I led the Goblin Culture to victory.

Chapter 124 Generous? Stingy?

"I can't sleep again..."

"Why are you in such a hurry? What do you want to do? My donkey is exhausted from running!"

"You talk like you own someone's donkey. The meat's all in my bag."

"Donkeys can be born or sold, and at least the Baron won't owe us money. But I didn't sleep at all yesterday, and I'm completely exhausted."

"You son of a bitch, you have the nerve to say you're in charge of an area right next to the outpost? I haven't slept for two whole days while I've been rushing here! You at least slept during the day!"

"I thought the meeting time was early enough, but I didn't expect it to be a week earlier now."

"Not bad, at least I have over six hundred goblin ears. They'll probably fatten up this winter!"

"Forget about the reward! I brought weapons specifically this time; we're definitely going to fight!"

"I don't even know what to do."

"It seems like Lasso's team hasn't returned yet?"

"Those two squads that followed the knight haven't returned either, have they? Maybe this battle is related to them."

"Could it be that we've run into something big? Like a troll?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It wouldn't make a difference if that guy dragged us into it."

The slave-catching team of several hundred people chatted idly.

Some complained, some were relieved, and some complained again.

It's not that they particularly want to chat.

I'm so sleepy if I don't chat!

However, it was mostly the squad leaders who started the conversations, while the team members mostly just echoed each other, and the slaves hardly dared to chat.

Especially the topic of complaints.

They didn't want to be punished as "troublemakers"!

Regardless of the circumstances, everyone's resentment was building up.

As the moon begins to set, complaints are becoming increasingly common in discussions.

That's not right.

"Overseer" Hick frowned and looked at Camo behind him.

The "leader," Camo, happened to be looking him in the eye.

"Financial Management" Everke glanced at Hick, his gaze finally meeting Camo's.

He gestured with his chin toward Camo, subtly pointing to the line ahead.

Camo nodded.

"Alright! Enough complaining!"

He spoke, silencing the crowd.

Tap, tap, tap...

The scene fell silent instantly, with only the footsteps of the slave hunters and the hoofbeats of the horses ridden by the personal guards and the three managers.

The slaves lowered their heads and continued forward.

The slave hunters turned around to look at each other, then turned back and continued on their way.

Only a few captains spoke up, shouting, "Yes, leader!"

They're not stupid.

They won't go against the leader in the fall.

But Camor isn't stupid either.

He continued, "I know this was a rushed trip! I'm exhausted too! I'll discuss a fair compensation with the Baron!"

Evock continued, picking up where he left off.

"Friends, cheer up! Winter is just around the corner!"

"Think about it, when has Baron Taliss ever been stingy with us? We've always had enough to eat and wear. He has an urgent matter now, so he'll be paid! After these few days, we'll have a warm winter!"

He paused briefly at this point.

If the effect is not good... then it's not bad.

"Yes! I want a mild winter!"

"This was a good day, I'm going to drink every day!"

"I want to build a thicker house! Ai'an is still waiting for me to marry her!"

"Wait, who is Ai An?"

"The daughter of a blacksmith on a manor, she's got a really impressive physique! The slap mark on his face last time..."

With Camor's promise preceding them, Evork's words instantly ignited the hopes of the slave hunters.

The atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Even the biting chill of the night was somewhat dispelled.

"call--"

Evok breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Camo again.

Camor nodded to him.

No wonder they're old partners.

When he was still the warlord, this old guy was partners with his sister.

Even after he became the leader, this old guy was still in financial management.

It may seem like nothing has changed, but its capabilities have been constantly improving.

He had originally thought that if the old man's words didn't work, he would have Hiko lead his personal guards to force him to cheer up.

But now there's no need for that at all; in fact, it's more effective.

Thinking this, he looked at his only nephew, Shiko.

Hico remained frowning, completely out of place with the cheerful atmosphere around him.

"Hico. Nephew!"

Kamo called out twice before Hick looked over.

"Why do you always do this? You're the warlord, you'll take my place sooner or later. Many things are unavoidable."

"Sigh. I understand."

Hick sighed; he wasn't an irrational person.

"But the Talisman family... is still too stingy."

The voice reached the ranks ahead, and the slaves nodded in agreement.

"Come here right now."

Camo reached out and pulled Hico closer, then whispered in his ear.

"You're not a baby anymore. I know some of this is hard to hear, but I still have to tell you. It's already a blessing that you were born the illegitimate son of old Baron Talis. You were given a share of the Seed of Life, and you're naturally stronger than me."

"Baron Talis's strength has decreased because of the portion you took, but even if he hates you, it won't change anything. He needs to completely control this force, and you are an extension of his family. He needs to take care of you, so don't always hate him."

Hico instinctively blurted out, "I know..."

No, you still don't know.

Kamo sighed inwardly.

"I know you're clear-headed, but you're still young, and your thoughts always show through your expressions. You need to change your mindset."

Hico turned his head away.

This wasn't the first time Uncle Camor had said these words to him.

But then I thought about what would happen to his mother...

He can't let it go.

Seeing this, Kamo didn't say anything more, but simply patted Hick on the shoulder.

For an ordinary person's lifespan, his nephew should have had a child long ago.

But compared to the long lifespan of nobles, Hicko was still a big kid.

The slave-catching team managed to survive the night.

As the sun peeked over the horizon, the outline of the Valos Knights' territory once again came into view of the slave-catching team.

The northern edge of the Valos Knights' territory is a river, ten paces wide, flowing quietly from west to east.

The edge of human territory and the forbidden zone was just a hundred paces south of this river, and the church built a stone wall several miles long along the river specifically for this area.

The stone wall is only a little over a person's height, but it is enough to keep out the vast majority of problems.

The watchtower and the roof of the main house rose high behind the wall, coming into view.

Camo rode to the front of the group, grabbed the reins with one hand, and stopped his horse.

He looked at his team members and said, "Next, I will take Ewalk to speak with Baron Taliss! There will definitely be a satisfactory reward! You will follow the warlord's instructions; he will arrange for you to rest!"

"Oh~"

"Hmph~~ Huff~~"

The slave hunters were already exhausted and relaxed as soon as they arrived at their destination; some even fell asleep on the spot.

Kamo looked at Shiko.

With Hick's nod of approval, he led Ewok across the river on horseback.

The soldiers on the watchtower recognized them and immediately ordered the gate to be opened.

The two men gently spurred their horses and began to gallop.

In the morning sunlight, they saw smoke rising from the knight's mansion, serfs starting to work in the fields, and... a goblin?

A strong goblin is weeding in a field.

Hearing the sound of hooves, it quickly looked over.

The two people and a goblin stared at each other for a long time until they disappeared from each other's sight.

Camo exclaimed excitedly, "Walker! Did you see that? The wheat field managed by that goblin is growing even better!"

"My eyesight isn't failing me, of course I saw it."

Evok recalled the goblin's remarkably human-like expression.

"What are you thinking? Talis Town is just ahead!"

Camo's words interrupted Evok's thoughts, and he looked up.

The log wall surrounding the town of Talis came into view.

This is the symbol of Talis Town.