Appointment

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Although Habai's words made Doug and Ferguson's eyes light up, Elvin immediately rejected his proposal without a second thought. 

"I sincerely appreciate you sharing this information with me," Elvin said with a smile, "but we will not undertake any extra tasks until we receive clear instructions from Earl Grayman."

"Oh, that's a bit..." Habai's expression was one of disappointment; he couldn't very well travel to the Northwest Bay to meet Earl Grayman. So he turned his attention to Ferguson and Doug.

Since Elvin disagreed, Ferguson and Doug also shook their heads firmly. "Habai," Doug explained, "the Earl has effectively made us his subordinates. In other words, he is our boss now, and we cannot defy his will."

Habai listened and thoughtfully stared at them for a moment. "Ah, I understand."

When he introduced these two mercenary groups to work in the Northwest Bay, the employer was not Paul Grayman but a nobleman with the surname Kent. Remembering that Ferguson mentioned he had been mining coal for two years, it seemed these two had suffered defeat, been captured, and then chosen to ally with Earl Grayman.

"You've really found yourselves a great boss," Habai laughed heartily, patting both of them on the shoulders.

Habai's laughter made Ferguson and Doug blush a bit. As locals of Horns Bay, they wondered if he guessed that they had become Earl Grayman's subordinates.

Habai raised his glass for another drink with them and said, "Since you are committed to your original tasks, I won't press the matter, but I still look forward to cooperating in other areas. I'm sure it will happen sooner or later. I have business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. I've already covered your drinks, so enjoy yourselves before you go."

He stood up, gave a slight bow, and leisurely walked away with his servant.

"Uh... Aren't you going to catch up with him?"

Seeing Habai leave, Liszt asked Raja and the others, as they seemed quite interested in this intermediary.

"Haha, I don't think we need him to make introductions. We already have a target," Raja replied, looking at Doug and Ferguson with keen eyes.

"I also want to get to know those fellow townsmen, let's go say hello."

He had heard Bogdan mention that the lord had sent mercenaries to protect the merchants still holding out in Horns Bay. Thank the heavens and Earl Grayman; it was truly a blessing. With these two specialized mercenary groups present, at least some troublemakers would think twice before acting.

Liszt led the three of them to Elvin's side.

"Hello, you must be Lord Bogdan, right?"

Upon being addressed, Elvin felt a bit wary but soon recognized the speaker's pure Northwest Bay accent.

He looked at Liszt and asked kindly, "Is this gentleman also from the Northwest Bay?"

"Yes!" Liszt replied, bowing slightly. "My name is Friedrich Liszt, and I am the business head of Todd Shipping in Horns Bay. I thank the Lord of Light for this arrangement that allows me to meet a fellow countryman in this foreign land."

"Friedrich Liszt? Todd Shipping, as in Todd Shipbuilding?" someone next to Elvin murmured, and everyone except the two mercenary captains showed surprise.

Liszt noticed that his name seemed to pique their interest.

"What's that? Have you heard of my name? As for Todd Shipbuilding, that was indeed the previous name of my company."

"Truly a twist of fate!" the person who had spoken earlier said with a tone of wonder, standing up.

He smiled at Liszt and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you right off the ship, Mr. Friedrich Liszt. I am Dennis McFadden, an officer from the Council of Administration. Unlike Lord Bogdan, who commands mercenaries, I came to Horns Bay specifically for you."

For me? Liszt was quite taken aback. 

Before he could recover from his astonishment, the other party said something even more shocking, "Congratulations, Mr. Liszt. Our lord, Earl Paul Grayman, has appointed you as his representative in Horns Bay. From now on, his will shall be conveyed to the nations of Horns Bay through you. Here is your appointment letter; please take it."

"I, I, I—"

Stunned, Liszt stammered, unable to articulate a complete sentence.

He thought he must be dreaming as his mind felt a bit dizzy.

"Mr. Liszt? Mr. Liszt?"

After being called several times, he finally snapped out of his shock.

"Please accept your appointment letter."

"Ah, okay... sure."

He eagerly took the letter and opened it, finding that indeed, it stated his appointment as the official representative stationed in Horns Bay, stamped with Earl Grayman's seal.

Oh my God!

"But... but what about my original job?"

"Mr. Liszt..." Oh my, he was being addressed with respect now. "You have half a month to organize your previous work. If all goes well, the new business head sent by Todd Shipping will arrive in Niceport to take over your position in half a month."

"The company has already arranged that? That's wonderful."

After all, Liszt had seen the world. He quickly regained his composure. He remembered that there had never been an official person or organization operating in Horns Bay, and it was no wonder the Council of Administration couldn't find a suitable candidate to send to Horns Bay.

"By the way, should I take some kind of oath? I remember that newly appointed officers in the Council of Administration have to go through this process, just like knights pledging loyalty to their lords."

Dennis McFadden nodded. "Of course, that's essential. But it's not suitable to conduct such a serious ceremony in a tavern; we can arrange that once we settle in."

"That sounds good; I will treat it seriously." Liszt felt relieved.

Raja and the others looked enviously at Liszt as he conversed with McFadden, seemingly impressed that their former employer had caught the eye of his lord and was entrusted with an important position, soaring to new heights. That lord was not someone to be taken lightly.

Sigh, when would I be recognized for my talents?

"Oh, by the way, I have three friends here." Liszt pointed to Raja and the others behind him.

"They wish to become mercenaries. Since there are two mercenary captains here, could you see if they are suitable?"

Upon hearing this, Raja shot Liszt a grateful glance.

(End of the Chapter)

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