Chapter 3: Iron Hand
Su Xiao carefully examined the world information. Through this data, he could quickly integrate into this world. Of course, exchanging for an identity disguise would be the most ideal method.
A list appeared before Su Xiao, displaying various identities.
Finance Officer, Price: 60,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital).
Queen, Price: 50,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital). This option cannot be purchased by males.
Governor, Price: 35,600 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital).
Kingdom Legion Commander, Price: 26,000 World Merits, Initial Entry Location: God's Wall.
Chief Judge, Price: 13,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital).
Kingdom Councilor, Price: 15,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital).
Iron Hand, Price: 16,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Holy City (Royal Capital).
Wealthy Merchant, Price: 10,000 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Mary City.
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Scribe, Price: 120 World Merits, Initial World Entry Location: Random.
Butcher, Price: 6 World Merits, Initial Entry Location: Random.
Farmer, Price: 2 World Merits, Initial Entry Location: Random.
Beggar, Price: 1 World Merit, Initial Entry Location: Random Location: Cesspit.
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Dozens of identities appeared. After seeing the "Beggar" identity at the bottom, Su Xiao sensed Reincarnation Paradise's strong malice. Being thrown into a cesspit upon entering a Primordial World was an experience one could imagine.
Given Su Xiao's World Merits, he had three ideal identities: Chief Judge, Kingdom Councilor, and Iron Hand.
The first two clearly came with significant power and numerous lackeys. As for the last, Iron Hand, it was obviously a privileged position, likely without much military or financial authority within the kingdom.
Clearly, if Su Xiao became a judge or councilor, within three days, he would either be dismissed or thrown into the kingdom's prison, receiving special fabric clothing, two large darksteel handcuffs, and daily meal deliveries...
It wasn't that Reincarnation Paradise's disguise mechanism was weak, but Su Xiao simply wasn't suited for the daily work of those two positions. Therefore, he directly exchanged for the Iron Hand position. The name alone suggested a martial official.
[You have exchanged for the Iron Hand position. Please carefully read the relevant Iron Hand information.]
Iron Hand
Rank: ★★★★★
Daily Duties: Confidant of the Old King. Follow the Old King's orders to make certain individuals mysteriously disappear without leaving a trace.
Personality: Taciturn, ruthless. Feared by many officials, but no one dares to offend.
Detailed Disguise Method: Forbidden from calling the Old King "King." Address him by his surname during important moments (special permission from the Old King). Gaze at any official with murderous intent. With the Old King's private approval, you may even assassinate important officials, princes, princesses, etc.
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After reviewing the Iron Hand's duties, a smile appeared on Su Xiao's face. For other contractors, the Iron Hand was not a great position. It was feared by everyone, making it impossible to develop connections.
But for Su Xiao, the Iron Hand was perfect. With his Charm Attribute of 9 points, developing connections was a pipe dream. Compared to building relationships, the power of life and death was far more effective.
Overall, the Iron Hand was one of the king's most trusted individuals, a royal assassin who helped the Old King secretly eliminate unstable elements. Any dynasty would have a position like Iron Hand, though some made it public while others kept it hidden.
[Identity selection complete. The Hunter is about to integrate into the Primordial World.]
Su Xiao's vision blurred, and his body felt lighter. He had been teleported three times today, but this last one could be called the most "bizarre" teleportation in history.
When Su Xiao's vision cleared, he found himself lying in soft bedding. On both sides of him were two even softer lumps, clinging to his arms.
Su Xiao sat up. He was shirtless, and the blanket slid off. He raised his arms, discovering two pale, slender arms wrapped around them.
Following the arms, Su Xiao saw a ten-year-old girl, naked and curled up, clinging to his arm. He looked to the other side and saw a nearly identical little cutie also holding his arm.
"This Iron Hand's tastes... seem a bit peculiar."
Su Xiao rubbed his forehead. A dog face leaned in—it was that fool, Bubu Wang.
Su Xiao picked up one of the sleeping little girls. She didn't seem to have been... tampered with. It appeared the previous Iron Hand didn't have peculiar tastes.
The little cutie slowly woke up, her dazed eyes fixed on Su Xiao. Three seconds later, her body trembled.
"Lord Bai Ye, I'm sorry. My sister and I fell asleep while warming your bed last night. Silulu, wake up quickly!"
The completely naked little cutie knelt before Su Xiao, her forehead pressed against the bed. She was clearly terrified. She reached out a small hand to pull the other girl's foot. These two little girls were carefully chosen to serve the Iron Hand, their appearances impeccable.
"Mmm~"
The other little cutie was clearly more sleepy, drool dripping from her mouth. Su Xiao grabbed her hand and lifted her, shaking her. The little cutie jolted awake. For the first few seconds, she was dazed. After ten seconds, tears welled up in her eyes, and snot started flowing.
"Fuh."
The little cutie sniffled, too scared to even cry.
"Looks like you slept well."
Su Xiao released his grip. A minute later, fully dressed, Su Xiao sat on the bed, with the two little girls kneeling below.
"So, you two fell asleep while warming the bed because it was too comfortable?"
Su Xiao looked down at the two kneeling girls. As a modern person, seeing them kneel before him felt strange.
"Y-yes, Lord Bai Ye."
The little cutie named Silulu spoke with a sobbing voice. She knew this Iron Hand's temper. Last month, two maids who fell asleep while warming the bed were skinned alive and thrown into an anthill, dying miserably.
"P-please punish us, sob~"
Silulu whimpered softly.
"Then follow the usual punishment."
Su Xiao didn't actually know what the usual punishment was. Falling asleep while warming the bed was at most a few lashes. As a modern person, Su Xiao inevitably underestimated the severity of feudal kingdom punishments.
"Waaah~"
This time, both little girls burst into tears, snot streaming down their faces. According to the usual punishment, they would be skinned alive and thrown into an anthill.
Knock, knock, knock.
A knock came at the door.
"Shut up. Go open the door."
Su Xiao's words were extremely effective. The two little girls sniffled, hastily dressed, and went to open the door.
The Iron Hand's bedroom was not luxurious, given the nature of the position. Fortunately, there was a large courtyard, which represented power within the Royal Capital.
The door opened. A knight in full armor stood behind it, kneeling on one knee.
"Lord, the King summons you. A secret summons."
After leaving these words, the knight hurried away. Normally, he would exchange pleasantries with summoned officials, but facing the Iron Hand... better not.
"The King's summons. What was the King's name again?"
Su Xiao had read a lot of information earlier, including the names of dozens of kings. As for the current king's name, he needed to recall carefully. Fortunately, all kings shared the same surname: Herbert. Given the Iron Hand's special status, as long as he didn't address the king directly, the form of address wasn't important for now.
"L-lord, when should we... sob~"
Hearing the tearful voice, Su Xiao frowned. He still didn't know why these two little girls were so terrified. One of them looked like she could barely stand.
"Go face the wall. I'll deal with you two when I get back."
Hearing this, the two little girls trembled and went to face the wall.
Drip, drip...
The sound of dripping water came. One of the bed-warming maids had wet herself, looking like she might faint at any moment.
"Am I that terrifying?"
Su Xiao stood up and ignored the two little girls. What he didn't know was that compared to the previous Iron Hand, his aura was far more terrifying!
"Bubu, come with me to meet the King. Amu, stay."
Amu, standing at the door, scratched his head. Su Xiao and Bubu Wang quickly left the courtyard and stepped onto the bustling streets of the Royal Capital.
The aroma of food, the noise of the crowd, vendors selling fresh fruit, pedestrians with varied expressions. Standing on the street, Su Xiao took a deep breath. There was a problem before him: where was the Royal Palace?