Ethan Drake purchased a tavern!
For him, this was not a difficult task.
It had been part of his plan all along! After all, arriving here meant he couldn't be sleeping on the streets!
Building a small power base here as a tavern owner and interacting with the people and players of this world seemed quite interesting.
After observing the place yesterday, he felt quite satisfied.
It was spacious and the décor suited his taste.
If needed, he could make further modifications in the future.
That evening, he had expressed his intention to the tavern's owner to make a deal,
and no one could resist the allure of the Fire Crystal.
Although he was a bit reluctant to part with his lifetime's assets,
after a night of contemplation, the tavern owner readily agreed.
"Everyone, don't be reserved! The treatment you received from Boss Henry will be matched by me! Perhaps even better!"
The owner's family took their things and promptly left.
Leaving behind about ten of the tavern's original staff, who looked at the young, mysterious new boss with some apprehension.
Although he looked very young, there was an air about him that commanded respect.
Ethan smiled lightly and said calmly,
"Just do your jobs as usual! Of course, if you really can't adjust, I won't stop you from leaving!"
"Now, you have the choice. Do you want to leave, or do you want to stay and continue working with me?"
Ethan sat at a table, pouring himself a cup of tea, and looked at the staff with a gentle smile.
"I'd like to stay!"
"O… Boss, I'd like to stay too!"
"I don't want to leave!"
...
One by one, everyone expressed their willingness to stay.
The previous owner was a good person!
Although someone new had taken over, this gentle young man seemed just as good!
They were ordinary people with modest demands; as long as their treatment remained the same and they could live their lives normally, that was enough.
No one chose to leave.
"Very well, Kleya, take out a hundred gold coins and distribute them to everyone!"
Ethan nodded in satisfaction, handing the package to Kleya.
He couldn't just keep throwing stones into the water, though he had plenty of them.
But rarity adds value, and too much would devalue it.
Moreover, it was inconvenient.
So, in addition to buying the tavern, Ethan had also requested some extra funds from the former owner for future use.
"Ah? Brother Ethan, this…"
Kleya instinctively clutched the package, reluctant to part with it.
By purchasing power, 100 gold coins were roughly equivalent to 100,000 yuan in the previous world.
Having been raised in poverty, the Dark Elf girl was somewhat greedy.
She had never seen so much money before; now Brother Ethan was giving away 100 gold coins, which made her heart ache!
"It's okay, little accountant~"
A warm male voice reached her ears. The man smiled, gently rubbing her nose, and said with a smile.
"Loyal people deserve more! I believe you will create even greater value for me! Right?"
Ethan turned his gaze to the excited faces of the staff, speaking kindly.
His words were calm but somehow very inspiring.
These ordinary staff members were from the lower strata of society and had never been valued like this before.
For a moment, a sense of loyalty and dedication emerged.
This boss was someone worth following!
"Boss, please trust us!"
It wasn't just one person; many couldn't help but shout out.
"Boss! We won't let you down!"
"We'll make this tavern the best in Radiant Sun City!"
"Work, work! I'm fired up!"
...
Soon, everyone was full of enthusiasm, gazing at the man before them with eager eyes, their voices full of excitement.
"Then, I'll leave it to you!"
Ethan's eyes flashed, a subtle magical aura dissipating.
His face maintained the warm, spring-like smile.
Kleya was momentarily stunned.
Though reluctant,
Kleya naturally listened to Ethan's words!
She obediently distributed the 100 gold coins.
"Leave everything here to you!"
Ethan patted the girl's head, cheerfully addressing the others.
Then, he casually took Kleya's hand and walked out of the tavern.
Kleya was still wearing the coarse clothes she had on when she first met Ethan; it was like a beautiful gem covered in dust.
Today, Ethan wanted to take her out for a stroll.
To buy some new clothes.
"Our new boss seems to be an extraordinary person…"
A few staff members stared at the backs of the man and woman, awestruck.
Someone couldn't help but say,
They had never seen such demeanor and grace.
Subtly, there was a premonition in their hearts,
He would surely write his own legend on this continent!
"Of course!"
"Let's work hard! We must not let the boss down!!"
"Ahahaha, are we the first batch of the boss's followers?"
They were filled with energy!
Unaccountably, a unique feeling arose within them.
There was a premonition that this simple and ordinary tavern they were familiar with might surpass even a palace or temple,
Here, would become legendary!