It must be said that due to the upcoming 35th anniversary grand auction of the Treasure Basin, the surrounding businesses, especially the inns, have also hiked their prices astronomically—nearly ten times the usual for accommodation and meals!
Even so, wealthy merchants from all over continued to arrive in an endless stream.
The inn Basil Jaak was staying at could only be considered mid-range near the Treasure Basin, but the expenses were still astonishingly high. And the rich—to say nothing of the extremely wealthy—were mostly staying in the luxury suites specifically provided by the Treasure Basin.
