Chapter 373 Getting Employed 2 (1/2)

Ames seemed a bit lost and floated away after signaling for Wilsander to deal with the rest of the matters.

The mercenaries were shocked. Just what was happening? She was just about to kill everyone in the Black Star Mercenary Group a short while ago, yet now they had become her underlings? Were they really people in the same line of work?

”How come I didn't know about anything you said?” Herlous said quietly. ”You couldn't have been lying, could you?

”You don't know a lot more things,” replied Han Xiao with a calm expression. ”She is someone at the top of the food chain. Do you think it would be that easy to trick her?”

”That makes sense.” Herlous took what Han Xiao said at face value. If Han Xiao could not even trick him, how could he trick the ”Dragon Emperor” of the Shattered Star Ring?

Just as the guards were about to take away the other people from the three big Mercenary Groups, Goa shuffled close to Han Xiao and said, ”We're getting locked up, and you're the only one who can move around freely. Now that you've become Ames's underling, see if you can convince those people to let the Silvers go. You're now the only one left who can complete the mission.”

Porter, Cerleni, and the others also all threw glances at Han Xiao as they were getting dragged off, telling him to improvise.

Those mercenaries had been rendered completely useless within an instant, and although they did not understand how Han Xiao suddenly became Ames's subordinate, he was now their only hope.

The Silvers rescue's all on you now, buddy!

Wilsander walked over and led the others out of the hall to go to another giant building.

”Don't worry. Since Ames has already recruited you, we're now colleagues. Ames treats all her subordinates decently, so you don't have to worry. I'm now taking you to go see the Head Butler. She will assign you with your duties,” explained Wilsander passionately.

Han Xiao nodded. He was obviously familiar with the pros and cons of working under Ames. Most of her underlings were random fodder, and she only had three important subordinates. The first was the Head Butler, who was also her cousin. The second was Floating Dragon Island's logistics manager and a skilled Mechanic. The last was Wilsander. Although he seemed like quite a pushover right now, he had once been a big-name pirate who roamed the stars.

The three each took care of their own jobs and were Ames's trusted people. Some called them the 'Dragon Guard Trio'. Most of the players in the past who came to Floating Dragon Island received missions from these three.

Han Xiao went back and forth with Wilsander for a while to get close to him. He had a certain understanding of Wilsander and was able to quickly get on the latter's good side.

After chatting for a while, Wilsander could not hold back his curiosity any longer and held Han Xiao's shoulder as he asked, ”Hey, Black Star. The person you were talking about earlier… What's his relationship with Ames?”

”I've only met each of them once. How would I know?” Han Xiao's eyebrows rose up as if they sensed something. ”It seems like you have feelings for Ames…”

Wilsander did not become awkward at all upon hearing the remark and instead laughed aloud. ”Haha. Although she has never answered my pursuits, my handsome appearance and bravery will surely be able to win her over sooner or later.

Handsome… Han Xiao carefully scanned the other person. If we go back the Demon Tribe's standards, then maybe your looks would at least be considered to be normal.

In truth, that person was not Ames' lover or anything of the sort. That person was her teacher. In the player's eyes, that person was an extremely mysterious travelling merchant. Chance encounters with him could give them the opportunity to buy unique items off of him, and they might even be able to trigger some legendary questline. That person actually did not want to meet Ames, so Han Xiao was not really lying to her. He even let her know about this news earlier so that she did not have to continue waiting for him all that time.

Ames' past was clouded in mystery, but it was not because she came from some extraordinary background. She had originally been a very normal girl. She had been abandoned by her family at a very young age and taken in by her teacher. She had then awakened her powers and built her foundations as an Esper under her teacher's wing. These two went way back, and the teacher had left her with a promise before leaving for an unknown reason—to find her again once she had made her name known throughout space. However, after she had risen up to her current heights, her teacher was still no way to be seen, giving Han Xiao chance to pull the earlier trick.

They arrived at a tall building. It was the Administrative Center of Floating Dragon Island in name and was there for people to conduct their daily business. When the group arrived at the rooftop, they saw a large office with ten or so assistants working their *sses off inside. The Head Butler was giving out documents behind a table. Ames' cousin had the appearance of an ordinary woman and was Ames close friend.

”Jenny, these are the new recruits. See if you got any jobs for them,” said Wilsander the moment that he walked into the room.

Head Butler Jenny did not even look up at and continued to deal with the documents. ”Name, power.”

Her words came out so fast as if she did not even have a second to spare.

”Black Star, Mechanic, grade B…” Han Xiao and the players each stated their basic information.

Right after they finished, Jenny said, ”Black Star, go report to the Logistics Manager. They're in need of a new skilled mechanic there. The others will all join the guards. Your information has already been registered. Uniforms and badges will be given to you in two days.”

The players had become part of the guards, while he became a logistics worker. His mechanic skills just so happened to be good enough for the manager. He did not mind this arrangement, and the officer feature of the faction interface could finally be put to good use now that he was splitting up with the players.

After they left the hall, Han Xiao said in a quiet voice, ”Herlous, you will be the temporary leader of the other members. Protect them and make sure that they don't cause any trouble.”

”I know.” Herlous nodded. ”You be careful, too.”