Chapter 504: A Hundred Times More Salary
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Watson, what did you want to talk to me about?”
Duke Piggy followed Watson out of the cla.s.sroom, panting heavily. They did not go anywhere far, but his forehead was sweating as if he had run for several kilometers.
That scene stirred Watson’s interest. It seemed like Duke Piggy’s physical fitness had become very poor due to his obesity. Even a person like Casey had to use a potion to acquire gold-tier strength to become a student at the Royal Academy, regardless of whether he had help or not. It was incomprehensible how Duke Piggy had gotten into the school with such a poor body.
As if sensing Watson’s question, Duke Piggy said, “Watson, thank you for helping me out just now. I will remember that. I will definitely return that favor to you! I can remember what I ate. I can also change other food to look like what I’ve eaten. The potion that I spat out just now was made from chicken drumsticks. It’s just that the transformation is not very complete, and there’s still chicken meat left inside. Similarly, those potions can be transformed internally to allow me to increase my strength in a short period.”
Duke Piggy’s ability was very simple to describe—it was to change the shape of the food. He could turn medicinal ingredients into chicken drumsticks, and he could also turn chicken drumsticks into bread.
Even if Duke Piggy had not consumed any potion, as long as he swallowed a large number of drumsticks before partic.i.p.ating in the battle and turned the drumsticks into a potion that could temporarily increase one’s strength, it would be enough. After consuming the potions, even if Duke Piggy’s strength was low, he could still have gold-tier strength for a short period.
“That ability is really amazing. To change the shape of matter, that ability is something that even I can’t do!”
Watson sighed. “With such a powerful ability, it would be too much of a waste to let you be an ordinary student at the academy. I have an excellent idea for your ability. I am willing to give you one million gold coins a month as long as you help me exchange some specific materials. I wonder if you are willing to do that.”
Duke Piggy’s ability to transform different substances was remarkable. He could easily get rare materials that Watson could only get from the Book of Wisdom or the Wish for the World ring.
Furthermore, he was also very interested in Duke Piggy’s ability to transform substances. At that moment, he had gained the ability to accelerate molecules with the human chess piece, which made him understand that everything in the world resulted from the interaction of energy factors. The world as a whole, be it void or living beings, was filled with various energy factors. Different energy factors combine to form the rules of the world.
The human race possessed the molecular acceleration ability, whereas the angel race possessed the molecular deceleration ability. What Watson saw in Duke Piggy was not inferior to those two powers. Watson wanted to call it molecular change.
Whether it was acceleration or deceleration, the adjustment was in the movement of the energy factors, but Duke Piggy could make the molecules jump from one form to another. Even though Duke Piggy’s ability was not very eye-catching because of his strength, Watson was sure that if he helped Duke Piggy increase his power, the man would have a stunning performance.
“Watson, you’re really a good person. Not only did you help me, but you also offered me so much reward. Unfortunately, I’m not worth it! I’ve always been a glutton in the eyes of others since I was young. Even my parents don’t like me. You’re only the second person to praise my strength and acknowledge me.”
Duke Piggy’s face was full of grat.i.tude as he told Watsonan that.
“Oh? Then who was the first person?”
Bang!
Just as he asked that, the door to the mage department’s cla.s.sroom opened. A male teacher appeared; he grabbed a young girl with azure hair by the neck. It looked like he was about to throw her out.
The teacher growled, “Deena, you rascal! I asked you to refine the potion, and you sang in cla.s.s instead. Don’t you know that you’re disturbing the other students, especially the boys? Because of you, the cla.s.s has been delayed.”
“Teacher, you can’t blame me for that. Those boys like to see me rather than refining the potion. That’s their fault, and I just wanted to use singing to accelerate the growth of my potion.”
The girl named Deena tidied her blue hair. She blinked innocently and stuck out her tongue at the same time. Her actions were charming, making the teacher who reprimanded her look dazed.
Then, the teacher stopped looking at her and slammed the cla.s.sroom door shut. “Deena, stay here and reflect on yourself.”
“I’ve only been in cla.s.s for a few days, and the teacher has already reprimanded me. If this goes on, I won’t be the most outstanding student. That is different from my goal.”
As Deena was complaining, she raised her head and suddenly noticed Duke Piggy and Watson standing near her. She was stunned. “Payge, why are you here? Is that Watson? ”
“Payge? Duke Piggy, is that your name?” Watson’s expression was a little strange. Duke Piggy nodded. “That’s right; my real name is Payge. In the Holy Dragon Kingdom, it means a pig that can eat. My parents gave me that name because I was born to be a good eater! Watson, let me introduce you. That is Deena, also known as the Siren Singer. She is the first person to acknowledge my ability.”
“Duke Piggy, it seems like Watson took the initiative to find you and acknowledge your ability. How is it? Was I right?” As Deena spoke to Duke Piggy, she looked at Watson with a burning gaze, her eyes jumping with light. Then, she came to Watson’s side and stretched her hand outward generously.
“h.e.l.lo Watson, my name is Deena! My singing has the power to make people fall into temptation. That is a natural ability, not magic. Therefore, even if it were a powerful person, my ability can have a specific effect on them. I don’t know if you still lack followers, but I can use that power to work for you.”
“Of course, how can I refuse that offer that Miss Deena is so generous. I can always use a talent like you, Miss Deena.”
Watson also reached his hand outward to shake hands with Deena. He could feel the dazzling charm emanating from Deena’s body. Even though he had to praise her, her tender red lips, her swaying eyes, and her voluptuous body—those characteristics aroused his desire as a man, making him subconsciously want to get close to her.
However, that influence only lasted for a moment. At his level, he looked at people’s nature. In addition, his soul was protected by a million levels of faith. No matter how powerful the charm was, he could remain calm.
It would be a pity if a woman like Deena did not become an intelligence officer. He believed that as long as the spy was a man, he would be so mesmerized by her that he would reveal everything.
“What are you planning for me, Young Master Watson? And how much is my salary?” After Deena shook hands with Watson, the light in her eyes became stronger, and she even changed the way she addressed Watson.
Not only did Watson praise her, but her evaluation of Watson had also improved. Watson was known as the strongest genius in the kingdom, and even Duke Piggy was calm around him. That made her admire him even more.
Only she knew how powerful her charm was. Since she was a child, everyone around her, particularly men, could not help but stare at her. Even when her uncles came to her house, they would rush to her side and touch her, whether intentionally or unintentionally. That disgusted her greatly. Only Duke Piggy would not look at her in that way. That was also why she was friends with him.
Watson was the second person to offer her that.
“Miss Deena, your job is to collect intelligence. Later, I will introduce you to my intelligence network. As for the remuneration, I will give you 10,000 gold coins a month. If you perform well, there will be additional rewards in addition to the gold coins.”
“Ten thousand gold coins? Young Master Watson, you are generous, indeed! Duke of Pig, how much are you earning every month?”
Deena nodded, but she did not look excited. Instead, she turned around and asked Duke Piggy.
The Duke Piggy said with some hesitation, “I haven’t agreed to Watson’s request, but he’s giving me one million gold coins per month.”
“What? A million gold coins are equivalent to the entire wealth of some minor n.o.blemen! And that is your monthly salary! Watson is paying you a hundred times more than mine. Isn’t that unfair?”
Deena cried out in surprise, her eyes filled with resentment as she looked at Watson.