"Thank you, My Lord."
A group of Shrine Maidens narrowly escaped death, and each of them cast grateful looks towards Ling Chen.
"We are willing to follow you to the death and serve you, My Lord."
One of the Shrine Maidens stepped forward, seemingly the leader of the group, and respectfully bowed to Ling Chen.
"No need."
Ling Chen shook his head, "Now that the Izumo Shrine is in disarray, its fall is only a matter of time. You all have your own families, return to them."
Upon hearing this, the Shrine Maidens from Izumo Shrine had their eyes light up, thinking Ling Chen rescued them with conditions attached; surprisingly, he was letting them go. It appeared that the man, often thought of as a Demon King, wasn't as terrible as rumored.
After bidding farewell to Ling Chen, the dozen Shrine Maidens left the main hall in order.
