Chapter 159 Refugees Refugees

"Dad...Mom...I'm so hungry."

"..."

Regarding their daughter, the man and woman, who both looked a little thin, could only force out a smile.

"Be good... just hold on a little longer..."

"I can't walk anymore."

"..."

"Just... hold on."

Such comfort is indeed very reluctant...

The haggard mother raised her head and looked at the fleeing team of about forty people... No matter who it was, there was no trace of blood on their faces.

It has been more than two months since the melting phenomenon occurred on the eastern border and they left their homes.

There are not many cities along the way that are willing to accept refugees like them, and many of them are selective.

These forty people were the ones who were not accepted.

The team of several hundred people at first gradually decreased in number due to various reasons... The remaining forty-odd people were undoubtedly the survivors.

As a non-professional without any power, whether it is a molten demon, a robber with malicious intentions, or even an ordinary beast...

It's enough to take away their lives.

…

Perhaps, Beigang City is their last hope... If Beigang City cannot accept them, then it will be difficult for them to persist to their next destination.

Of course, they all know that whether it is Beigang City or other cities belonging to the kingdom, they are allowed to enter the city.

Well, except for the two major cities.

Unlike the nobility, these cities directly belonging to the kingdom are usually open and it is impossible to keep refugees out.

But just [letting them enter the city] is obviously impossible...

These refugees are farmers. They have been farmers for generations, farmers who know nothing but farming.

If they were not assigned fields or arranged for people to teach them how to fish, weave, etc., they would not be able to survive.

Therefore, the only thing that can keep them alive is that [acceptance] is not [allowed to enter the city], but working for the city.

…

Although they were hungry and although moving became more and more difficult, the couple still took their children and gradually approached Beigang City.

Everyone in the escape team saw Beigang City not far away, and stepped over the corpses on the roadside that had not been collected yet with hope in their eyes.

Carefully bypassing the coyotes feasting on their food.

Then, I finally came to the guard guarding the door...

"Mr. Knight, we are coming from Cersei City. Our city was destroyed by some demons and now we have nowhere to go."

"Yes, can you give us a job?"

In response, the guards looked at each other.

Then one of them made a routine inquiry: "Excuse me, are there any professionals among you?"

These words made the refugees' hearts sink to the bottom.

They have heard this too many times...

"..."

Regarding the silence of these refugees, the knights sighed one after another... They had seen this kind of silence too many times.

"I will inform you...but please don't have high hopes."

Although the knight guarding the gate said this, the refugees still showed hopeful expressions... which put a lot of pressure on the knights.

I really didn't expect that Cersei City would also suffer a melting disaster...

It takes a long time to get all the way from Cersei City to Northport City. These refugees must have experienced a lot of hardships.

It's a pity that they can't do anything... The same is true for Beigang City.

There is no problem in accepting these people, even if Beigang City is already saturated with refugees... But what about the next group of people?

What about the next batch of refugees?

In times of crisis, no city or person can confidently guarantee that they will be able to survive alone.

"Sorry, the residents of Beigang City are already saturated... You can find some work after entering the city, but Beigang City can't help you much."

"..."

In the end, the knights could only give them this answer... He looked at the struggling refugees and sighed helplessly.

There are really few jobs in Beigang City now. Many jobs are done by adventurers and professionals.

These refugees might starve to death in Beigang City.

But that's not necessarily the case, because a certain street in Beigang City is always recruiting people, but only young and beautiful girls can do that job.

Well, it's not impossible for others to do it, but they probably won't make any money.

Besides, that is not a good way out...

"If you still insist on living, I suggest you go to the Northern Territory, which is more tolerant of people without any skills."

One knight said this, and the other knights agreed.

Now the Northern Territory has gained a little fame in the north... After all, the boss is a dragon, which is enough to be used as a talking point.

Although it is a closed aristocratic realm, the specific situation is somewhat uncertain.

However, the Northern Territory has always been accepting refugees. It may be that it has just experienced melting not long ago and needs the population to re-develop.

Of course, it is also possible that after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince disappeared, he had some ambitions, so he continued to expand the population.

It's possible, but for these people now...

Whether there is any objection or whether they will be assigned a heavy workload is no longer something they have time to consider.

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"Mr. Knight, and Miss Elf, we are coming from Cersei City. Our city was destroyed by some demons, and now we have nowhere to go."

To the refugee who said this, the knight sitting in front of the table nodded, took out his quill and dipped it in ink.

Start writing something on a piece of parchment...

"Are you going to join the Northern Territory?"

While the knight from the Northern Territory asked this question, he counted the number of refugees. After receiving a positive answer, he began to record the number of people.

Gender, race, approximate age…

"You can enter the city, as long as you obey the management, food and housing will be provided by the Northern Territory... Get in line and I'll register."

The knight's words made everyone feel relieved, and many people even collapsed on the spot. It was very difficult to maintain their balance and not fall to the ground.

Just what is [registration]?

"To put it simply, I'm going to ask you a few questions and record your identity and where you come from... It's the rule set by our boss."

The knight explained patiently, and then began to ask the couple in front of him: "What are your names? And what jobs do you do in Cersei City?"

"..."

Although there are very strange rules, it is great that the Northern Territory is willing to accept them... I asked about the previous job, was it convenient to arrange for them?

"I'm Michaël, she's my wife Holly, we're both farmers, and this is our daughter Tiwa."

Regarding the man's answer, the knight asked while writing: "Are you literate? If not... do you want to become a professional?"

"???"

Is there any connection? Why do you have to become a professional if you are illiterate? Can't we just go farming as a couple? but……

Professional...professional...

…

Along the way, whether they are in the nobility or other cities, the gatekeepers will always ask them - are you professionals?

Perhaps this thing written as [occupation] and pronounced as [power] is really such an important thing.

If I could, seriously...if I could.

For [Want to become a professional? 】Such a question...

"I think about it, I really want to!"