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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.

sentences without mentioning money. His intentions were clear as

Jacob

was due. Besides, Travis was an old friend of Carissa's and had even temporarily held the rank of battalion commander in

Travis grinned

continued

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

of your business. Vivi, Rod, and I will head to

to Verdant Monastery? Why don't you wait for me? I'll

your duties. The Capital Guard Headquarters has a lot

though she

honorary title as deputy

this that the capital guards

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

the New Year was the hardest time

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

well, now that

the lingering affection

Violet and Travis to tease her, she quickly averted her eyes. "You