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Chapter 3 The Knight of Lauren

"Did you do laundry yesterday, and are you washing the bed sheets today?"

Looking at the pile of cloth in the wooden basin, it would probably take three or four days to wash all of it.

They carried the sheets one by one to the riverbank, then began to soak, beat, and wash them.

Holding the wooden stick in her hand, Dorothy felt a slight smile as she noticed how much lighter it was than yesterday.

I will become stronger and stronger in the future!

He wiped the smile off his face, his expression returning to its previous lifeless look, and began his work for the day.

At the end of the day, although her strength had increased, Dorothy still felt very tired.

After returning to my dilapidated home.

Despite her exhaustion, Dorothy soaked the half-eaten dark bread she had saved that morning in water and ate it. She briefly recalled the sixth set of gymnastics exercises and then began to practice.

There are very few ways to improve right now, so if you have a skill, just practice it first.

I typed it three times.

Having completely exhausted all her strength, Dorothy collapsed onto the bed without even looking at the panel and fell into a deep sleep.

The first thing I did when I opened my eyes the next day was to look at my control panel.

[Sixth Set of Gymnastics LV2 (2/20)+]

Two points of proficiency were improved.

"I was so tired yesterday that my movements weren't even perfect, but I still managed to gain two points of proficiency. So, after a few days, once my attribute points have increased and I have more energy, I should be able to gain proficiency much faster."

Dorothy rolled over and got out of bed.

After a night's rest, the fatigue in my body has completely disappeared.

This is also a benefit of attribute enhancement.

Previously, even if I made sure I got enough sleep every night.

My body aches and I don't have much energy when I wake up.

Now it's fully recovered!

Allocate your attribute points to Strength as usual for the new day.

【Strength: 4】

Feeling a noticeable increase in her physical strength, Dorothy let out a comfortable sigh.

"My physical fitness will soon reach the level of a normal person."

This change took only three days.

I was planning to test whether attribute points could be accumulated if they weren't used.

But considering my current situation, I'll wait and see.

Calming herself down, Dorothy left her house and headed towards Mr. Laurent's house.

Her job is still washing the bed sheets that weren't washed yesterday by the river.

Dorothy squatted by the river, her wooden stick repeatedly striking the sheets, the murky mud being washed away by the river.

The constant movement of the body dispelled the coolness of the river water.

Dorothy looked at the road along the river, her gaze drifting into the distance.

"Those adventurers will be here soon."

Most adventurers are people who make a living by gathering and collecting information.

They accepted their employers' commissions to travel to dangerous places, such as the Giant Spider Forest thirty miles away, to gather herbs or collect traces of magical beasts.

Many adventurers are just ordinary people, and some are not even as skilled as hunters.

However, the adventurers' guild they formed is a large organization, and it cooperates with mercenaries.

The powerful mercenaries are said to be able to fight knights and have extensive experience in dealing with magical beasts.

Information about adventurers and mercenaries flashed through my mind.

Dorothy planned to see if she could get to know some adventurers first.

Then gather more information.

Once my attribute points are increased in the future, I'll see if I can learn some real skills.

Whether they are knights or mercenaries, they must have extraordinary skills when facing magical beasts.

Dorothy, however, never witnessed it firsthand.

"People in the village have always talked about magic, and it must be true, since magical beasts are real."

While Dorothy was washing the sheets, she suddenly noticed out of the corner of her eye a man dressed smartly, with a long but neatly groomed beard, slightly overweight but whose imposing physique suggested he had been through many battles.

At this moment, the serious-looking middle-aged man was walking towards the edge of the village.

Behind them were Jack and John.

That's right, the middle-aged, overweight man who just walked by was none other than the lord of this place, Lauren Village, the knight Lauren Carson.

It looks like they're about to go out and take care of something important.

Although he was called a lord, he was actually no different from a village chief.

He handles all matters, big and small, in the village, including the fields, taxes, and the protection of the villagers.

Sometimes, passing merchants or adventurers would come here to see Lord Lauren when they had a need.

The other party is always in a hurry.

Even when Dorothy was washing clothes by the river, she could sometimes hear laughter coming from the house.

Every time Dorothy heard Mr. Laurent's laughter, she knew he had acquired a considerable sum of money.

in memory.

In earlier years, you could still see Mr. Lauren practicing his martial arts with a longsword behind the house.

In recent years, the other party has rarely touched that kind of thing.

Even the warhorses they kept were getting old.

Although the armor and weapons, as well as Jack and John, are being maintained.

But I wonder if Laurence O'Brien can still wear it now.

The other party didn't go far this time.

Because he returned in just three days.

Meanwhile, Dorothy had already washed and dried all the sheets.

[Sixth Set of Gymnastics LV2 (7/20)+]

【Strength: 7】

"It's finally all over."

"Today is not only the end of the workday, but also the day to collect our wages!"

Although Dorothy didn't have high expectations for her wages, she was still happy to receive any money.

Dorothy stood expectantly in the small living room.

A simple dining table.

Lauren was drinking vegetable soup.

In front of him was a huge piece of ham on a plate.

"Mr. Lauren, everything is washed."

Dorothy's voice was weak and feeble.

Suck.

After slurping up some soup with his spoon, Mr. Laurent looked Dorothy up and down with his eyes.

Winter is just around the corner, yet the girl in front of me is still wearing thin clothes, hunched over, and huddled up. Her hair is tangled and matted because she hasn't washed it in a long time.

Half of his face was covered by his hair, and the exposed skin was covered in mud and ash.

Even from a distance, Lauren could almost smell a sour scent, nothing compared to her little Mary.

Seemingly frightened by Lauren's gaze, Dorothy shrank even further.

knock knock knock.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Lauren then waved her hand and said:

"You're very meticulous. You don't need to pay taxes this year; I'll deduct it from your wages. Go find Mary and get ten copper coins to get through the winter. You don't need to come back from tomorrow until spring."

"Mr. Laurence."

"Yes, Mary is in the back room. When you leave, open the door and let the guy knocking outside in."

"Yes, Mr. Lauren."

Dorothy's voice was filled with surprise as she quickly nodded and bowed to thank him before leaving.

Ten copper coins...

A copper coin could buy a loaf of black bread or a piece of flatbread.

If I'm careful with what I eat, one loaf of dark bread can last me more than forty days if I divide it into three or four days' worth. Combined with some food I've stored up, it should be enough to last me until spring three months from now…

That's really stingy. Does it mean that since you don't have to work, you don't need to eat much?

Dorothy's expression was hidden in her hair, but in her heart she had already cursed the old man in front of her countless times.

But that's what nobility is all about.

Now she has to act all grateful.

When Dorothy opened the door, she saw that the person knocking was an old man wearing a fur hat and a coat, with a shrewd look on his face.

The other person saw the open door, looked down and saw Dorothy, then paused for a moment.

Dorothy whispered:

"Mr. Lauren is dining inside. Please come in."

After saying that, he cleared the doorway for him.

Upon hearing this, the other person took off their hat before entering the house.

Dorothy left the house and heard sounds coming from inside as she closed the door.

"Oh, esteemed Sir Lauren, the gathering season is almost here, and I have a business opportunity I'd like to discuss with you..."

Hearing these words, Dorothy realized that the other person was a businessman.

When she went to the back room to find Mary, she saw a convoy of cars parked outside Lauren's estate.

Among the entourage were several clearly troublesome individuals.

They are mercenaries.

A caravan capable of hiring mercenaries is very powerful.

In addition, there was what he had just overheard the merchant saying.

They are a caravan heading to the Giant Spider Forest!