"Inform Mr. Benest about this situation, and let him notify Viscount Henry and Colonel Tessa." After thinking for a moment, Raine said to Sulfur Vine by his side.

"Alright, Mr. Raine," Sulfur Vine nodded emphatically.

....

Half a day later.

Second floor of the Mill Town Adventurer’s Association.

Liya smiled sweetly and respectfully handed the bronze adventurer’s badge to Raine with both hands.

"Alright, Mr. Raine, as a bronze-level adventurer, you will enjoy more privileges and greater discounts in the Association compared to black iron-level adventurers."

"For example, when purchasing supplies or magic equipment, the discount increases from 10% for black iron-level down to 15%; magic item appraisal fees also enjoy a 15% discount; and if you sell items through the Association’s channels, the handling fee will be further reduced from the original 4.5% to 3%."

"Additionally, you have access to a free flying mount service once a month, among other services and discounts. You can see the details in this manual."

As Liya spoke, she handed over a thin booklet.

"Thank you!" Raine nodded as he accepted it.

"By the way, as a bronze-level, you should be able to purchase better equipment than the Courage Set, right?"

"Of course, but..." At this point, Liya seemed a bit embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she continued, "Because there are relatively few bronze-level adventurers in Mill Town, the equipment isn’t very comprehensive. If you fancy a particular piece, although we can transfer it in, you might need to pay a small transportation fee."

"Actually, if it’s convenient for you, it’s more cost-effective to make purchases from the Association branches in Dorne City or Bornberry."

After Liya finished talking, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she wished Raine would purchase equipment here, so she could earn a good commission, she also understood that adventurers’ gold coins are hard-earned.

"No problem." Raine waved his hand, not minding at all.

He had just acquired thirty thousand gold; how could he care about a few gold coins or at most a dozen gold coins in transportation fees?

"Ah? Great! No, Mr. Raine, I mean, do you want to go to the room first? I’ll get you the catalog," Liya said excitedly.

This was obviously beyond her expectations.

"Sure, thank you," Raine nodded with a smile.

A few minutes later.

In a room on the second floor of the Association, Raine was sipping red tea, flipping through the catalog, listening to Liya’s introduction.

"Mr. Raine, the Association provides three main types of sets for bronze-level combat professionals to adapt to different situations."

"For instance, this set is the Firm Will Set, mainly prepared for adventurer squads with needs to explore the Underdark. As you might know, many caster races in the Underdark are adept at spiritual spells."

Liya pointed at a set with many intricate patterns and a masked plate armor set in the picture book, introducing it.

"The ’Charm Humans’ type of spirit control spell has caused many adventurers to suffer, especially if a squad’s shield warrior gets mind-controlled, it often heralds the start of significant casualties."

Raine nodded; he was quite familiar with this.

He had been to the Underdark himself, although only once to Dark Furnace City, he also encountered Gray Dwarf Combat Priests who had similar abilities.

"By the way, how does the Firm Will Set compare to the Forbidden Magic Helmet?" Raine inquired curiously.

"Mr. Raine, if you look solely from the angle of preventing mind control, the Firm Will Set cannot surpass the Forbidden Magic Helmet. However, as a set, aside from preventing mind control, the components of the Firm Will also have other effects, overall it is quite good."

"Hmm, and what about this set?" Raine pointed to another set with more metal spike designs on the plate armor.

"This is the Power Set, mainly providing similar effects to ’Big Step Sprinting’, ’Attribute Enhancement: Bull’s Strength’ and other beneficial effects, simply put, it’s a set leaning towards enhancing melee attack power."

Raine nodded and gestured for Liya to continue.

"Mr. Raine, and as for the last set, it’s the Protector Heavy Armor. Besides the armor itself having excellent physical attack defense, both single item and set attributes increase various spell resistances. The set effect includes a ’Dispel Magic’ effect. Overall, it’s focused on defense."

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