308 Things to Note About Victoria (1/2)
”Greetings, my name is Untouchable. I'm a vegetarian and a protector of the animals and the environment. I'm Victoria's new Botanist Trainer.”
A dark-skinned Elf in underwear made of withered plants was half-naked. The Elf's skin was coated with oil and looked shiny.
”I'm called Hill, a steam-powered Engineer. I'm in charge of Victoria's steam-powered machines.” It was a Dwarf with a long beard. He looked the most normal amongst the rest.
”I'm The King. Hill is my brother. I'm Victoria's Blacksmith. Do you want to play a round of cards?” It was another Dwarf who looked like the Dwarf called Hill.
The last person was bald and sat cross-legged on the ground. He was dressed like a monk, and his beard was braided. He had the look of a Grand Priest.
”Would you like to listen to the Gospel of the Lord? I have a question booklet. It will let you touch the Heavens.”
…
Lancelot introduced himself to them and then found an empty spot and sat down.
He asked about them. The four of them, an Elf, two Dwarves, and a strangely garbed Human Grand Priest, were recruited by Sherlock.
They had the same recruitment contract for a year, and the contracts all had a strong Mana-binding.
As for the monthly salary…
”Bro, don't you think you've asked too much? I came from afar to work here to enjoy the diversification of the city. I respect your strange tendencies. I hope your steel boots don't have leather. Why don't you respect my privacy? I don't think you take meat, do you?” The vegetarian and protector of animals and the environment, the Elf, spoke very bluntly.
”Salary? I'm an ambitious Dwarf. Why do you mention such an uncouth matter?”
”Before talking about salary, do you want to play a round of cards?”
”You don't fancy doing the question booklet?”
Lancelot felt that their salaries weren't high because his salary was pitiful.
Though he was regretful, the contract was sealed. Besides Victoria, he didn't know where he could go. Was this really a city?
”Seems like everyone is here.”
While Lancelot was full of questions, the mysterious Sherlock appeared before him.
”Welcome to Victoria. Though it's only a forest, it will soon become a great Freedom City.”
Lancelot wanted to say something, but Sherlock extended a finger and interrupted him. ”Don't ask. If you ask, it means the construction workers are on their way.”
”I won't explain the details to you. You only need to do your jobs well.”
Sherlock took off his hat as a gesture of goodwill and said, ”I may not be able to interact with you in the future. Duchess Victoria will be managing Victoria. I hope that you will work well with her.”