At this moment, a familiar figure gradually walked over. It was Laken who served as a guide for Merlin and Scarlett.
Laken's appearance seemed to bring a ray of light to the dark street. He had a sunny smile on his face, and it seemed that he still maintained a rare optimism in this chaotic environment.
"Boss Merlin! Long time no see! I've been waiting for you here since I learned of your arrival." Laken waved excitedly, with a long-lost friendly light in his eyes. "What are you doing in the downtown area today? Do you need me to lead the way?"
Laken is now very different from when Merlin first met him. He is full of energy and his clothes are much more decent.
Merlin smiled and said jokingly, "Okay, I haven't seen you for a while, and it seems like you're doing pretty well."
Laken chuckled, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Isn't this all thanks to the boss?"
Merlin nodded, then asked, "Okay, have you done everything I asked you to do?"
Laken patted his chest and assured again and again: "I will definitely do what the boss asked for. Please follow me."
About twenty minutes later, Laken brought Merlin and Alex to a small courtyard.
Merlin frowned when he pushed open the door. There were many orcs gathered in the courtyard. When they saw Laken, they instantly smiled with joy. However, when his eyes turned to Merlin and Alex, who were dressed smartly behind him, his expression immediately turned gloomy.
One of the very muscular half-bear men stepped forward, clapped his hands, and his face was full of vigilance: "Laken, is this the opportunity you mentioned to give us to make money and support our family?"
Another cat lady snorted, "This delicate fellow is obviously a noble from the upper class. Hurry and go back to your golden nest. You are not welcome in the lower class."
"Are they here to buy slaves?" another orc said with some concern.
"Laken, what's wrong with you! Have you become a lackey of the nobles?" A mocking voice came from the mouth of another orc.
Ilex walked forward with a sneer, his hands ablaze. "I thought the boss was looking for someone, but it turns out you are a bunch of lowly orcs. The Orc Empire does not accept you, and the human race also regards you as slaves. You can only survive here in the Arcane City."
Alex has already entered the fifth level and has extraordinary strength. The fluctuations of his magic power make the surrounding elements seem to be under his control and constantly gather together.
The orcs felt this surging power and their faces turned serious instantly, but the half-bear man was not afraid at all and said coldly: "You are not welcome here!"
As his voice sounded, a strong force of the earth surged from his body, and he was actually a fifth-level existence. Alex's expression changed slightly, and he thought to himself: With such a powerful aura, he is definitely a fifth-level warrior. How could such an orc still stay in the lower area?
Seeing the situation tense, Laken hurried forward to mediate. Just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense, Merlin suddenly whispered, "Two thousand faiths."
In an instant, a terrifying pressure swept over, leaving Alex and the half-bear man unable to move. This invisible pressure filled the two of them with fear, and their eyes involuntarily fell on Merlin.
Alex looked at Merlin in disbelief, thinking to himself: Isn't he a junior wizard? How can he release such terrifying pressure?
The half-bear man thought to himself, oh no, is all this aimed at him?
Merlin raised his hand, and the pressure gradually disappeared. He looked at Alex coldly and said in a serious tone: "Alex, I asked Laken to find these people. They are not the lowly people you said. And before I tell you to do it, don't act on your own. I hope there won't be a next time."
Electrolux was sweating profusely, and he patted his chest and promised: "I will never make this mistake again."
For a moment, he forgot that he was just Merlin's subordinate. He was used to being a superior, so facing Merlin's pressure, he couldn't help feeling a little afraid.
The half-bear man Bolt looked at Merlin and found that the handsome young man in front of him was looking at him with curiosity. He did not look at him as a "commodity" as other nobles did, nor did he have any contemptuous expression. This made him feel a little uncomfortable. After all, it was the first time he saw such a look, especially from a human.
Laken quickly explained, "Bolt, this is Merlin, my current boss. Please don't misunderstand me. He is a student at the Arcane Academy and the current president of the student union. He is not the nobleman you think he is."
Bolt nodded. As an earth shaman, he could clearly feel the kindness emanating from Merlin, but the other orcs were full of hostility towards Merlin and Alex, especially Alex. The orcs still looked at them with hostility.
Bolt, the half-bear man, pulled a chair out from behind him and placed it in front of Merlin. He asked calmly, "So, young human, why did you gather us here? Laken said you would provide us with a job. Is that true?"
Orcs are the bottom of this world, not liked by the Orc Empire, nor accepted by other races. They seem to be born to be hated, and they have to do their best to survive, let alone work.
Merlin sat in the chair naturally and nodded, his tone firm: "Of course, I came here to select talents to work for me, I think you are all suitable."
At this time, Electrolux came close to Merlin and whispered, "Boss, are you sure you want to choose them? Orcs are a race with a deep-rooted habit of stealing, and most of the people here are members of gangs. If you give them work, they might just steal the goods you sell and run away. That's too dangerous."
“We won’t do that!” Bolt shouted excitedly, his face flushed. “The people around me have long since quit gangs and won’t steal! We just want to have a job and live with dignity.”
Laken walked up to Merlin and added, "Bolt is a well-known orc in the lower district. He never steals and always strives to seek benefits for the orc community. Looking for a job, that's why he was not recruited by the nobles."
Merlin looked at Bolt and thought to himself. He knew that these orcs suffered from social prejudice and discrimination, but perhaps it was this background that made them more eager to change their destiny.
"Elux, we can't look at them with tinted glasses. I believe they can bring me surprises." Merlin clapped his hands.
"Everyone, I plan to open a supermarket in downtown. Is there anyone willing to be my employee?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
