Chen Liwen's voice grew quieter and quieter.
Clearly, he had also realized that his skills seemed to have little use in the Harry Potter world. Considering how much magic interfered with technology in this worldview, that "little" had to be reduced by several more percentage points.
Ananda patted his shoulder and spoke gently. "As far as I know, the North American Team has a third-tier expert who specializes in computer-related skills... I believe that one day, you too can become someone like that!"
Fine words, indeed.
But when it came to investing, he merely tossed Chen Liwen a dagger and did not even agree on a return for his investment.
The fourth newcomer was a girl of fifteen or sixteen. She wore thin clothing and looked pitifully fragile.
"M-My name is R-Ruan Shimei."
She practically curled into a ball as she spoke, staring at her toes the whole time. Her voice was quiet and trembling, but the profession she named made everyone look at her differently. "...I-I'm a prostitute. I-I'm good at... sleeping with people?"
"Amitabha."
Ananda raised a hand and stroked Ruan Shimei's head, comforting her. "With the power to endure humiliation, the Buddha casts aside conflict and contention, does not seek out the faults and evils of others, and reaches the perfection of forbearance... Homage to the Future Buddha Maitreya!"
After saying that, he gave her nothing at all and instead looked toward the final newcomer, who was also barefoot. This newcomer wore a coarse short shirt and carried a bamboo hat on his back, looking somewhat rough and rustic.
Noticing the monk's gaze.
The final newcomer pressed his palms together and bowed properly. "I'm Daxin. A farmer. I can grow rice, weave bamboo hats, herd cattle, and cook."
Ananda nodded slightly.
But he gave Daxin no weapon