Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 452 (450): Generous Treatment (Please Subscribe)
Bane: "I passed the test?"

Luo Yi: "Of course, your defense is amazing. I have never seen anyone with thicker skin than you in the midst of natural disasters."

"Are you complimenting me?"

"It must be!"

"I thought I had to beat you to pass!"

"Ahem, that might not be so easy."

"So what's the point of this assessment? Is it just to get me beaten up?"

"No, no, no, that's definitely not it. The main thing is that I need to determine your actual combat strength and fighting style."

That way, I can assign you specific tasks.

"But why do I feel like you still just want to beat me up?"

"Haha, Mr. Bane, you are quite humorous."

"Well then, welcome to the Raymond family. Shall we discuss your specific benefits on the way?"

"Oh well!"

Finally, the two hands were pressed together, one large and one small, both equally strong and powerful, signifying that Flower Territory had recruited its first fourth-tier Calamity expert.

Of course, it certainly won't be the last one.

On his way home, because of his size, the magic carriage could not accommodate Bane, so he had to walk.

Luo Yi, on the other hand, was riding a horse. The two were about the same height and looked at each other as equals.

However, as they strolled along the mountain path, Luo Yi explained to him the treatment that a fourth-tier member should receive.

As both are natural disasters, Bane's strength is definitely among the best in the crane industry, so the treatment he received from Roy was not low.

The basic salary includes all the magical potions needed for cultivation, and there is a fixed annual salary of 20,000.

Of course, this is just the basic salary. According to Luo Yi's plan, the natural disasters will also have to take charge of a region in the future.

Whether it's guarding Siren Harbor or stationing troops in Frostmoon Canyon, there's an extra performance bonus, which accounts for about one-third of the base salary.

If it is an extra mission, there will be corresponding rewards depending on the level of danger of the mission and the degree of completion.

In addition, there is a generous year-end bonus each year, depending on the business performance.

With longer service years, there is also a seniority-based salary.

When traveling to other places for business, there are allowances for meals, meals, and travel expenses.

During holidays, there are various perks such as rice, oil, and salt.

Most importantly, fourth-tier Calamity experts receive stock options.

If someone makes a significant contribution, they may even be able to purchase company shares and enjoy the same rights as the original shareholders.

That's right, what Luo Yi presented was the salary structure system on Earth, which had become quite mature after being improved by countless smart people.

It can be said that, apart from the five social insurances and one housing fund, everything that should be provided is included, and the principle of "more work, more pay" is applied, with interests being closely linked.

Furthermore, although all of the above are settled in Goldtiers, these Goldtiers can also be used to purchase many precious resources from the secret vault within the Flower Territory.

Potions, items, combat skills, secret knowledge, and even your own mage tower are all on the exchange list.

Moreover, there's an internal discount that can save you a lot of money.

To be honest, Bane was already stunned when Roy was halfway through her story.

It's not like he's never done a service before. The reason he worked for the Norman family back then was because they paid him well.

Moreover, as the leader of the Norman Duchy, the scope of his power extends to the greatest extent, allowing him to acquire the most cultivation resources.

Can it compare to what Luo Yi brought out?
Then there's no comparison!
The benefits for those who receive flowers are at least three times higher, and most importantly, they have no shortage of high-end resources.
Unlike most families, which are lucky to be able to reliably provide one or two rare magical materials, they have to find ways to exchange for the rest themselves.

As for whether the above are true or false?
Was there any deception or trickery involved?

That’s even easier!

Luo Yi tossed a thick stack of contracts in front of Bane, with each clause clearly and explicitly listed.

If there are no problems, you can sign it.

If you're still not convinced, you can get a certificate from the temple of Tom, the god of justice.

Of course, Roy also made it clear that Bane was new, and had neither made any significant contributions nor put in any hard work.
Therefore, he can only take one of the giants' secret holy techniques, and he is the one who made the contribution, so he will have to repay it later.

As for other sacred skills, he would have to make significant military contributions to acquire them.

Bane agreed with this.

There was no way to disagree; when he came, he only wanted to use Luo Yi's connections to buy one.

This situation is something he never even dared to imagine.

Once she was sure Bane was alright, Roy went straight back to the carriage and closed her eyes to think.

Just as he was bringing his thoughts back, he overheard Bane, Iron Knight Phil, and Flame Sword Saint Otto chatting. He heard Bane ask, "By the way, are all the Raymond family members treated this well?"

Otto, the Flame Sword Saint, shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum: "Wrong, wrong, wrong! That's your treatment, not ours!"

"What do you mean? You're different from me?"

"Of course they're different!"
"You're new here, you have no merit, you haven't worked hard, yet you expect to enjoy the same treatment as us? Are you kidding me?"

Bane understood: "So, you're actually being paid more than me?"

Otto: "Haha, the basic salary and benefits are about the same, but we have company shares, that's the real prize."

Phil: "Bane, don't worry, once you really understand the Flower Clan system, you'll be glad you did!"
I'm so glad I made the right decision!
But..."

Bane: "But what?"

"But you really dare to dream! To actually think you can defeat the Earl is truly a pipe dream!"

"I don't like hearing what you're saying! I, Bane, have cultivated myself to this day, and while I wouldn't dare say I'm invincible, I'm certainly not weaker than anyone else."

"Your ability to compete with others is only relevant at the fourth level."

But the Earl could no longer see natural disasters; he only saw legends!

"You mean, that cardinal wasn't just engaging in mutual flattery?"

"Mutual flattery? Heh heh, if you're so capable, get a cardinal to flatter you."
That was the Earl's power, earned through every punch and kick!

The crowd didn't lower their voices, but Luo Yi couldn't stand it anymore; it was making him so embarrassed!
The half-giant Bane was definitely a pleasant surprise, and it set a good example!
However, his fight with his opponent was not only to understand their strength, but also to intimidate them!

The simplest way to make these unruly people submit is to beat them into submission.

If you are better than them, they will take you seriously, whether it's a mission or just doing ordinary tasks.

He had even made arrangements for Bane's future.

During this time, he will take over from Lady Palacios and stay at Siren Harbor to maintain order there.

Although he couldn't utilize the mage tower's functions, a fourth-tier fighter's mere presence is enough.

As for Ms. Palacios, she certainly had other important matters to attend to.

Of course, Roy also had to admit that Bane was his test subject, a live target, in order to verify the power of the Cataclysmic combat techniques taught by the Cardinal.

He had already learned most of these combat skills, but if he wanted to unleash his full potential, he needed to find someone to practice with.

Luo Yi has made a decision: in the future, anyone willing to work in Flower Territory, even a legend, will have to fight him first!
Their thoughts drifted far away, and before they knew it, they were back at Lion Manor.

Originally, Loy planned to go directly to the Mechanic Tower, but the appearance of Old Hoover changed his mind.

Then, in his study, he met Commander Sid Francis and Hector Hunt.

Their arrival was quite unexpected for Luo Yi.

Because, as far as he knew, Sid Francis's feelings for the Dragon and Beauty Mercenary Group ran deep in his bones.

He was trained by the previous leader and carried a great deal of emotion and expectation. Naturally, he also wanted the mercenary group to be passed down steadily under his leadership.

This might be a kind of inheritance!
Even if the mercenary business is not easy, as long as the government doesn't ban it, people like him who are relatively traditional will continue to persist.

Such a person, if they say they want to rely on him, it's probably because they've been forced into a corner.

When questioned by Roy, Captain Sik Francis did not hide anything and explained the whole story clearly.

This story begins with the composition of the Dragon and Beauty Mercenary Group.

As a long-established mercenary group, they actually have relatively fixed recruitment locations, some within the Habsburg Empire, and many Slavs.

This is because some of the people who initially created the mercenary group came from the Slavic Empire.

It was a small village with no other way out than farming. So, after the founder became successful and returned home in glory, he liked to send his children to mercenary groups to earn a living.

Especially with the development of the Habsburg Empire and the promotion of magic energy industry, employment opportunities have increased, and fewer and fewer people are willing to make a living as mercenaries.

Then, the mercenary group relied more and more on that small village, and recruited more and more Slavs.

By now, they have made up more than half of the population, including Commander Sik Francis, who is three-quarters Slavic.

There was nothing wrong with this before.
However, problems arose when the war began, nationalist sentiment surged within the empire, and even extreme views such as "Habs are the most superior race" emerged.

Some accused the Dragon and Beauty Mercenary Group of having a distorted view of the situation, and accused their leader, Sik Francis, of being a spy sent by the Slavs.

Although it's obvious to anyone with eyes to see that this is a frame-up, in the current situation, any attempt to defend oneself is futile.

Commander Sik Francis knew perfectly well that the Empire was no longer a place to stay.

Despite his reluctance, he decided to disband the mercenary group.

The local members of the group are fine; they can find any job. But the Slavs need a new way out.

It was around this time that they received news that Loy was openly recruiting people, which piqued the interest of Commander Sik.

Then, he and Hector Hunt arrived here in a hurry.

(End of this chapter)