The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Swordsworians Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 54 Payday Arrives

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Pearls.

Isolde was speechless for a long time after hearing what had been said.

At Belleview Manor, any laborer working in the fields was guaranteed at least one meal with meat every day, while those in logistics received meat every other day–real meat, not just scraps.

After a moment of silence, she turned to Eddie and said, “Your wages will be calculated from the day you started at the manor five hundred coins during the off–season, and one string of coins during peak farming periods. Once everything settles, I’ll settle your payment first”

Eddic could hardly believe his ears. Howe could such a windfall suddenly land on him

Five hundred coins a month, a whole string during the busy season–over two years, how much money would that be?

Dear heavens, he couldn’t even calculate it. That was a fortune.

His lips trembled as he stammered, “Y–you… you mean it?”

“I always keep my word. Now, go change your clothes and come back.” Isolde felt a strange mix of emotions.

-this was what he was rightfully owed, yet to him, it seemed like an unimaginable gift.

Eddie left, full of gratitude.

Shortly after Eddie departed, Oliver arrived.

Before he could speak, Isolde gestured for him to sit and poured him a cup of coffee.

Oliver didn’t ask questions, nor did he speak. He simply sipped his coffee in quiet companionship.

Half an hour later, dozens of field workers gathered outside the courtyard, clamoring to see Isolde.

look and said, “Isolde, the field workers outside say they’re quitting and have come

glance but didn’t respond. With a calm expression, she poured Oliver another

composed demeanor, Oliver knew she had already made up her mind, so he chose

ignored, said, “Fine, I’ll go check on

leave,

and he paused momentarily before scoffing indifferently,

did it matter if she had the account books? The manor wasn’t hers in the end. If the laborers refused to work, wouldn’t she have to hand it back to Michelle anyway?

to his provocation. She remained unfazed, merely swirling her cup as if waiting

impatient, said, “Isolde, the field workers all say they’re quitting. You should just

Payday Arrives

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stepped forward angrily and retouted, “Isn’t all the money with Otto? If wages need to be settled, go find Ono! Why bother Isolde? If you want

for pest control, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigation. Without

at Estella. “The manor has been losing money every year. If you all leave, I’ll save on wages, which means fewer losses. Isn’t

quickly responding, “Sure, it lost money in past years, but this year. the jujubes are growing well, and they’ll surely ferch a good price. This year alone could

sharply. “Why waste time talking? Just settle our wages and we’ll be

commanded, “Vincenzo, go to the accounting room and bring the money.”

Isolde, but there’s no money left in

here for expenses by Matilda? How could it be gone?” Isolde

an eyebrow, “That money’s

declared, “Fine, if the manor’s broke, I’ll cover your wages myself. How much is the manor

quiet interjection halted her. “If there’s any fraud or overcharging. Southern Watch is also

quickly corrected, “Three months‘ wages.”

get

naturally, we are paid

If you’re owed three months‘ wages…” Isolde took a purse from Helena, counted out the appropriate money

Isolde to actually pay. She hesitated to

wages are secondary. The farmhands wages must be settled first. Settle everyone’s wages, and we’ll leave immediately.” Thinking

at the door,

Isolde stood and announced, “Very well, I will go out and explain to the farmhands