Gamers of the Underworld

“Tsk, tsk, congratulations Lord Sherlock on recruiting a new Bro. The meaning of Bro is an honest and dependable servant. Lord Sherlock, don’t be mistaken.”

After Yoda had left the Dungeon Lord Main Hall, Bru said to Sherlock, “Yoda didn’t doubt your words. He didn’t check if Brainiac was the once-in-a-thousand-years genius.”

“Why would he doubt me?” Sherlock frowned and said, “From my exhibited power, even if I tell him that Eggface is the most powerful Black Dragon, he’ll believe me.”

“But Lord Sherlock, I have a question,” Bru said.

“Yoda is a Gnome Mana Engineer with 30 kids. You knew this and still provided the contract. His children will have a hard life. Will this attract the attention of the Labor Union? If he makes a complaint, it will be troublesome. The main point is that if he is unable to support his children after resigning from his Winterfell job, it will cause the gamers to be unhappy.”

Sherlock responded, “I gave him the choice of whether to work or pay up. To treat his injuries in decent time, Brainiac did use expensive Mana materials. Moreover, I listed out the medical charges. Even if he works for me without a salary for a day in exchange for his life, it’s worth it. Tsk, I seem to have made a loss.”

“Bru, have you been in the otherworld for too long? Do you think his income as a Mana Engineer is able to support 30 kids?”

“Indeed, it’s not possible… even a senior engineer in the otherworld has difficulty supporting three kids. Does the Merchant Alliance subsidize families with a lot of kids?” Bru asked.

“The Merchant Alliance is made up of merchants. They are not philanthropists. Every member of the alliance is either a merchant or a service member. There’s no such subsidy,” Sherlock said.

“Yoda won’t care about the salary of a Mana Engineer if his family can support 30 kids.”

“I see. But… to give him a Brainiac type of remuneration, which amounts to zero, isn’t it a bit too harsh? The Mana Engineer is a talent. I suggest giving him certain benefits,” Bru said.

“Bru, I let Brainiac treat him instead of sending him to Winterfell Hospital to die. Do you think I’m going to spend money to employ him and treat him like a master once he recovers? Why don’t I publish a recruitment notice to hire a Mana Engineer instead?”

Sherlock spread out his hands and said, “Do you think I’m an Angel with a halo and a pair of wings?”

“No, you’re a Devil, a superior Devil,” Bru said.

…

At the Winterfell Merchant Alliance Creature Resource Department.

“The eleven creatures controlled the Magic Cannons and fired them with ease as though they were drinking water. Their Mana Skills were superior to creatures of Eternal Fire. Eternal Kingdom even has a small Black Dragon who carried drinks for the Dungeon Lord! To save me, the Dungeon Lord arranged for the genius Brainiac to treat me! In order to repay his kindness, I’ve decided to work at Eternal Kingdom for a year. I’m here to tender my resignation.”

Yoda summarized his speech to the creature resource employee.

“Fill in the form.”

…

In front of a luxury mansion in Winterfell.

Yoda was feeling tired when he arrived home. Thirty kids dashed forward and buried him.

His wife was happy that he survived the war. She pointed to the child in her arms and said, “You haven’t been home for three years. Take a look at your one-year-old son. Our neighbor Wang has been taking care of us.”

“It has been hard on you and the kids. Help me thank Mr. Wang. Yes, I resigned from my job. For various reasons, I’m now working in Eternal Kingdom. I’m here to inform you. The son looks like you.”

“Yoda, go ahead. In my heart, you’re the greatest. Don’t worry about our family business. I know you don’t like to be idle. I won’t force you to give up your career.”

“Of course not.”

…

In the Eternal Kingdom Dungeon.

“This will be your Rest Chamber. I’ll introduce you to your colleagues.” Sherlock brought Yoda and walked through the Dungeon. The surrounding gamers would enter the Plot Animation mode automatically.

A group of curious gamers surrounded Sherlock to watch the Plot.

“That is Simba, a passionate and friendly Blackiron Dwarf. He’s in charge of the Blacksmith Shop. He will be working with you most of the time. Try to get close to him.”

Sherlock pointed at Mufasa, who was in the Carpenter Workshop preparing mixed clay cuisine, and said, “He’s Mufasa, Simba’s cousin. He’s in charge of the meals in the Dungeon. His main role is a Carpenter.”

Mufasa and Yoda greeted each other.

Sherlock brought Yoda to the Training Grounds, passing by the flowerbed.

“That is the little Fairy. Don’t be surprised, I’ll bring back some prisoners occasionally. She’s shy and frightened of strangers. Don’t bother with her. She’s in charge of plant cultivation.”

“He’s Brainiac. Since you know him, I won’t say much.”

“That is Moroes, also a Gnome like you. He used to be a legendary Gladiator.”

After bringing Yoda around the Dungeon, Sherlock turned and said to Yoda, “I’m formally welcoming you to Eternal Kingdom. Your job is simple.”

Sherlock pointed to the gamers at the side as he said, “One, let those Goblins, Gnomes, Houndhead Men, and other races who are willing to learn from you study Mana engineering. Two, build engineering machines according to my requirements. For example, Airships, Magic Cannons, etc. Don’t worry, I’ll provide the materials.”

“Ah?”

Yoda was surprised. Leaning Mana engineering required excellent Mana Skills and an intelligent mind. The engineering diagrams were able to deter most of the creatures.

Mana engineering was a notably dry subject. Gnomes were able to learn this subject as their intelligence was higher. But Houndhead Men, were they able to understand?

“Don’t be surprised. You only need to teach them. The rest is up to them,” Sherlock said.

“I’m going to the Dungeon Lord Main Hall to discuss in detail your remuneration. Don’t worry, it’s the same as Brainiac. If you’re not satisfied, you can choose to repay the medical charges.”

At the Winterfell Business Unit.

The employees of the Merchant Alliance were busy with a huge sand table map. After an intermediate victory, the Merchant Alliance had to advance towards Ancient Ruins No. 85 and reduce the domain of the front line.

Dungeon Lord Onionhead stood in front of the map while his son-in-law Beast explained the details of the battle situation.

“Push the front line forward and…”

A communication employee ran over and handed over a letter.

Onionhead frowned after reading the letter.

“What’s the matter, father-in-law?” The tall Beast asked Onionhead.

“It’s a letter from Dungeon Lord Octopus Ball. He’s not happy we arranged for Eternal Fire and Eternal Kingdom to defend Area No. 10.”

“Well… what shall we do?”

Dungeon Lord Onionhead thought deeply for a moment before pointing to a spot on the map.

“We’ll discuss things with Lord Sherlock and dispatch Eternal Kingdom to that spot.”

Beast was shocked when Onionhead pointed to the spot on the map, but he nodded and made the necessary arrangements.