The Demon General Is A Man
New Job
CHAPTER 4: NEW JOB
They had been talking for a very long time until late at night. It's time for Morgan to go home. However, the Duma asked him to stay there and go home in the morning. The offer surprised Morgan, but he felt that it was not a bad thing. Without hesitation, he agreed.
Before going to bed, the Duma approached him and said, " Morgan, I'll have something to talk to you about. So, stay here so you don't have to go back and forth."
" Okay, Mr. Duma, thank you ", Morgan replied.
After that, Morgan went to sleep in the room that had been prepared for him. He went into a room that looked very clean and neat. A comfortable bed, a warm room, and the fragrant aroma of candles make him feel calm. It was the perfect place for Morgan to rest, he felt like he was dreaming of being able to sleep in such a decent room. Morgan laid his body on the mattress, the soft texture making him feel so comfortable that he quickly fell asleep.
The sound of a wall clock ticking indicates that the morning has arrived. The Duma came to see Morgan, but when he arrived at the room, he saw Morgan still sound asleep. Reluctantly, the Duma decided to leave him and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Morgan finally got up and left his bed. Recalling the Duma's call to discuss something, Morgan immediately looked for it. When the door opened, there was the sound of people busy cooking in the kitchen. The vegetable cut was carefully cut, the frying pan fizzed with burning fire, and a chanting sounded. A seductive aroma filled the air, spreading from the kitchen to Morgan's room, making his stomach rumble.
Morgan headed for the kitchen and saw the Duma cooking. The Duma looked at Morgan and excitedly said, "Don't just stand there, sit down and wait until the food is ready. I have prepared a special meal for you. You've never tasted good food before, have you? "
Morgan sat in the chair that had been provided, various dishes presented at the table. Morgan was so surprised, the initially frightening Duma turned out to be kind-hearted.
The initially tense encounter has turned into a moment of happiness for Morgan. " Mister Duma, may I start eating? " ask Morgan.
" Hahaha," the voice of the Duma laughed out loud. Then he continued, "Of course, I told you that I have prepared food for you. And don't call me 'Mr Duma', just call me 'Duma'. "
Morgan replied, "All right, Duma. "
Morgan took his plate, filled it with some dishes, and began to eat it. A delicious taste filled his dry mouth, he could finally taste the food he had never enjoyed before. One plate ran out, then he took another. His always hungry stomach finally felt full and satisfied. The Duma was happy to see his cooking liked by others, and he was also happy to have someone accompany him in the quiet house.
After they finished eating, Duma said to Morgan, “ You better stay here, it seems like you are happy with this place. The reason I'm offering this is because, I don't want you to die in the hands of the people before our goal is achieved. “
Strictly, the Duma replied, “ What are you talking about. You live here, but that doesn't mean you don't work. Your job is to find something in the woods at my request. And in return, I will give you a wage greater than 10 pieces of bronze. “
Morgan agreed with the Duma's request, the offer was very promising for him. With a slightly larger wage, Morgan was able to more quickly buy the equipment he wanted, a magic stone that was very useful to increase his success in learning magic. In the book he had read, he recalled all the clues to obtaining mana without any bloodline or noble status.
The Duma invited Morgan into the store, where they discussed the work. The Duma picked up a book and opened it in front of Morgan. He explained, “ Morgan, this is a book that contains information about wild plants, ranging from those that are considered useless to those that are very rare. I want you to find the herbs in as much as one basket full.
(opening the book page 45, see the picture of plants and their brightness)
The plant you should look for is called sampal, an herbal plant that has wound healing abilities. Afternoon is also the plant you used when you first came here. You can find it in the forest, just outside the kingdom. “
Morgan replied, "The topical medicine was given by Silva's grandmother. It is amazing that it can heal wounds quickly. "
“ Oh, good then. “ said Duma happily.
The Duma added, "Nah, now go. Gather a basket full of the plant, and I will reward you with more than 10 pieces of bronze, maybe even some silver. "
Morgan took his basket and left immediately. The Duma also gave a paper of clues about the forest. Immediately, Morgan headed into the forest to begin his quest.
Morgan stepped carefully into the forest, without crossing the village gate as it was written in the instructions. He entered the dark cave, following the instructions given.through the long passageway, he felt the wet soil under his feet, which was moistened by water droplets from the stalactites hanging over him.
After walking for 20 minutes, a faint light began to be seen at the end of the passageway. Morgan's eyes sparkled when he realized that the light was a way out of the cave. He had reached a forest filled with giant trees. However, amidst the dense trees, many plants flourished, confusing Morgan to find the plants he was looking for. Without a second thought, he decided to explore around the forest in hopes of finding the plants he wanted. Morgan did not want to get lost in this vast forest, so just in case, he took his dagger and scratched the mark on the tree trunk as a marker so that he would not get lost.
On the way, Morgan encountered a thick grass, as if a green sea was stretched out in front of him. Carefully, he explored every crevice of the grass, trying to find herbs that might grow between the grass strands. His eyes focused on checking every corner, and he happily found herbs according to the picture. Deftly, he picked the plants and placed them in a basket. Morgan managed to collect all the herbs that were there, then he continued his search elsewhere. As it turned out, the herbs also thrived within the bushes, and there were countless. Without realizing it, the basket was fully filled before he could pluck all the plants.
