Chapter 348: Too Scared to Look (2/2)
- Managers: 2.
- Potion Masters: 1.
- Knights Captain: 1.
- Titled Knights: 1.
Their sum would be 102, as it appeared in his stats. There were sub-professions as well. For example, workers included builders, cooks, maids, the butler. However, they were all counted as workers.
”We have 15 salespeople,” Arthur noted as he turned toward Gruen. ”They are useless at the moment, as we don't have shops right now. So let them aid the workers.”
”I understand.” Gruen nodded.
”We also have ten blacksmiths. Ask them to help in building the smithy. Their pay will be increased according to the amount of work they put in. This way, we might finish it during this week.”
”Seika, mobilizing these people for labor might make them upset,” Ma warned them. ”I think it would be better if we change it into something more personalized.”
”What do you mean?” Arthur was intrigued.
”Let's tell the blacksmiths that whoever builds the best smithy, they will be the Head Blacksmith of the department, having authority over others. This way, each blacksmith will have their smithy while also motivating them to work.”
”The best smithy?” Gruen frowned. ”We only want one at the moment.”
”Would that be the case in a month?” Ma shook his head. ”I think it's best if we delay the smithy for now, as it's not our top priority. We need to make a proper place before we launch our campaign to bring people into Hidden City. The people care about housing and services. Other things can follow.”
”Ma is right.” Arthur nodded. ”Do that. The smithy will be delayed, but how do you plan on solving the issue with the lack of workers? A single blacksmith can't build a smithy alone.”
”That's up for them to handle. They can negotiate with the workers.” Ma smiled. ”This way, we will ignite the trade among the people instead of handling everything ourselves.”
'A capitalist mindset.' Arthur was amused as he nodded in approval. He could feel Gruen's displeasure because Ma was someone he hired, but he didn't mind a little competition.
”Ma, is everything going smoothly for the dock's project?”
”I've reached out to the nearby cities, and I've received an invite to attend a meeting over the matter.”
”Great, head over there and solve it.”
”They asked for the Seika himself, saying that there were other matters that both cities could benefit from,” Ma said, and Arthur frowned.
”I understand, arrange for the visit for now and let them prepare.” Arthur turned toward Big Bear. ”Captain, what are the recent developments after our arrival?”
”The battle that the Seika had changed the balance among the two tribes. The Ogres are currently weakened but nowhere near defeated. As for the druids, they seem to be cautious and prepared.”
”Great, then it's finally time to visit them.” Arthur stood up. He looked at Gala's empty seat with a frown. ”Where is she?”
”Ah, in the workshop,” Gruen said with awkwardness.
The fact that she didn't attend the meeting proved that she was still mad. Arthur sighed and dismissed the rest before teleporting toward the workshop, which was a large house he built.
”I thought I would find you brewing.” Arthur found Gala sitting and reading a book.
”I have some novels to finish before dying,” The witch closed the book before she turned toward him. ”What do you want?”
Arthur wasn't used to her cold attitude, but he could understand why she was mad. He took a chair in front of her and sat down.
”You were right. I did try to hurt you.” Arthur said as he looked at his hand. ”I wouldn't rather hurt you than get hurt. I don't want neither, but that's not possible, it seems.” He sighed.
”And?”
”I'm sorry.” Arthur turned toward the side as he apologized. ”You are leaving, so let's have fun until then.”
”You've heard the messages.” Gala's lips curled into a sly smile. ”What did she talk about? No, how many messages did you send to her?”
”... Eleven.”
”Hehe, just one message more? That's a start.” Gala stood up. ”Alright, I forgive you. Let's go coax some druids.”
”You were listening...” Arthur was speechless before grinning. ”Let's go.”