64 The Great Village (1/2)

Alfred gathered everyone from the village as commanded by Naga. The village head and the mercenary leader are looking forward to the meeting.

As requested by Naga as well, the villagers prepared a feast for everyone.

A huge tent was setup and it will serve as the gathering hall of the village officials. There is an elegant wooden table in the middle and the chairs were carved with the design of eagles and owls.

It was already dark when a carriage with the insignia of the House of Iron Crow arrived.

'Iron Crow?!' The people of the village were surprised. They heard a rumor that the man helping the village is a friend of the Iron Crow's young lord but they didn't really believe it.

”So it is true that our new boss is related to the great House.” The vice leader of the mercenary said.

'He is not just related to it.' Cris thought to himself and chuckled.

The people of the village were shocked again when the driver opened the door of the carriage and Naga went out.

'A commoner kid?!' They were shocked. They expected a noble or a powerful expert and not a commoner kid.

'Whoah!' The village head was astonished. He stood up firmly and saluted.

As a veteran soldier, he felt the presence of a supreme general from Naga.

'This is!' The leader of the mercenary stood up as well and deeply bowed.

He felt the presence of someone who fought tens, no hundreds of war from Naga. He can't believe it but he doesn't want to question it either.

The villagers stood up straight after seeing the two men's reaction.

Naga looked at them and smiled.

'Good.' He thought to himself. He intentionally exuded a commanding aura to test them.

”Greetings, Boss. Here's your seat.” While everyone is looking at Naga with different reactions, Alfred greeted him.

”Thank you.” Naga said and sat down.

He looked at the people around him and said, ”Thank you for waiting.”

”N... no. It is fine, sir!” The village head answered.

Naga looked at them and smiled, ”Please take your seats.”

Everyone followed and watched him closely.

”I believed Alfred did inform you about my intentions.” He said and smiled.

”Yes, men of the village agreed.” The village head said firmly.

”My men also agreed. We thank you for giving us the chance to retire here.” The leader of the mercenary said with gratitude.

”That is good. I want to thank everyone's cooperation and trust.” He said and smiled.

He continued, ”I am Naga. I am the boss of the Silver Sparrow Family. I want to know everyone's name.”

”I am Tora.” The village head said and bowed.

”Sir, I am Benno.” The leader of the mercenary said respectfully.

The mercenary's vice leader and the men of the village followed through.

After everyone is done, Naga stood up and bowed, ”Thank you. I am glad to meet all of you.”

Then he sat down and continued, ”From now on, all of you will be part of my Silver Sparrow Family.”

”Please take care of us!” Everyone bowed and said.

”Good. For now, let's celebrate! We will continue the meeting tomorrow!” Naga said with a loud voice.

It was a simple ceremony. Foods and Drinks were served. The villagers and the workers had fun all throughout the night.

The following day, the officials of both the village and the mercenary group went to the house built for the Silver Sparrow Family.

”Thank you for letting the villagers and workers have fun last night.” An old man wearing a farmer clothes said.

They knew that Naga requested a celebration to lessen the pressure from the villagers. This time only the officials are present.

Naga nodded and smiled at the old man.

He said to everyone, ”From now on, this village will be our Silver Sparrow's head quarter.”

He continued after a while, ”The mercenaries are now residents of this village and you will be the protectors and enforcers. You will be assigned to guard the magic stone mine, black market shops and the gambling house.”

”Got it, Boss. Leave it to us.” Benno said.

”Our families moved here. They wanted to help too. We are gathering young men from our families and the village because we are want to train them.” The vice leader said.

”Good. Please take care of it.” Naga said and smiled.

”Leave it to me, Boss.” The vice leader nodded and said.

He looked at the village officials and said, ”Those men that will join the training will work at the tavern and market place.”

”Yes, Boss.” Tora responded.

”You will manage it. Choose people that will help you.” He said and smiled.

”Rest assured, Boss.” Tora responded confidently.

He looked at the old man, ”I heard that you work for an alchemist before, is it true?”