Chapter 171 - Apprentices

On the next day, a pride for Bale Town occured at Noon. One of the new recruits managed to bring game home. As in, he managed to trap a Wild Boar with a net and put an end to it. No one is crazy enough to face a Wild Boar with a Spear instead of a net. Those animals inches thick fur, now at Winter it gets even thicker in order to adapt to the colder environment, in order to increase their chances of survival. This thick fur works to their advantage even more when facing deadly animals such as Black Wolves.

This hunt barely breaks over a 100 kilograms, but it is still a big pride for the new established team of Hunters here in Bale Town. This hunt proves as a good sign that they are progressing. It is a sign that's the work they have been putting in these past few days and even a week or two before that, is paying off.

With now technically over 360 people in Bale Town, a hundred kilogram off Wild Boar meat doesn't sound like a big deal. It should be taken into consideration that a kilogram of meat can last longer if stretched compared to other foods such as Bread.

This one successful hunt it's just the start of a future more stable food resource for these people, when these recruits learn the ups and downs of hunting they will surely be able to bring down more game therefore becoming a lot more dependable. They would escape their "Recruit" title. That one experienced Hunter coming from Pameres Kingdom will surely prove useful towards that aim. He has more experience which grants him the capability to do so, especially since he was skillful enough to be trusted by King Zar himself for such an important task.

Although this newly established hunting team will become more and more useful over time, Bale Town can't depend on hunting as a primary or only food resource. Harvesting a large farm Field is considered the best food supply to help a domain throughout the winter. Specifically because cultivation, planting and harvesting is done throughout the warm season mostly.

The winter helps to preserve the food better, they won't rot. Considering those aspects, farming should be the main food supply while hunting can either be considered a luxury or a source of income for the kingdom. With the farmers being available at winter due to seasonal work, they can join the hunt. Since even the Hunters themselves don't usually face and animal, the farmers can simply help set up more traps or carry hunted down game which necessarily increases the productivity rate and of course income to.

Gustav Iron expressed the lack of Governors in Bale Town to Guard Commander Delrus Aze, the Grand Manager of this entire Contract. It was rather a surprise that King Zar wasn't able to provide each required Governor, it got Delrus shocked. But when Academically smart people came into mind, Delrus' first thought was Eert, Bert and Mert. So he didn't waste a blink with expressing that strong fact. "I got the perfect people who are more than willing to work hard for those positions. There is one problem though, they are illiterate!"

When Gustav Iron heard the word "Illiterate", he immediately became displeased and of course discouraged of following Guard Commander Delrus Aze's recommendation. It was hard to find a nice way to express what he wanted to point out, but he found a way. "Are you sure that illiterate people should be trusted with governmental affairs? It's not that I mean any disrespect, I started from nothing myself. But... we can't leave these jobs to people who don't know what they are doing. It will be the death of this town." Him as a Donator, doesn't want to see all of that Gold go to waste, it is the last thing he wants to see right now.

"I get what you mean, but I suppose King Zar didn't mention anything about the three brothers who are the root of this town's revolution, I guess you need to see for yourself to be as convinced as I am." Gesturing for Gustav to follow him, as he started walking himself deeper into town. He also expressed when Gustav finally caught up on foot after a short jog. "These three men are the fastest learners I ever had the pleasure of seeing. I Guarantee that they could learn the entire Alphabet in a day!"

"That's impossible. Learning the Alphabet requires weeks of time!" That isn't so far from being right. At least, younger generations require such time. But these men are in their thirties or late twenties, they are at pique physical and mental form.

Maybe getting the chance to learn how to read and write at this age came with the advantage of learning fast! "I know what you mean, and it's quite true that most would require such time. That's why I'm fascinated by these men. Once they grab the quill, they won't let go of it until they run out of ink. Their ambition to learn is large, but their brain capacity is astounding as well."

Trying to describe their capabilities by word can't be convincing enough, Gustav has to see them at work with his own eyes. "Very interesting. Let's see them!" He expressed with motivation causing a little sprint on his feet.

"Willson Brothers! A word." Waved Guard Commander Delrus Aze for them to approach. Since the Willson Brothers have no specific job yet, they are helping in every way possible. Today, they were helping the Construction Workers turn Lumber into Planks, since the rest were focusing on improving the housing.

The Willson Brothers approached with a dash and greeted Gustav Iron. They met before when Gustav first arrived, but they didn't yet hold a long conversation. Just a few greeting exchanges. "Gustav, these are the Willson Brothers. I'm sure you met them."

"Indeed. It was very nice meeting them a few days ago. Their smiles were very welcoming." Expressed Gustav with a simple compliment to appear more approachable.

Delrus decided to get to the point right away, with Governors lacking they can not afford to waste time. "Well I can guarantee you, if you take them under your wing, they will qualify for the Governmental positions in no time. I guarantee 100% that they will not disappoint."

The position sounds very important, so putting the people of Bale Town first, Mert decided to point out right away. "Governmental positions? But sir, we can't even write."

Replying to Mert with an assuring face, Delrus continued to explain. "That's why he will take you all under his wing. He has more than enough experience to shape all of you up." Delrus Aze is more than comfortable with this approach, the Willson Brothers could be the smartest individuals in this town. Their learning speed is extraordinary compared to most. Maybe there are more geniuses here, it isn't certain since Delrus didn't test everyone yet. But he does feel comfortable of Bert, Eert and Mert for such positions.

Eert decided to speak for all of the Willson Brothers this time, he answered. "If Gustav is willing to teach, we are willing to learn." This isn't a chance that they can waste. It isn't an everyday scene to be offered to learn reading and writing. Not to mention such a great position.

At such an expression, Gustav couldn't help but smile. The Willson Brothers seem quite accepting and aren't giving him weird looks either because of the color of his skin. "Maybe they are used to ill.u.s.tratios." He thought but didn't express it by words. But no, The Willson Brothers were greatly accepting of Delrus Aze in the beginning and even asked Zar for help. They don't mind the color of one's skin, especially for those who want to help Bale Town.

"Please follow me." Gustav gestured and started walking towards the Guard house. Since the Guards are either on patrol or lending a hand somewhere, it's a great place to practice. But Bert insisted for them to learn the Alphabet at least, at their home. Its warm, soft and cozy there. They will be able to concentrate even more since they can feel comfortable there.

Gustav Iron found it reasonable of course and didn't waste a second. He agreed with them and started following them all the way up to a small house. As Leaders, they sure don't seem to be demanding the bigger houses to live in. Which can be a great sign that they will earn these positions in no time.