You can return to your village in three years, armed with knowledge and power, becoming supervisors, or you can stay and become part of the Red Tide, becoming knights, craftsmen, or civil servants.
Every path is open, without any limits, but how far you can go depends on yourselves.
He paused for a moment, and finally said, "Red Tide does not nurture the lazy, but never fails those who are willing to work hard."
The young men exchanged glances, seemingly understanding, remained silent for a while.
Someone lowered their head, poking their toe, while another moved their mouth, as if wanting to speak but held back.
The most direct reaction came from the youngest in the group, who whispered, "I, I will work hard."
Immediately after, another older boy beside him nodded, "We won't disappoint you, sir."
The words were awkward, slightly stammered, but compared to the wary and cautious looks when they first entered the city, there was now a spark in their eyes.
