Don't call me evil god

Chapter 164 "Genius" Architect
Hugo's little eyes were filled with great doubts.

When he saw Pete and the other two, he assumed that the others had died in the dark forest and would never come back.

Even two of their companions had "died". Logically speaking, even if they were not frightened, they should have been depressed, or realized that they were not suitable to be adventurers, and stayed away from the wilderness outside the border from then on, right?
But Pete said he wanted to entrust him to continue employing refugees?

What's this plan for?

Isn't it enough to die?

It’s not enough that a group of people died, but you are planning to find another group of people to die?

Hugo's scalp tingled.

"Sir, are you...are you sure?"

He even forgot to add the word "honorable".

Pete nodded affirmatively, "I am sure. Not only that, there are some special requirements for hiring me this time."

"We will go with you to the refugee camp outside Ceylon. All you need to do is help us find the right person. For the rest, we will talk to the refugees ourselves."

"How much can you pay for this commission?"

Hugo blinked and was a little unresponsive for a moment.

Why did he suddenly change his career?
He originally went to the refugee camps to find suitable refugees who were almost desperate, signed contracts with them, and brought them to the border to sell his "body stand-in business".

But if Pete had his way, all he had to do was help select candidates who met the employer's requirements.

Whether the deal can be concluded and the employment can be completed has nothing to do with him.

Hugo weighed the pros and cons before finally speaking cautiously.

"I can accept the commission. I don't ask for much. One gold coin is enough."

"After all, all I have to do is help you find refugees who meet your requirements."

"But I have to make it clear to you all in advance!"

"If you can't convince the refugees and they don't want to be employed, I can't refund the money or anything like that!"

Pete nodded without hesitation: "Deal."

After returning to the kingdom, he did not go directly to the refugee camp but first went to find the goblin Hugo. Naturally, he was impressed by Hugo's strengths.

Pete now understood something.

Even if he believes in the god of knowledge, he cannot learn everything. Human energy is limited, and one should put limited efforts into what he is good at.

As for those things you are not good at, you should find people who are good at them and assign the tasks to them.

For example, looking for valuable "talents" in refugee camps.

Pete and the others had no idea about the people in the refugee slums.

You can't just ask them one by one, right?
The goblin Hugo is different. The 25 refugees who signed the contract with him before had one thing in common: they were all sick, had nothing, and were almost desperate.

This shows that he has enough knowledge about the refugees to be able to find the right target among thousands of people.

This is what Pete needs.

This time he wanted to find targets who had special skills!
Hiring Hugo is undoubtedly the most efficient option.

……

Of course, Hugo's ideas were different from Pat's.

He was quite pessimistic about the outcome of the commission.

He struggled in the refugee slum for so long and spent so much effort to barely persuade 25 refugees who were almost desperate.

It was obvious that Pete and his men were pampered and had no idea about the refugees. Unless they could offer a price that no one could refuse, a price that would make people sell their souls, Hugo didn't believe that Pete and his men could persuade the refugees to take risks in a dangerous place like the Dark Forest.

No, it should be said, go and die!

Hugo estimated that this commission would most likely fail, so he specifically requested that even if he failed to reach an agreement with the last person, his fee would not be refunded!

……

After traveling for several days, the refugee slum outside Ceylon was still the same as when Pete and his companions had just arrived. It was dilapidated and all kinds of scavenged garbage were piled nearby. If you got closer, you could smell a mixture of rotting odors, the stench of excrement, sweat, and other foul odors.

The ragged and haggard refugees had no hope in their eyes. They lay or sat numbly under the sheds, waiting for relief from the city's church in the evening, or looking for some food to fill their stomachs from the garbage that was transported out.

Pete quickly cast the [Purifying Breath Technique] on himself and Reina.

Gale did the same thing.

"Why does the air here smell even worse than in the Dark Forest?" Gale complained with his nose shrunk.

When they were in the dark forest, the air they breathed felt foul, and most importantly, it made them feel dizzy.

But here in the refugee camp, the feeling of breathing can make people physically uncomfortable, nauseous to the point of vomiting!

Hugo Sivi looked calm and seemed very familiar with the environment in the refugee camp.

"Sir, what kind of refugees are you planning to look for?" Hugo asked proactively as he walked ahead diligently to lead the way.

Pete instructed, "Is there anyone who has knowledge of construction? A stonemason or a carpenter will do. In short, someone who has experience in building houses."

Hugo looked back at Pete in surprise.

"Sir, your request... is really a bit harsh!"

Although the refugees in the refugee camps may have ended up here for various reasons, there may indeed be some people with special skills who have become refugees.

For example, ordinary handicraft workers who have lost their arms can no longer use their skills and their lives are affected.

But when it comes to trades like stonemasons and carpenters, especially since Pete specifically required experience in building houses, it is unlikely that such "talents" will become refugees.

Because the skills they use to make a living are not just their hands-on skills.

There is also the knowledge that has been mastered through years of study in the mind, as well as the blessings obtained from the corresponding gods of faith.

The value of these things is hard to replace.

For example, people who can be called architects often believe in Fabius, the god of craftsmen. They can bless houses during the construction process to protect them from the invasion of evil gods.

The living conditions of these people are not that bad, at most they are a little tight.

Hugo pondered for a long time, and suddenly his eyes lit up and he clapped his hands:
"Sir! I've got it! Please follow me!"

"There is actually someone here who meets your requirements, um... an architect!"

"It's just that his situation may be a little special."

Pete asked, "Can you tell me first what is so special about him?"

Hugo led the way and introduced:

"That guy must have been in the refugee camp for a long time, at least three or four years."

"In fact, with his level of 'genius', if he is willing to work hard, he should be able to live in a big city like Ceylon City."

"but……"

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