Global Dungeon: I Can See the Status Bar

Young Master Duo?

A year’s allowance?

The Snow Wolf person, Snow, was dumbfounded.

Damn it, filthy rich!

Their tribe, nearly a million people working 24/7 for a year, couldn’t make this much!

Not even a tenth!

No wonder, no matter how hard the Beastmen worked, they were always living under the shadow of humans.

How the hell can you compare!

With a face full of grief and indignation, Snow glared fiercely at Mende then turned to his room to sulk and groom himself, leaving Mende completely baffled.

"It’s actually not needed to be that much, that price is just a market price reference," Lu Wenwu explained. "It just so happens that the Divine Birthday Festival is coming soon, and there is a tradition of exchanging gifts during the festival, you know that, right?"

"Of course, of course."

Mende nodded, suddenly enlightened, and his eyes lit up.

"Oh, I get it! Brother Wu, you mean that on the day of the Divine Birthday Festival, I should give gifts to as many people as possible, so everyone will talk about it, and I will gain everyone’s gratitude!? That’s simply brilliant, I’ll go have my people purchase a ton of magic supplies right now!"

"Too small, your thinking is too small."

Lu Wenwu smiled slightly, waving his hand.

"Do you think that in the whole school, with so many people exchanging gifts, you can stand out? Do you think that when your million gold coins are spread out among everyone, how much will be left? Not to mention, in our class, who would even notice this amount?"

With those words, Mende immediately grew nervous again.

Lu Wenwu was right.

Mages are generally affluent.

Even as students, even if they drop out now, many external forces would try to recruit them at all costs.

Backed by the Magick Wizard Academy, it’s a reputable brand.

If there’s no special relationship, relying solely on ordinary magic items bought with gold coins is just a one-time deal.

Some may even silently curse Mende for looking down on them and being stingy.

Lu Wenwu didn’t keep him in suspense and continued, "Giving timely help, that’s what truly moves people. And what you give must be practical and long-lasting, so that others will remember you every time they use it."

Mende’s breathing suddenly became heavy: "Brother Wu, you mean..."

Lu Wenwu grinned and said, "You could have your imperial family make contributions, in your name, donate a library to the Arcane Academy, donate a batch of public teaching equipment to the Arcane Academy, donate some quality furniture, teaching aids, and engrave your name on each donation."

"From what I know, although our school is quite wealthy, the financial situation on the Arcane Academy side hasn’t been very good. The dean has always adhered to the principle of teaching all without discrimination, but those coming here to study are really too many, and the aging rate of many devices is too fast."

"When you attended the Flying Class, you saw it too. Even our Magic Academy’s teaching aids are still from a hundred years ago, it’s even tougher on the Arcane Academy side. Over a thousand people in a grade scrambling for limited resources, how can it ever be enough?"

"Besides donations, you can also set up an extra scholarship outside the school’s reward system, directly named after yourself, with the academy as a notary and overseer, to support those capable Arcane students who are very poor."

"Look, if you do all this, the next academic year, when thousands of new students first arrive at their dormitories, they’ll see it marked on the bed—donated by the outstanding alumni of this school: Mende Bohemia."

"When they reach their classrooms, on the desks and teaching aids, it still reads—donated by the outstanding alumni of this school: Mende Bohemia. Even on the flyleaf of new library books, this phrase is there."

"When the time comes, at the end of each academic year, the Arcane Academy will publicly award the Mende Bohemia Scholarship to many students at the end-of-term summary ceremony. By then, how do you think everyone will view you?"

"If you were these sponsored Arcane students, wouldn’t you want to meet and thank this kind-hearted fellow student?"

"Those Arcane students you helped, after graduation, might they occasionally mention to their friends, disciples, or heirs, about an old senior who once generously supported them when they were struggling, expressing gratitude for your kindness?"

"If in the future, when they graduate and want to choose a force to join, do you think they would go to places offering seemingly attractive conditions but actually ruthless, or would they remember that generously-hearted old senior from back then?"

"I know, for top nobles like you, this approach might seem a bit foolishly generous."

"After all, previously no force has recruited graduates in this manner, they all hold out for the best, only willing to invest when they are sure of stable returns."

"But, what if? Adding icing on the cake can never compare to giving timely help in terms of emotional impact, especially when your intention is just to attract attention, even a little gain is a win for you."

"If it were you, if the books you read and the things you use during your studies were all of good quality and all from the same country, wouldn’t you want to visit after graduation?"

"Don’t you want to go and learn more about the local customs? Not buy some souvenirs while there? Don’t you want to meet that old senior who once supported the academy? After all that, wouldn’t you want to find a chance to boast a bit to your old classmates, reminiscing about your youth?"