Chapter 35 - The Orc and the Lich

Orkesh, Mina, and Manicia exited Karl's office, their heads still swimming with the implications of their new salaries and benefits. The Strategist skeleton, now officially the Dungeon Manager, led the way, its movements precise, its synthesized voice calm as it began outlining their new daily schedules. "Your first task will be to prepare the market stall for tomorrow's opening. Ensure all remaining products are inventoried and displayed attractively. Any questions regarding logistics or requests for additional stock should be directed to me." The kobolds, still in a daze, simply nodded, their minds struggling to grasp the sheer amount of responsibility this single skeleton now held. Manicia, despite her earlier defiance, found herself oddly comforted by the Manager's unwavering efficiency.