NOVEL NEXT Chapter 51: Employment Contract?
Sivis was unaware that he had been targeted by the Knight Order.
As soon as he returned to the Daister family's residence, he made a beeline for the warehouse that Reina had once defended with her life.
He pushed hard on the creaking iron - gate.
Rows upon rows of densely - packed shelves came into view. The warehouse stored a considerable amount of already - made soap, glass, and raw materials intended for perfume production.
These raw materials were extremely expensive in the world of Gondaniel, which was set in the Middle Ages. In particular, various spices were of extremely high value!
However, if Sivis processed them into perfume, their value could increase dozens of times.
"Just these materials plus the existing money are estimated to be worth about 10,000 gold coins. After starting the factory, it can grow to 100,000 gold coins."
Sivis calculated rapidly: "Now I have to recruit people first. Let's start with the residents around the family."
The commoners who were questioned by the Knight Order and Vikalina just now lived some distance away from the Daister family's residence. After the Blood Servants were cleared out, they could just come back directly.
However, the row of houses closest to the Daister family was basically destroyed by the Blood Servants.
When Conning and Flora expanded the number of their servants before, many Daister clan members hid in these civilian houses in an attempt to conceal themselves, but they couldn't escape the keen sense of smell of the Blood Servants. When they resisted, the houses, furniture, and food left behind by the fleeing people were either destroyed or contaminated.
Sivis knew that in Gondaniel, a medieval - world with severe exploitation, urban residents had almost no ability to withstand risks.
If he didn't take the initiative to recruit workers, these people might run out of food in a few days.
"I'm not a saint, but I don't want anyone to starve to death around me either."
He murmured to himself.
Sivis planned to first ask nearby merchants to make recruitment signs, go to the Adventurer's Association to post bounties, and purchase the materials needed for the Guardian's Ceremony. At the same time, he would recall the old employees of the previous factory and start perfume production.
After everything was stable, he would then go in search of the traces of Dragon - related Fossils.
Now that there were so many complicated matters, Sivis also had to take time to practice and break through to the Silver Realm. Even the Saintess Werner, whom he had been longing for, had to be put aside for the time being.
However, when he left the territory, he left enough food and water for Werner, and the closed and lonely environment could wear down her will even more.
Sivis also felt a bit of excitement in his heart.
Once all the matters were dealt with, he could just return to the territory and enjoy Werner's beautiful body.
As he was calculating and walking out of the warehouse, suddenly the sound of armor clashing came from ahead - it was actually the previous group of Knight Order members surrounding the Daister family's residence.
"Gentlemen, what can I do for you?" Sivis instinctively assumed an aristocratic posture and tried to communicate, but was met with a series of unfriendly looks.
"Mr. Sivis, I didn't expect you to have such a'reputation for kindness'." The Knight Order member who had previously tried to befriend him sneered from among the crowd.
Sivis frowned slightly.
The members of the Knight Order didn't say more, but simply stated their purpose.
"We heard that you intend to become the Holy Son of the Holy See. To be honest, we have some channels."
Those who could follow Vikalina on missions were all descendants of the big families within the Holy See, with extremely wide - reaching connections.
The leading knight stepped forward and handed over a scroll of contract composed of golden runes: "We can help you secure the position of the candidate Holy Son."
Sivis took the contract.
Immediately, the members of the Knight Order surrounded him in a circle - they had already learned that Sivis was likely, like Vikalina, a "pedantic person". It would be fine if the contract could be signed smoothly this time.
Otherwise...
"What's going on?"
"Have I offended them?"
Sivis was a bit confused. He looked at the content of the contract and raised an eyebrow.
The terms of the contract were clear: The Knight Order would assist Sivis in ascending to the position of the candidate Holy Son. If his potential was sufficient to participate in the Holy Son selection, they would give their full support. In return, Sivis needed to serve their families for fifteen years.
The so - called "service" was not selling himself into slavery, but rather that when the families offered a reasonable price, he could not refuse the employment, and during the term of the contract, Sivis and the families of the Knight Order members would not harm each other.
"This contract is not too excessive, except that the time limit is a bit long."
"Surely the employment tasks are within my ability."
Sivis analyzed.
Other nobles might accept such a deal.
But for him, it was absolutely impossible - after signing the contract, in order to respond to the family's employment at any time, he would have to move to live near the Holy City of the Holy See.
Sivis' original plan was to infiltrate the Holy See and become a candidate Holy Son while retaining the right to move freely. At least, he could be stationed near Minnet City, which would allow him to disguise his identity and protect his territory without affecting his development plan as the "Monster Lord".
He slowly closed the golden contract and shook his head, saying, "Sorry, everyone. Due to personal reasons, I can't accept this contract."
...
Instantly, Sivis felt the surrounding atmosphere drop to freezing point.
"It seems you want to be our enemy?" Several knights put their hands on the weapons at their waists, and the killing intent in their eyes surged - they didn't want a "variable" like Sivis to enter the Holy See. If a fair contract couldn't control him, they might as well destroy him!
Of course, it would be even better if they could capture Sivis alive and sign a slave contract with him!
Sivis was a bit puzzled. He just couldn't figure it out!
What exactly did the members of the Knight Order want? Why did they have to make an enemy of someone with pure the power of holy light?
The contract just now seemed normal, and they didn't show obvious malice. Why were they about to take action after he refused?
Sivis's eyes turned cold, showing no fear. Although he knew that the power of Holy Swordsmanship would be diminished against the members of the Knight Order, most of the opponents were at the Bronze Realm and preparing to break through to the Silver Realm. He was not without the strength to fight.
What's more, the souls of these people were probably very valuable.
There was also a probability of refining a lot of holy - light - related materials. In Werner's refining ceremony, there was a large shortage of materials with both light and dark attributes. Sivis had to seize every opportunity to collect them.
Just as the two sides were in a tense stand - off, a flame suddenly soared into the air beside them. The faces of the members of the Knight Order changed abruptly: "Damn it! Who did this? Isn't this the distress signal sent by Vikalina's inheritance ring? She actually arranged for someone to be nearby?"
"What should we do?" The members exchanged glances, looking anxious.
They knew that Sivis had outstanding combat power and could withstand several Blood Servants head - on. Being at the same Bronze Realm, they might not be able to capture him.
In case Vikalina arrived in the middle of the fight, the situation would be completely out of control.
They were taking action against someone with the potential to be a Holy Son.
Vikalina had the right to kill them all!
That muddle - headed woman was really capable of doing such crazy things!
Someone in the Knight Order snorted coldly: "You're lucky!"
They looked livid.
Sivis still didn't understand why he was so hated. Had he offended them?
However...
He was amused.
Did I just get a new lease on life??
How dare you say that?
Can you even beat me?
Sivis remembered that he had previously seen one of these knights trying to kill a begging child outside the hotel.
Now that he was provoked, he didn't plan to be lenient. The light at his fingertips suddenly converged, and Holy Swordsmanship had condensed in his palm.
"How dare you attack a knight of the Holy See? You're crazy!" A member of the Knight Order was both shocked and enraged, and in a hurry, he brandished his sword to meet the attack. Holy light flickered on the blade.
Sivis launched a preemptive surprise attack. The condensed Holy Swordsmanship was irresistible. With several "clang - clang" sounds, the weapons of the two in the front row were shattered. He then transformed his sword into a staff, and his holy power turned into a blunt weapon, slamming hard into the opponent's face: "Get lost!"
Suddenly, the two handsome knights were severely hit, and dark black marks appeared on their faces.
The others behind didn't expect their comrades in front to be defeated so quickly! In an instant, they simply didn't have time to parry and were successively repelled by Sivis!
The members of the Knight Order let out continuous screams.
Although they were well - trained, they were completely powerless to fight back against the Holy Swordsmanship that was close to the Silver Realm and were being beaten down by Sivis alone.
Just as they were scurrying around with their heads in their hands, a furious roar suddenly came from the gate of the Daister family's residence: "Stop it all!"
It was Vikalina's voice.
She was surrounded by flame patterns all over her body and suddenly inserted into the middle of the battle group.
However, when the female knight rushed over, her expression froze.
She had thought she would see Sivis in danger, but instead, she caught her "like - minded partners" beating the cowards who had previously intimidated the common people into scurrying around with their heads in their hands. Her serious expression couldn't hold up instantly, and a smile curled up at the corner of her mouth.
Vikalina couldn't help but think in her heart.
Well done!
Before, when these second - generation family members intimidated the common people, the female knight had wanted to give them a beating. Before she joined the Holy See, she was also one of those ordinary people.
When the members of the Knight Order saw her arrival, ecstasy flashed in their eyes, and they all hid behind her.
Someone covered his face and angrily rebuked, "How dare he attack a knight of the Holy See! According to the Criminal Law of the Holy See, we have the right to escort him to the Tribunal! Lady Vikalina, arrest this madman right away!"
The crowd surrounded this "not - so - smart superior", their eyes full of relief at having survived the ordeal and a hint of ecstasy!
Sivis, a Silver - stage existence, can you contend with him??
You're doomed!
As a ruler above all countries, the Holy See's dignity cannot be offended!
At this moment, the Knight Order thought that Vikalina's "stubbornness" and "strict adherence to dogma" were good things!
She definitely won't let this little noble in front of her go!
Sivis is finished!
"Sivis Daister, you attacked the knights of the Order. According to the law, you are guilty! Kneel down!"
"Your brutality and violence are unforgivable. We sentence you to be purified by the light!"
"Sivis, we suspect that you are in cahoots with the Blood Servants - otherwise, why is only you the survivor of the Daister family?"
The members of the Knight Order suddenly put on a serious posture in front of Vikalina, looking proud as if they had "encountered evil".
Their gazes all turned to the female knight, with a trace of expectation flashing in their eyes.
As long as this Silver - Realm powerhouse opens her mouth to pronounce the sentence, she can either behead this "remnant of the Daister family who is in league with the Blood Clan" or escort him back to the Holy See for execution.