Chapter 806: Chapter 6: Despicable Outsider!
Standing on the street in the Human World after leaving the Baitian Mansion.
Alice sized up the young man in front of her and noticed that he was earnestly scrutinizing the letter of employment.
She spoke up, saying, "Working at the Temple School is actually not bad. It’s a very suitable place for outsiders to settle in, although most outsiders don’t usually have the ability for that... You’re doing quite well now; just stay in the village and don’t wander around."
The Blond Maiden also agreed with him teaching at the Temple School, as it’s the safest place in the village.
Moreover, Kamishirasawa Keine is genuinely very easy to get along with. Fujiwara no Meihong, who often visits the Temple School, seems to be straightforward and outspoken, but in the overall atmosphere and background of Fantasy Land, she is also one of the rare bearers of integrity and conscience...
"This is really nice, it even has the five social insurances and housing fund..." Gu Mo examined the letter of employment in his hand and nodded with deep approval.
The Hieda Family truly is generous, offering a salary and benefits that are not low. All he did was go through a simple interview and answer a few incredibly straightforward questions. When Akyu presented the prepared interview questions, he answered them all, and that was enough to pass.
Judging by her expression, she didn’t seem to expect Gu Mo to answer everything correctly.
However, Hieda Akyu probably didn’t realize that if she were aware, she could take the opportunity of the interview to glimpse the truth of this world, because any question could receive an offhand response from the job seeker...
"What’s five insurance and housing fund?"
Alice was slightly puzzled but soon understood what he meant, then she furrowed her brows slightly, "Is this considered good benefits? Isn’t it just the most basic? I remember it being almost the basic work condition in the Human World, right?"
"Just the most basic work condition?"
Gu Mo was marveling at the Hieda Family’s appreciation of talent when he heard this, instantly causing him to freeze.
He then suspiciously glanced at the letter of employment in his hand, then looked around, taking in the entirety of the Human World. Clearly, the houses were generally low and built in an ancient style, constructed either with wood or stone, fully showcasing the original, classic, ancient village atmosphere.
But why—
He suddenly felt this place didn’t seem like an old society, but more like beyond...
He shook his head and pushed these subtle associations aside, looking earnestly at the Blond Maiden: "Miss Alice, I’m truly grateful to you. You’ve helped me so much both yesterday and today..."
"It was just... coincidentally happening both times." The Blond Maiden turned her face away, awkwardly replying, "I always help ordinary people lost in the Magic Forest, not just specifically helping you, so you shouldn’t think too much about it."
She didn’t know why, but instinctively wanted to emphasize this fact.
Although her behavior right now was indeed somewhat concerning, she still didn’t want him to develop any unwarranted thoughts.
"I understand... I read about such records in the ’Records of the Quest for Knowledge.’" Gu Mo chuckled; he had, of course, inquired a bit about Miss Alice, discovering she indeed did such things. The benevolent Magician in the Magic Forest always helped lost people and even had this deed recorded in Miss Akyu’s ’Records of the Quest for Knowledge.’
This kind of deed, being recorded in the ’Records of the Quest for Knowledge,’ truly shows that Miss Alice is a kind-hearted girl.
"’Records of the Quest for Knowledge’?"
The Blond Maiden was slightly taken aback and recalled this fact.
It’s a book depicting demons, gods, and ghosts in the Fantasy Land, helping people better understand the non-human world and master coping methods.
Although its significance isn’t very high, especially after the Spell Card Rules were developed, its practical value is far lower than its collectible value.
After the contemporary Reimu Witch developed the Spell Card Rules, Fantasy Land entered a new era, where some Demons that still needed human fear to survive could simply play a card game when targeting each other, simulating the results of a "Demon attacking a human" and a "human subduing a Demon."
Nonetheless, the book’s value remained high, and Hieda Akyu was indeed a very integrity-driven person.
Although there would be some speculative content, they were normal guesses—not like the Tengu’s baseless rumors—with most being well-researched, even including a firsthand interview with involved parties.
Speaking of this reminded Alice. She seriously advised, "The ’Records of the Quest for Knowledge’ is indeed good; you should read it thoroughly. Once you finish, you’ll have a basic understanding of Fantasy Land..."
By then, this guy would essentially know where he could go and where he couldn’t.
Today’s incident wouldn’t happen again, just thinking about it was infuriating.
"Got it, got it. By the way, Miss Alice, are you heading back to the Magic Forest now?"
The young man with black hair and white clothes spoke indifferently, smiling broadly, "Just let me express my gratitude now; may I escort you back?"
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