Chapter 76. The Newcomers’ Dilemma
"Hmmm..." Tyler was in deep thought while holding the free food. If they were providing free food, why was food listed among the free items? The inconsistency puzzled him.
He ate dinner silently with Silvia, surrounded by others in the same predicament. The gruel, filled with common vegetables and rice, wasn’t bad. As he observed the room, he noticed some people praying before eating, their murmured words barely audible over the din.
"...May every bite remind us clear, Of all your wonders, far and near. With every taste, we feel your grace, In each and every sacred place..." they prayed, their devotion clear.
The next day arrived with a tangible sense of excitement. The newbies were waiting in the street, eager to find a job and survive for a month. Tyler held Silvia’s tiny hand and stood among the crowd, looking up in awe as people flew on giant paper cranes.
"Are they formation methods or talisman methods?" Tyler became more interested in these things. He decided to look for books that resembled formations.
The crimson-robed figures, disciples of the Crimson Blood Sect, descended gracefully, their paper cranes shrinking and folding neatly into their pockets.
One of the disciples, with an uninterested expression, asked, "Where is Supervisor Han?"
"Hello, Senior Disciples. Sorry I’m late," Supervisor Han said, walking leisurely toward them.
Tyler was shocked to see Supervisor Han in red robes, though the shade was slightly different from the others. It confirmed that Supervisor Han was also an official disciple.
After a brief conversation among themselves, Supervisor Han addressed the crowd, which fell silent. "People who have the strength to mine, raise your hand," he instructed.
Some people raised their hands.