act5fun

8 days later...

Columbia

Incredible, Doctor. It takes most people 8 months to finish the basic course.

So the ingots were food money for 8 days?;Would've been 8 minutes if you got to the point.;So when do I start making money?

I know you're eager for money, friend.

Let's get right to it, then.

This is the Green Grassville Duel Center.

Countless teams assemble here, fighting over the title of champion.

That's all?;So... Kazimierz again, gotcha.;This is a ripoff! I want a refund!

This competition doesn't have nearly as many rules, friend.

No sponsors, no restrictions. You can bring your neighbors if you want, as long as its within the rules.

So I can bring my operators.;Do we have to compete ourselves?;Giving orders is kind of my thing.

No no no, it's not nearly that exhausting, friend.

The wise don't compete themselves; they invest.

Each victory brings great rewards.

Champions come and go, but we, my friend, can keep winning forever simply by picking the right side.

And with victory comes wealth beyond imagination.

This is business. This is investment.

Are you ready to create your dynasty?

Neither an ally nor an enemy. Some people like to sit on the fence.

We meet again, friend. What are you buying this time?

Got a castle map and some theater costumes?;I could use some Seaborn repellent.;A reusable digital foldartal would be nice.

I have everything you're looking for.

There's only the matter of the price...

Here, my entire Investment System balance!

999 Originium Ingots!

How did you...?

Very well.

Unfortunately, you're not quite there...

Cannot wipes away the dust on the price card.

You see that they are all priced at 1000 Originium Ingots.

(Try to 'borrow' the items)

No, not today. You won't have the chance.

Look around you, friend.

Everything seems perfectly normal, but you have a feeling that something is not quite right...

No deployable tiles?!;Where are my deployment points?!

I'm sorry, but today's goods are too valuable not to make special preparations.

Can I do a couple of operations and come back?

No.

No need to be angry or frustrated, friend. I know how you feel.

How often in your journeys have you had to leave in regret because you were missing an Ingot or two?

How many times have you come for 'free shopping' because you were short on cash?

I understand it perfectly. Which is why I've never hated you. In fact, I quite like your flexible way of thinking.

What are you getting at?

I'm a merchant. I sell anything that can be sold.

Including ways to increase your wealth, of course.

And now, without further ado, let me introduce—

'It Cannot Get Any Better Than This! Terra Investment Masterclass'

What the &#$% are you talking about?;Are you &#$%ing out of your mind?;(Eyes glitter)

Not 10000, not 5000, but for only 999 Originium Ingots, you will receive personalized instruction on everything you need to know in order to—

Buy out the General Chamber of Commerce?;Upgrade Rhodes Island to a nomadic city?;Build a Golden Armada to sail the seas?

To win every bet, every decision! The secret to financial freedom, and much more!

Interested?

What do you mean by bet?;Is making choices supposed to be hard?;How much can I earn?

I offer a free trial lesson, if you're interested. No charge, no strings attached.

However, you will have to conclude your journey and come with me.

What do you say? Will you seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Or will you keep going, leaving your hard-earned Ingots behind at the end and once again returning to the start empty-handed?

Let me think about it.;I've made my choice!;......