Chapter 3, The Work of Servants

Gong Hao also smiled, his body trembled a few times, which aggravated his injury, causing him to let out a soft gasp of pain

Hey, Xiu Yi." A small head poked out from behind the flower shed

Fink stared blankly at Gong Hao, who sighed softly: "Trust me, Fink, this place is not as simple as you imagine. I just don't want Andrew to know that I am of no use. On the contrary, we need to do better than anyone else"

Gong Hao realized that in this world, alchemy is a vast system project, and his understanding of this field is actually very limited.

Gong Hao looked at Fink in surprise: "Who told you?"

He gestured with his hand towards the head of the saber-toothed tiger, his face filled with exaggerated expressions

Moreover, the castle on Purgatory Island has existed for twenty years, and it is unreasonable that not a single one of the sixty servants willing to work hard could be found in all that time; there must be an issue here

My father, who was once an outstanding businessman, ultimately lost all his wealth to a woman. As a result, he turned to alcoholism and later died, leaving me without support, and I was sold here. Before he died, he told me that all beautiful women are terrifying creatures. Yet, I never expected that a flower could be like this

"Alright, I have finished my tasks as well. Fink, let's go out for a walk together. It's better not to stay here if there's nothing to do," Gong Hao said

The flower stem retracted, swallowing that bloody piece of flesh; the thick flower stem resembled a human neck, and one could even see the action of chewing and swallowing, making one’s scalp tingle.

How did you know? Fink was very surprised

Every month, a group of young people is sent from afar, and then a selection is made to execute some of them? This is a meaningless act. Purgatory Island is not a place for carrying out death sentences

Just for the sake of disguise, he often does not speak like a twelve-year-old child, yet inadvertently reveals a maturity beyond his years. This makes him somewhat out of place among other youths, except for Fink

It sounds like your job is quite easy

You say what I should do, I will listen to you

Fink's small face turned pale with fright: "Oh, I am very sorry, Huey, I truly did not know that the flower would do this"

Such a paradox will never occur in any world of wisdom, whether it be a material world or a magical one

Yes, I heard about it. I also heard that Blunt cried on the spot. Gong Hao smiled.

Gong Hao turned around and saw it was Fink

"How did you come here?" Gong Hao asked

Fink entered with a cheerful smile and said, "I have finished my tasks, and since there is nothing else to do, I just came to see you"

All the servants here were purchased from the market by the Lance Empire and sent here. The work here is not safe either. If one does not work hard, they can be sent elsewhere. Does this not imply that only those who are negligent and lazy have the possibility of escaping danger

Gong Hao's job is to oversee the forty-two varieties of magical plants in Area 13, totaling eighty-six specimens. Most of these eighty-six magical plants come from the jungles of Purgatory Island, among which four varieties are nearly extinct on Wind Whisper Continent, and even in Purgatory Island, there are only a few remaining.

The material collection area in the castle has recorded approximately 300 types of magical beasts, 400 types of magical insects, and 500 types of magical plants, divided into 60 zones, each managed by a young servant, providing various specified materials for the alchemy master, Hines. The variety and quantity of magical beasts and plants differ across the zones. In some areas, there may be as many as 100 types of magical plants or insects, while in others, there may only be one or two types of magical beasts. Those with fewer specimens often pose greater danger, and the difficulty of material collection is also higher. In some areas, there may be as many as 100 types of magical plants or insects, while in others, there may only be one or two types of magical beasts. Those with fewer specimens often pose greater danger, and the difficulty of material collection is also higher

Today, Gong Hao is trimming a clump of dragon beard grass. This type of grass resembles a spiritual being, with its branches and leaves swaying about like human arms. Its rhizome is red and possesses strong corrosive properties; if it accidentally comes into contact with the skin, it can cause extensive ulceration. Therefore, Gong Hao must handle it with utmost care.

When Brent was on the ship, he once bullied Huey and Fink. At that time, Gong Hao had not yet crossed over, and the two little boys were severely beaten by Brent, who was a head taller than them. Perhaps it was due to his imposing stature that Sack assigned him to Area 9 to serve the fierce Level 4 magical beast.

Since those sent to the island are mostly underage adolescents, they are inexperienced and many do not understand the deceitfulness of human nature. A simple lie can deceive everyone, but it is unlikely to fool Gong Hao. After all, his thinking has already matured into that of an adult

Regardless of what kind of place Hell Island is, Gong Hao can be certain that it is by no means a paradise for philanthropists

"I just saved your finger, didn't I?"

"Trust me, superficial injuries are nothing to worry about," Gong Hao stated with certainty

"Then listen to me, Fink, you owe me a favor. I want you to repay that favor now"

"Yes, what is it?" Fink was somewhat surprised

Gong Hao rushed over and tackled Fink to the ground, the sharp-toothed calyx grazed Gong Hao's shoulder, tearing a piece of flesh from his arm

After sending Fink away, Gong Hao looked at the eighty-six magical plants in the greenhouse. He thought that perhaps his understanding of alchemy should begin with these plants and the *illustrations* in the book.

Suddenly, the beautiful flower pointed at by Fink bloomed, revealing a large circle of densely packed sharp teeth beneath the petals, which then bit down fiercely on Fink's finger.

The wound hurts a lot

"It is very necessary," Gong Hao affirmed. "Remember, Fink, in the future, do not come here to find me unless it is something important. If there is something, I will come to find you. I need to understand the environment here first before making a decision"

What kind of experiment requires so many people

Gong Hao's expression changed dramatically, and he shouted, "Be careful!"

Hey, your injury is severe, and you have lost a lot of blood. Let us go find Lord Andrew, for this is the Alchemy Castle, which has the best healing potions

"That is the Blood Orchid, a jungle killer, which is now nearly extinct; this is the only one left. Damn it, I just fed it, and it still isn't full." Gong Hao grimaced in pain; the sensitivity of a teenager's skin far exceeds that of an adult, and the wound where a large piece of flesh was torn away throbbed with intense pain.

For example, women. Fink quick interface

If a person cannot clearly see the environment they are in, then they are destined to lead a life of mediocrity.

Glaring at Fink, Gong Hao said helplessly: "You must not approach the plants here lightly; you should know that it is not only creatures with fangs and claws that are terrifying"

Perhaps it is the entire hand... its mouth is quite large. Alright, Huey, what exactly do you want to say to me? Your injury is severe and cannot be delayed

I consider myself quite lucky. Hey, have you heard? That unfortunate fellow Brent has been assigned to Zone 9. There is a terrifying saber-toothed tiger there. Just the head of the saber-toothed tiger is as big as a table, and its teeth are long and sharp. Wow, that thing is truly horrifying and - picture - book. Fink's tone was somewhat gleeful, yet the little guy's way of speaking remained innocent. Just the head of the saber-toothed tiger is as big as a table, and its teeth are long and sharp. Wow, that thing is truly horrifying and - picture - book. Fink's tone was somewhat gleeful, yet the little guy's way of speaking remained innocent.

Then, please do not tell anyone about my injury. Remember, absolutely do not tell anyone

"The powdered teeth of the saber-toothed beast can be used to create mana-blocking potions. Although the saber-toothed beast itself cannot cast any spells, it possesses immense strength and, most importantly, the ability to withstand most magical attacks. Therefore, its teeth serve not only as weapons but also as effective tools for self-defense," said Gong Hao

So where exactly have those missing young servants gone? What have they been doing? Regardless of the answer, it is certainly related to the alchemical experiments

"No!" Gong Hao was taken aback and grabbed Fink, saying: "Fink, I am your good friend, right?"

Before finding the answer on your own, perhaps it would be wise to thoroughly study the mysteries of alchemy

After trimming the dragon beard grass, it was placed back into the flowerpot. Gong Hao replied, "You know I once served at the residence of Baron Harden. Baron Harden enjoys hunting, and there is a place called Red Leaf Mountain in South Wales, where he is a regular visitor, often accompanied by his son. On one occasion, we encountered a saber-toothed tiger on Red Leaf Mountain, and that fierce creature killed three people on the spot. When the baron returned, he was so frightened that he fell seriously ill. For a full six months after that, he did not return to Red Leaf Mountain. It was during that time that I heard about the saber-toothed tiger."

No, it should not be execution

Gong Hao recalled the female intern who had blown up the entire laboratory and brought himself here, embracing Fink's head: "Yes, your father was not wrong... Moreover, even women who are not so beautiful can be equally terrifying"

Although it was only the second day since he arrived at Hell Island, Gong Hao quickly mastered all the important matters related to his work. He was a top student in the Chemistry Department and often participated in various chemical experiments, which greatly enhanced his practical skills

"What’s wrong? I think this place is quite nice. Look at how beautifully this flower is blooming," Fink said, pointing to a vibrant red flower not far from him.

But I still like to look at beautiful girls, Fink said with a silly laugh

"Is it really necessary?" Fink asked in confusion, "We are merely servants; no matter how well we perform, we will not be promoted."

From the memories of Hugh Glaire, Gong Hao discovered that Baron Harden was a genuinely good person. He was naturally cheerful and generous, but unfortunately, he lacked much business acumen. If it were not for the support of his inherited estate, he might have gone bankrupt long ago. Today, apart from that piece of land, Baron Harden actually has nothing left.

Rather than lamenting the baron's downfall, it is more appropriate to be angered by the aunt's greed

Once the caretaker inadvertently kills a plant, perhaps the entire Wind Whispering Continent will lose a species as a result

This sentence was taught to Gong Hao by his father

"Alright, Shuyi, you just saved me, so I will listen to you. But are you really okay with your injury?"

It is truly a pity; if the baron were a bit wealthier, perhaps he would not have been sold to this wretched place.

Indeed. Fink said proudly: "His job is to grind some powder from the teeth of that saber-toothed tiger every day. It is said that this substance has very magical effects. However, that saber-toothed tiger probably does not appreciate having its teeth treated this way"

Having trimmed the dragon beard grass, Gong Hao had completed the last task at hand

However, it is unfortunate that Fink remains naive; there are many things he cannot tell Fink. He cannot inform him that this place is likely to execute all those who do not work hard, or that they might be subjected to some other fate.