Chapters Chapter 170: After Marching North (pt. 3) (1/2)
“Hmm… not bad.”
The one that had done all the tying up, Podolski nodded his head in satisfaction.
Pervert…
What kind of position is that…
Even though Podolski was able to capture the opponent and tie them up so well that they couldn’t move, it put the one that was captured in a weird position.
Though it’s somewhat strange…
Even though Kang Chul-In had similar thoughts to the other officials of Laputa,
Suits you.
Why?
Because the one that was in front of him, unable to move…
“Hey, terrorist.”
Was the crazy terrorist, Baruk Al-Yusuf. He was the biggest ‘gain’ from the trip this time around.
“I like your position. Very good.”
Kang Chul-In teased Baruk Al-Yusuf.
“Mmm!!! Mmm!”
Baruk Al-Yusuf stared at Kang Chul-In with eyes that seemed to be spewing fire, and tried to speak.
Of course, Kang Chul-In couldn’t hear anything.
“James!”
At this moment, Kang Chul-In called James.
“Yes, milord!”
With confident steps, James walked in.
He was fit to be proud like this.
After all, the one that had captured Baruk Al-Yusuf this time was James. Not only had he captured Baruk Al Yusuf, he had also gotten rid of many officials of the Anatolian army, and it was safe to say he had made arguably the biggest contributions during this war.
“Very good.”
Kang Chul-In complimented James.
“M-Milord…!”
Deeply moved, James stuttered. Since he had gotten complimented by Kang Chul-In in front of everyone, he was proud.
“I heard that you did well, and that it might have been tough on you.”
“No, sir! It wasn’t a problem to capture Baruk Al-Yusuf. I am confident in catching even Alex Rothschild, sir!”
“Oh?”
At James’s confidence, Kang Chul-In smiled. It was obvious that he was satisfied to have useful subordinates.
“I’m sorry, James.”
Suddenly, Kang Chul-In apologized.
“S-Sorry, milord? What do you mean…”
“I feel like I didn’t give you many chances to prove yourself, even though you are a great warrior.”
“N-No, sir!”
“But it’s true. After all, you had to defend Laputa while the other officials went to fight in different regions.”
“That…”
“Of course, it wasn’t because I didn’t trust in you, or your skill. It was because I had someone like you in the back, protecting Laputa, that I could go out with a good mindset.”
“Milord…”
“So, I command you.”
“Yes, milord.”
“I will reward 10,000 gold to you.”
“Kuk!”
At such a huge sum of money, James involuntarily choked.
10,000 gold?
1 gold was around 400$, which meant that 10,000 gold was around 4,000,000$.
You think I can’t give you this much after how much you got me? Huhu…
Of course, inwardly Kang Chul-In wasn’t so ‘benevolent and kind’.
The bounty on Baruk Al-Yusuf was approximately 56 million dollars. Even if he gave 4 million to James as a reward, he would still profit massively.
And the sum of money he would get would become bigger once he added it up to the bounty from Abubakar.
“And next… Lucia, Drakan.”
This time, Kang Chul-In called for Lucia and Drakan.
“Yes, milord!”
“Please speak!”
Drakan and Lucia kneeled in front of Kang Chul-In.
“Good job, you had a difficult time because of my orders. I also think that the two of you did as good as James. As reward, I will give you 5000 gold each and increase your pay by 20% starting next month.”
Although they weren’t rewarded as greatly as James, it was still a noticeable change.
“Thank you, milord!”
“This Drakan is deeply moved by milord’s kindness!”
Both Drakan and Lucia stood up, and bowed before stepping back.
“Nilus, I will also give you 3000 gold and a 10% pay increase.”
Kang Chul-In also didn’t forget Nilus.
“Hmm… I definitely knew what it was… Hmm…”
But it seemed that Nilus was thinking of something else despite Kang Chul-In’s rewards. It was obvious he was focused on that other ‘something’.
T-That crazy grade-schooler!
And at this, Kwak-Jung paled. It was the same for the other officials of Laputa.
But even still, Nilus couldn’t focus.
And thanks to this, the atmosphere in the Lord’s hall turned somewhat fierce.
“Nilus!”
Finally, Lucia stepped forward.
“Hmm… Yes?”
“Milord was talking until now towards you! Will you listen!”
“Kuk!”
Startled, Nilus kneeled in front of Kang Chul-In.
“Your majesty! This old one was thinking of something else… forgive me…”
“...”
“Your majesty… I am so sorry…”
“What is it that you were thinking of that you ignored me?”
Kang Chul-In spoke, speechless.
“W-Well…”
“Speak.”
“It was because… this one couldn’t think of something.”
“Go ahead.”
“Will you…”
“...?”
“Tell me the meaning of what ‘grade-schooler’ means?”
“...Are you joking around with me?”