The candidates looked at each other, and then the people standing at the side began to come and sit at the table as well, one by one, until none of them was left standing or chatting between themselves.
Robin quickly found himself in front of 56 people of different ages and genders, and all of them were looking at him in different ways... After the last of them sat down, one of the elderly knights took the lead and spoke, "Robin Burton... I have heard that name a lot during my time here, they say you the wise teacher or something like that, I didn't and still don't quite understand that... but you seem to be an interesting character, May I ask why you have requested our presence here in such a hurry?"
Robin smiled a big smile, "I hope you are not used to getting paid without doing anything after so much time, you are not paid because your presence honors the city or something, you guys didn't forget that you are here to work for the Burton family, right?"
The slight smile on the elderly man's face disappeared, and replied, "Of course, we haven't forgotten, is this why we are here? we will know why we are here today? then why are YOU here too? Why didn't the Patriarch of the Burtons come?"
The other candidates started nodding, all of them came from different families, backgrounds, and powers, dealing with them and controlling them all at once requires a strong man to take responsibility, why did this Robin person gather them?
They have accepted this elderly to be their temporary unofficial leader because of his standing in this situation which represents them all
Except for one of them who yelled, "What are you talking about? Uncle Robin has a huge standing in our family, and Patriarch Brian has said a few times that Uncle Robin's presence is equal to the Patriarch's and even more! I hope everyone restrains themselves more in front of the family figures that pay your wages." "
This was Anthony Burton, in his twenties, a level nine energy foundation cultivator, and the only young man in the family other than Robin who had a soul stronger than average.
But unfortunately, his words were not taken seriously... the candidates looked at him with disgust and some even with arrogance.
It is clear that this guy is some fan boy who got planted between them to boost Robin's standing
Whatever standing Robin has in the family, how could it be like that of the patriarch's?
That old elderly who had spoken previously replied again, "Huh, the enthusiasm of the youth is lovely, but how can we take your word for it? if this man is equal to the patriarch, then have your patriarch come and say that himself, then we will listen to him! I'm afraid I will still have to insist on the Patriarch coming to tell us what we have to do and-..."
At this point he couldn't add a word, an enormous pressure fell on his head, it was too strong that he felt his entire life is passing right in front of his eyes!
All the candidates felt the pressure that was fixed on the elderly man, he is the strongest of them and he looked like he is about to pass out!
if the same pressure was focused on the weaker ones between them, it would undoubtedly kill them!
There is only one person in the room who can generate pressure like this, and they all looked at her fearfully...
after a few seconds, they heard a laugh, then Robin spoke, "Enough Mila, their concerns are legitimate, I was about to reply to him, why did you do that? there's no need to frighten them all or they wouldn't like us any longer..."
' you should have said that earlier!!' they all thought the same... Robin let Mila take down the elder for long enough before he reacted, how could this guy say that with a straight face? doesn't he know any shame?!
With a hmph, Mila deprecated the pressure, allowing the elder to breathe again, then added without looking at him, "When Robin speaks, you listen. he represents not only the Burtons but the Bradleys as well, I advise you to humble yourselves from now on."
When Robin heard this, he chuckled in a low voice and didn't say anything,
But the words had entirely another form of impact on the rest... That was a dangerous statement!
But if there is one person who can rightfully make this claim is the Daughter of Duke Galan Bradley and the wife-in-law to the Burtons...
No one said another word, even that old man who took the lead started counting his breath and didn't speak again.. they all waited for what *Burton and Bradley's representative* would say, even if it was against their will...
Robin waited for a few more seconds to make sure everyone was silent and accepted his position.
Then he started speaking, "You all must know the Burton family's relationship to the talismans that appeared on the world stage lately?"
everyone nodded
how the hell could they not know? the first time it appeared, the Burtons ripped half a duchy from Dolivar, and the only auction for the talismans in the 8 kingdoms is here in Jura city!
Robin smiled, "Good, well, this is not really hidden after all, haha... let me ask you, What would you say if I told you that you are here to do something related to the talismans?"
"what?!"
" We will make talismans?!"
"Isn't an old man in a mountain somewhere making them and using you to sell them?"
"It is impossible that we foreigners are here to make talismans you stupid pigs! he certainly means something else," one of the stronger knights said sarcastically
"Yeah, calm down, guys, he most likely means that we will work on moving them for their original position to here or guarding them in the auctions."
"why would they need those with strong souls for something like that, genius?!"
"Robin, please elaborate"
Robin's words did not go unnoticed, he finally sparkled their interest...
Anything related to talismans in this world has become an interesting topic, But What could they do in such a field?
Robin shook his head, "I won't talk more about it until you are formally accepted, there is a condition you must fulfill in order to start working with us.."
That elder got rid of his first fear after what Mila did to him and asked, "What conditions? No one told us anything before we came here..they told us they only wanted people with strong souls!"
But after he finished speaking, he looked out of the corner of his eye in fear at Mila to see if he had angered her in some way
"Right, what conditions? I've been here for 10 months and already receiving a wage. If I refuse that condition, will I give back what I took? this bullshit"
"Please calm down, what you took will stay with you, this is a new condition that must be fulfilled, whoever does not agree can only leave and no one will stop him or take anything from him..." Robin stated.
When he saw that everyone was reassured, he completed his words, "The talisman maker sent us these tablets," then he took out three soul tablets that were next to his feet and put them on the table in front of him, then continued, "Whoever passes his spiritual sense inside them and swears by something, that thing must be implemented and Otherwise, the consequences will be dire... and I need you to swear upon a few things on the tablets first before you are formally accepted."
"We swear on a plate? Hahaha, come on guys, this is enough, you are killing me here!! is this the clown show before the patriarch arrives? hahaha, you got me there I have to admi- arghhhhh"
Someone between the candidates started laughing out loud, but his laugh didn't finish...
he was interrupted by an energy punch from Mila that crushed his lower jaw and left him bloodied on the ground, unconscious.
Everyone knows that he was the one who asked for this, so there was no reaction towards him, but everyone started looking at each other with ridiculous looks, and some of them started smiling and trying to stifle their laughter... If this announcement is not amusing, what is?
Robin gave a big smile and continued his words, "I am glad that my little announcement put a smile on your faces, we may be friends and colleagues soon and this beautiful spirit will be a good addition to us..".
at the stage, his smile turned to a serious face as he continued, "But I'm afraid I will still insist on the topic of swearing the oath, today who repeat the oath that I will tell you, will stay here and work with us, and whoever refuses can kindly leave.... there is no third option."