Linde gazed at Carol and said faintly, "I have the ability to save your daughter."
"However, in return, the Star Rabbit Clan must submit to me."
Carol was stunned, then immediately knelt on the ground sincerely.
"Your Excellency, as long as you can save my daughter, I will agree to all your conditions."
"Even revealing my true name, I will not hesitate."
For the demi-humans of this world, a true name was extremely important.
Only by possessing a true name did it mean controlling the other party's life and death.
Saying such words was enough to prove Carol's sincerity.
"I don't need that kind of thing from you."
Linde shook his head. "Let's go ahead and lead the way first."
Who cares about an old man? Your daughter is more reliable.
"Yes, Sir."
Carol immediately started leading the way, his address upgrading from "Your Excellency" to "Sir."
Before leaving, he instructed the servants to entertain Eve and the others well.
Not long after, Linde could already see a large, independent bedroom not far away.
A smell combining medicine and decay wafted over, making one nauseous.
"Sir, because of my daughter's serious illness, the smell in her room is not good. I hope you can forgive her." A hint of sadness flashed in Carol's eyes.
"Don't worry, I won't mind such a small matter."
Linde smiled, his steps unwavering.
Creak— The bedroom door was pushed open, and Linde saw the princess of the Star Rabbit Clan.
She lay weakly on the bed, her red eyes dim and lifeless.
Her entire body was wrapped in bandages, and faint traces of blackened blood could be seen.
A pair of pure white rabbit ears drooped over her silver hair, as if they had lost all vitality.
"Father, you're here."
Noticing someone had arrived, Lapis spoke in a hoarse voice.
When she saw Linde, she was slightly startled.
"Who is this?"
Looking at her, a hint of understanding flashed in Linde's eyes.
This was not an illness; it was clearly poisoning.
It seemed Carol had been played by the Demon King all along.
"Come, Lapis, let me introduce you."
Carol's face showed sadness, but he forced a smile. "This is Sir Linde, who can cure your illness."
"Re…really?"
Hearing this, Lapis's eyes widened, and she looked at Linde.
"Yes, I can cure you."
A gentle smile formed on Linde's lips. He took a few steps forward and placed his hand on Lapis's head.
Watching all this, Lapis's eyelashes trembled slightly.
How long had it been?
Since falling ill, she hadn't been treated so gently.
Her body always carried an unpleasant odor.
Even her father sometimes covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief.
"Mm…" Feeling the warmth of Linde's large hand, Lapis's eyes welled up.
Indeed, Sir Linde was a gentle person.
Such a person was trustworthy.
Her spirit, which had fallen into an abyss, saw light once more.
Would she truly be saved?
"Sir Linde, can my daughter's illness truly be cured?" Carol asked anxiously and worriedly.
"Don't worry, there's absolutely no problem."
He casually replied, Linde took out the tears of the phoenix and dripped them directly onto Lapis.
Buzz!
A faint light began to shine on Lapis's body.
The swollen wounds started to squirm and heal at a visible speed.
"I…I can see clearly."
"And…and my voice."
Lapis's face showed surprise, and large tears silently streamed from her eyes.
"This is great, this is great."
"My illness is finally cured."
After the immense joy, Lapis began to wail.
The long-term torment of her illness all poured out at this moment.
"Lapis, look…look at your wounds."
The anxious Carol quickly reminded her.
"Mm."
Lapis nodded, having already pulled off the bandages on her body, revealing skin as fair as mutton-fat jade.
Her delicate face was already rosy and radiant, giving her a healthy beauty.
"It's recovered, everything has recovered."
Looking in the mirror, Lapis cried and laughed at the same time.
"This…this is wonderful."
Carol collapsed to the ground, also crying tears of joy.
"Lapis, you've finally recovered."
After the immense joy came a deep sense of relief.
Thankfully, Sir Linde was so powerful.
Otherwise, wouldn't the only hope of saving his daughter have been personally strangled by him?
On the other side, Lapis, with her vision fully restored, finally saw Linde's appearance clearly.
Black messy hair, black eyes, an indescribable noble aura.
So…so handsome.
Looking at Linde, an undisguised affection emerged in Lapis's grateful eyes.
"Sir Linde, thank you very much for saving me. Lapis is willing to repay your kindness with everything she has."
Lapis's small, soft, white hand gently held Linde's large hand.
"That's very considerate of her."
"This saves a lot of trouble."
Linde, holding Lapis's hand, said meaningfully, "Actually, I really do have something I want to discuss with you."
"Mm…"
Feeling Linde's actions, Lapis's earlobes slightly reddened.
The gratitude for being saved and the love at first sight mixed together, making her little heart pound wildly.
Carol: "..."
What's going on?
This big person is right here; surely his good daughter hasn't forgotten him?
Watching their eyes meet.
He always had the illusion that his own prized cabbage was no longer his.
Or rather.
It wasn't an illusion at all.
But soon.
Carol calmed down.
Wait.
This is a good thing.
He had already pledged the Star Rabbit Clan's allegiance.
If his daughter could become the other party's wife, then he could be completely at ease.
"Cough... cough cough..."
Carol coughed twice, "Linde, I suddenly remembered I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
After speaking, Carol turned and left, closing the door behind him.
"..."
This move, he was a bit stumped by it.
His future father-in-law was too sensible, wasn't he?
Originally.
Because of the other party's presence.
He had planned to delay things a bit.
After all, it was a bit awkward in front of her father.
But now it seemed.
His worries were completely unnecessary.
Linde's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Lapis, how about becoming my Retainer?"
"Eh?"
Lapis was startled.
"What does Retainer mean?"
"In terms you can understand, it means becoming one of my clan."
Linde briefly explained.
Retaining the identity of the Star Rabbit Clan, but becoming a race called a demon?
Lapis thought to herself.
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Her heart, however, remained calm.
Compared to Linde's life-saving grace, these were all minor matters.
However...
Lapis hesitated, "After becoming a demon, my appearance won't change, will it?"
She didn't want to change.
Because she wanted to dedicate her best to Linde.
"Don't worry, your appearance won't change at all."
Hearing Linde's words, Lapis nodded without hesitation, "Okay, I want to become a demon."
"Think carefully, once you become my Retainer, then from now on, both your body, mind, and soul will exist only for me."
Linde reminded her again.
"Linde, I am already like that now."
Lapis smiled and nodded.
From the moment she was saved by Linde.
She had already made her decision.
She, from now on, would belong to Linde...