The Geolal Kingdom did not represent justice; instead, it symbolized ultimate evil.
All of this had completely shattered Kleha's will.
But now!
Someone was telling her that she could fight for justice again.
It was like a lifeline, making Kleha's eyes shine once more.
She said with a mix of nervousness and anticipation, "Can someone like me really do that?"
As long as she could atone for her sins and return to the right path.
Even if it meant traversing mountains of blades and seas of fire, she would advance resolutely.
"Of course you can."
Having received the answer she wanted, Kleha's eyes regained their color.
Without hesitation, she knelt on one knee, bowed her head, and said, "Please, allow someone like me to atone for my sins."
Linde nodded, "Alright, all you need to do is become my Retainer."
Kleha paused for a moment, then whispered, "May I ask what a Retainer means?"
"A Retainer is what I call my family."
Linde explained, "More accurately, it means being Reincarnated as a demon and serving me for life."
"Lord Linde... you... you aren't human?"
"When did I ever say I was human?"
Linde countered, "Of course, I am also not the demon the kingdom previously advertised."
"I am a demon from another world, a race powerful enough to stand alongside the gods."
So that's how it is?
Kleha was somewhat skeptical.
After all, she had never heard of the demon race before.
Furthermore... there were no other options left now.
She could only trust Lord Linde.
At this moment, she was like a drowning person grasping at the last straw.
Not to mention.
No matter what race she became, her heart would not change.
"Alright, I am willing to become Lord Linde's Retainer."
Kleha's gaze became resolute.
"Very good, that's a nice look in your eyes."
Linde extended his finger, and golden blood seeped out.
Kleha blinked, "Lord Linde, what is this?"
"For you to become my Retainer, we need to perform the Reincarnation Ritual."
"And the ritual requires my blood to leave an imprint."
"I see."
Kleha looked enlightened.
However... this ritual is truly unheard of.
She now somewhat believed Linde's words.
Kleha took a deep breath and said seriously, "Then, Lord Linde, what should I do next?"
"It's very simple."
"Mhm, mhm."
Kleha looked expectant.
The Reincarnation Ritual sounded quite intriguing.
"First, take off your outer clothes."
Kleha froze, thinking she had misheard him.
"You didn't mishear me. The spot where the imprint must be left is covered by your outer garment."
Hearing Linde's words, Kleha was silent for a moment, then reached out and removed her outer garment.
The exaggerated curves, now unrestrained, surged like waves.
Linde took a sharp look, then dripped the blood onto her pale, jade-like skin.
"Ngh..."
Kleha's cheeks flushed crimson, and her face felt hot.
Even for a Sword Saint.
This was the first time she had been touched by a man in such a way.
It was truly too embarrassing.
However, the moment the heart-shaped pattern appeared, a different kind of emotion filled her mind.
Her blood began to boil.
Every cell in her body was undergoing a transformation.
Besides that... *Whoosh!*
Her muscles rippled.
Two long, slender wings stretched out from her back.
A tail with a heart-shaped tip also peeked out from beneath her pleated skirt.
"..."
Looking at the wings and the tail, a flash of confusion crossed Kleha's eyes.
She... truly isn't human anymore.
Meanwhile.
Linde was already captivated by Kleha's status information.
[Kleha Glariette]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV40]
[skill: Sword Saint]
[Sword Saint: A born swordsman, able to easily master any swordsmanship, with no bottlenecks in the comprehension of the sword path.]
Hmm, not bad.
Looking at the text information, Linde nodded in satisfaction.
It was another talent that allowed one to grow stronger effortlessly.
From now on.
His swordsmanship could also become more varied.
Moreover.
The two skills, [Slash] and [Sword Saint], should combine well.
After transcribing the status information, Linde handed it to Kleha.
"This is?"
Kleha was startled.
"This is your status."
Linde skillfully gave a simple explanation to her.
"I see."
Murmuring softly, Kleha began to examine it.
Soon, she had already seen her skill.
"Sword Saint, huh..."
Looking at the skill description, Kleha subconsciously touched her empty right hand, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Someone like her.
Could she still obtain the skill of a Sword Saint?
"Oh, I almost forgot."
Noticing Kleha's emotions, Linde immediately took out the tears of the phoenix and dripped them onto Kleha's body.
"???"
Kleha looked at Linde with some confusion.
"The tears of the phoenix can heal your severed arm."
Linde immediately explained the knowledge to her.
"Is that so?"
Kleha's eyes lit up, and she subconsciously looked over.
Under her gaze.
A faint light bloomed at the severed arm, the flesh at the original wound wriggled, her severed arm grew out of thin air, and finally, it was as good as new.
"My... my arm, it's really healed?"
Watching all this, Kleha shed tears of excitement.
"Master, you have given me a new chance at life again. From now on, I will be your sharpest sword, to repay your kindness."
Kleha knelt on one knee, and her address changed accordingly.
Looks like it went smoothly.
Linde's eyes were deep, and he raised his hand to give her a head pat, saying, "Very good, then I look forward to your performance."
"Mmm..."
Feeling the warmth on her head, Kleha's ears flushed slightly, but she still looked at Linde with firm eyes.
Now, she was her Master's Retainer.
And there was the kindness of restoring her severed arm.
So whether it was to repay his kindness or to keep her promise.
Her body and mind were destined to belong to this man.
Meanwhile.
The Star Spirit, who had been quietly watching all this, subconsciously clenched her pink fists and muttered:
"It seems that this Miss Sword Saint will be completely devoured by Master before long."
"Star Spirit, why do you seem a little strange?"
Norn said with a half-smile, "Or are you a little jealous?"
"You are all companions of the Retainers, this is not appropriate, you know."
"Ha, what nonsense are you talking about, how could I possibly..."
Mid-sentence, the Star Spirit froze in place.
Oh right, she seemed a little off.
Almost subconsciously, she looked at Linde's handsome face with some complexity.
Although, she wasn't sure if it was jealousy.
But!
She felt a little sour seeing a new Retainer join.
Damn it, this was too ridiculous.
Could watching a battle also lead to feelings?
In her mind, scenes from these past few days flashed by, and pink had already covered her skin.
"Never mind, you think about it yourself."
Norn patted her shoulder and smiled, "I should go do something important too."
Star Spirit: "???"
Something important? The royal city is already in hand, is there anything else?
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Norn took steps and came before Linde, her slender, fair hand wrapping around Linde's neck.
"What's wrong?"
"Master, you just promised me."
Norn looked at Linde with eyes like silk.
"A reward, you know."
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