CHAPTER 542: CHAPTER 287: THE CHARM OF THE DUAL-CLASS PROFESSIONAL

At that moment, at Earl Orkot’s place.

This time, by coincidence, the person chosen to lead the way was Marvin, who had returned from Hope Village once again.

After all, as the deputy of the Wendell Mercenary Team, when Wendell was wholeheartedly engaged in Hope Village, he could only lead his team back and forth between Hope Village and Bengala Town.

Marvin quite enjoyed this task.

After all, trading goods between the two territories did indeed allow them to make a substantial profit, and as someone involved in each transaction, the income and bonuses he received were considerable.

However, he had never expected that this time he would fall into the hands of the Earl.

Being a minor figure previously, he naturally never had the chance to meet the Earl.

Now that he did, it was at such a sensitive time.

Reminded by the Mayor, he knew that the Earl’s visit was because too many people had left Bengala Town, and he was preparing to personally check out Hope Village.

This was certainly going to make them enemies!

As one of the workers making a living in Hope Village, who knew if, in the midst of talking, he would be redirected anger at!

While Marvin was lost in his chaotic thoughts, the curtain of the beast cart in which Earl Orkot was riding was pulled open, and a beautiful female slave respectfully bowed to Marvin and softly said, "The Earl invites you to come aboard."

Hearing this, Marvin tensed up, then quickly mounted the coach.

Upon entering the coach, he hurriedly bowed respectfully and then sat on one side as Earl Orkot gestured.

"Simmons mentioned that your mercenary team has signed an exclusive contract with Hope Village, and some of the goods from Hope Village can only be traded through you?" Earl Orkot directly asked.

Listening, Marvin quickly organized his thoughts and then responded, "Yes, at the time, Hope Village signed contracts with several mercenary teams. Our team leader, due to his strength, secured the trading rights for Bengala Town. Currently, most of the goods from Hope Village sold in our town are through our team. However, Hope Village also has a significant demand for some magic goods, so many goods from our Bengala Town have also been sold to Hope Village. Due to the price differences between the goods of both sides, currently, the sales volume from Bengala Town’s goods is still greater than that of Hope Village goods in our town."

Thus, the trade between them is still dominated by Bengala Town. He silently prayed they wouldn’t blame his team.

Marvin thought silently to himself.

Earl Orkot, not expecting this answer, raised an eyebrow and immediately asked the next question, "Have you ever considered settling in Hope Village?"

Marvin, "...No."

After pausing for a second, Marvin quickly spoke up, "I have always felt that there is a better future in Bengala Town, so I never considered becoming a resident of Hope Village."

"What about those who decided to settle in Hope Village? Do you think they believe that Hope Village is better than Bengala Town?" Earl Orkot, not giving him much time to react, asked another sharp question.

Marvin wiped the barely visible cold sweat from his forehead.

After deliberating for a while, he finally answered, "Bengala Town is definitely stronger than Hope Village in terms of strength, but Hope Village tempted some people with certain benefits. Those people know in their hearts that Bengala Town is better, but temporarily, Hope Village aligns more with their interests. Mostly, those who left Bengala Town were ordinary residents and low-level professionals."

As for the stronger ones, they were looking to invest early.

Because in Bengala Town, there was almost no room for them to advance, but in Hope Village, there was, so they were willing to take a chance.

Earl Orkot could see that Marvin hadn’t told everything.

Attracting thousands of residents from Bengala Town certainly meant there was some merit.

Thinking about the "new things" Simmons had reported about Hope Village, Earl Orkot was also very curious.

He was eager to know what kind of Territory Lord possessed such innovative ideas.

For nobles like him, such a Lord was undermining their foundation.

Nobles have privileges because of decades of "brainwashing" and "oppression"; what Hope Village was doing was undoubtedly breaking this pattern.