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Jacob chuckled and said, "With Lady Carissa here, you won't be short-changed. Just make sure to do the job well. Once the household army is established, you'll be in charge of their management and training. Given the hard work involved, there will definitely be an additional reward."

Not interested in vague promises, Travis asked directly, "So, how much are we talking about?"

Jacob held up one finger. "This much."

At that moment, Travis wished he had an actual rod in his hand to smack Jacob over the head. Couldn't Jacob just say the amount instead of making him guess?

"Just tell us whether you'll do it or not," Rafael said.

"I'll do it!" Travis immediately agreed, planning to ask Carissa later to find out exactly how much the pay was.

Either way, he had already decided to take the job. He would be in for a beating if he didn't bring some money back to the guild.

"Alright, you won't need to worry about the recruitment process. Just focus on being the drill instructor and teaching them martial arts," Jacob said.

"Fair enough, but can the estate accommodate so many people?" Travis asked.

Luke chimed in, "Don't worry about that. There's a piece of empty land behind the estate. After the New Year, we'll bring in some craftsmen. As long as we have the funds, it'll be built in no time." "So, I'll be paid during this period too, right?" Travis questioned.

Jacob felt a twinge of frustration.

couldn't go three sentences without

Jacob

even temporarily held the rank of

Travis grinned widely.

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Army, found himself busier than ever. He stepped out to inform Carissa that he needed to return to the Capital Guard Headquarters to gather the commanders for a meeting to discuss the duty roster and

Vivi, Rod, and I will head

Why don't you wait for me? I'll

on your duties. The Capital Guard Headquarters

though she only held

honorary title as deputy

like this that the capital guards and garrison

her, but he knew the responsibilities at the Capital Guard Headquarters couldn't be ignored. Besides, it had been snowing heavily lately. Avis was in poor health, so Carissa couldn't

often said that the New Year was the hardest time for

be careful on the road," Rafael said after a moment's thought. "I'll finish up as quickly as

well, now

the lingering affection in

and Travis to tease her, she quickly averted her eyes. "You go ahead and get to