thoughtfully for a while and murmured: "What a wonderful idea."
"However, with all due respect, we are not able to do this yet, and I do not have the right to set this precedent for you. If this trading model is promoted, we will need to set up a dedicated financial department, and this needs to be reported to His Majesty the King asked for instructions."
Although this old man is a bit talkative, he is very rigorous in his work.
But it sounds like there is still a lot of hope. If they can pay in installments, with the ability of their team, it will be no problem to buy those big houses.
"By the way, we still have this. Can I get a discount?" Mo Bei took out the seal given by Jie Hain.
"This...are you a member of the royal family?" Atom looked confused and looked at the three people in front of him.
"No, no, we are from Rogge camp. This is given by Jie... His Majesty the King, saying that it can be traded in Lugaoyin at a 15% discount."
"I would say that most members of the royal family will wear this seal on their hands."
"Wear it on your hand?" Mo Bei looked at the small seal in his hand and didn't know what it was about.
"Try to see if you can separate the printed surface and the printed body."
When Mo Bei heard this, he noticed a thin mark on Yin's body. After playing with it a few times, he actually unscrewed it and divided it into two parts.
There is a buckle behind the seal, just like an emblem ring.
"You must have made great contributions to Lugaoyin City to get this seal. Thank you, respectable adventurers. Please wait here for a while, and I will go to His Majesty the King for instructions."
Atom took them to a small reception room and left quickly.
The Lugoine Palace, which is located across a square from the city hall, is grand and gorgeous, but the atmosphere is very solemn.
Atom waited outside the hall for a while before being summoned.
Go through the long corridor and enter a side hall. The King of Lu Gaoyin, Jehaine, was wearing a blue robe of exquisite materials, sitting in front of a long table and writing something intently. When Atom walked into the side hall, he stopped writing in his hand and glanced twice before slowly raising his head.
Jie Hein had a short beard and a handsome face, but he looked a little haggard and looked like he hadn't had a good rest in a long time.
"Atom, I'm in good health. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
As if he was very familiar with the old man's nonsense, Jehein directly stopped Atom from asking questions.
"Well... there was a very good young man who proposed a new trading model to me." Atom rubbed his hands in embarrassment, and then explained the installment payment proposed by Mo Bei to Jie Hain Read it again.
Jehein's eyes lit up. As the ruler of a business kingdom, he naturally understood the potential of this trading model.
"Yes, but the price of things purchased this way needs to be increased as an expense for opening a financial department."
"Speaking of which, these three young men still hold the insignia issued by you."
"Huh? Three young men? Is it them?" Jie Hain was quite surprised. He immediately thought of what Zhuo Genan mentioned yesterday.
First the threat from the sewers was solved, and then the curse of the night was broken. Is it a coincidence?
A faint hope gradually arose in his heart.
"Give them my house by the sea as a reward for ending the long night."
"End the long night?" Atom was surprised when he heard this and suddenly raised his head.
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