The carriage carried Stille, Mia, and Liss out through Bunta City's eastern gate to the lower reaches of the Sandy River, not far east of the old city.
When they stopped at the newly built dock near where the Sandy River entered the Sanglang Canal, they saw several dozen human workers on the dock, along with nearly a hundred members of the Orc Tribe of various appearances.
As the carriage approached, President Porter, the leader of the humans, came forward alongside a Tiger Tribe beastman who also appeared to be a leader.
Stille stepped out of the carriage with Liss supporting her. President Porter glanced at her belly and hurriedly said with an apologetic expression, "Madam, I'm terribly sorry to have made you come out in weather like this. Thank you for taking the trouble."
"It's nothing." Stille smiled and waved a hand, then turned to the Tiger Tribe beastman. "Lokhan, is everyone here?"
Lokhan grinned broadly. "Everyone's here. Look, they're all waiting over there."
Stille swept her gaze over the beastmen and nodded in satisfaction before asking President Porter, "President Porter, have you assessed these beastmen? Do they meet your requirements?"
President Porter nodded repeatedly, all smiles. "Yes, I'm very satisfied. Our fleet only needs workers with enough strength and stamina. They're just right."
Stille turned back to Lokhan. "And what about you? Are you satisfied with the work and the terms offered by the Porter Merchant Guild?"
Lokhan bobbed his head vigorously. "Yes, yes, we're very satisfied too. The brothers all said working here was far better than staying back home."
"Good. Since neither side has any objections, let's sign the Employment Contract. I'll serve as witness," Stille said.
"All right."
"All right."
President Porter and Lokhan answered in unison, then went together into a small building beside