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Chapter 6 - Platinum Feast: A Dungeon Looter's Tale

Yo, finally found a spot to munch. Dude said they're open, but Mr. Beard's like, "This ain't free; you gotta pay." I know I look like a bum, but c'mon, it's just the fit! Of course, I'll pay. How much we talkin'?

Vendor goes, "Four copper coins for five takoyaki." I'm like, "Bet!" Checked my stash—feels lighter now, but why just now? Grabbed my small loot bag, looks like a tiny brown sack with coins inside.

Peeked in, and damn, no copper coins, only got platinum ones. Maybe I can use these; got a bunch in my bank from that dungeon loot chest. Stashed 'em in my bank, kept some in the loot bag for emergencies.

Back to the story: still hesitant to pay, but no choice. Handed the vendor four platinum coins instead of copper, told him I got no copper. Dude's shook, as expected—one platinum coin's like $4 million, while four copper coins are about 17 cents.

With platinum coins, you could cop a mansion; they're pricier than gold and silver. Gold's around $400k, silver's $40k.

It's complicated, but I'm starving! You feel me? Yo, bro, take this; stop trippin', I'm hungry—keep the change. But he's still bugging, says even one of these is too much. Whatever, man. Says his takoyaki stock ain't worth what I paid. Told him, "Don't sweat it, just whip up what you got. I know you haven't sold much; looks like you've been napping all day. Take this, bring something home to your fam." Vendor's hyped. So much fuss, damn! Just make me some takoyaki! Quit the drama!