Sham overheard his words and was stunned: "What?"
At this time, the graceful woman who saw the surprised expression on Lorian's face, smiled and confirmed, "This is indeed God's Blessing. From now on you will receive a God's Blessing every month. I hope you will make good efforts to create more wealth for the mankind by giving your best!"
Lorian was emotionally stirred. He knelt on one knee and spoke in the utmost respectful manner, "In this life, I, Lorian will be loyal to God!
The graceful woman smiled, helped him to get up, and looked up to the others, before saying "Everyone will be blessed by God after joining Stirling consortium."
After she spoke those words, the other children understood clearly that the sudden increase in Lorian's physical power was due to God's Blessing. For quite some time, all the children there were stirred up by the spectacle that they had just witnessed.
"Noni, aren't you so kind?" said the other, a slender man, "We also supply God's Blessing!"
The graceful looking woman smiled in response, "The rules did not say that I'm not allowed to take the first step, did they?"
The other man was caught off guard for a moment but he soon continued to bark out with a loud reply, "Anyone who joins our Green consortium will get God's blessing as soon as signing agreement. You will get your share when we return to the consortium so do not be worried."
Hearing this, most of the other children were relieved. However, some of the ones who hesitated earlier moved towards Noni to join the Stirling Foundation.
Then, another loud cry echoed.
Dudian saw a short boy standing in front of Noni (the graceful looking woman). The same things that happened to Lorian, now repeated itself. He was also able to jump more than two meters of height.
The children were excited by the thought of having access to such an extraordinary power.
Dudian's heart was shocked. This time he had clearly seen for himself the woman called Noni injecting an old-fashioned syringe. There was pink liquid inside the syringe. She had injected it into the boy's arm which led to the latter's physical power to rapidly increase in an instant!
This God's Blessing, ah! It was clearly a genetic agent!
Dudian was not shocked because of the effects of the gene-modifying agents called "God Blessing". What shocked him truly was the reality that with the technology of this era, how could the human-race produce such significantly impressive gene-modifying agents? Extraction of genes was technically already a nano-level technology. They don't have microscope, electricity or precise instruments. How could they even produce them?
"Since it's called God's Blessing, therefore it must be provided by Holy Church!" Dudian had such thoughts. He had always felt that Holy Church held great secrets. Perhaps such advanced gene extraction technology is one of the secrets of the Holy Church?
"So amazing!"
"It is God's Blessing!"
"Do you know how long does the effect lasts?"
Mason, Zach and Sham were estatic. Thought of having power far beyond any ordinary person's capability had sent them into raptures of joy.
Deep down in the bottom of his heart, Dudian was worried as he didn't know about the side effects of this medicine. He hoped that they wouldn't be too many negative side effects.
The alchemists such as Rosyard had given their life to work on alchemy in a lifetime to achieve results such as this. It was a gene agent, and in hands of alchemists it is devil's power. Yet, the very same thing when appeared in hands of Holy Church, it is just and legal!
"Look, there is Beiwei!."
"She has chosen the Mellon consortium!"
Zach and Sham suddenly cried out, their hands pointing towards a girl. She was at the same age as with them. She was tall and white. Her breasts were still budding. She had been able to seize the attention of many boys. The most attractive feature about her was her exquisite oval cheeks.
Mason blushed and said, "What do you mean?"
Zach laughed and replied: "Come on. Why are you so shy? Don't you like her?"
Mason stared at him, said: "Do you want to be strangled to death?"
"Geez!" Zach responded by looking back at him in contempt.
Dudian smiled. He knew the Beiwei was one of the most dazzling girls from the training camp. Mason had a secret crush on her. Dudian didn't expect her to select Mellon consortium. He thought of Tobu's recommendation and said, "We should choose Mellon consortium then."
Sham was shocked: "Really?"
"Dean, you still think about everyone." Zach shook his head.
Mason flushed and casted a grateful look at Dudian.
Dudian smiled and the lined up for the registration.
Soon, it was their turn.
"You are Dudian?" An elegant man seemed to recognize Dudian. There was a trace of cordial smile that was shown on his face, "I have read about your information. The results are very good. You were first on endurance results and comprehensive knowledge. Also, you have demonstrated quite an impressive performance. Especially a year ago during the assessment where you had to search for the materials. You were second to find all four required materials."
Dudian smiled and asked, "So, anything special for me?"
"I did not expect for you to join our consortium." The elegant man smiled and replied, "With us, you will be the target of seeded cultivation. I believe if you had joined another consortium you would have the enjoyed the same options. This is your contract." Then, from inside the bag he took out another contract.
Mason, Sham and Zach were full of curiosity. They stretched out their necks to look.
Dudian read on, that in general the content was similar with other normal contracts. Yet there were several of these benefits that were better than the normal contracts. First, every once a month he will be given God's Blessing before his mission. In addition to the monthly limit of tasks and missions, he would be given 30% reward on excess materials after the identification.
The most eye catching part in all this was that he also received a temporary residence permit in commercial district!
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Chapter 32: Noble party
"If I'm not mistaken commission on extra material was mention to be 30 percent. Isn't that three times our limit?"
"Temporary residence permit for ten years!"
"Wow. If I knew this, I wouldn't have eaten and slept for the last three years to study and exercise only!"
Mason, Zach and Sham were crying out in envy.
Other children's attention was attracted by their loud voices. More students came to surround them and most of them saw the terms of the contract specially made for Dudian. They were looking at contract with envy and jealousy.
Lorian who was next to the Noni wrinkled his brows: "He selected the Mellon consortium. Does this guy know something which I don't?"
There was a bitter taste in his heart. He asked Noni: "Why is his contractual benefits so high? I was second on endurance results, third on comprehensive knowledge and there was not much of a difference with him"
Noni looked back at him, smiled sweetly: "This is always like that. The first will always have preferential treatment."
Lorian had an ugly look on his face. He did not care much about 30 percent commission that Dudian had got but ten year period temporary residence permit in the commercial district made him extremely jealous.
"Kid, I see you are not convinced. Although your results are excellent, but this kid called Dudian had the best performance almost in every examination. We value the results of examinations a lot, the results of trainings such as stamina and endurance are secondary. "At this time, a man standing by Noni lightly laughed.
Lorian's face darkned when he heard him.
"Are you satisfied with the conditions in this contract? " The elegant man representing gently asked Dudian in presence of people that had gathered over.
Dudian quickly glanced at the terms of the contract and pondered for a moment: "It is written that every three mo
nths I have to comply with the consortium's arrangement for a 'scavenging' trip. In addition, the rest of the time I have to stay in the consortium for special training. Is it possible to amend this?"
The Elegant men was surprised for a moment. He didn't expect in the face of such rich welfare for Dudian to negotiate. He smiled and said: "If you feel too tight with the three month trip, then we can add another month. Four months are the limit."
Dudian shook his head: "Even once a month is not a problem. You misunderstood me. What I mean is I would like to have my own free time."
Elegant man was startled for a moment. He hesitated but replied: "This has to be approved by the people above. I can't make a decision on my own. Especially you will be the object of seed cultivation... "
"Hey, little guy. If they can't comply with your condition in the Mellon consortium, we can in Huasheng consortium." Another burly middle-aged man laughed.
Elegant man face slightly changed as he said in anger: "Bolton, stop the foul play!"
"How I haven't thought about it?" Another mature woman smiled: "We Green Consortium can also accept the conditions of Mr. Dean."
Elegant man face changed, biting his teeth he spoke to Dudian: "Well, I promise you!
Dudian was relieved. In his heart he was secretly thanking the other two.
"After we go back to the consortium the contract will be modified." Elegant man said: "I haven't brought God's blessing so it will be provided to you when we go back. For now stand behind me while I register others."
Dudian nodded slightly.
Representatives of other consortiums gave up in regret as they saw the foregone conclusion. Only the burly middle-aged man hadn't given up: "Little man, if they breach the contract when you are back in consortium, don't lose your hope. Come over to Huasheng consortium, as my words will be effective at all times"
Elegant man looked at him angrily, "Bolton, stop with your slanders!"
The burly middle-aged man shrugged, turned and continued to draw other students.
Elegant man's eyes fell on Mason, Sham and Zach. "You are together, right?"
Macon nodded and said: "Yes ah ... erm... give us some benefits to improve the contract."
Elegant man turned silent as he helplessly said: "It can't be modified. The rules are set."
Mason looked up and saw that no other consortium was competing for them to help drive up their own worth. He was disappointed: "Alright."
Elegant man saw through Mason's move.
Soon, all the seven consortia and the military finished with the registration process. Each consortium led their recruited students towards the respective carriages which stood outside the school field.
Dudian opened carriage's curtain to look at the school field. This place would be imprinted in his memory forever.
"Goodbye..." He murmured.
Carriage galloped away through bustling area. The pedestrians who saw the flags inserted on the carriages quickly gave way to them for fear of blocking the movement of carriages.
A few moments later, several carriages that belonged to Mellon consortium came to stop on a busy street. Recruiter was the first to jump down the carriage to take the lead. He took them into a huge building. Eight young girls came out to greet him. Afterwards they turned towards the carriages and opened their doors: "Please follow us"
Dudian came of the carriage to the elegant man standing close to him: "Let's go. I'll be the one to take you through the procedures."
Dudian went after him to keep up. Mason and other two followed after Dudian.
The other carriages were led by the girls, and followed.
"After claiming identity cards, you will be the personal of Mellon Foundation. From now on you will enjoy the Mellon Foundation's welfare, but also will have to comply with the rules of the Mellon Foundation." Elegant man told while they were walking on a path: "Dean, you are the seed selection of this session. There is a noble party tonight, you can come to attend. You should meet up with the upper class people who belong to our Mellon consortium."
Dudian was surprised: "Is it possible if I don't attend?"
Elegant man was startled: "Why?"
"I want to go back and look for my parents first." Dudian said.
Appreciation was reflected in elegant man's eyes: "Its understandable, but don't be in hurry to meet your parents. This is a rare opportunity. There are lots of people who crave to participate in this party. There will be hunters too."
"Hunters?" Dudian immediately thought back to three years ago. Fernando and the other one had taken him to hunter castle for test. It was a confidential information back then. However it now appears that although the identity of hunters and scavenger are hidden, but its limited to only ordinary people and normal guards."
"Alright." Dudian said.
Mason spoke in envious tone: "What a luck! All the good things are falling onto your foot. I'm going to die of jealousy! "
"You shouldn't! When we go back, Dean should treat us for meal!" Zach suggested.
"Agreed!" Sham immediately joined the conversation.
Dudian turned a blind eye as he ignored them.
"What is a hunter?" Mason was curious.
Elegant man smiled and said: "Let's go into the hall". A beautiful woman greeedt them over for registration. The elegant man turned towards Dudian and said: "You come over with me."
Chapter 33: Dinner
Dudian was taken to a luxury office.
There was a tough old man who sat by the table. A pretty young girl was sitting on his leg, holding a burgundy cup full of crimson red wine.
"Peter, when are you going to learn to knock on the door?" The old man patted the girl's buttocks and motioned her to leave.
Elegant men laughed: "You should lock the door first."
Old man noticed Dudian who was following Peter: "Is he one of the fellows who was picked in this group's scavengers? Why have you brought him here?"
Peter smiled: "He is the seed of these batch. His contract needs to be modified a bit. You should rest assured, everything is within the scope of permissions."
"Oh?" The old man looked at Dudian with interest, said: "Top of this batch, ha? Kid, you are doing pretty well. If you continue in the same pace you may turn into a good hunter. "
Peter smiled as he looked at Dudian: "You sit first, the new contract will soon be ready."He turned to the old man: "identity medals and uniforms, please."
Old man smiled, opened a drawer, pulled out a stack of black uniforms.
Dudian sat down next to the sofa. When he saw the uniform he could not help but think of three years ago. The two officers who took him to training grounds had worn exactly the same uniforms.
"This is your scavenger medal and uniform." Peter handed the clothes and medals to Dudian. There were two different medals: "In case of civilians you should produce the first medal which will cover your identity as a guard. In case of aristocrats or others, you can use the scavenger medal"
Dudian looked at the two medals. The silver medal engraved with crossed swords was for guard identity. However, the scavenger medal was matte black. The giant wall of Silva was engraved on its outline.
"You are our Mellon consortium's seed cultivation object." Peter sat down beside Dudian: "Every time after scavenging, the consortium will give you a spring which is purchased from the Holy Church. It is a very expensive syrup used to clean your body's radiation value. As a result, you won't have to worry about radiation problems while scavenging. The consortium will give you special attention after you accumulate certain amount of points. You may get the opportunity to access the hunter school and as long as you can stick through the training, you can become a hunter!"
Fernando had told him that to become a hunter you had to have a 'light physique'. He didn't expect that there are other methods that could lead to become a hunter.
"I will work hard." Dudian grabbed medals and uniforms as he replied in a serious tone.
"I'm sure you will." Peter
encouraged.
"How is the status of hunters in comparison to nobility? " he asked.
Peter laughed: "This depends on level of hunters, but also level of nobility should be taken into account. If you are an excellent scavenger then aristocrats will politely try to curry favor with you. After all, scavengers bring a lot of wealth to aristocracy. It can be said that scavengers are aristocrats favorite workers. But in the eyes of the number of financially influential noble families, scavengers are nothing. Only hunters meet their appetite. "
Dudian eyes moved: "There are levels in hunting division?"
"Of course there are. But it's too early for you to know about that. " Peter encouraged: "The benefits of being a hunter are much more than you think. They not only get qualifications for permanent residence in commercial district but if they accumulate enough merits then their future is limitless!"
Dudian nodded slightly, knowing that Peter was throwing a bait. In his heart he was not concerned about permanent residence in commercial district or having qualifications to start his own noble lineage. These are the appearances created by the rulers of this world. Being a hunter, scavenger, noble or anything else is just a privilege which can be taken away at any time. It's not real power!
It's been three years since he had decided to get the power to control his own destiny. No longer be dominated or trampled!
If he continued on to live a humble life like an ant, one day or other, ultimately he will be trampled to death.
"By the way, in seven days you will have to go to your first task as a scavenger. " Peter laughed: "You have to do well. Your results will determine way too many things that you don't even imagine. Anyway, I would advise you to wash up and clean yourself. At night, I will pick you up. Don't forget aristocrats hate dirt and mess. Comb your hair neatly... "
Dudian nodded slightly, "I'll pay attention to details."
At this time, the door opened and the previous girl came in. She handed the new contract to Peter.
Peter looked at it and handed it to Dudian: "Check , there should be no problems."
Dudian once again went over the contract from start to finish. He saw that the changes had been made on proposed places. He took the pen and quickly signed under his name.
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