Chapter 1115
I would also pay him transportation fees
“It’s good that you’re enthusiastic, but don’t be reckless, alright? Ah, also…since the travel distance will be longer, and it will be hard for you…I’m going to give you a raise.”
“Huh? But you give me more than enough already… Are you sure!?”
“Of course. You will be busier with more to do. I can’t pay you the same amount. Well, we’ll figure out the amount later. As for transportation fees, just let me know how much it will cost, and I will cover it.”
“Huh? Really?”
“It is a much longer journey, after all.”
He would also have to buy food… In Range village, he could stay at the new house, but he would still have to spend money on other things.
Though, it seemed like such expenses were generally not covered in this world.
“In that case… How about this amount?”
Mr. Kalis then made a suggestion for the percentage that he would be paying Nick.However…
“Since he will be here for fewer days, I think it should be more like this…”
“Well, if you insist, Mr. Takumi.”
“Yes, thank you.”
I increased the amount that I would pay so that it would be seventy-thirty.
“…It’s a little awkward to have this discussed right in front of me.”
Keith had said something similar. I suppose Nick felt the same.
“As for the precise amount for everything, we will discuss it later and tell you the results.”
“Yes, thank you.”
Keith would handle the rest.
“Alright, Nick. I want you to come with me now.”
“Huh? Are you going somewhere, brother?”
“Yes. After this, we’re going to meet the people I’m hiring to work in Range village. Of course, you’ll stay in Ractos, but it would be best for you to know them, right? The other servants will be there as well.”
Nick looked rather intimidating, so the people of Range village might be suspicious of him… No, that was going too far. However, it would be best for him to properly greet anyone he would have to work with.
“Also… How are things in the slums recently?”
“There are a lot of people who want to work… This is a little uncomfortable to say, but… You know how the duke’s daughter charged in there before?”
“Charged in… Well, I suppose she did.”
“Ever since then, some people have become afraid. And they want to avoid doing any work that is related to the duke.”
“What about the roads then?”
“I heard the numbers have gone down… Well, I suppose it also means less people who would work mischief.”
“Hmm…”
Fewer criminals was a good thing, but people wanting to avoid working for the duke was not.
If Tilura wanted to take some kind of action in the slums now, there would be less support from the people. Perhaps there might even be opposition.
Or maybe I was overthinking it.
“Nick. Could you spread the work…that the duke will not do anything to those who are peaceful… Let them know he has no intent of forcefully driving anyone out?”
“Yes! Understood! I don’t know if anyone will believe me, but I’ll do my best to help you!”
Nick nodded happily.
In a way, he was my go-to person for dealing with people from the slums now. And I relied on him more than anyone.
“…Well, you’ll be helping Tilura more than me. Ah, that’s right. When it comes to the slums, the duke’s second daughter, Lady Tilura… She will probably do something in the future. So please help her.”
“Tilura… Ah, yes. I’ve seen her at the house. Is everything alright?”
He was understandably concerned.
“I think so. She is surrounded by brilliant servants. And a bird monster called Rahle… A familiar equal to any fenrir.”
Sebastian would not allow Tilura to be put in danger, and would offer good support.
And Rahle would also protect her from any physical threats…
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