The list of slaves.
1. Prairie Lion Jack, Loyalty 101
2. Gopher Apprentice Mage Kuka, Loyalty 102
3. Prairie Lion Rosie, Loyalty 101
Chen Yu was pleased.
Kuka's loyalty had increased by another point for some reason.
Probably out of fear.
Look at the two swollen prairie lions.
Disloyalty truly meant a beating.
Don't ask why Rosie was also enslaved.
Don't you understand?
"Welcome, the three of you, to the formal ranks. Applause."
Chen Yu clapped his hands.
Hearing him, Kuka quickly clapped. Jack and Rosie also clapped their paws with a "gua gua gua."
"That's enough!"
Chen Yu clenched his fist, and the applause immediately stopped.
"My friends, you should be fortunate to have joined my conscientious enterprise."
As if he were a spokesperson, Chen Yu's expression was serious.
"Our enterprise will grow in the future, and as you all know, conscientious enterprises always receive more favor."
=͟͟͞͞(꒪⌓꒪)
Con-conscientious enterprise.
Jack and Rosie were stunned.
So conscientious.
The first lesson upon entry was to get beaten up.
Suddenly, Chen Yu blurted out, "Don't feel like you've been shortchanged by the beating."
Σ(ﾟддlll)
Do you also read minds?
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Rosie Loyalty +5]
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Jack Loyalty +5]
...
Why did the loyalty increase so suddenly?
Chen Yu blinked.
Immediately, Jack and Rosie, who were lying on the ground, put on sheepish smiles.
We are loyal.
Loyal from the heart, please don't hit us anymore.
Alas!
This is the radiance of a slave owner.
Brilliant.
Just by giving a speech, loyalty skyrockets.
Why didn't Kuka's loyalty change?
He raised an eyebrow to look.
[Cave Reminder: Gopher Apprentice Mage Kuka Loyalty +10]
Kuka: "(˃᷄˶˶̫˶˂᷅)"
Jumped up by 10 points.
Not bad.
Chen Yu nodded with satisfaction.
"Remember, the beatings you take now, you'll be able to return in the future," Chen Yu whispered. "I beat you, and you can beat the newcomers later. Don't you agree?"
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Jack Loyalty +20]
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Rosie Loyalty +20]
[Cave Reminder: Gopher Apprentice Mage Kuka Loyalty +20]
The loyalty increase made Chen Yu feel almost embarrassed.
They were so happy to hear they could beat others?
Indeed!
It truly felt satisfying to beat others.
"Anyway, once again, welcome to your joining. Applause."
Gua gua gua.
The applause continued.
Chen Yu also got up from the ground and put the wooden stick in his hand back into the warehouse.
"Disperse."
Shaking his hands, Chen Yu sat in front of the barbecue grill and started grilling meat.
The aroma of the meat filled the air.
Lion Jack and Rosie, smelling the meat, lingered and refused to leave.
"What are you standing here for?" Chen Yu tilted his head and glanced at the two lions. "Do you expect me to feed you? I don't provide meals here."
Immediately, Lion Jack and Rosie were stunned.
"You two are new, you might not understand the situation here yet," Chen Yu coughed lightly. "Let me explain our group's rules and regulations. The first rule is self-reliance."
Jack, Rosie: "゛(◎-◎；)"
We've already joined your group.
And self-reliance?
"Ah, that's right, self-reliance." Chen Yu nodded with a smile. "Look at Kuka."
At this moment, Kuka's face was turning a little purple from holding back.
Bang.
A gopher emerged from the light circle.
As soon as he emerged, Kuka grabbed a shovel and struck him down.
[Specter +1]
Look, this is a good employee.
No need for the leader to remind him, he knows what to do. Previously, killing gophers required Chen Yu or Hei Dou to do it, but now he's already producing and slaughtering himself.
"Here, if you want to eat, you have to work."
"I will record your contribution points according to your achievements, and you can exchange these contributions for the delicious food I cook."
"Do you understand?"
Chen Yu looked up and saw Jack and Rosie looking confused.
"The simplest way is for you two to hunt wild beasts and bring them back to our camp. I'll give you contribution points, and then I'll distribute the food you deserve." Chen Yu said seriously, "Don't worry, I'm a very upright person, always fair and honest. 3000g of meat for 3 slices of 300g grilled meat."
Jack, Rosie: "Huh?"
Do they think we're idiots?
We hunt other beasts, get 3000g of meat, and come to you to exchange it for 3 slices of 300g grilled meat.
Are you crazy?
Seeing their expressions, Chen Yu smiled faintly.
"Taste test."
Two slices of golden, crispy grilled gopher meat were thrown in front of Jack and Rosie. The overwhelming aroma instantly made their eyes widen.
With a bite.
ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾒ(ﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ
Jack and Rosie's faces were instantly filled with happiness.
The appetite of lions.
As one can imagine.
300g of meat was like a mere toothpick for them.
A bite of meat.
It tantalized their taste buds, and they stuck out their tongues, staring intently at Chen Yu.
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Jack, Loyalty has reached maximum]
[Cave Reminder: Prairie Lion Rosie, Loyalty has reached maximum]
Chen Yu quickly opened the slave page.
1. Prairie Lion Jack, Loyalty 200.
3. Prairie Lion Rosie, Loyalty 200.
Is it worth it?
Just one bite of meat has raised their loyalty to the maximum?
Is it really that delicious?
Chen Yu took a piece of grilled meat and took a bite.
Mmm, delicious.
When he turned around, he saw Jack and Rosie (｡•﹃•｡) looking at him.
Drool was streaming down their faces.
"What are you still standing around for? Get moving," Chen Yu said seriously. "You two should be able to leave the cave space, right? Go hunting. 3000g for 3 slices, fair and honest."
Swoosh!
In an instant, Jack and Rosie stood up and ran out as if they were going wild.
Hunting, hunting~!
They wanted to eat meat, grilled meat.
Chen Yu quietly watched their receding backs and waved gently.
"What are those two doing? I saw them darting out," Hei Dou scampered over and gestured in the direction the lions had left.
"Self-reliance."
Chen Yu said as he looked down at Hei Dou wagging his tail in front of the barbecue grill.
This feeling?
Hei Dou, chewing on the grilled meat, looked up.
"Boss, with that look in your eyes, you wouldn't..." Hei Dou swallowed. "I wouldn't need to, would I? We swore an oath."
"What do you think?"
Chen Yu gave Hei Dou a look.
"Even though we signed a spirit contract, we can't be lazy, Hei Dou. As the number one and number two, we should work even harder."
"Don't worry, I'll be diligent."
Hei Dou thumped his chest.
"In any case, I have to remind you, don't even think about becoming a master here. I can't even be a master myself now." Chen Yu patted Hei Dou's little head and glanced at Kuka's loyalty on the slave list.
132.
A smile spread across Chen Yu's lips, and a wooden stick appeared in his hand as he walked towards Kuka.
Hei Dou's eyes widened, and he whispered.
"Boss, you..."
Chen Yu looked down at the stick in his hand and revealed a kind smile.
"I'm going to have a heart-to-heart with Kuka."
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Author's notes:
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