Ch. 361Compensation — It's the Last Day for Double Votes; Does Anyone Still Want to Cast Monthly Votes?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Solam agrees to pay Trism and Di Si Ao 5,000 gold annually to work off their debt, but they'll take longer to repay.
- Isabella asks Solam to set her free and let her work to earn her freedom. Solam agrees, offering her the same terms as the brothers.
- Diya Aiding reports that Steel Claw, leader of the Black Claw Guild, wants to meet Solam to thank him for saving Tegula.
Character Developments
- Trism becomes more comfortable around Solam after learning he won't be treated as a slave.
- Isabella plans to work for Solam, save money, and return to her homeland.
- Diya Aiding shows respect and eagerness to please Solam, hoping to gain more benefits.
Significant Themes
- Freedom vs. Slavery: Characters discuss and experience the difference between being free and being enslaved.
- Power and Wealth: Characters respect and seek Solam's power and wealth, demonstrating the influence of these factors.
Character Interactions
- Solam and Trism: They negotiate Solam's offer, with Trism asking for lower pay.
- Solam and Isabella: Isabella asks Solam to set her free, and he agrees, offering her the same terms as the brothers.
- Solam and Diya Aiding: Diya Aiding reports Steel Claw's visit, seeking Solam's approval to let them in.