Chapter 306: Noble and Humble (II)
"Incredible!As a nobleman, you actually gave up your superior status and status and volunteered to become a follower?Are you sure you understand the almost harsh content of the follower's contract?" Zhang Cheng asked in a deep voice with narrowed eyes.
A follower, as the name suggests, is a pursuit and admirer of certain people, and is willing to obey the leadership of the other person and do their best to achieve their goals.
Generally speaking, there are three types of followers of mages.
The first type is the nature of cooperation, that is, the two parties do not have a clear primary relationship, but they have the same goal, and when there is a difference of opinion, they can part ways at any time.
The second type is the nature of employment, where mages pay to hire apprentices, adventurers, and mercenaries to explore ruins, catch rare animals, or protect themselves, and they usually sign a contract document that can be as little as a few months, as many as a few years, or more than ten years, and when the contract expires, they will naturally return to their freedom. Similarly, despite the existence of a certain command-and-obey relationship of this nature, it is still relatively equal in social status, and the employed person has the right to refuse the excessive demands made by the employer.
As for the third category, which amounts to selling oneself or slavery in disguise, the follower needs to sign a contract with magical effects on a voluntary basis. Once the contract is made, then his body, life, and soul no longer belong to him, but to the mage he follows. The latter can order the former to do anything, even to participate in dangerous experiments that could lead to death, while the latter must not do anything to resist or face painful punishment.
It can be said that except for those who are desperate and need the protection and help of powerful mages, few people choose to become the third type of followers, even if they are usually the mages' most trusted assistants and servants.
Zenobia gritted her teeth and nodded, "Of course! Of course I know the contents of the contract. I bet with everything I have that you are a benevolent master, a promising mage, and perhaps one day the title of Archmage, and one day the Council of Six to become one of the supreme rulers of the Magic Kingdom.
"Hahahaha! Well said! Take a big gamble with your life as a bargaining chip! Your courage and audacity are truly admirable, Miss Eberlock. But the question is, why do you think I'm going to accept you?" Zhang Cheng asked with a laugh.
He originally thought that the other party was just a young girl with a little scheming, and a little warning would be enough, but now it seems that things have become a little interesting.
"Why not, I am the daughter of a nobleman in the Stormwind Kingdom, and having me will not only elevate your status, but also bring countless conveniences and benefits. In addition, I am also an apprentice with excellent grades, whether it is alchemy, magic principles, or spell practice, I have obtained very good results, and I may not be able to pass the assessment in a few years. With all due respect, you have no reason to refuse. ”
From the most nervous and ashamed, Zenobia seems to have gradually let go of her mentality, and even no longer covers it with her arms, showing her proud figure generously.
Although she only has two underwear at the moment, she still reveals a unique arrogance and self-confidence.
Looking at this aristocratic girl standing in front of him and talking eloquently, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but shake his head and explained: "From the perspective of interests, there are indeed a lot of benefits to accepting you. But now there's a problem, all your assumptions are based on the fact that Duke Elo Eberlock will be able to keep Nightlight. Imagine if Nightshade ceased to exist, would the nobles of the Stormwind Kingdom care about a family that had lost its territory? No, no, they would be desperately mocking, sarcastic, and sarcastic, just as they had done to the exiled nobles of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. ”
"Yes...... But didn't you promise to help deal with the undead entrenched in Raven Ridge?" Zenobia trembled visibly, and her face suddenly turned a little pale.
"No, miss, I didn't say anything, to be exact, we're still negotiating, and I don't very happy with the chips you have. Zhang Cheng raised the corners of his mouth and hinted meaningfully.
"That's the limit of what I can offer!, Sir, have mercy on the civilians who live in Nightshade, or they won't last long. Zenobia plopped down on her knees and pleaded bitterly.
Zhang Cheng raised his hand and pinched the girl's delicate chin, and said in a low tone: "I can grant your request! But there is an additional condition, that is, to convey what you just talked about to Jenny as it is, so that she can understand the truth that you are hiding under the mask." ”
"I don't understand!" Zenobia's eyes widened, her hands clenched into fists.
"Quite simply, I want her to understand the sinister nature of the human heart, that the nobility and lowliness of the world do not apply in the wizarding world, and that the only thing that can distinguish the status between people here is knowledge and power. Zhang Cheng gently stroked the girl's delicate skin and explained.
"Why do you care so much about her, do you love her, as the truth is said to be?" Zenobia asked aloud, holding back a strong sense of humiliation.
She didn't understand what she could do as well as a merchant's young daughter, and why little Jenny could be protected by the opposite, while she was indifferent.
"No, I don't love anyone, I only love myself. ”
Zhang Cheng's tone revealed a hint of self-deprecation, and his eyes became even deeper.
"My valued partner, George Sr., wants to take the family to the next level in his lifetime, and in order to do so, little Jenny must take on the corresponding responsibilities and obligations.
First of all, she must break the original respect and fear of the nobility, you happen to be a good negative teaching material.
You must know that friendship is a wonderful thing, and if you want to maintain it, you must ensure the most basic trust, and guess what happens when someone finds out that their most trusted friend has been lying to themselves?
This friendship quickly turns into disgust, even hatred.
Coupled with your noble status and humble attitude in front of me, it is enough to make little Jenny recognize many things clearly.
Now get dressed, go ahead, do what you have to do, and then I'll help you deal with the undead of the Raven Ridge Tomb**. ”
"As you wish, you ......"
Realizing that it would be useless to say more, Zenobia either agreed to attach conditions or chose to refuse, and watched the family perish.
"Very good! Remember, from now on, you are my servant, and I will make up a follower contract later. With that, Zhang Cheng stood up, completely ignoring the extremely seductive posture of the other party kneeling on the ground, grabbed the life essence placed in the wooden box, and walked out of the room without looking back.
Shortly after he left, the sound of crying and smashing came from inside the back foot room......
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