Chapter 140: "Officials" and Civilians Merged in Water

"Enlightenment?!"

Watson was taken aback, then stammered a bit, "But... but I don't have that many Azanen Coins!"

The cost of enlightenment had been announced by Lin Ke a while ago—two thousand Azanen Coins.

This was the amount a slave could earn by working without illness, absenteeism, or extra food for five consecutive years at twelve hours a day.

And it only took sixty coins for a slave to gain freedom from bondage.

"Haha, I'm not free of charge, you know. I want to do something now, and you might be very busy in the future."

Lin Ke laughed heartily and walked ahead, signaling Watson to follow.

As the two walked, people would occasionally pretend, unintentionally, or inadvertently pass by, forcing a greeting with Lin Ke and showing their faces.

"You know about the Mercenary Guild, don't you?" Lin Ke glanced at him, his eyes full of laughter.

He knew Watson was literate and often listened to Minstrels' poems to gather information.