Mike nodded.
"That's more than enough for now," he said.
The bald man waved a hand. "You did well. Clean kills always pay better."
A worker handed Mike a small pouch with the coins. Mike checked it quickly, then tied it to his belt.
"If you hunt more, bring the bodies here," the man added. "Valor City always needs materials."
"I will," Mike replied.
He turned and left the appraisal hall.
Back in the main guild hall, Mike took a moment to think.
He now had money, a quest, and an evaluator watching him. The next step was preparation.
He walked out of the guild and headed into the market district.
The streets were packed with shops selling weapons, armor, potions, and basic supplies. Mike stopped at a general store and bought a few necessities—torches, a small shovel, cloth wraps, and an extra knife for harvesting.
