Chapter 113: The human heart is unpredictable "It really takes half a year...
"Does it really take six months to go home? Can I go home once a month?"
"Can I bring my family to work with us? We're all so talented!"
"Can you really give me five bags of flour a month?"
Shen Jiang faced ten unfamiliar faces, listening to their chattering questions. Just as the uneasiness in his heart began to fade, someone raised his voice and asked:
"Is there really a giant dragon where we are going?"
The place fell silent, and almost everyone looked in the direction of the voice.
The brown-haired young man, receiving the stare, didn't take it seriously and continued, "I've heard that the dragon's treasures are richer than the king's. If it appreciates us, will it reward us with jewels?"
Shen Jiang frowned and looked at Ellis with a serious expression: What's going on?
Ellis first looked at the man with disapproval, having completely failed to anticipate such a ridiculous statement. Then, awkwardly, he began to explain to the witch, "This group of people perfectly meets our requirements. I informed them of the possibility of encountering a dragon. I believe everyone has the right to make an informed decision about whether to go, and they should be aware of certain precautions beforehand."
Having said that, Ellis couldn't hide the annoyance on his face. He had never expected that someone would ask such a rude question in front of the witch.
Shen Jiang's expression was indescribable. If she'd "fired" him simply because he'd mentioned the dragon, it would have seemed like she was overreacting. But somehow, that somewhat imprudent question made her feel uncomfortable. Ellis wasn't a human resources professional, after all, and had no experience in recruiting, so she couldn't blame him too much.
But he underestimated that Lord Black Dragon was an extremely threatening and lethal weapon, which was a big taboo.
She'd assumed these new companions were unfazed, but in reality, it was because they'd already known their future work destination was in the dragon's lair. Compared to the dragon, a minor figure like the black witch wasn't likely to cause much of a scare. Shen Jiang stood there, her newly rising sense of relief dashed like a bucket of cold water. The man's casual tone when asking about the dragon had suddenly set off alarm bells in her heart, giving her a bad feeling.
She had just witnessed Lord Black Dragon lose his temper, and even now, a chill ran down her spine. But what about these people? Did they truly understand dragons and hold them in awe? As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. What if they were so reckless and accidentally angered Lord Black Dragon?
At this time, someone approached the lawn where they were.
This is one of Priest's private castles. No one should enter on such a special occasion as today.
Shen Jiang looked up impatiently and saw a familiar and well-behaved face.
The black-haired, golden-eyed boy stood aside innocently: "Am I late?"
Shen Jiang shook his head and said softly, "You came just in time, before you told me your decision. Let me ask you, if you knew that the place you were going to was the territory of the most ferocious and powerful dragon in the world, would you still dare to go?"
GOLDWIN: She praised me to my face...it was interesting.
Shen Jiang saw him stunned, and the smile on his face was very faint: "It's still not too late to quit now."
Godwin: "Is this question related to your unhappiness?"
The believer's brows were furrowed, and he really wanted to help her smooth them out.
Shen Jiang was stunned. He had never expected this young boy with such innocent eyes to be so thoughtful. But he was also very young, which was why he asked such a direct question in front of so many people.
"You can stand aside and listen to what I am going to say first." Shen Jiang asked Aze to stand aside.
"Everyone, listen to me," Shen Jiang said with a serious expression, completely losing his earlier relaxed demeanor. "This is a job that could change the trajectory of your lives. Yes, you will be serving dragons. But with great opportunities come great dangers. Dragons are more powerful than any magician you've ever met, and this one is the strongest of them all."
Everyone gradually quieted down, with bewildered looks on their faces. The brown-haired young man named Duke didn't seem to mind. "But I heard they've been working on Dragon Mountain for two years and haven't seen a dragon hurt anyone."
Shen Jiang's eyebrows gradually lowered, showing a bit of displeasure at being interrupted.
Catherine quickly stepped forward to respond, "That's because we want you to know that this job can be safe. After all, many people back off at the mere mention of a dragon. However, even herding cattle can still lead to being trampled to death. There's no such thing as a completely safe job in this world."
Duke: "If you put it that way, I can understand that this job is as safe as herding cattle."
Shen Jiang focused his attention on the unfocused brown-haired young man. "If your work attitude is what you're showing now, I don't think you're suitable for this job. You can leave now."
Godwin leisurely admired the believer's expression. It was the first time he had seen her so serious. In the past, she had been submissive, gentle, and quiet, but she had never revealed such a decisive and majestic side in front of him. It had to be said that Godwin liked her look so much. This fresh feeling made Godwin gradually lose himself in thought.
Duke shrugged. "Ma'am, please don't be so serious. I just want to get a clear understanding of my future work environment. Since you are not comfortable talking, I can shut up now, as you wish."
Duke, who had been smiling frivolously, suddenly looked remarkably reliable. Meanwhile, the others, visibly troubled by Shen Jiang's words, were now filled with doubt and trepidation, their relaxed atmosphere shattered. Shen Jiang was now torn between the options of dismissing or retaining them, feeling completely distraught.
Why could he twist good words into another meaning, as if to say: Since you have some secrets that cannot be told to others, I will be sensible and not ask.
"Since I'm taking you there, I'm naturally responsible for your safety. I hope everyone will work with a serious and upright attitude. You must know that curiosity kills the cat. Your curiosity about Lord Dragon, even if unintentional, is very likely to offend Lord Dragon! I also want to remind you that Lord Dragon is the most powerful being in the world, and his majesty is absolutely inviolable. No matter when and where, maintain sincere respect for him, be less curious, and work more, to ensure that you can guarantee your return home alive."
Shen Jiang stared intently into their eyes. A flicker of disdain flashed across the brown-haired young man's, and hesitation gradually grew on the faces of the others, as if their resolve, finally made up, was wavering again. Finally, she met a pair of unusually bright eyes, and was caught off guard by the gleam of admiration within.
No, why did Aze react like this?
Godwin could hardly conceal his joy.
What could make him happier than a believer caring about his feelings, especially when she emphasized how great he was. In her heart, he was so sacred and inviolable.
Godwin couldn't suppress a smile.
Shen Jiang regained his composure, his face dignified without anger. "If one of you accidentally offends Lord Dragon, you will be burned to death by his dragon flames. Can you bear this result? In addition, the working hours are six months. If any of you want to take leave to go home, you will have to bear the cost of the magic scrolls. Now, you still have time to quit."
The price of magic scrolls was very high, and Shen Jiang exchanged them for potions from Priest. Shen Jiang deliberately controlled the number of potions in Priest's hands, so he would not exchange them casually.
Ordinary people may not be able to afford a magic scroll in their entire lives. If someone wants to return home midway, not only will they not make any money, they may also have to pay a large sum of money for it.
This job sounds easy and well-paid, but in reality, it carries enormous risks, and you won't be able to see your family for at least six months. No one can guarantee what will happen after that.
Hearing her words, a human hesitated and stood out. Shen Jiang looked at his eyes, which did not dare to meet hers, and said softly, "If you want to leave, leave. Don't worry, no one will bother you."
The man, as if he had been pardoned, took a hesitant step, and finally ran away. Seeing someone leave, soon another orc and a human left.
Ellis and Catherine exchanged a disheartened glance. He sensed that the Witch Queen wasn't entirely satisfied with the candidates she'd chosen. The most embarrassing part was, he hadn't expected someone to desert. The Witch Queen hadn't said anything, merely mentioned their duties.
He had clearly chosen it carefully according to what she said, so how could it have turned out to be such an awkward situation now? Ellis sighed silently.
Catherine patted Ellis's back soothingly and whispered, "Don't blame yourself. We chose this person together. If there are any problems, we will shoulder the responsibility together."
Beatrice nodded. "Brother, rather than letting the problem flare up once we get to Longshan, it's better to resolve it now."
If these people really did something they shouldn't have done in front of Lord Black Dragon, not to mention their lives would be in danger, even if they were sacrificed, it would be difficult to appease Lord Black Dragon's anger.
Seeing that everyone here had made plans to go out to work, Shen Jiang, who had just warned everyone about the risks, knew it was time to calm everyone's uneasy mood.
"Because everyone is working away from home for a long time, I can advance one month's salary to reassure your families. Ellis, you will take charge of this matter later. I'm going to go see Priest and see what's going on over there."
What, there is such a good thing.
The people who were originally a little nervous and uneasy suddenly burst into cheers, making quite a noise.
In fact, if they were not extremely poor, they would not be willing to leave home for so long and go so far to work. Seeing the young woman in front of them could take out so much white flour with just a few movements of her mouth, everyone immediately changed their opinion of her.
He is indeed a big shot with extraordinary abilities. Ellis and the others were not lying.
You know, white flour was a delicacy only available to the nobility. Naturally, they wouldn't keep it for themselves, but rather trade it for other supplies. Five bags of white flour could be exchanged for nearly six months' worth of food, ensuring their families would have adequate provisions even when they were away. Thinking of the slightly uneasy, worried looks in their family's eyes before they left, they felt more reassured.
Duke suddenly smiled brightly, approached Shen Jiang, and asked politely but loudly enough for everyone to hear, "Ma'am, thank you for your generosity, but I still want to ask you something. If we work honestly according to your requirements, will you really send us back in six months?"
In fact, many people also had this confusion in their minds, but with five bags of white flour right in front of them, no one was willing to give up such a huge temptation. Even if they had uneasy thoughts in their hearts, they dared not ask.
But now someone asked, they all looked at the serious-looking lady with expectant eyes.
They hoped she could give them an answer that would put their minds at ease.
Godwin suddenly felt unhappy. What were these lowly fellows doing? How dare they question the character of the believers?
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