When everyone looked closely, they saw that the box was filled with a mixture of gold coins, copper coins and silver coins. The gold and silver coins sparkled with a charming luster under the light, and the copper coins were not to be outdone, emitting an ancient glow. The light reflected each other and made people's eyes a little dizzy.
“Wow!”
“Oh my god!”
Exclamations came one after another, and the hall exploded in an instant. The employees' eyes widened, their mouths opened wide enough to fit an egg, and disbelief was written all over their faces.
They rubbed their eyes hard, as if they couldn't believe that the scene before them was real, wondering if they were hallucinating due to overwork.
Merlin looked at the astonished expressions of the crowd, a smug smile appeared on his lips, and he raised his voice and said, "These will be your bonuses today!"
As soon as the words fell, the whole hall was in an uproar.
Sally was the first to react. Her face turned red with excitement. She covered her mouth tightly with her hands, and her eyes were instantly filled with tears, tears of joy and excitement.
The half-bear man Bolt also stood there in a daze. After a moment, he suddenly came to his senses, raised his arms high like a child, and cheered loudly. The loud voice made the walls of the hall buzz.
Laken clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling slightly, and he kept muttering: "Great, great..."
With a smile on his face, Merlin strode towards the box that was shining with an alluring light. He reached his big hand into it and grabbed a handful of coins. The coins collided with each other, making a crisp and pleasant jingle.
He strode up to Bolt, with an upright posture and full of aura, then suddenly raised his arm and shouted loudly: "Bolt, this is a gift for you, take it!" The voice was like a loud bell, echoing in the empty hall, attracting everyone's attention.
Bolt, a man who is usually strong and resolute and a fifth-level strong man, it is not difficult for him to earn this money with his own strength in the magic continent.
But at this moment, when his broad, rough palm gently picked up the handful of heavy, glittering gold coins, he was stunned for a moment.
There was a hint of trance in his eyes, as if he was lost in deep memories.
Perhaps, the days of sleeping in the open air and working hard in the past flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope, or perhaps, he was touched by Merlin's sudden reward, and an indescribable warmth surged in his heart.
His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to say something, but he choked for a moment. In the end, he just held the gold coin tightly, his eyes slightly red.
Then, Merlin's eyes swept across everyone, finally landing on Sally, with a hint of mischief flashing in his eyes.
He took a long step, strode to a shopping cart, and kicked the side of the cart hard. The shopping cart was under force and rushed forward like a wild horse. With a "clang", it hit Sally accurately.
Sally was stunned at first, but before she could react, Merlin had already walked over quickly, pointed at the shopping cart full of coins, and said loudly: "These belong to your anti-theft team. You can discuss how to divide them. You have worked hard today, and this is what you deserve!"
The coins in the shopping cart were piled up like a small mountain, with silver and copper coins mixed together and flashing, making it impossible to open your eyes under the light.
Sally, the leader of the Thieves Guild who once moved in the shadows, was now stunned as she stood in front of the mountain of coins.
Her eyes were fixed on the glittering gold, silver and copper coins, but her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the days when she was struggling to survive in the darkness.
In her memory, every stealing action when she was a child was like dancing on the edge of a knife, extremely thrilling.
For the sake of that little bit of property, she and her brothers had to hide their bodies and sneak into those heavily guarded mansions or heavily guarded shops under the cover of night.
When you succeed, you gain little and have to be on guard against pursuers at all times; if you fail, you may be injured, imprisoned, or even lose your life. It was a life full of fear and uncertainty. Although he would occasionally return with great success thanks to his skills, the uneasiness and guilt deep in his heart never disappeared.
But now, the cart full of coins in front of them was earned with their day's hard work and dedication to duty.
They no longer need to sneak around in dark corners like rats, but can stand openly in this spacious and bright hall and win respect and wealth through their own labor.
Sally's eyes gradually became moist. She recalled the uneasiness she felt when she first decided to join Merlin Supermarket. She was afraid of being dragged down by her past identity and worried that she would not be trusted.
However, Merlin's sincere acceptance and her partners' unreserved cooperation made her completely let down her guard.
She slowly raised her hand and gently touched the coins, as if she was touching a new life. The touch in my hands is real and warm, dispelling the haze that once shrouded my heart.
Sally took a deep breath and turned to look at the equally excited friends around her, with a determination that she had never seen before in her eyes.
She knew that from this moment on, they had completely bid farewell to the past and embarked on a new road full of hope and dignity, and she would do her best to protect this hard-earned light.
Then, Merlin seemed to remember something and turned to Laken's side.
He reached out his hand and patted Laken's shoulder heavily, his eyes full of trust and expectation, and said earnestly: "Laken, as for the ones behind you, I will trouble your right-hand man to distribute them. By the way, don't forget your share."
After saying that, Merlin turned around gracefully and strode out of the hall.
Laken looked at Merlin's departing back, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably. Those tears were filled with the emotion of being recognized, the excitement of shouldering a heavy responsibility, and the infinite longing for the future.
He slowly raised his hand and wiped the tears from his face with his sleeve. He tried to calm down, turned around, and shouted to the employees around him who could no longer hold back, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get your bonus!"
There was a hint of sob in his voice, yet it was full of power. Upon hearing this, the employees cheered and rushed towards the pile of wealth like a tide. For a moment, the hall was filled with laughter and was very lively.
The employees could no longer contain their inner joy and rushed to the box. They carefully reached out their hands and gently touched the shining coins, as if they were touching the most precious treasures in the world.
Some people even picked up a handful of gold coins and let them slip through their fingers, listening to the crisp and pleasant sound of collision, with an intoxicated look on their faces.
At this moment, the excitement and madness in their hearts spread wildly like a flood that broke through a dam, and all their fatigue was washed away by this sudden surprise.
Merlin stood aside, watching all this quietly, his eyes full of relief. He knew very well that these employees had paid too much today, and this generous bonus was the best reward for them, and also the seed of hope for the glorious future of Merlin Supermarket.
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