Tang Li had always kept a deferential posture in front of the commandant. It was clear that he had come to the Titan City-state hoping to rely on the commandant, find an opportunity there, establish himself, and make something of himself.
The School Lang Department was an important government office in the Titan City-state. In the eyes of wandering adventurers like Tang Li, it naturally stood far above them. It was impossible to curry too much favor with its officials.
The commandant's original promises to him had involved more than just making money. He had promised them even more: if they performed well, they would all have a chance to join the School Lang Department and become officials.
Just as in the Surface World during the Sunny Era, the ultimate goal in life was to land a secure government job. Studying hard and becoming an official was almost everyone's ideal life.
The underlying logic was much the same in the underground world. Holding an official post was an enormous temptation to these adventurers—a true chance to make something of themselves. It was an important mark of rising above their humble origins and becoming their betters.
The commandant seemed to have seen through Tang Li's thoughts. He said calmly, "There are plenty of opportunities in the Titan City-state right now. I have two paths in mind. Go back and discuss them."
Tang Li had finally gotten to the substance of the matter, and he was thrilled. Still, he did his best to suppress his excitement and said solemnly, "Please give us your instructions, Commandant."
"Heh, you don't need to be so nervous. If I'm sitting here drinking with you, I don't consider you an outsider. Besides, your maternal uncle and I once shared a bond forged in life and death."
"Originally,