chsdbacks Chapter 427 This is reasonable
Chapter 427 This is reasonable
Chapter 427 This is reasonable
Even in this ancient era, a lifetime contract was somewhat extravagant.
Strictly speaking, Megos's contract with Chael is for thirty years, which is not much different from a lifetime contract. After thirty years, normally there won't be another thirty years.
The total annual salary, including bonuses, is approximately £4000.
That translates to an annual salary of approximately one million.
This figure is quite exaggerated, because even Xia'er's own annual salary is somewhat far from this number, or rather, barely reaches... this standard, and he is already a Rank 5 bishop in the Church of the Night, but his annual salary is not even tens of thousands of pounds.
Chael had inquired about this with his teacher, who said that there had been a significant change in the salaries of church clergy before and after the Reformation, and that the church was very wealthy before the Reformation.
At that time, the Orthodox Church was essentially a military-run business. After religious reforms, or rather, after a thousand years of accumulated resentment among the lower classes, and with the tacit influence of various royal families, it sparked a humanist movement.
The popes, who were of angelic rank, frowned deeply. This would not do. They could not allow a little money to affect the Church's millennium-long plan, the Goddess, or the physical and mental health of Our Lord. So they passed on the pressure to the lower levels.
The archbishops, who were saints and demigods, discussed the matter. It was common knowledge that no demigod was poor, and at their level, money was not that important anymore. In addition, the situation below was indeed quite outrageous, so they continued to exert pressure on those below.
The seven major orthodox churches thus began their reforms one after another.
Below Sequence 4, even for Sequence 5 bishops, the salaries are, strictly speaking, just so-so.
Although the pay is generous, it's not excessive. The red glove position offers slightly better benefits, but it still can't compare to running a business.
The new commercial aristocracy of Rune, such as Count Hall, were able to rise to prominence by seizing opportunities presented by the times. This wasn't because the Rune nobles of a thousand years ago were all short-sighted and incompetent; rather, it was because the Church held immense power at that time, influencing everything from humanities and faith to violence and commerce...
Since the Church of the Righteous God controls the former, it is impossible for them not to engage in business and not to monopolize the market.
The land that traditional nobles acquired through military achievements and accumulation was bestowed, supported, and guaranteed by the royal families of various countries; otherwise, they would not have been able to keep their land. In the past, nobles could only profit from land, rent, and positions because they had been emasculated.
In the new era, habit became second nature. The traditional nobles, especially the grand dukes and marquises, were accustomed to the current model and held more power. Their desire for change was not as strong as that of the middle and lower nobles and the new class, which is why the new party was able to rise in the business field.
This part comes from Bishop Elektra's description and part from Chael's understanding.
The reason he can offer Megos such a high annual salary is because of his investments. Although the Church of the Night does not allow its clergy to engage in business or politics, Megos is not subject to this restriction. She is not a member of the Church of the Night, so she can make her own business investments and open factories to generate profits.
Although Chael cannot obtain commercial rewards or other benefits that clergy are not entitled to, if his personal assistant, Ms. Megos, is kind-hearted, values his appearance and temperament, is attracted by his charm, and willingly dedicates herself to him and generously provides for him...
As a Sequence 5 Night Bishop, he can still manage.
So, Megos wasn't actually that disappointed. She liked Backlund, and she liked its high society, social atmosphere, platform, and opportunities. If she married Shael, then according to principle, the spouse of a high-ranking clergyman was also not allowed to engage in too much business.
But if she weren't her partner, all these factories, all these shares, all this territory—it would all be hers, and she could still live in Chael's villa in the West End, still enjoy the care and love from the man she loved...
So, Megose was quite satisfied. She had no desire to marry; she even hoped to build a strong friendship with Audrey and continue pursuing her passions, becoming a successful woman. The £4000 was just a guaranteed minimum; she actually had much more to her name...
For ordinary extraordinary individuals who want to reference this model, the key is to avoid... ending up with nothing.
Although, in theory, clergy and extraordinary individuals have absolute dominance over ordinary people, if someone uses this non-partner to dig a pit, even if they retaliate against the life assistant who betrayed them afterward, it will be to no avail. Once the money is gone, it's gone.
Moreover, it will affect one's reputation and piety in the church, since such unspoken rules cannot be openly discussed.
Melissa danced in Megaius's arms. She wanted to comfort him, but seeing that he didn't seem disappointed, she was a little confused and could only sigh at "Chael's charm" and "protect her purity in Megaius's increasingly wicked closeness".
Don't get so close...
Melissa roared inwardly.
But Megoss wouldn't listen. She herself was from Tingen and really liked this cute little sister who came from Tingen with her.
Moreover, Megose now feels that she has made something of herself, based on a compensatory psychology.
She longed to, or was already showering Melissa with the love and care that comes from her sister.
Melissa must savor all this kindness and warmth, otherwise how can her sister enjoy this happiness and genuine emotion?
Similarly, the men present began searching for the first dance partner they wanted to invite, while Klein picked up another glass of champagne and leisurely surveyed the guests.
He was mainly looking at his sister; he could never truly trust her, and seeing this beautiful scene gave Klein a strange feeling of heartache.
He also needs to choose his dance partner, even though he doesn't know almost anyone here.
"Oh, Lady Mary is here too!" Klein suddenly paused, glancing over and spotting a familiar face: Lady Mary, a major shareholder of Coyme Company, worth tens of thousands of pounds, who had once commissioned Sherlock Moriarty to catch her husband cheating.
She's a member of the air pollution investigation committee, and it's normal for her to be close to the members of parliament who support this issue—we've decided on you.
Klein bravely rushed forward.
"Beautiful lady, may I have this dance?" Dawn Dantes, his temples graying, bowed with perfect precision.
"It's my pleasure."
Mrs. Mary glanced at him; he was her type.
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