"Of course, at first there would be some hesitation, but as long as the profit is substantial enough, even in the Barto Hell where devils roam freely, there will be hordes of folks lining up, eager for the chance to strike it rich overnight and change their fate."
As he spoke, David flicked his tail, motioning for the Dragonkin overseer, who held a whip and was noticeably more obedient, to summon all the miners. He looked around at their numb expressions and said,
"I know and understand you lot who were dragged here and have yet to be ransomed back."
Some of the humans, who had not yet had their fighting spirit crushed by the dreary life of a miner, sneered right away, fully expecting another ploy to coax them into working harder.
But what they heard next was plain talk that stabbed right at their hearts:
"Among you, some have toiled a lifetime under a knight, barely managing to earn a knighthood without the chance to benefit your communities.
