Before Zhou Bai, the black shadow gradually took shape, becoming a dwarf about 1.4 meters tall. Though short, his build was very sturdy. He wore a robe and carried a battle axe and war hammer crossed on his back.
However, even after forming, his body remained transparent.
“Is this the talent you summoned?” Ding Qiurou whispered to Zhou Bai, full of uncertainty.
Not only was he not human, but he also seemed undead?
Could such a talent really be useful?
Zhou Zhengping also looked at Zhou Bai, feeling it was a bit unreliable.
“He’s an undead dwarf, a level 15 undead mage and blacksmith, surpassing everyone in our territory. Definitely a talent,” Zhou Bai quietly replied, recalling the data.
Ding Qiurou was stunned. “Dwarf? Undead?”
“Probably a native character in the apocalypse game,” Zhou Bai said, eyes fixed on the shadow. “Maybe through them, we can learn more about this world and prepare for the territory’s future.”
After the summoning finished, the system sent a new notification:
【Spend 1 gold coin per month to hire Undead Mage & Blacksmith Harrison?】
“Yes.”
As Zhou Bai spoke, the undead mage Harrison appeared before her.
He frowned at Zhou Bai. “Human lord?”
His tone was clearly disdainful.
Zhou Bai guessed it was either because of racial prejudice against humans or because humans held a low status in this apocalypse game.
“Is there a problem with a human lord? If you don’t want to, we can cancel the contract,” Zhou Bai said directly, glancing at the control panel that allowed contract termination if the summoned spirit was irresponsible.
She spent money and wouldn’t tolerate trouble.
Besides, if his situation was good, he wouldn’t have been summoned so easily.
Hearing Zhou Bai, Harrison was momentarily speechless. “I’ll stay for now, we’ll see later.”
Having some freedom and staying here wasn’t bad.
This human territory was only level 1 village and probably wouldn’t last long.
“What do you want me to do?” Harrison asked.
“Our territory’s basic blacksmith shop needs a blacksmith. You’ll repair residents’ weapons and can craft new weapons. If you sell a new weapon, you get 20% profit,” Zhou Bai decided immediately.
Harrison’s expression softened. Doing his old job was agreeable.
He said, “Fine! Let’s do that!”
He prepared to leave for the blacksmith shop.
“By the way, I haven’t announced the lord’s identity in the territory. Just pretend you don’t know,” Zhou Bai reminded.
“Okay.” Harrison nodded.
After Harrison left, Zhou Bai summoned the second candidate.
With the first experience, the second shadow didn’t surprise the three.
Zhou Bai checked the newcomer’s info:
【Name: Diana】
【Race: Undead (Human)】
【Level: 13】
【Identity: Resident of the Undead Kingdom】
【Profession: Tailor】
【HP: 1300/1300】
【Stamina: 1300/1300】
【Attributes: Constitution (13/20), Intelligence (20/20), Agility (10/20), Defense (15/20)】
【Talent: Master Tailor】
【Price: 1 gold coin/month】
This time it was a human, raising Zhou Bai’s hopes.
【Spend 1 gold coin per month to hire Tailor Diana?】
“Yes.”
After appearing, Diana bowed politely. “Greetings, Lord.”
Compared to Harrison, Diana made Zhou Bai and the others feel much more comfortable.
Polite people were always more welcome.
“You’re welcome,” Zhou Bai replied quickly.
Diana’s expression softened. “Lord, what do you need me to do?”
“We have a tailor shop. Can you work there, repairing clothes for residents? You can also develop new products and keep 20% of the profits,” Zhou Bai offered the same terms as Harrison.
Diana was pleasantly surprised. “Thank you, Lord.”
The stark difference in attitudes made Zhou Bai think more.
Taking the chance, she said, “Before you, I hired an undead dwarf who seemed disdainful of the human territory.”
After hearing this, Diana smiled bitterly. “Human territories on Stan Continent are weak. Many have been conquered, and many humans became slaves to other races. Naturally, they look down on us. But that was long ago. After death, I stayed in the Undead Kingdom, isolated from the world. I don’t know how long or what happened outside. I guess the human territories’ status hasn’t easily reversed.”
Diana looked at Zhou Bai in surprise. “Lord, you should know this! Otherwise, how did you build a human territory?”
Zhou Bai’s heart raced. Looking at Diana’s puzzled eyes, she said, “Our territory is special. You’ll understand with time.”
Diana blinked. Having been away so long, she knew little about human territories and decided to stay here for now.
She hoped this territory would last.
“If you need to know anything, ask me,” Diana sincerely said. She saw Zhou Bai’s low level and guessed this was a new territory.
“Okay.” Zhou Bai nodded. “Also, don’t call me Lord. I’ve hidden my identity.”
“Alright,” Diana obediently agreed.
Just as Zhou Bai was about to ask more, noise erupted outside.
Zhou Bai said quickly, “I’ll ask you later.”
Before she finished, a crowd rushed in.
“There’s another undead here!”
“A human NPC!”
“This Heroic Spirit Hall summons undead.”
“Great! These NPCs must know something.”
“Will they answer our questions?”
“Maybe not! That dwarf was so arrogant!”
“They’re like us, so maybe different?”
…
The crowd swarmed Diana, bombarding her with questions and eyes fixed on her.
Diana: “…”
—Not only is this territory special, but humans here seem… special too?
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