Emerald Port.

As the largest port in the Kingdom of Ser, it has always been very prosperous. There are countless ships anchored every day. The need to unload cargo alone is enough to support the coolies in the entire terminal.

Chopper is one of them.

As an ordinary dock coolie, in addition to working hard every day with sweat and rain, he also had to watch his hard-earned money being exploited by port officials and gangs. In the end, the remaining amount was only enough to satisfy the family's food. His wife even had to pick up wild vegetables to live. The family conditions were really hard to say.

And when I went out today, my wife's instructions made this honest guy frown deeply.

"Little Bruce is already ten years old, so it's time to consider the future!"

As the son of the Dock Coolie, Little Bruce could not go to school or hire a tutor to train like the children of nobles and wealthy citizens.

This world has always been unequal. Even if the church's pastoral quota and learning opportunities are monopolized by the upper class, there is almost no hope of changing one's destiny for the people below.

Similarly, knight practice, even if it is just the training of the most ordinary warrior, is simply impossible. The daily expense of eating meat is an astronomical figure.

If you don’t have a skill, just be an adventurer or a mercenary? Be careful that the body will lie in the sewer the next day!

"Maybe...it's only a sailor, right?"

Chopper murmured.

Naturally, he didn't want to see Bruce step on his own way of retreat and become the coolie with the lowest position. After all, he thought for a long time and seemed to be more suitable for sailors. After all, all he could contact was the dock and those big ships. With his relationship with the third mate of the Crescent Issue, it would not be a big problem to put an intern sailor on it.

The only key is what to do in the past few years before becoming an intern sailor?

Even a ten-year-old kid is already half a labor force and should contribute to his family.

Moreover, Chopper was very worried that if he didn't find something for Little Bruce, this troublemaker would be soon bribed by three hands and become a very common thief on the dock.

The gods are above it, that is not a matter of glory.

Due to his repeated conspiracy, Chopper looked a little dazed and didn't even pay much attention to the new notice on the side of the road.

To be honest, even if there is any big news on the announcement, there is only a lot of topics for talking about him after dinner. Even the new king's decree is like this!

For the nobles in the entire Emerald Port, the sudden change of a king in the Kingdom of Ser was a major event that was shocking.

But for Chopper, the king and other things are too far away from him, and it is not as exciting as the news that the price of black bread and wheat flour will rise soon.

"Hey, old sea dog, thank you for the rum on that end!"

"Doke, the last time the barbecue was really good!"

"Jeff, have you heard that? Yesterday Old Berry caught a golden eel, which was the legendary deliciousness. Unfortunately, he did not taste it, but sold it..."

...

When we arrived at the dock, we greeted our colleagues without saying a word. Chopper took off his coat and folded it carefully.

The box and transport cabinets are really worn out. This set of clothes is rare and complete and decent clothes on his body. He is also planning to let Little Bruce continue to wear them in the future.

"Choba, do you have any worries?"

However, he looked lost and was seen by his colleagues and immediately asked in a verbal manner.

"Oh... it's not Little Bruce's business!"

Chopper replied with a wry smile, and the coworkers around him suddenly showed a look of sympathy or understanding.

The problem of the little kids at home is also their difficulty. After all, children need to develop at this time and eating a lot is also a huge burden on the family.

Moreover, both parents are busy with work and no one takes care of them, so they can easily be abducted or learn bad things.

"Actually, in our family, the little ghosts will either be fishermen or sailors in the future, or coolies like us. If they are lucky, work harder, be attracted by the ship owner, and promoted to the first mate, they will be amazing decent people..."

After Chopper said his plans, he suddenly sighed.

He looked at the sea not far away, smelling a slight fishy air in his nose, but a hint of unwillingness appeared in his eyes.

Because he knew very well that if this continued, unless a miracle happened, his family would have to struggle at the bottom of society for several lifetimes.

But even if you know, what?

The children of nobles are still nobles, and the children of slaves are still slaves. There are still too few people who can change their own destiny.

"Let's go and work!"

Chopper draped a piece of rag on his shoulders and greeted his coworkers.

The work on the dock is a daily fee, and you will receive daily work every day. If you do less, the family’s supper will be gone today, which is the most important thing.

Therefore, Chopper didn't bother to sigh and immediately called his companions to prepare for work.

"It's the dry season now, and the trade wind has not come. I guess there are very few living today!"

A tall and thin man next to Chopper had a worried look on his face: "Be careful of the people in the East Side, they seem to be coming to our business!"

"Dare they?"

Chopper raised his brows and naturally had a fierce aura: "The funds we handed over to the 'Blood Axe Gang' are the same. If they dare to grab the business, we will do it directly!"

In the face of survival, no matter how proud a person is, he must lower his head, and no matter how honest a person is, he will become extremely vicious.

Especially after seeing that there were few ships on the dock and the coolies in the East District began to operate, Chopperden got up and was about to stage an armed fight on the dock.

The pedestrians, small businessmen, and even the patrol team watched with a smile, treating them as an after-the-scenes show that would pass the boring time every day.

"Boat!"

“So many ships!”

...

However, the fight did not start after all. Accompanied by the screams, Chopper was stunned to see a large cloud floating into the port.

When he got closer, he found that the dark clouds were sails covering the sky and the sun, casting huge shadows, and the tonnage and pattern of the ship were the only ones he saw in his life.

"What a big fleet!"

Chopper opened his mouth wide and couldn't close it for a long time: "This is definitely not something the nobles of the nearby islands can buy. Could it be from the mainland? The tradeable season has long passed..."

"Hurry up, I'm starting work!"

Because of the arrival of a large number of work, the coolies naturally couldn't fight.

After all, no one can't get over money. Isn't it just for this reason that they want to fight?

But now, experienced coolies already know that only they can do much today, and there will definitely be no situation where the construction cannot be started.

"Is this the boat there?"

Looking at the huge statue of the dragon head that looks like a deer, a horse, and a scale, Chopper asked his manager in confusion.

"Hehe... This is a fleet from the Eastern Continent, the Dachang Empire, and the Yunjia Chamber of Commerce. Have you heard of it?"

The manager said a few difficult words.

Obviously, he didn't know the inside story, and he just heard this news, but it did not prevent him from making a spell in front of a bunch of coolies and satisfying his sense of superiority.

"Oriental Continent, Dachang Empire?"

Chopper blinked: "Where is that?"

As a dock coolie, he has been exposed to a lot of news. Compared with those farmers who only know how to farm, he is already a well-informed person and has a certain understanding of the entire kingdom, but he can't imagine what the concept of another continent and an empire is.

"Okay, work quickly!"

The manager had a hint of embarrassment on his face. Obviously he didn't know much, but he directly changed the topic: "If the task is not completed today, no one can go home for dinner."

"oh!"

The coolies shouted, full of energy, after all, they were paid according to the pieces, and the more they did, the more they paid.

...

A day passed without realizing it, the sun set, and the moon with a little purple sensation hung in the air.

With the bright moonlight, Chopper had a handful of copper in his arms, two black bread, fresh onions, and carrots... After his harvest of his work day, he returned home in the dark.

"Oh, it's great!"

After opening the door, a little boy ran out, held the bread and cheered excitedly.

"Haha, little Bruce, you can finally have enough food tonight!"

Chopper touched his son's little head lovingly and said excitedly: "Do you know? Today, a bunch of big ships from the east came to the dock, and many incredible things were transported, such as gorgeous colors, soft silk as magic, and smooth porcelain. It is said that they can be sold for high prices... It was shipped by a large chamber of commerce. If this succeeds this time, it will continue in the future..."

His eyes were filled with excitement: "If this were the case, maybe I could start a full job every day, save some money and send it to you to study..."

"Honey!"

At this time, her wife walked out and held a pot of broth, which exuded a strong fragrance, which surprised Chopper even more.

After all, his wife is a very frugal person.

"Little Bruce's matter has been resolved. Today the sheriff came to our house to make an announcement!"

The woman said excitedly: "Didn't you read the notice of the Kingdom? Starting this year, all children of appropriate age can be sent to the newly built schools for unified study. The school also provides a lunch, which is free... I heard that the Kingdom will also select potential seedlings from them and train them as soldiers and knights!"

"Hmm?! I didn't pay attention!"

Chopper picked up his son: "What do you mean?"

"That's right!"
Chapter completed!