As Rejedo's voice rang out over Silver City, Derrick lifted his head expectantly.
He knew that Elder Banovil had now become Rejedo's mouthpiece. Most of Rejedo's orders were usually issued through Elder Banovil.
Not long ago, he had reported Rejedo's actions to Mister Emperor of the Café through the Tarot Club. Now that Rejedo had summoned Elder Banovil, could it be that the Café's ruling had come down?
Yet Derrick did not hear anything further. It was not until today's farming hours had ended that the Six-Member Council gathered the residents in the gymnasium.
Well, calling it a gathering was not quite right. At this hour, aside from students and teachers, everyone in Silver City should have been here anyway.
"The compulsory farming and related orders will be lifted after this week ends."
Banovil's first sentence immediately caused an uproar.
"Silence!"
Banovil's expression was stern. He swept his gaze around, taking in everyone's unease and confusion, then nodded.
"Starting next week, everyone may choose their own way of life. Silver City will still hire everyone to farm, but it will no longer be compulsory."
"However, you must understand that your chosen way of life will be tied to a farming cycle. Before a round of farming has been completed and harvested, residents who choose any way of life cannot change their choice."
At that moment, a Sequence Eight Fighter raised his hand and asked, "Elder, will expeditions outside the city resume?"
Banovil glanced at him, his expression unchanged.
"Silver City will no longer organize hunts. However, hunting outside the city will not be forbidden, and purchase commissions for Extraordinary materials will be established on a long-term basis."
The Fighter let out a breath of relief, yet could not help frowning.
Though farming was a stable life, not everyone preferred stability.