A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 112 The Status of Farmers

"Can I accept commissions? Do I need to travel far to accept commissions? Will the unit, no, the Explorers' Guild reimburse the travel expenses?" When Leon heard that the membership fee was only 20G and that he could earn no less than G in commissions, he immediately became interested.

"You don't have to travel far. The Explorers Guild of Pelican Town only accepts local commissions." Although Malone was very unhappy with Leon, he still explained patiently.

This is because Lyon has Galaxy Weapons, and apart from his somewhat unconventional way of speaking, Lyon is actually a pretty good person. Malone is unwilling to miss this excellent seedling.

"I have been wandering for half my life, and I only regret that I have not met a wise leader. If you don't abandon me, I am willing to be the president." Upon hearing such a good thing, Lyon immediately clasped his hands together and bowed to Malone, expressing his determination to join the Explorers' Guild.

Malone looked at Lyon with disdain. Although he couldn't quite understand Lyon's specific meaning, he could still hear that Lyon wanted to express his desire to join the Explorers' Guild, but the way he expressed it was a little weird.

"Let's go in and fill in the information first."

In the end, Malone signaled Leon to go into the Explorers Guild with him.

The interior layout of the Explorer's Guild did not impress Lyon, because the decoration style of the Explorer's Guild looked very homely.

The hall did not have the weapon display stand or monster specimens that Leon had expected. It was so empty that there was not even any furniture. The only decoration in the room was a bear skin on the ground.

What Leon saw most on both sides of the hall were rows of large barrels. He didn't need to think about what was in the barrels. From the smell of alcohol in the air, he could guess that there was alcohol in them.

In the north of the hall there is a solitary counter with a fireplace next to it. The fireplace is burning even in the spring when the temperature is just right. An old man in a coat is dozing off in a rocking chair next to the fireplace.

"Jill, open your eyes and look at the newcomer." Malone, who had brought Leon to the day before yesterday, woke up the dozing Jill and shouted.

Jill opened his eyes with difficulty and glanced at Liang, then retracted his gaze and commented in a hoarse voice, "He has good physical fitness. His combat skills are not obvious, but he has strong observation skills and a sharp eye. He is a good candidate for an explorer. However, his temperament is a bit too outstanding. He is quite suitable for escort and lurking commissions."

"I have an outstanding temperament?" Leon asked Jill happily after hearing this: "Old man, you have a good eye. You can see that."

Malone added, "When Jill talks about outstanding temperament, she means you are handsome."

"That's fine, it's all praise anyway." Lyon still had a happy expression, but Ma Long's next words made him silent.

"Haha, why do you think Jill said you're suitable for escort and undercover assignments? It's because you're handsome. You can be used as bait, or a gigolo. People like you are the most popular with wealthy young ladies and noble ladies. They offer high prices, but they only pay attention to bait like you and won't be bored and interfere with our combatants completing their missions."

"Sorry, I won't take this kind of mission. I sell my art, not my body." If it was just a rich lady or a noblewoman, Lyon would sacrifice for the job. But if a male client like the young master joined in, Lyon would never allow himself to take on such a dangerous commission.

"There's no such commission in Pelican Town." Malone explained that he was just trying to scare Leon.

"Come and fill out the form. I'll send it to headquarters. Once they've reviewed it, you'll be officially an explorer."

After some banter, Malone got down to business. He pulled a yellowed registration form from the counter and handed it to Lyon. Even the pen he was writing on was a battle-damaged one. "Is our chapter so poor?" Lyon asked, looking at the somewhat shabby paperwork.

"Jill and I are both reckless people. We basically don't know how to handle paperwork, and there is no need for us to do it, so we have never purchased such things. As long as it can be used, it's fine." Malone answered nonchalantly.

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Although he wanted to complain, considering that Ma Long was now his immediate superior, he had to give him some face.

He filled in the information on the registration form obediently, while Ma Long observed from the side and helped Lyon explain some questions about how to fill in the information.

"You still have a farm?"

Malone was surprised to see that Lyon's personal occupation was farmer.

"Well, I'm the one running the Red Star Farm in Stardew Valley now. Didn't Linus tell you?" Leon looked up at Marlon in confusion and asked back.

"No, Linus only told me that a good young man might come to explore the mine today and asked me to teach him. He didn't tell me any other information about you." Malone shook his head and then complained.

"Since you own a farm, I can't arrange many things or training for you. Fortunately, this is a branch union. If you were at the headquarters, your profession wouldn't pass the review."

"Why can't a farmer be an explorer?" Leon asked in confusion.

"No, it's just that the profession of farmer is much more important than the identity of explorer. If the bigwigs above knew that the Explorers' Guild recruited a farmer who owns his own farm as an explorer, they would hold him accountable." Malone explained.

"After all, anyone can be an explorer, but owning their own farm is rare. For a farmer to give up farm work to become an explorer is a waste of resources and a disgrace in the eyes of the bigwigs."

"Is there occupational discrimination here?" Lyon complained speechlessly.

He had heard from Lewis that farmers had a good social status, but after talking with Ma Long this time, he realized how high it was.

"It's not occupational discrimination. You know, Yuba prefers farmers. A farmer who can grow high-quality crops has a status comparable to that of a politician in high society. No one doesn't want to be healthy and live a long life. The more powerful and wealthy people are, the more they fear birth, old age, sickness and death." Ma Long complained.
"But they simply don't understand that without explorers like us guarding the most chaotic areas, they can't even guarantee a normal life."

"So, can I still join?" Lyon did not agree with Malone's words. After all, every culture has its own focus, and this is the cultural tendency of this world. It is not easy for him to take sides rashly, not to mention that he is on the side of the beneficiaries.

"Of course. After all, you only joined the Pelican Town branch of the Explorers' Guild, not the headquarters. Here, I have the final say." Malone answered very firmly.

　Thanks to the three big devil bosses for the 3 starting coins reward. The bosses are generous and awesome. Thank you, bosses!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)