Chapter 53 The Instigators

When the workers heard that Isolde intended to reduce their wages, they were immediately struck with panic and anger. It was peak harvest time, and they were working tirelessly every day. Their pay was already low, and now, to have it reduced? They saw it as an outright exploitation by the employer. The workers began to raise their arms, calling for a confrontation with the mistress of the manor. Estella watched the growing anger among the workers with satisfaction. She raised her hand to quiet them, then spoke in a loud voice, "Everyone, calm down! Otto has already found a better place for us. The pay there is the same as here at Montlins Manor, but they serve meat every other day. "If anyone wants to follow Otto, please register your name. Then, we'll go to Isolde to settle our old wages, and we can leave together."