"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Eve subconsciously turned her head to look.
A handsome man with black hair and black eyes, dressed in 貴氣, entered her sight.
She was stunned, but just shook her head and said, "Not interested, please don't disturb me."
"Don't say that."
Linde smiled, "Because in my opinion, you're about to have big trouble, and you probably need some help."
"No, please don't talk to me anymore."
"You're really cold."
Linde's gaze was serious as he said, "Let me introduce myself, my name is Linde."
"If you need help, please ask."
"Of course, there's a price."
"..."
Eve was stunned, then shook her head.
Although she didn't know why the other party was saying such inexplicable things.
But now, she didn't want to pay attention.
At this moment, the demi-human girl served a bowl of meat soup and several pieces of bread.
Eve stopped talking and began to eat quickly and heartily.
"Haha, little brother, I really admire you."
The patron gave a thumbs up, "To still dare to flirt in front of your wives, you're truly amazing."
Listening to the patron's words, Eve couldn't help but secretly glance at Linde and Akame.
Are they all his wives?
It seems this man is also a nobleman among humans.
"Haha, of course, the more the merrier."
Linde laughed sincerely.
Eve's eyelids twitched.
Alright, this man is definitely a top-notch among nobles.
He's simply a philanderer.
"What, are you interested in me?"
Noticing Eve's gaze, Linde's eyes deepened and he said, "So don't be stingy about asking me for help next time."
Eve was about to reply when countless magic bullets destroyed the wall and enveloped them directly.
"Master, be careful."
The Star Spirit's expression tensed, her hands quickly raised, and dazzling magic gathered at the wounded spot.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Wooden walls rose from the ground, and with a series of bangs, clouds of smoke billowed.
Almost at the same time.
Eve also reacted, condensing a magic shield with one hand to block the magic bullets one by one.
She looked at Linde and warned, "Are you with them?"
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just a passerby who happens to know a few things."
Linde shrugged, "How about it, do you need my help?"
"I can see that your magic is almost depleted, and you're very weak, aren't you?"
"No, I don't need... hiss."
Eve subconsciously wanted to refuse, but her magic weakened in an instant.
The next moment.
A poisoned arrow shot out and accurately hit Eve's thigh.
Immediately!
A feeling of powerlessness invaded her entire body.
It's over.
I'm going to die.
That's right.
That man is still here.
As if grasping at a final straw, she squeezed the words through her teeth: "Save... save me."
"Deal made."
Linde snapped his fingers, a smile playing on his lips.
"Master, your method of acquiring Retainers is really simple and brutal."
Meyn watched all this and exclaimed.
"It's very effective, isn't it?"
Linde shrugged and had already turned to look.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Disorderly footsteps sounded.
Several burly, ferocious-looking Minotaurs had already surged into the tavern.
They were precisely the pursuers preparing for Eve.
"Haha, great, we finally got her."
"Hehe, it took a lot of effort to chase this Black Wing Clan woman."
"We're rich now, we can eat well and live well."
Looking at these Minotaurs, Linde said indifferently, "Akame, they're yours."
"Yes, Master."
Akame nodded, Murasame had slowly unsheathed, its dark blade exuding a chilling killing intent.
Compared to before.
Murasame had changed.
The Akame ga Kill World had long since deciphered the technology of Imperial Arms.
Although mass production was not yet possible due to raw material issues.
However, the Imperial Arms of each Retainer had been strengthened.
In Linde's opinion, Murasame's one-hit kill was already enough to be effective against High-Class Devils.
"Weak human, do you want to stand out?"
"You're really courting death."
Several Minotaurs sneered, their massive bodies already charging forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Each step they took was like a mountain collapsing, shaking the ground.
Daring to hunt a Devil King candidate, their strength was definitely not weak.
But!
The next moment, a crimson streak of light seemed to flash and disappear.
In a daze.
Everyone seemed to see a streak of light that had cut across the bodies of the Minotaurs.
Akame's figure.
She had appeared on the street at some point, in the stance of sheathing her sword.
Crack... Pfft!
As Murasame fully entered its sheath, the sound of splashing blood became incessant.
All the Minotaurs had fallen into pools of blood.
"This..."
Eve, who was slumped on the ground, was stunned.
She had completely not expected.
Akame's strength to be so terrifying.
"Not bad, Akame, your strength has improved very quickly."
"It's all because of Master's bestowal."
Akame nodded slightly, her pretty face a little red.
Every time she thought of the experience of becoming stronger.
She still felt a little blush and her heart pounded.
"This is also due to your own efforts."
Linde smiled, carrying the immobile Eve with one hand, "Let's go, let's find a place to stay first."
Adventurer's Inn.
Linde placed Eve on the bed, removing her black cloak, which allowed a full view.
Soft black hair fell naturally, and cute pointed ears like an elf's.
The collar of her black outer garment had to be slightly open, leaving room for her considerable assets.
A pair of long, slender black wings extended from her back, looking extremely powerful, giving her a unique charm.
A pair of straight, slender jade legs even shimmered faintly under the light.
Watching all this, Linde's index finger twitched, strongly suppressing his surging blood.
The prey was already in the trap, it wasn't time to rush.
"Master, I'll treat her wounds."
The Star Spirit came forward and pulled out the poisoned arrow from Eve's thigh.
She first cast a healing spell, leaving no trace of a wound on the thigh, and finally gave Eve a bottle of antidote.
Immediately, Eve regained her strength.
She curled her legs somewhat shyly, nodded to Linde and the others, "Thank you for saving me."
"No need for that."
Linde smiled, "After all, it's a fair trade, are you ready?"
"What?"
Eve was stunned.
"The price you have to pay."
Linde said with a half-smile, "You didn't forget what I said, did you?"
"Or are you planning to default on your debt?"
Hearing Linde's words, Eve also reacted.
That's right.
It seems there was indeed talk of a price.
Oh no… she awkwardly twirled her hair around her finger.
What should she do?
He saved her, so receiving remuneration was only natural.
But!
She didn't have a single coin on her now.
Moreover, she was still in great trouble.
She took a deep breath and looked at Linde apologetically.
"Mr. Linde, I'm penniless right now. Could I perhaps owe you for a while? I swear, one day I will definitely repay your kindness."
"No need for such trouble."
Linde said, "I don't need money."
"From beginning to end, I only wanted you to become my Retainer."