After completing his sword training for the day, the Vampire Lord returned to his office as usual to check the Manifesto of the Territory compiled by Archon Miriam.

At this stage, the focus of the whole of Translancia is shifting from the fighting of expulsion to the construction of stability, especially the construction of settlements and collective farms, and the Knight of Parin has once again traveled to the city of Batasin.

There she would receive the 6,000 armed Bloodservant captives who were about to "arrive", and Maxim was sent there to stabilize the scene.

The ruling system of the county of Sico has not yet been established, and even with the support of the Minor Earl of Sharon and the hussars, Murphy's manpower is still not enough to complete this in the short term.

Therefore, Murphy plans to select some experienced men from the witch hunters to go to Sicoling to help him gather manpower, as a "replacement" for his administrative players before they grow up.

The first arsenal to be built in the Under Armour Hills is also something to be looked at, but Murphy has decided to use the area as a "stronghold" for the player's territory, and all he needs to do now is maintain a minimum of observation to determine which player forces are capable of building and managing the territory independently.

Now that the story has advanced to this stage, it is no longer possible to treat the young players as individuals, and the rate of their growth has led Murphy to confirm that the "guild" will be the basic unit to be included in the player's affairs in the future.

This means that players will also form different organizations and factions, which is not a bad thing for players and Murphy, after all, healthy competition will always give them more motivation to explore.

Murphy currently has three strongholds on hand, one in the southern defense line, one near the arsenal, and one for backup.

If the two locations that are about to be decentralized can be well run, then Murphy will not have to worry much about the subordinate management system of the territory in the future.

As a lord, he had to trust the wisdom of his subordinates.

And as an administrator, he must also trust his players! After all, he didn't have a second choice.

These things are planned in advance, and Murphy knows that he has to take it one step at a time to guide young players to discover their potential in Translasia. But as he flipped through today's report on his territory, an unexpected request for communication interrupted His Excellency's thoughts.

Murphy glanced down at the Core Orb, then frowned.

He connected the communication and asked:

"What's the matter? My 'pangolin'. ”

"Master Murphy, I have a question for your wisdom."

The gnoll chieftain Hogg's embarrassed voice rang out from the psychic orb communication, which had been slightly distorted by distance, and said in the gnoll's strange accent:

"I have reached a deal with your warriors and the Bloodrat Gang to hand over the spoils peacefully, and all three parties are satisfied, but I have asked your warriors to help the Bloodclaw Clan defend against the enemies we currently encounter, but they have refused.

I could sense that they were willing to take part in the expulsion of the Gnolls and Skeleton Legions from the Smuggler's Woodlands, but they seemed to be waiting for me to pay more.

But I've given them everything I can get out of my hands, and they're still not satisfied.

Or rather, the hunt and the loot I took out didn't seem to be what they wanted. I can't understand what your warriors really want?

Their representatives told me that they needed to see the sincerity of the Bloodclaw Clan before they were willing to help us.

But 'sincerity.'"

"Ha, I guessed that you would have this problem when communicating with my warriors, and you know how to ask me directly, proving that you do have a smart and studious heart."

Murphy leaned back in his chair.

In the dimly lit office, he mobilized his psionic energy to hold the orb of operation and levitate it at his side, relaxing his body and rubbing the corners of his eyes, while asking:

"Tell me, Hogg, what kind of reward can you offer my warriors?"

"There's money in those loot we've left, and that's something we don't need!"

Hogg immediately replied:

"There's also the weapons and armor left behind by Kempot's elite gnolls, some bone tools made by venomists, the leather they get when they hunt, the herbs they usually gather, and finally the coyote mounts trained by our animal trainers.

Especially this last one!

When I offered to give them mounts in return, many of the warriors were so moved that they asked me where to report for duty, but the warrior leaders refused me.

I know it's a negotiating tactic.

But I can't get anything more. ”

"No, you still have a lot of gifts for you to choose from, and you just don't realize their value, or rather, your understanding of wealth and reward is still quite primitive. There is a serious misunderstanding between you and my warriors on these issues. ”

Murphy explained in a gentle and gentle manner:

"I can take a moment to guide you, Hogg, but know that this valuable knowledge is not available to you for free."

"I'm willing to pay the price to pursue this knowledge, my lord."

Hogg replied rather humbly.

But even a quarter of a Transia, Murphy could sense the eagerness hidden in Hogg's words.

It seems that the skeletal legions that have infested the smuggler's woodlands have indeed threatened the survival of the newly formed Bloodclaw Clan, and Hogg clearly does not want to see his lost clan disappear into the story of Transnesia.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to ask you to do anything excessive."

Murphy whispered:

"I just need you to be my eyes and ears in the Smuggler's Woodlands, to observe and gather all sorts of information about the filthy swamp. If you can, I'll need you to find a safe route through the swamps to the Dark Mountains as soon as possible, and the jackals who are quick to move and like dark environments and can move quickly through the swamps are a good fit for the job.

One month!

In a month, I'm going to see that road, can you do it? ”

"Half a month! My lord. ”

Hogg immediately replied:

"I can find a safe path for you in half a month, and my father told me before he died about the route of the Gnoll's army into Translasia, and I can send someone to search for the road that only the Gnolls know.

I would like to dedicate it to you. ”

"Well, it looks like the Skeleton Legion is putting you under a lot of pressure, Hogg."

Murphy smiled and said:

"It's a weakness that needs to be improved to expose your cards so eagerly, and you have to hide your purpose, especially in a conversation like this, where you expose your desires and mean I can manipulate you at will.

You should be glad that we are now in a partnership.

Well, listen up, there's a set pattern for dealing with my warriors, they follow the principle of fair dealing, and you have to pay them before you ask them to do something.

And this fairness is based on equivalence, and I admit that all the things you come up with are what my warriors need.

But you have to 'classify' them so that you have something else to give in return.

Reputation!

Or respect and respect for the warriors. ”

Hogg was silent for a few seconds, apparently unable to comprehend the system as a gnoll.

So Murphy went on to explain:

"To take the simplest example, Hogg, you also have a difference between close and distant relatives of your clan, especially when you have resources that are not enough for everyone, and you have to make trade-offs about the distribution of resources.

Those who are valued by you will naturally be given preferential treatment, and those who do not obey orders and always like to work against you will drive them out and leave them to fend for themselves.

That's how you treat my warriors right.

You should be wary and stingy with strangers.

When you become acquaintances, you can open up to them some good things that only acquaintances can see.

When you become true friends, it means that the Bloodclaw Clan's treasury is open for warriors who can trade what you need for what they need.

When my warriors have done enough for your clan, and when they become heroes in the eyes of your people, you should offer your clan's most precious treasure with both hands.

This step-by-step relationship promotion is the right way to hire, and my warriors will have to contribute to you if they want to earn your trust, rather than you lowering your posture and begging them for help.

You can't give your baby away to anyone else for nothing!

Because what is easy to get is not cherished, if you want them to fight for the good of the Bloodclaw Clan, you have to learn to be friends with them.

You have to be patient.

Do you understand what I'm saying? ”

Murphy asked, Hogg thought for a few seconds, and then guessed:

"You mean, not only to be paid, but also to be respected? Awe? But will they enjoy the cheers of the gnolls? ”

"Clever!"

The vampire applauded:

"It's the instinct of life to seek to be recognized by others, and if you can be respected by the other race, it's also a reflection of your own ability, and you can't just give it a reward.

Because the only thing that can be achieved in the cold money transaction is the employer-employee relationship, if you can add some gradual respect and ritual to the reward, then the transaction will become human.

And human affection.

You know, even the most despicable scum of vampires know that human debts can't be repaid. ”

"I guess I understand."

Hogg whimpered, but then it asked:

"But you just said that I have a lot of precious things that are not being used properly? What do you mean? ”

"Not just money and possessions, not just equipment and weapons, my warriors crave all things rare, and to be more accurate, they want everything that will bring them pleasure."

Murphy reminded:

"Like a pet that can accompany them on their travels? Or a mercenary contract signed by the Bloodclaw Chieftain? Or a kobold miner that can be bought and sold, a battle horn that can be sounded in the smuggler's woodland to call the surrounding gnolls to help.

In the end, it's the most precious thing you can get your hands on.

Your domesticated coyotes, this is something that only you have in all of Translancia and no one else has, and you need to make reasonable use of the scarce resources you have at hand.

By the way, at this point, I'm going to ask you.

As I read the past few days, I have found that the gnoll pioneers of the Black Plague rode mighty wolves instead of ugly coyotes, and you seem to have 'inherited' such a formidable beast from Kenpott.

Do you know where to go to get this wolf that can be used as both a vehicle and a combat partner? ”

"That kind of wolf is domesticated by the secret method of the jackal beast tamer, my lord, only in the dark mountains can you find a wolf pack and find cubs to be domesticated from an early age."

Hogg explains:

"We Translantian gnolls don't have that kind of domestication secret, but maybe we can find a way to get it? If only we could make our way through the filthy swamps to the Dark Mountains in search of our mighty and fierce compatriots

Ah, I see!

This is what you call a 'scarce resource'!

I get it!

Only the Gnoll Vanguard Wolf can be the most valuable reward that the Bloodpaw Clan can offer to warriors, and it is a majestic mount that only heroes who have truly contributed to the Bloodpaw Clan are entitled to.

I see, thank you for your teaching, my lord.

I'm going to work on it right away. ”

"Very well, go ahead, I expect you to guide my warriors correctly to unleash their blood and their strength."

Murphy nodded in satisfaction, and at the end of the newsletter, he reminded:

"But I warn you that I am the guarantor of all the contracts you have signed with my warriors, so if I find out that you are cheating on my warriors, or if you try to send them to the Jedi as expendables, then you and your clan will have to pay the price.

Or maybe you can be smarter and try not to let me find out about your little moves. ”

"No, no, my lord, I need their help now, how could I do such a crazy thing?"

Hogg assures:

"I'm confident that your warriors will make it back from the Smuggler's Woods! I promise! ”

——

In the abandoned tax office of the Smuggler's Woodland, the young players are already scattered around the woodland and move freely.

As a first lesson for beginners, they must learn how to fight in order to survive in this ungentle game world, and the various beasts that roam the woods are perfect for newcomers.

Ms. Dorothy is assigning staff.

It seems that the Blood Rat Gang intends to establish this abandoned tax office as their base in the southern border of Translasia, and those who have already joined the Blood Rat Gang will help clear the ruins and make a camp.

The mud truck and the others waited for Hogg's response.

They had made it possible to hire small players to participate in the Bloodclaw Clan's war against the Skeleton Legion, and the short, cunning Gnoll Chief would have to make a more attractive offer.

They didn't wait long either.

An hour later, Nash, Hogg's squire, rode back into the ruins on a coyote and handed the chief a "letter" to the mudheads. The latter took it in his hand and looked at it, and found that the crooked letter was actually a "quotation".

"Hey, interesting! The development team has finally built the prestige system, come and see! ”

The old brother of the mud truck called, and the old players and new players next to him all came over, and the back and forth of the animal skin letter was too cumbersome, and the mud truck simply posted the translated content on the world channel:

[The Bloodclaw Clan treats all warriors who are willing to contribute to the stability and order of the smuggler's woodland, and we have prepared enough generous rewards for the warriors.

We are willing to hire all adventurers who wish to aid the Bloodclaw Clan and grant them the title of 'Woodland Mercenary'.

When a mercenary completes the ten bounties issued by the Bloodclaw Clan, our Beast Trainer will gift a hyena cub and teach how to tame.

When a mercenary completes the thirty bounties issued by the Bloodclaw Clan, our kobold leader, Golden Fang, will bestow on five kobold miners and sign a master-servant contract.

When a mercenary completes the fifty bounties issued by the Bloodclaw Clan, Chief Hogg will grant the woodland warriors a long-term contract to hire Bloodclaw brutes and hunters.

When a mercenary completes the seventy bounties issued by the Bloodclaw Clan, they will be rewarded with the precious 'Bloodclaw Battle Horn' to command the gnolls of the woodland in a devastating assault on their enemies.

When a mercenary completes one hundred bounties issued by the Bloodclaw Clan, the Bloodclaw Clan's pens and treasury will be open to the warriors.

Eventually, when a powerful mercenary can deal with the threat of a troublesome skeleton legion for the clan, then Chief Hogg will bestow it upon him to be the Vanguard Wolf!

This is the greatest sincerity that the Bloodclaw Clan can show!

Any warrior who wishes to participate in the battle can go to the Woodland Hunter Outpost to sign a mercenary agreement.

This agreement will be guaranteed and witnessed by the Adventurers' Guild and the Crimson Keep.

The safety of the woodland needs you! Warriors. 】

"Damn, the reward for this new prestige is good!"

The meow shark exclaimed:

"Do you send hyena cubs directly and teach them how to domesticate them? Isn't this a must-have reputation for hunters? ”

"And what's that wolf?"

He rode his coyote around and finally stopped next to the mud cart brother, and he asked:

"Is it more powerful than a coyote?"

"That's not something that can be said to be the same at all."

Orchid Flower, who returned from hunting in the woodland, casually explained:

"I've read in the history books of the Black Plague that the wolf is not only a good vehicle but also a loyal combat companion, and only the bravest vanguard of the Gnoll is eligible.

The armored beast that Hogg rode when he appeared just now must be the legendary wolf, and I don't think the three water ladies can beat the fierce beast there, but Xiao Wei Ming will definitely like this strange and cool mount very much.

This Hogg has a lot of good goods in his hands, and it seems that this new reputation is also worth spending time brushing. ”

(End of chapter)