Chapter 8: Job Hunting

This amazed Cedric seeing how the Beastmen tribe flourished. The five huts surrounded the fire, and not only have they made adjustments and redesign, but the hut was larger.

In Callidus's hut, numerous animal skins were hanging on sticks.

They also created weapons, at first there was only one axe. Now they had four axes and three spears made from stone and sticks. They also had accessories, Callidus made them bracelets, and even necklaces from their kills.

"This is amazing.."

Cedric continued to scroll and admire the impressive structures that the Beastmen had built in just one week.

'Hmm?.. Is that??'

There was a small hut beside Callidus's house. Cedric zoomed in even closer, and it was a statue carved from wood.

Though the statue didn't fully depict Lux's beauty and needed more handiwork, Cedric who was looking at the statue was already amazed.

The statue was 10 centimeters tall.

"We're back.."

Dux and Fortis both held a deer in their hands.

Dux had a scar on his right cheek, while Fortis had a scar on his lips and a huge scar on his stomach. The two looked mature, their hands even had scars and calluses.

Putting down the deer, the two headed into Callidus's hut.

"Callidus we're back.."

"Welcome back, Dux Fortis! Just a moment, I need to tan these skins for Celer and Lenta."

"Where are they though?"

Callidus also changed, he still looks the same, but his hands had calluses all over them. Not only that a certain aura from his body kept oozing out.

"Oh, they're both in the forest.."

"What?! Why would they be in the forest? It's dangerous!"

"Relax Dux, they're both strong enough to defeat a bear. I'm sure they would be alright.."

"Alright? Lenta almost died getting attacked by a wild boar three days ago! Ugh, this is pointless I'm looking for them.."

Dux left the hut and quickly started running towards the forest.

"Hah, ever since Lenta was attacked, he has become very overprotective of all of us."

"Of course, Dux cares for all of us. He does not want to lose us.."

"I understand your point, Fortis, but we must also consider the freedom of Celer and Lenta. It would not be fair to lock them up out of fear. In any case, please go and follow him, Fortis."

Fortis nodded his head and left Callidus's hut.

Meanwhile, Dux was searching inside the forest for Celer and Lenta.

"Celer! Lenta!"

Ever since Lenta got attacked by the wild boar, Dux has been having nightmares. The nightmares consist of everyone he knows dying in front of him. He was scared of losing the only people he loved.

Whilst Celer and Lenta are hiding in one of the trees.

"Ah geez, here he goes again.."

Lenta glanced at Dux who was shouting beneath them.

"Ugh, can't he even give us space? Every time we leave and he comes back from hunting he would always search for us like a madman. It's annoying ugh.."

"Your right Lenta… I mean does he expect for us to stay there with Callidus all the time? He won't even let us breathe!"

"That's true, he became annoying ever since I got injured.."

"Yeah...hey wanna play a prank on him?"

Lenta's ears perked hearing the word 'prank' from Celer.

With a devilish smile, the two of them planned a prank to scare Dux.

Whilst Callidus was finished tanning the deer skin. He then proceeded to cook food for everyone. When Callidus was born, he was filled with joy but unsure if he should trust those around him. His high intellect made him cautious.

But spending a week with everyone made him feel at ease, not only were they helpful in many ways, it made Callidus feel the warmth and energy that he never felt before.

He was also happy with the fact that he created numerous useful items for the others to use, for example, the axe he created provided Dux and Fortis to have a faster workforce when cutting trees for their huts and hunting for food.

The bonfire he first created was also helpful, not only does it scare any other predators, but it also helps them roast their food.

He crafted three knives and also refurbished their former residences to create a comfortable cabin for them. He also created clothing for everyone.

Seeing his hard work being used for everyone to survive made Callidus joyous.

But everything he created was thanks to the orders from their goddess Lux. As such to commemorate their goddess, Callidus sculpted a small piece of their goddess image.

Every day Callidus would pray along with the others for their safety to their goddess, and the goddess always protected them from any harm. The goddess also bestowed upon them the ability to quickly heal their wounds within three days.

"Phew"

Callidus wiped the sweat on his forehead and he continued his job.

"Ugh! Let us go!"

"I thought the prank would work.."

Dux was carrying Lenta whilst Fortis was carrying Celer.

For Callidus seeing Lenta, Celer arguing with Dux was normal.

"Everyone! Food ready.."

"Put me down!"

"Much obliged.."

Dux let go of Lenta and sat beside the bonfire. He accepted the banana leaf with meat on it given by Callidus and began to eat.

"Really Dux? Your such an asshole!"

"Are you alright Celer?"

Celer was eating quietly with a gloomy expression, normally she would start to play pranks or tease the others.

"My prank…It didn't work.."

"See that Dux you made Celer like that!"

Lenta was eating while shouting at Dux who was silently eating without a word.

"Prank. Failed…"

Fortis handed the banana leaf to Celer.

"Your prank was good, it would have succeeded if it was someone else...But the one you were pranking was none other than Dux.."

"I know. And it failed.."

Listening to the fun conversation the five of them had made Cedric smile.

They look and felt like real people from Cedric's point.

After finishing their dinner, each of them began to enter their huts to sleep for the night.

"Please protects us from danger... Goodnight our dear goddess.."

Each of them was praying inside their huts before falling asleep. It was a simple payer, they only wanted to be safe from any harm or illness.

Since they were asleep, Cedric also decided to sleep and left the systems room.

Cedric returned to his apartment, feeling stiff. He planned to have dinner, but when he opened the fridge, he discovered that there was no food left. The fridge was empty.

"I need a job.."

Cedric, feeling hungry and with a grumbling stomach, decided to try to ignore it and go to sleep instead.

"Tomorrow I have to find a job, besides I don't have to worry, the system is doing a great job taking care of them.."

Resting his head on the soft pillows. Cedric fell asleep.

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Morning arrived quickly. Cedric took a quick shower and dressed in a white t-shirt and black pants. He put on his black shoes to look more presentable and increase his chances of finding a job successfully.

Before leaving, Cedric went inside the systems room to check one more time. Seeing that everyone was alright and safe from any harm, Cedric immediately left the systems room to find a job.

"So you're looking for a part-time job?"

"Yeah"

"Sorry, but I can't hire you, Cedric."

"Wh-Why not? Come on Theo I need a job. Please!"

"I'm already having trouble due to the business revenue, hiring an employee... I'll be bankrupt.."

"Fine.."

Cedric left the shop disappointed. He continued his search for a job, he wanted to get home at 12 o clock to check on the Beastmen and Mermaid.

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"Sorry young man.."

Alas, Cedric's miserable luck won again. He wasn't hired by any of the stores.

Dejected Cedric began to walk home when he saw the shop where he bought the computer had a recruitment poster on the window.

"They're looking for a part-time worker?"

Cedric harbors resentment towards this store because it was the reason he went hungry. But he was willing to let go o the hate if this store would hire him.

Opening the door, it was the same as he first entered the store. The old man was bus eating peanuts on the counter and listening to the radio.

"Excuse me?"

The old man who was shivering slowly tilted his head and glanced at Cedric.

"Yes?"

"Outside on the window, it was a recruitment poster. May I ask if is it still available?"

"Available? Why yes, it is, do you perhaps want the part-time job?"

"Y-yes!"

"Hmmm… You're hired.."

"E-Eh? That fast? Aren't you going to ask me about my experience or anything? Such as my portfolio?"

"No need, the only thing you have to do is help me with the store. Clean the shelves, and if there is a customer tend to him or her. Your work starts at 7 am to 7 pm, and your wage is 200 dollars.."

'That's an even greater deal than other shops! Old man, I forgive you!'

"T-Thank you so much. But umm if it's alright...Can I have an advance payment for this month?"