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.

with a smug look and said, “Isolde, the field workers outside say they’re quitting and have come to collect

glance but didn’t respond. With a

made up her mind,

annoyed at being ignored, said, “Fine, I’ll go check

turned to leave,

account books in the room, and he paused momentarily before scoffing

hers in the end. If the laborers refused

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

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

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+ Pearls

retouted, “Isn’t all the money with Otto? If wages need to be settled, go find Ono! Why

girl? The jujubes are about to ripen, and we need people for pest control, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigation. Without us, how will the work get done? Like it

finally smiled and looked up at Estella. “The manor has been losing money every year. If you all

a moment before 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 recover all the losses from previous years. Isolde, don’t

“Why waste time talking? Just settle our wages

“Vincenzo, go to the accounting room and bring

Isolde, but there’s

dollars sent here for expenses by Matilda? How could

“That money’s long

broke, I’ll cover your wages myself.

about to inflate the amount, but Oliver’s quiet interjection halted her. “If there’s any fraud or overcharging. Southern Watch

corrected,

to ask for so much? Farmhands get two hundred coins a month.

we are paid

Otto, two tacls. If you’re owed three months‘ wages…” Isolde took a purse from Helena, counted out

was stunned, not expecting Isolde to actually pay. She hesitated to

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

appeared at the door, signaling to Isolde.

Isolde stood and announced, “Very well, I will