"I don't want to play anymore, I don't want to play anymore!" Merlin pushed the messy pile of cards in front of him hard, his eyes revealing a bit of helplessness and determination, and hurried to regain control of his body.
He knew very well that if he continued playing like this, many of today's affairs would be neglected.
Although the Moon Goddess Selene seemed a little unsatisfied, her lips moved slightly as if she wanted to say something, but she finally held back.
She knew in her heart that Merlin's trust in her was great, as he trusted her with his body when she played cards, and she really shouldn't ask for too much.
Merlin took a deep breath, calmed himself down, turned to look at the three people, and asked, "What do you think of Mahjong? Is it interesting?"
The three of them nodded almost at the same time, their faces filled with excitement and satisfaction.
Stacie was the first to speak, her hair swaying gently as she moved, her voice clear and pleasant: "This is definitely the most interesting game I have ever played, it's so addictive!"
She paused, her eyes twinkling, "Especially for us elves, this is simply a killer. We elves have a long lifespan, and we don't know how to kill a lot of time on weekdays. With something like mahjong that is endlessly interesting and full of challenges, we elves will definitely be completely addicted."
Yuna gently played with a mahjong tile in her hand and agreed, "Not to mention the elves, I think any race can hardly resist the charm of mahjong. The strategy, luck and gambling involved, every game is like a thrilling adventure, making people unable to stop."
Merlin raised his lips in a satisfied smile, with a sly look in his eyes: "This is the surprise I prepared for those nobles."
Alex frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had suddenly realized something: "I understand. Mahjong can definitely control those nobles who want to make trouble. Let them focus all their energy on the game, so naturally they won't have the energy to plan any small actions."
"But..." He paused slightly, frowning again, "I always feel like something is missing."
Merlin chuckled, his laughter was full of meaning. He looked at the chips on the table and said slowly, "That's because we didn't add the incentive of 'paying money'. Think about it, if the points of these chips were converted into equivalent gold coins, the win or loss of each game would be related to real wealth."
Yuna's hands shook violently when she heard that, and she almost dropped the mahjong tiles. She widened her eyes and looked shocked: "This game has gambling attributes!"
She looked down at the seemingly small and harmless mahjong tile in her hand, and a wave of shock surged in her heart. "If this thing is promoted, it will definitely set off a terrifying storm in the Aize Continent!"
After seeing off Yuna and Stacy, Alex frowned and sat behind the large desk in the mayor's office, with all kinds of documents piled in front of him.
He was holding a thick file in his hand, flipping through it over and over again, but he still felt undecided, and his eyes revealed a hint of entanglement and confusion.
After hesitating for a long time, he looked up at Merlin who was leisurely brushing the communication crystal beside him, and decided to seek help from this resourceful president.
"President Merlin, please take a look at these." Electrolux stood up and walked a few steps to Merlin's side. He handed the documents in his hand to him with a slightly solemn expression. "This is the information about the outstanding graduates of the Arcane Academy. Since the announcement of the civil service examination plan for our Arcane City, their reaction has been really quick. Many people immediately quit their jobs that were going well and rushed back without stopping."
Merlin put down the communication crystal in his hand, took the document, and scanned the familiar yet unfamiliar names on the paper. A look of relief gradually emerged in his eyes.
These graduates are indeed extraordinary. They are scattered in various fields, have extraordinary strengths, and have made a name for themselves in the places where they used to work with their outstanding talents.
Some serve as chief technicians in well-known alchemy workshops, and have developed many best-selling magic props; some work in mysterious potion workshops, and have prepared rare potions that can cure difficult and complicated diseases, and are highly respected; others follow a noble lord, making suggestions and helping the lord to expand territory, becoming an indispensable think tank under his command; some even serve as the core figure of a large adventure group, leading the team into dangerous situations, searching for treasures, and overcoming danger time and time again, becoming famous in the world of adventurers.
"Almost all graduates who have not served as officials in the six empires and the Aize Federation are flocking to our Arcane City, hoping to get a job here." Alex added, with some emotion in his tone.
Merlin nodded slightly, thoughtfully.
It is not difficult to understand why these graduates are so keen to serve as officials.
First of all, most of them are not of aristocratic origin. In this world where classes are relatively rigid, becoming an official is almost the most feasible way to achieve further social advancement.
The nobles were born at the top of society by virtue of their hereditary titles and family wealth, enjoying all kinds of privileges and resources. The only way for the children of common people to gain power and status to compete with them is to enter officialdom through knowledge and talent, thereby gaining more development opportunities for themselves and their families.
Furthermore, the Arcane City is now developing rapidly and has become a place of hope in the eyes of everyone.
The series of innovative measures implemented by Merlin, whether it is the large-scale construction of magical facilities or the support policies for emerging industries, all indicate unlimited potential and opportunities.
Once you become an official here, you can not only participate in the core planning and decision-making of the city and create a new future with your own hands, but also be exposed to cutting-edge magic technology, huge capital flows and top talents from all walks of life in the process. For personal growth, this is undoubtedly a rare fertile ground.
Another point is that the social recognition that comes with official status is extremely high. In the eyes of the people, officials are the maintainers of order and promoters of development. They are respected wherever they go. They can even be said to be aristocrats without titles. Even ordinary aristocrats do not have as high a status as powerful officials.
These graduates have been wandering outside for many years. Although they have a lot of skills, they are inevitably subjected to some cold eyes and injustice because of their identity.
The people of this world have reached an "obsessive" level of desire for noble titles and official positions.
However, the selection of officials in both the six empires and the Aize Federation was almost entirely in the hands of the nobles. These official positions had long been reserved by the descendants of the nobles who could not inherit the titles. It was very difficult for ordinary people to achieve class transition by obtaining official positions.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
