Lu Xi paused slightly, as if he had suddenly thought of something, then continued:
"By the way, I think we could also add a retirement system. Once mages reach a certain age, or save up enough contribution points early, they can retire if they want—get married, have children, or simply enjoy their later years. No problem at all."
After all, once enrollment was fully opened, there would be a steady influx of fresh blood. Kamar-Taj would no longer be short on that little bit of combat power.
The mages immediately grew excited upon hearing this.
They had never even had salaries before, let alone any kind of retirement system.
Even Ancient One had needed to rack his brains and fake his own death just to retire.
Besides, Kamar-Taj had always been dirt poor. Where would it have found spare money to pay everyone wages?
In the past, their payment for protecting the world had merely been the magic power periodically bestowed by the Vishanti.
Now that Lu Xi had brought such generous benefits, who would not be tempted?
"Oh! Oh! Long live the Sorcerer Supreme!"
Everyone shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the training grounds as their excitement overflowed.
Lu Xi smiled and raised both hands, pressing them downward to signal everyone to quiet down before saying:
"Every one of you is a warrior who protects the world with your lives. You deserve the best treatment."
As he spoke, Lu Xi took out the bank card and handed it to Kaecilius.
"Kaecilius, I'll leave these matters to you."
Kaecilius hurriedly accepted it with both hands and said solemnly:
"Yes, Sorcerer Supreme. I will handle everything properly."
Natasha and Barton exchanged a glance, finally understanding why the mages looked at Lu Xi with such fanaticism.
If Nick Fury had offered