City of Desire

Chapter 07: Necessary Skills

Proofread By Thomas F. 10th Feb 2025.

Two days have passed since the party, and everything is going well. The Nielson, in particular, is doing an excellent and fast job.

Yesterday, they spread a cloth over the building, blocking the view so that people from outside couldn't see the changes.

Thankfully, they had created a small hole in the cloth through which I could see from the window.

I watched through the window as one of the gates opened. The man, who looked to be in his early forties, walked inside hesitantly, guided by one of the mercenaries standing at the gate.

I looked out for a few seconds before returning to work, which gave me a slight headache.

There is a pressing financial issue. I thought nearly nine thousand imperials would be enough to implement my plans, but when I looked at the list in front of me, this did not seem to be the case.

Only after coming here did I realize I needed to expand the list of things I needed to do, and the money I had was not enough.

Unfortunately, I can’t postpone them. These things are essential; I need them before the establishment opens.

Click!

I was working on the list when the door opened. Carla walked inside, sporting her usual faint, seductive smile, which promised a thousand delights.

"They have arrived," she said; I nodded and followed her out of my office.

As I walked out of the corner tower, I saw workers everywhere, working on the changes I had asked their guild to make.

There were not only simple workers but also artisans doing the delicate work; it was mesmerizing to watch them work, and if I had time, I would have watched them for hours.

Soon, we reached the first floor, which had completely transformed. Nearly all the rooms had been destroyed, and a vast hall had been created.

Currently, no one is working in the hall, but eight people are sitting there. Some looked fine, while others looked visibly uncomfortable, which is understandable considering this is not where they usually come to work.

"Please sit, all of you," I said to them as they stood up as I appeared.

There are six women and three men, all of various ages, from the early thirties to the late seventies. They are all teachers I am hiring for the girls. They all belong to different fields and teach the various things the girls will need to work in the establishment.

We needed thirteen teachers, and nine came. We have also found the other four, but they are not present in Greltheaven. They will come tomorrow from Deerpond.

"Hello, I am Remus Silver," I introduced myself. "Master Silver," some said back nervously, while others said confidently.

"You all are excellent teachers with good records, and I hope you will teach the girls here without any prejudice at heart," I said as I looked at each one of them.

"I don't know about others, but you will not have any problem with me," said a grey-haired old woman who looked to be in her late sixties but was actually in her eighties.

One could live relatively long and appear younger if one deposits enough points into vitality or has a specific class.

"I expect nothing less from you, Miss Elme," I told the older woman. I have paid a good price for this woman, more than any of them. She is above level 25 and has decades of teaching experience, and her reviews are also great. I was pretty surprised when I read her qualifications.

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Within a minute, everyone left except for Margaux and her. "Carla, thank Master Silver for this wonderful opportunity," said Margaux softly.

"You can tell him that yourself when you meet him," I replied, which brought a small smile to her friend's face.

"I will," said Margaux and walked out of the common room; she watched her friend leave before walking toward her room.