Chapter 322: The Beggar and the Interview
In the bathroom of the hotel, the little beggars were excitedly bathing in the bathroom.
The warm hot water dispelled the chill on the body, and the cold winter became warmer as a result. But in addition to the excitement, the little beggars felt a little uneasy.
"Al, what do you think the mage wants us to do? Do you want us to be thugs or robbers? A child spoke with a look of nervousness and anticipation on his face.
The boy named Al was the first boy to offer to go with Green.
"I don't know. But even if you become a thug or a robber, there's nothing wrong with it, right? Isn't Rick just an ordinary thug under the Brotherhood? Al's boy was obviously thinking a little more than the other kids, "Even being like Rick is better than being beaten to death by a drunken Rick like he is now." Moreover, I don't want to spend my whole life in the slums, so I'm not willing to let go of this opportunity! No matter how bad the result is, it won't be any worse than being beaten to death by Rick. β
When they were in the beggar's den, the children were often bullied by the gangster Rick. Even if Rick kills someone by mistake, the Brotherhood won't do anything to Rick because of thisβin the eyes of the gang, the life of a young beggar is obviously less valuable than a thug's.
For a group of precarious little beggars, even becoming robbers and thugs is a very luxurious dream, because most of the little beggars do not even live to adulthood! So Rick's words easily convinced everyone.
"But if the Brotherhood finds out, it will definitely retaliate, right?" One of the little beggars said uneasily, "The Brotherhood is one of the biggest gangs in the city. β
As soon as they heard about the brotherhood, all the little beggars had a frightened look on their faces.
"Our current boss is a mage! Mage, do you understand? Even Rick fell in front of the mage with one move. Al said loudly, as if to embolden himself, "Even the Brotherhood can't fight against a mage." β
"Really?"
"yes, mages are big shots. Even the Brotherhood did not dare to provoke the magic workshops in the city. β
"That's right......"
The little beggars began to talk about it. Although there is still some uneasiness in my heart, I also suppress this uneasiness in the bottom of my heart.
In fact, Al himself is not sure whether what he said is true. Al, who has lived in the Brotherhood's turf since he was a child, has very limited knowledge, but Al can only convince himself in this way. After all, there was no way back for him - Al knew his situation very well, and if he couldn't hold the mage's thigh, the Brotherhood would never spare his group of traitors easily!
With anticipation for the future, the little beggars finished their baths and walked out of the bathroom.
"Huh! Where's my clothes? β
In the dressing room, the little beggars looked at the basket where they had put their clothes before, and were dumbfounded - the dirty clothes that had been placed in the basket were gone, replaced by a pile of clean new clothes!
"Could it be...... Is it for us to change into these clothes? The little beggars looked at the new clothes in the basket, and their hearts couldn't help but "thump" and beat faster.
There was a pile of cotton clothes in the basket, although these new clothes looked a little old, but compared to the little beggars' previous thin clothes, which had almost no protection from the cold, the cotton clothes in front of them were too luxurious!
A child couldn't help but reach out and pinch his face: "It hurts!" Not a dream! β
"Put it on, put it on." Al's expression was also a little excited, "Our current boss is a magician, and we will have a better life in the future." β
The new clothes made the morale of the little beggars rise sharply in an instant!
Soon, the little beggars put on their new clothes and walked out of the bathroom into the living room.
In the living room, Green glanced back at the little beggars in their new clothes and pointed to the food on the table, "Let's have some supper." β
Looking at the food on the table, the little beggars couldn't help but swallow and said. White bread, fruit juice, and fruit are undoubtedly very luxurious foods for the little beggars.
The little beggars looked at the food, and then at Al, who was in the lead.
Al took a closer look at the food on the table. Slices of bread, apples, and a drink, Al-Al counted them carefully, exactly seventeen, exactly the same number as the little beggars. Al instantly understood.
Al stepped forward, picked up a loaf of bread, an apple, and a drink, then sat down and began to eat. The other little beggars looked at Al's things, and also stepped forward, picked up the food, and ate it with happy faces.
Green looked at Al, who had clearly become the leader, and was thoughtful.
Soon after, three little girls, dressed in new clothes, walked down the room. Among the little beggars, the boys are not bathed in the bathroom, while the girls are bathed in the room.
"Master Mage." The older girl walked in front, and the other two younger children hid behind the girl, grabbing the corner of the girl in front of them, and looked at Green with trepidation.
"Let's have something to eat." Green pointed to the table in front of him, "What's the matter, let's talk about it after eating." β
Looking at the food on the table, the three little girls swallowed. Immediately afterwards, a little girl who looked to be only six or seven years old rushed forward, happily picked up her share of food, and ate it.
There wasn't much food, just a slice of bread, an apple, and a glass of juice per person. Soon, the children were eating the most delicious supper they had ever eaten in their lives.
"Now that you're full, let's introduce yourself." Green took out his pen and notebook, "By the way, how you became beggars." If there is any special ability, please tell me about it. β
The children looked at each other.
Ability? What special abilities can children who have been reduced to beggars have?
In the end, the more assertive Al was the first to stand up: "I am Al and I was adopted by the Brotherhood at a very young age. Where I came from or who my parents were, I didn't know. It may have been born to prostitutes and clients under the control of the Brotherhood, or it may have been abducted. As for my abilities......" Al smiled wryly, "Unfortunately, I don't have any special abilities. "If I have any special abilities, how can I end up in the hands of that bastard Rick?
"Brotherhood?" During Al's introduction, Green hears something of interest, "Can you tell me, what's going on with this brotherhood?" β
Green is sensitive to the name "Brotherhood", after all, many games have organizations called "Brotherhood".
Hearing Green's inquiry, Al raised his head in surprise: "You...... Don't know about the Brotherhood? β
"I don't pay much attention to the sewer rats." It's just a gangster, and Green doesn't pay attention to it at all.
"The Brotherhood is one of the largest gangs in Port Senaque, controlling most of the brothels in the port while also secretly trading in human beings. The Brotherhood would send children under the age of thirteen to beg, boys over the age of thirteen to be thieves, and girls and some particularly handsome boys to pick up customers......"
I have to admit that the young man named Al in front of him is indeed a talent, although he is not very old, he speaks very well and very clearly. Through Al's introduction, Green quickly gained a certain level of understanding of the gangster organization called the "Brotherhood".
It is a well-organized gang with a clear organizational structure, and its core industries are brothels and human trafficking, with children and women being their main commodities.
"Hmm...... One last question. What do you think of those demons in the north? β
Al looked up and looked at Green in surprise, as if he was a little surprised that Green would ask this question.
After thinking for a while, Al spoke very cautiously, "I haven't seen those demons. But according to the adults, the demons seem to be the enemies of the human race......"
Green glanced at Al appreciatively. Very smart kid.
Although Al didn't say anything, there are times when "no opinion" can also be translated as "follow the leader's arrangement". For such a smart and interesting child, Green couldn't help but have some good feelings - this son will become a great thing in the future!
"And what do you think of the Kingdom of Norsbod?"
"We're just a bunch of small people, and the kingdom is too far away for us." Al cautiously answered Green's question, "We're just a bunch of little people, and we'll do whatever you want us to do." β
Green looked at Al deeply: "Even if I want you to assassinate the king, you will do it?" β
Al swallowed: "We don't have that ability, if you want us to assassinate the king, it is no different from sending him to death...... But for us, it doesn't matter who the king is. β
"Hehe~ What a smart little ghost." Green smiled, "You stand down." β
Al hurriedly retreated. And it was at this time that Al realized that his back was already soaked!
Oh, my God! Who is this mage? He wouldn't really intend to assassinate the king, would he? Al didn't care if the king lived or died, but if he became a victim of the king's assassination, Al would be afraid - Al didn't want to die, not at all. Although it was only a humble life, Al didn't want to give up.
After instructing Al to step down, Green questioned and interviewed the rest of the imps in turn. Unlike the precocious Arr, the other children obviously do not have as high a level of ideological consciousness as Arr, but at least they do not have too extreme hatred for the demons, and at the same time, they have no feelings for the Kingdom of Northboy - for a group of children who can't even guarantee their lives, nationalism and patriotism are obviously a little too extravagant.
Soon, Green completed his interview. For this group of children, Green is very satisfied!
"Good, you've all passed the first round of interviews." Green put away his notebook, "After a while, I'll arrange a teacher for you." After you have mastered the most basic handwriting, I will arrange a training course for you according to your situation. β
Hearing Green's words, all the children smiled with relief.
That's great!
"Master Mage, if we leave like this, will the Brotherhood come to trouble you?" Al said worriedly.
"It's just a gangster, don't care." Green waved his hand.
If it's Archduke Ray Eddy, Green may have to be a little scruples, just a gangster? It didn't take much effort to kill them all.