In the past, I always thought it was easy for protagonists in novels to form a mercenary group and then conquer the world. In reality, it’s not so simple. A strong mercenary group not only has top-notch equipment and a variety of professions, but also requires synchronized coordination, trust in the leader, and adherence to the leader’s commands. It’s like a well-trained legion.
A mercenary group formed by just two or three people usually only takes on small tasks to make ends meet. Those who are truly powerful have no interest in forming a mercenary group, they can already achieve fame and fortune on their own, why bother with the extra trouble of forming a mercenary group?
Xia Chuanyue casually explained to Tianmiao, "The strongest mercenary group in this world is called Black Wind. Other powerful groups might have Team One, Team Two, Team Three, but Black Wind doesn’t. They have two hundred people in total. It’s always this number, and only if someone unfortunately perishes do they recruit replacements. Many people are desperate to join this mercenary group, but unfortunately, spots are limited."
A focus on elite recruitment and scarcity marketing. Tianmiao couldn’t help but marvel inwardly, humans truly are an intelligent species.
When they arrived at the dining place, it was a small shop with a pleasant ambiance. The proprietress was a gentle half-beast, a mix of beast and human. She greeted Camille with a smile; clearly, Camille was a regular here. As a local, Camille had frequented this shop even before attending the academy.
"Oh, handsome Camille, are you bringing friends today?" the proprietress greeted with a smile.
"Yes, serve all your best dishes today, and the fruit wine you brewed. Did your husband make any new desserts? Bring all of them as well." Camille familiarly led Xia Chuanyue and the others inside, found a quiet corner, and sat down.
The proprietress brought over some cups, pointed to a teapot on the table, and said, "No problem, pour yourself some water first. The dishes and wine will be ready soon."
"Thanks." Camille smiled and thanked her, then picked up the teapot to pour water for everyone.
As the proprietress turned to leave, Xia Chuanyue asked, "Camille, it seems you often eat here. Is your home nearby?"
"Yes, my home is in the city." Camille casually replied. Camille’s family was a renowned noble family, but Camille never boasted about this. It wasn’t until much later, after Camille and Xia Chuanyue became lovers and Camille took Xia Chuanyue home, that Xia Chuanyue discovered Camille’s family was that notable house.
During the meal, only Camille and Xia Chuanyue were cheerfully chatting. Tianmiao was earnestly tasting the food, while Dean silently drank fruit wine.
After the meal, Xia Chuanyue suggested taking Tianmiao to the exchange. Camille gladly agreed, then looked at Dean, expecting Dean, who disliked socializing, to refuse and return to the academy first. Surprisingly, Dean agreed to go along.
The four walked into the exchange and immediately attracted many gazes. The reason was simple: their appearance was extremely striking. Tianmiao’s art-like looks, Dean’s perfect face and body, Camille’s handsome demeanor, all were eye-catching. Xia Chuanyue was also a pretty little beauty.
"Tianmiao, over here, look at all these. There are requests for finding things, bounties, potion requests, buying magical pets, and selling various items..." Xia Chuanyue called Tianmiao over to a massive board. This giant magical screen was clearly enhanced by magic, with its text constantly changing.