The flames were crackling. In the already dark settlement, Lu En was standing guard next to the workshop. He didn't say anything, but just watched the monster hybrids operating the blast furnace and refining crude molten iron from the raw iron ore.

, this is only the first step, and it will be purified later.

"Sir! How are we doing!" A monster hybrid who was operating the blast furnace shouted to Lu En. He had a head like a cow, a strong build, and was taller than Lu En.

"Good job! Keep up the good work! If you become a craftsman after practice, I will give you a salary increase!" Lu En waved his hand and responded to the other side.

The monster hybrids cheered and continued to work.

No one doubts this gentleman's statement, because he has already proven his integrity with practical actions, and all the promises he made have been fulfilled. Moreover...everything around him was brought about by him.

Daily food, food that I never thought of before, and even meat every day. It’s hard to imagine how much food costs, but it’s all provided for free.

The wages were no less than those of the workers in the human workshops in La Lante, and were even more, allowing them to receive proper wages and reports for the first time, and later even books!

That is a book, especially, it records... knowledge about smelting.

Some monster hybrids didn't understand what it meant, but others who were smarter were trembling with excitement!

This shows that this gentleman wants them to become craftsmen! A capable craftsman can find work no matter where he goes. In the previous workshops, they were treated as coolies, and anything involving knowledge and skills was not allowed.

Let them get in touch.

But here, they seem to really...become craftsmen. Although they are still just apprentices and don't understand any principles, as long as they study hard, they will definitely become craftsmen.

Then you can break away from your previous life...you can pass on your craftsmanship to your children, or recruit apprentices, and you will no longer be discriminated against, and you will no longer be an inferior existence.

Almost all the monster hybrids who take the initiative to work in the workshop have such a goal in their hearts.

However, such people are in the minority after all, and there are still many who have the mentality of eating and waiting to die. But Lu En believes that, just like the group of prostitutes who were completely unwilling to cooperate at the beginning, as long as time goes by, they will still have their own

With the spread of knowledge, sooner or later they will realize this.

Seeing this, Lu En's restless mind calmed down a bit.

He was a little confused about who he was, was it Lu En? Or the unlucky old devil? Or... the real devil who only existed in the mouths of Kara and Livia?

Although he was completely convinced in his heart that he was Lu En, how could he explain his closeness to Livia and his lack of conflict with monsters?

"Sir? You seem a little unhappy? Is it... is it because of the woman last night?" At this time, Bai suddenly walked up to Lu En and asked him nervously, with a stammer in his tone.

She was not nervous about Lu En, but nervous about herself. Ever since she learned that the gentleman in front of her was the legendary Demon King, Bai had to spend a lot of effort to muster up courage every time she talked to him.

"Unhappy? No~." Bai's words woke Lu En up from his thoughts. He smiled gently and couldn't help but touch Bai's hair.

The hair is very soft, and monster girls are generally very cute, especially when they are touched, Shiro will subconsciously squint his eyes, showing a comfortable look.

He began to understand a little bit why humans call moon wolves moon dogs.

It really looks a bit like a puppy.

"Really? But you look..." Bai was a little worried and hesitated to speak.

"That's not what I'm worried about. What I'm worried about now is things on your side. How are you? Are you on the right track? How are you studying? How is the new clerk doing?" Lu En

Changing the subject, the dialogue asked about the settlement.

As soon as she mentioned this, Bai immediately became energetic. She first saluted Lu En, then ran back quickly, took out a lot of books from her new home, and ran over again.

"Sir, this is the latest account book, as well as some records I made about the camp! Mr. Kesto also helped me a lot. He taught me a lot of words. Although I have to pay tuition, I think it is worth it! Because Mr.

You said that knowledge is priceless." Bai said as he handed the record he made to Lu En like a treasure.

Lu En took the so-called account books and records and said, "Let me take a look."

He opened the account book and found that Bai had written down all the income and expenses of the money he had given him, including hundreds of gold coins. He clearly recorded the ins and outs of each one, how many blast furnaces he had built, and how much steel he had produced.

, how many people were injured, the daily cost of food, people buying books, paper, etc.

Although the handwriting is crooked, it shows extraordinary talent. Not everyone can be so sensitive to money.

But if you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong. Bai used to work as a baggage agent. In order to earn more money to support her sister, she remembers all the big and small things in Larante, even the name of each store.

I have an impression that she knows every alleyway like the back of her hand, and now she can remember the names of everyone in the settlement. Maybe she really has a talent in this area.

In addition, the camp's development records are also very detailed. It can almost be said that you are writing a diary for the camp. In and out, what is added, what is missing, everything is recorded in an orderly manner.

However, some words are crooked, and some words are very beautiful.

"Is this written by the clerk you mentioned?" Lu En asked.

"Yes! Mr. Kesto's handwriting is very beautiful, and many nobles ask him to help with ghostwriting!" Bai said happily.

"Then I would like to meet this person next time. There are not many people willing to work in this place at this time." Lu En chatted and let himself relax.

"Yes! And more, sir -" Bai continued to circle around Lu En, wanting to tell him everything he had learned recently.

Lu En just smiled and watched this little girl perform, and completely calmed down.

Looking at Bai, he temporarily gave up thinking about who he was.

Anyway, no matter what, he is who he is.

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Time progressed steadily, and just one day later, a large wave of troops gathered outside Lalante City.

The military looks were solemn and the formations were neat. Under the leadership of Liston, the coalition troops slowly passed by the outside of Lalante City. Instead of entering the city, they came to an open space on the edge of the Blue River and began to set up camp and light a fire.
Chapter completed!