Shawke grabbed the item in his hand, and explained solemnly in a deep voice: "Everyone! Did you see what I have in my hand? First, I want to tell you, it's not a candle.
As for what exactly it is, you don't need to figure it out, just know that it's a dangerous alchemy tool. It's something our Miner Waltz has spent a big price on, brought from afar. Is it to speed up the mining process, or to flatten the mountain beneath your feet in the shortest possible time—hmm, whether you believe it or not."
The crowd murmured to each other after hearing the words, some surprised, some doubtful, some disdainful.
"Cough!"
Shawke gave a light cough to interrupt the crowd's doubts and continued to speak: "I don't care what you think, but if you want to stay, want to earn three times the salary you'd get elsewhere, you need to learn how to use this thing. After learning, you must also teach others, just as I'm doing with you now. Only then can you become a member of my team.
