Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 143 Promotion and Fortune
After everyone toasted and celebrated the establishment of the team, Zhang Yuan and Ska, who were enjoying a sumptuous dinner, also took the opportunity to discuss the various matters to come.

The formation of a normal adventure team is naturally not like forming a player guild in an online game, or even as simple as dragging a box with the mouse in a single-player game.

Even though the most important issues of personnel and weaponry had been resolved, a series of other problems, such as logistics, finance, and compensation, left the former college student, who had no relevant experience, completely bewildered.

The other teammates, including Nancy, also lacked the necessary manners and could only look at each other blankly for a while before continuing to eat and drink heartily.

"Idiot! Idiot!" Zhang Yuan, who was cursing inwardly for a while, completely ignored the fact that he was no better than the other way around and had no choice but to turn to Ska, who had pointed out the problem, for help.

The old captain is, after all, an old captain. His years of experience and resume are not just for show on a job application. Faced with Zhang Yuan's question, the prepared Shika patiently explained all the necessary matters in as much detail and as easy to understand as possible.

Zhang Yuan simply relied on his good memory to memorize it first, while Kegan next to him listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting while munching on a roasted pork hock, and he and Ska actually had a lot in common.

Who knew this blockhead had this skill? (￢_￢)
But on second thought, Kegan was a veteran adventurer, and before he went solo, he had his own adventure group, so it's not surprising that he knew these things.

I had intended to appoint Kegan as vice-captain, but Nancy had already taken the position, so I had to make him accept the post of logistics supervisor instead.

The dwarf was beaming with joy at taking up his new post, but the small team of only six now had a leader, a deputy leader, and a logistics supervisor—a total of three leadership positions.

The rookie captain scratched his head for a while, then turned to look at Ska, who was equally dumbfounded and could only shrug and let Zhang Yuan handle it himself.

This guy has a lot of clever ideas. Since there are already many leaders, why not have even more? As long as everyone is a leader, it doesn't matter how many there are.

They simply launched a mass production and distribution of official hats, so everyone could become an official.

Bard was appointed leader of the Shield Warriors, and was responsible for commanding another Shield Warrior, his own brother Kegan;
Münster took on the role of captain of the guard, protecting the Crystal Maiden, whose appearance was uncertain.

Lawrence, who had just joined the group, gained Zhang Yuan's deep trust and was given a whole host of positions without any compensation: scout captain, thief leader, and intelligence minister.

Unfortunately, even though Mr. Lawrence held multiple positions and could produce an extended version of his personal business card, the only person he could mobilize was himself.

As for Nancy? Lawrence really didn't expect to be able to command this eccentric "vice-captain".

Compared to the incredibly generous distribution of official titles, the newly formed Canaan Squad, at its current size, can only use these impressive titles for self-entertainment.

This series of actions left even Ska, an outsider, dumbfounded. However, considering the size of the Canaan Squad, which only has six or seven people at most, there was no need to make it as hierarchical and orderly as a large guild like Flame Fist.

Closing his hippo-like grin, Ska looked at the Canaanite team members who had just been promoted and ennobled, and asked a certain new captain:
"Now that your team has been formed, it's time to get started on these trivial matters I just mentioned. Chanem, when do you plan to head to Neverwinter?"

Zhang Yuan then looked at Nancy:
"Before I set off, I have something to take care of. I've been waiting for two months already, so it shouldn't be too late in a few days, right?" "No problem, but since you promised the Grand Duke, it's not a good idea to deliberately delay without a suitable reason."

Nodding to indicate that he understood, Zhang Yuan explained, "Our warriors' equipment needs to be upgraded. Kegan has his own enchanted full-body armor, but the standard armor and chainmail worn by Münster and Bard may not be able to handle more dangerous battles."

Bard, however, was unimpressed. After chugging down a glass of ale, he stroked his thick beard, still damp with alcohol, and said, "Chanem, I think my armor is perfectly fine. Enchanted armor is a rare find, and it's incredibly expensive. I also have an enchanted shield, which is more than enough to handle any enemy."

“Yes, I don’t need full plate armor either, it’s too inflexible.” As a berserker skilled in two-handed swords, Münster has always valued both strength and agility, and is used to wearing chainmail, a lighter type of armor.

Someone who already had a plan in mind said unhurriedly, "Bard, this trip to Neverwinter isn't for a vacation. We need to make the best preparations in every aspect. As for flexibility, have you ever heard of the Burrower Armor?"

While the others were still confused, Nancy had already realized what was going on: "Last time you told me to keep those burrowing beetle shells to make armor, but who are you planning to ask to forge these things? Does Belgost really have such a so-called master blacksmith?"

"Yes, you've probably heard of Tyrone. He moved to Belgost recently, and I'm planning to leave it to him."

Upon hearing this, Ska was somewhat surprised and annoyed: "If I had known this earlier, I shouldn't have thrown away the insect shells left over when we wiped out these insects. That's almost ten pieces of magical armor! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I wasn't sure at the time either. Besides, Master Tailong was preparing to relocate, so he probably didn't have time to deal with this kind of thing."

Skar didn't care much. Anyway, the Talon people wouldn't run away, and the Burrowing Worms weren't so easy to extinct. That druid named Jade had been maintaining the balance of that ecosystem.

"Before returning to Baldur's Gate, I visited Master Tyrone once. For the price of two hundred gold coins and a whole week's wait, I could obtain two sets of magical armor with protective capabilities comparable to full plate armor, yet as light as ordinary chainmail."

Bud and Münster were initially delighted, but then became somewhat worried.

"One hundred gold coins! After deducting daily expenses and drinking costs, I only have less than 15 gold coins left in my monthly salary. Boss, how are the salaries for our new team calculated?"

"I'll cover the cost of the armor; you don't need to pay for it." When it's time to spend money, Zhang Yuan won't be stingy with his gold coins.

He continued, "As for your compensation, I'll give you two options: one is a fixed monthly salary of thirty gold coins plus mission bonuses; the other is a share of the mission or the treasure. But in any case, the team will be responsible for logistical support."

After saying that, he fell silent, letting his teammates discuss and exchange ideas.

After some debate, everyone agreed: "We choose the first option."

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