Chapter 142. Unexpected linkage effect (1)
“Bibeong-!”
The morning of the county of Prontera was bright.
With the roar of the baboon that flew in from the lofty eastern mountain range, countless people and livestock larks, frogs, and bees were awakened.
Of course, Lloyd was no exception.
‘What is this?’
Lloyd rubbed his eyelids once more.
It was the morning when I woke up from a sound sleep as usual.
Especially since it was the day before that he was much more tired than usual, he fell asleep on the bed without even taking off his shoes.
‘Is that so? did i sleep too much I can’t sleep and I see empty things in front of my eyes.’
Feeling a little less awake, he frowned.
And I read the ’empty thing’ in front of my eyes again.
[The existing territories and numerous refugees are voluntarily rolling up their sleeves to help you.]
“….”
What kind of bullshit is stamped on the top of the head in the corner of a children’s storybook.
There is no voluntary help in the world.
Besides, not just one or two, but the majority of Youngjimin?
I don’t believe in that
‘At least a bundle of 30 rolls of toilet paper will fall into your arms for free, or at least give you a coupon book, or at least a sweet allowance should be guaranteed.’
It only works when there is that kind of compensation.
that’s the person
There is no work without compensation.
There is no goodwill without a reward.
So nothing is free in this world.
There is never any favor without reason.
That was Lloyd’s idea.
A long hard life in Korea naturally made me have such thoughts.
That’s why I seldom gave freebies to others.
I didn’t have high expectations of getting something for free from others.
It was the same at this moment.
‘But I don’t know if they voluntarily roll up their sleeves.’
All he had to do was to post several official letters all over the territory through Count Frontera.
I promise to pay you the right money.
So, they are looking for workers to participate in the construction of the great sewer.
I put up a recruitment notice like that, but I didn’t expect much.
‘Because the reward was just that.’
Spring is the season when we are busy preparing for farming.
Would there be many people who would become a laborer for just a few pennies?
I thought it was a thousand words.
‘About 100 people should be really good? That would be the result of hitting the average.’
So the rest of the workforce is hired from Cremo.
Checking the plan, he shook his head.
I forcibly chased away the drowsiness that wouldn’t run away.
And after a while I saw
The message that I thought was vain still remains in front of my eyes.
Additional notifications that follow below that message.
[Your achievements and accolades are working in tandem.]
“….”
what?
Lloyd’s eyes froze.
It moved slowly.
message was selected.
Then the details unfolded.
Ding dong.
[You showed dignity befitting your position by punishing traitors in the territory and establishing discipline. The residents of the Countess of Frontera still clearly remember the surprise and admiration they felt towards you that day.] [
Praise ‘Executioner of the One Hundred Commandments’ is drawing the basic trust of the existing territories toward you.
] He took the lead in rebuilding the estate. He also played a crucial role in clearing the family’s debts with phenomenal persistence and planning. The residents of the county of Frontera are witnesses to your efforts and dedication.]
[Praise ‘Builder of the Fallen Territory’ and ‘Eldest Son of Frontera’ have a great influence on the perception of the people of the territory. No territorial people have any questions or doubts about your construction plan.]
[You spared no humanitarian help to the refugees despite the poor situation. Tens of thousands of refugees are deeply engraved in their hearts for your help and grace.] [
The praise ‘Leader of the Weary’ is arousing the refugees’ firm faith in you.
] He was willing to become a shield and protect the young people. Such a journey is not one-time. You jumped underground to save the workers in the face of the beast ant invasion. He rushed into the dungeon without hesitation to save the soldiers captured by the black magician. It was deliberately used as bait to attract hundreds of thousands of locusts. The people of the territory clearly remember all of your courage and sacrifice.]
[The praise ‘Savior of the bell’ is spreading to the refugee camp through the mouths of the people of the territory. The refugees, who considered you as their benefactor, are in awe and moved by hearing this amazing praise.] [A special
effect was created by the linkage effect of the praise.
] It has been done.]
[For a certain period of time, everyone in the County of Frontera absolutely trusts, supports, and follows your plans and actions.] [
All residents, including refugees, have pledged to voluntarily work for you for free. ]
[Praise link effect target: All members of the Countess of Frontera]
[Praise link effect period: 3 years]
“…omg.”
is this a real story
Lloyd swallowed dryly.
Read the message again.
Again, I have no choice but to believe.
So, this is obviously true.
“oh my god.”
There were so many great explanations lined up that I didn’t really feel it.
I woke up feeling a bit dazed.
If I breathe in the cool morning air, will my excited mind calm down?
I pulled back the curtains and opened the bedroom window.
And it hardened once again.
“Waaaa-!”
As soon as I opened the window, huge cheers and shouts flew out.
Before I even breathed in the morning air, my eardrum and my whole body were pounded mercilessly.
countless people.
and people.
crowded people.
beyond the courtyard of the mansion.
From just outside the front gate fence to far below the driveway.
A crowd of well over a thousand people, even roughly counted, had gathered in front of the mansion since early morning. He was sending cheers and cheers to himself who appeared through the window of his bedroom.
‘uh. Wait a minute.’
I was honestly embarrassed.
Realization came a beat late.
‘It’s real. Just that message.’
He tried to stay calm and figured out the situation.
So this is it.
achievements and accolades so far.
They came to exert a linking effect.
He became the No. 1 celebrity (?) of Youngji.
Thanks to this, many people have been visiting the mansion since morning to voluntarily participate in the sewer construction.
‘Whoa.’
Wouldn’t it be that he will be crowned as a king later on?
Then you won’t be able to suck honey comfortably for the rest of your life.
If not, you might have to be a little nervous.
He made up his mind and touched his clothes and hair. left the bedroom I was able to face the count couple who were reminded of a lot.
“Have you ever looked out the window? It’s not a mess since everyone gathered like that from before. Everyone says that they do not have to receive money to do the work, and they are volunteering like that. I didn’t expect this kind of reaction to come thanks to the official letter I posted yesterday….”
“Because you are so prestigious. It must be because everyone was deeply moved by the words you wrote in the official letter.”
“Is it something like that?”
“Yes maybe.”
Lloyd grinned.
He said to Count Frontera, who was encouraged by the sudden praise of his writing skills.
“It is a very welcome situation. It seems like you don’t have to go to the trouble of hiring a worker in Cremo. Then from now on, I’m going to stand in front of them, will it be okay?”
“Of course it is. Aren’t they the people who gathered to work for you?”
“thank you.”
The Count who pats this side on the shoulder.
I smiled at him and left the mansion.
He stood in front of the numerous local residents and refugees who had gathered in front of the mansion.
I didn’t have to give a grandiose, cheesy speech.
Instead, he quickly set a table.
It was a contract table.
“Ego! Everyone should line up!”
The oar is to stir when the water comes in.
Even large sails must be unfurled when the wind is fair.
The national rule is to do laundry on a sunny day.
The same goes for employment contracts.
When people’s motivation rises.
When I’m roaring about trying to do something.
In that case, it is best to quickly sit down at the contract table.
Just like right now.
Lloyd spread a titanium sheet all over his face and looked across the contract table.
“Write your name and address. Write down your age, gender, height and weight.”
“yes? Do you mean age? Gender and height why….”
“Everyone has different strengths and stamina. Resilience also varies with age. Do you think it would be better if I just rolled it without thinking about it? really?”
“Oh, of course not.”
“yes? I’m about to die of exhaustion, but I urge you to come to work. If you don’t come out, you will be pressured that your daily wage will be cut. It’s a day I want to take a break, but I’m arbitrarily ordered to work overtime. Don’t you think that would be terrible?”
“Yes yes….”
“So, the daily wage will be paid. Nothing is free.”
“yes?”
“Did you not hear? You will be paid daily as much as you work.”
“Hey, but Master Lloyd. We don’t really need to pay….”
“Tsk. I’m doing this because I don’t want to hear gossip later. Take what they give you.”
“Ah yes. All right.”
“Ok, fine. When the construction starts, the work schedule will be turned into an official notice, so in the meantime, I’m focusing on preparing for farming. Is the Marez clearing well packed? How are you today?”
“Oh, how do you know I’m in the Marez Clearing?”
“Why do not you know. You signed a contract with me to sell the reclaimed land.”
“Yes…Yes.”
“Are the kids growing up well? He said he would send them to Cremo to study when he saved money.”
“How can I remember that….”
“Then will you forget?”
“No. No. I’m just so surprised that everyone remembers a guy like me….”
“What are you surprised about? Well then, good to go. Prepare well for farming. If you receive an official work schedule, be sure to read it.”
“Okay. Thank you, Master Lloyd.”
“okay. next person.”
…It was like that.
In other words, he wrote contracts with volunteers one by one.
Volunteers were also asked to write conditions such as gender, age, height, and weight.
It was a situation where a lot more volunteers were expected than expected.
It seemed that there were more people than needed for the job.
So, according to people’s physical conditions, it became possible to rotate the work rotation sufficiently.
‘I have to turn the rotation. Otherwise, who builds the farm and who raises the cattle?’
No matter how urgent the construction is, farming is also important.
So, I planned to rotate the work rotation as carefully as possible so as not to damage people’s farming.
‘And per diem. I have to give it unconditionally.’
He didn’t miss a paycheck.
I didn’t want to roll for free just because I was a volunteer.
Is there a lot of money left over?
Waking up to the belated spirit of welfare?
Not all.
It was for the future.
‘Because if I roll people for free, gossip will come out later.’
Right now, everyone is passionately believing in themselves and following them.
However, there is no guarantee that this will always be the case.
Cheers now may turn to criticism later.
‘So, you have to work with appropriate compensation on a regular basis so that the recognition is properly established. Oh, if you work with him, you won’t get paid. You get paid right You can work in peace. That perception.’
It is only when such awareness arises that it becomes easier to continue working.
It also makes it easier to find the right hand at the moment you need it.
In other words, trust is built.
So, Lloyd signed work contracts with thousands of volunteers all day long.
Smile all the while.
Volunteers are also full of proud smiles.
It was a sight that was heartwarming for anyone to see.
Except for the one person at Lloyd’s side, Xaviel.
‘Whoa. As expected, people don’t know Lloyd’s true identity.’
It was Xaviel, who was carrying the contract papers by his side.
In the meantime, I often let out a deep sigh.
Maybe people are so naive.
What kind of side of Lloyd do you see and cheer like this?
From his point of view, always watching, I couldn’t understand it.
‘Once you get to know him, he’s a petty and mean person.’
I wanted to shout if possible.
This human impostor.
tell everyone to run away
Of course, cool and calm, he succeeded in keeping his own cry in his heart, and the labor contracts of the volunteers were successfully concluded.
But Lloyd didn’t stop there.
Because there was still work to be done.
‘It’s not just leftovers. A very mountain, a mountain.’
After completing the contract, Lloyd stretched and relaxed.
Solving the manpower supply and demand problem was not the end.
‘Personnel is next to resources.’
It doesn’t work if there are only people.
Materials are definitely involved in construction.
The great sewer to be built this time will require a particularly large amount of stone.
“That’s it. Let’s go to dinner.”
“yes?”
Xaviel tilted his head as he was finishing up the volunteers’ work contract paperwork.
“Where are you going to have dinner?”
No wonder Lloyd was ready to go out.
Lloyd grinned as he put on his coat.
“Follow me and you will know.”
“….”
What else is Lloyd trying to do?
Besides, there was still quite a bit of time left before dinner.
What are you thinking?
Feeling suspicious, Xaviel followed him out of the mansion.
Mounted himself on a horse.
ran side by side
Under the sunset that started to spread before I knew it.
Lloyd’s horse’s head turned south.
‘Could it be the Viscounty of Lacona?’
Does that mean that we will have dinner at Viscount Rakona’s mansion?
No, it’s not just for dinner.
It must be trying to tear something else.
‘Because if it’s Lloyd-sama, he’s a person who will remain.’
A person who hates once is a human who continues to step on it.
A human who sucks until the very end.
Wasn’t that kind of person Lloyd?
Indeed, that guess was correct.
Soon the horseshoe crossed the borders of Viscounty Lacona.
After passing through several villages and rice fields, we arrived in front of a luxurious mansion.
It was the mansion of Viscount Lacona.
However, there was a small commotion in the front yard of the mansion.
‘fight?’
I saw two men having a fist fight.
Judging by his attire, he seemed to be a servant in the viscount’s mansion.
But the problem was that a luxuriously dressed young man was watching as if he was enjoying their fight.
“Raise your fists, you bastards! ok? The loser is sleeping in the warehouse tonight. Of course there will be no dinner. okay guys?”
Quite large in size.
A savage glare of eyes.
Seeing this, Xaviel realized the identity of the young man.
‘He’s the son of Viscount Lacona.’
Was his name Diego?
I heard that you went to the academy of the royal capital to study like Master Julien.
But when did you come back home?
It was around the time Xaviel came up with such an idea.
“hey.”
Lloyd strode behind Diego.
I put one arm on Diego’s shoulder, who was distracted by the fight.
“What? who?”
Diego, startled, turned his head belatedly.
Lloyd’s eyes met.
That moment.
Lloyd’s eyes bloomed brightly, making even Satan shake his head.
“Who is it? Me. I have something to do today, so I’m asking you again after a long time. What is your father doing right now?”
Diego, the son of Viscount Lacona, gave an awkward answer.
through the uvula, not the mouth.
Hiccup.
