Chapter 896 Grand Prize Winner
Chapter 896 Grand Prize Winner
While everyone initially worried it would be a long process, the lottery draw machine was able to spill out the lottery balls fast enough to not cause any long queues. It was constantly spinning and only stopped whenever the tube gate was opened upon using the fingerprint scan.
As for the Blackbeard game, the monsters were immensely enjoying the chance to bully their beloved leaders and eventually, after each leader got fired off once, the two game masters presented other games to catch the minions' attention while they waited for their turn. Mini-games like dancing and even karaoke followed in which Sandy was obviously the winner once she came on stage by popular demand.
Her die-hard fans, the Orcs being the most fanatic among them, sang along with Sandy to the point that they requested more than just one encore. Soon, it turned into an impromptu fan concert when nearly the entire audience joined in with the sing-along (only monsters like the Valgs and the Deep Ones abstained as their voice was more disturbing than melodic), nearly overshadowing the grand prize winner when Wyrstriker got it while his eyes were on stage.
Still, the System was considerate enough to not disturb the songs and only announced the Grand Prize Winner after the applause. That also allowed Jin to prepare his large gift basket and present it to Wyrstriker while the goblin raked in the System points.
"Congratulations Wyrstriker! You are our first Grand Prize Winner!" Jin bowed in respect and from the distance, the Wyvern Goblin Knight Battalion were howling with pride. With that many System Points, it was possible to buy better aerial fighting equipment and continue to improve themselves so that they can continue to stand as the first and best airborne force that Jin had.
This was especially important for the Wyvern Goblin Knight Battalion since the Dragon Devils were now under the System's control. However, this also meant that their friendly competition for improvement would be endless, pushing Jin's air superiority to another level.
Yet, as time went by, the minions finished drawing their lottery lots, but there were no second and third Grand Prize Winners as advertised by Jin. However, that was not the end for them as Jin came in after the last minion got his prize despite the hype that Mr Patsu and Bear Cub One were creating.
"While it is unfortunate that there was no second and third Grand Prize Winner this year, that does not mean no one gets it. In my world, when no one wins the lottery, the prize usually goes to charity. So for those wondering, we are not going for another round of lottery runs, but instead, we are going to follow my world's practices. These two Grand Prizes will be converted into money, food and supplies, and we will be sending it to your home worlds to help the poor." Jin explained, and there was a short silence and subsequently murmurs between the monsters.
It was an unexpected reaction for Jin, as most of them never knew about charity. It was usually a dog eat dog world where only the strongest survived. Sure, once in a while there would be a helping hand for the lucky but it took more than a miracle for that to happen.
"But we are not going to give the money and supplies blindly. To efficiently do that, I would like to recruit a group of willing volunteers with sufficient combat skills to scout the cities and areas for us to give aid."
"Why can't we have the money to ourselves and improve? That way, we would be better equipped to fight against our enemies?" Jespa, their local runesmith suddenly shouted out from afar.
"Yea, it's not as if we do not need the funds and there won't be tax deduction from our additional income." Qiu Yue chipped in her opinion, which caused the chatters to be a little more intense.
"Because." Jin stressed the first word, which made everyone keep their mouths quiet for a moment.
"Because there are people out in those worlds that need our help. They have suffered from neglect and possibly an unfortunate streak of bad luck. Meanwhile, there are some who struggle to have their ends meet. I am sure more than a few of you have either personally experienced it in your family or at least seen it in those around you. Families who had suffered and thus went to war, hoping to not just get a few mentions of glory but those few gold coins to feed their family."
"But! And hear me out on this one! We are not giving anything away for free! Even though I stated that it's for charity! No, I am not contradicting myself, but it is more important to help those in need by providing them with a chance to do better and not just with a one time relief. For the incoming Virtual Reality Network, I need more than just our current 8000 over minions workforce. I need chefs, jewel makers, barbers, scribers, astrologers, farmers and many more!"
"I need you to find those people in need and query whether they wish to learn a new skill. Only upon their agreement, shall we give them food, supplies and money but they have to show results too. It does not matter if they have potential or not. The most important is that they have the determination to pull themselves out of that poverty circle!" Jin said, and suddenly an Orc put their hand out.
"Is this your way to let us recruit our family members into the System so we can be with them? I figure that's what was why you allowed us to return to our home world, not as part of your tradition but to learn that family is still important." The Orc asked so bluntly that everyone came to realise the impact of Jin's words.
"I did not expect my charity move had been found out that easily." Jin chuckled, and everyone began chattering among each other once more.
"Ahhhh, now my kingdom will have even fewer Orcs if Master keeps poaching them away for your own instances!" Frost Echo 'complained' out loud, and the Orcs around him laughed.
"Do not worry, I will keep sending coins to improve your infrastructure and the Goblin Kingdom. " Jin replied back. "Besides, you Orcs have such frightening birth rates that it would put many races to shame. And I am sure with enough 'taxes' from me to you, the kingdom will do just fine."
"That is assuming our King finds a wife. He is stuck with pen and paper the whole day. Stop infecting him so much with your personality, Master Jin." The one and only Goblin Spymaster of the Orc Kingdom, Cross remarked, and Jin rolled his eyes, choosing to ignore that personal attack.
"Wow, Jin. I honestly never expected that move from you." Qiu Yue replied as Lynn gave a thumbs up too and it was apparent the atmosphere among the crowd turned a lot livelier than usual.
The aim of getting their family into the System would not remain as just a dream but an attainable goal that most orcs, goblins and demons could achieve quickly.