"No problem."
Lewar agreed immediately.
He even seemed a little surprised.
It was no loss if that prodigal son died.
If he could connect with this powerful individual through his sister, it would definitely be a sure profit.
"However, Your Excellency, your actions today will likely incur the displeasure of the pure-blooded devil families. Do you need me to mediate?"
"By the way, do you really not care that I killed your brother?"
Linde was truly surprised.
The other party seemed too calm; it didn't look like an act.
"He spoke disrespectfully to Your Excellency and deserved to be punished."
Lewar's expression was cold: "Because of him, he provoked a powerful individual like Your Excellency. Even if he hadn't died, I would have punished him according to family rules."
It really was just a mere fratricide, huh.
Linde gave him a deep look.
As expected of someone from a pure-blooded noble family, fools like Ryser were indeed very few.
Along the way, Lewar continuously expressed his loyalty.
However, Linde didn't believe a single word he said.
But it doesn't matter.
He couldn't make everyone like him.
As long as they continued to fear his strength, just like now, that would be enough.
Soon.
The two arrived at a large hall.
Lewar instructed a maid to serve tea, then smiled, "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency. I will bring Levia over now."
"Mm."
Linde sat in a chair, taking a small sip of black tea.
After a long while.
Two figures had arrived in the hall.
Besides Lewar, a graceful figure followed behind him.
It was none other than Levia Phenex.
She was wearing an elegant and luxurious gown.
A tight corset clearly showed off her slender waist.
The pure white dress perfectly outlined her full figure.
Golden twin tails fell naturally.
Giving off a contrasting feeling of both a princess and a girl next door.
No wonder it took so long.
It seemed she had dressed up carefully.
A smile played on Linde's lips.
Levia walked slowly, her long skirt lifted, revealing her jade-like legs covered in white stockings, and she bowed to Linde.
"I am Levia Phenex. It is an honor to meet Your Excellency."
"I am Linde."
Linde smiled, "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"I heard that Lord Linde wished to see me?"
As she spoke, Levia hesitated for a moment, but still came before Linde.
A delicate yet rich floral scent already filled Linde's nostrils.
Invisible flames began to rise.
"Lord Linde, I still have matters to attend to. Levia will entertain you from now on."
Lewar led all the servants away, and before turning to leave the hall, he gave Levia a meaningful look.
Levia's cheeks flushed crimson, but she still nodded.
"Interesting."
All of this, of course, did not escape Linde's eyes.
He said indifferently, "Levia, you should know that I killed Ryser, right?"
"But you have to entertain me. Don't you hate me very much?"
"No, not at all."
Levia waved her hands repeatedly, "My third brother and I didn't have a good relationship. How could I hate Lord Linde because of that?"
"???"
Linde blinked.
Is that so? Did he remember incorrectly?
Or was it a butterfly effect caused by this hodgepodge world?
"In that case, let me verify it."
Linde casually set up a Barrier, extended his index finger, and golden blood seeped out.
Levia asked in confusion, "What is this?"
"My unique Reincarnation Ritual."
Linde explained, "If I leave an imprint on you, you will become my Retainer."
"So that's how it is."
Levia showed a look of sudden understanding.
However.
A Reincarnation Ritual without a devil chess piece was something she had never heard of before.
Levia nodded obediently, "Then, what should I do?"
"First, take off your outer clothing."
Levia froze, then her face instantly turned red.
Although she had already been mentally prepared.
But when it came down to it.
It was still a bit too embarrassing.
"Hmph!"
She exhaled deeply, then reached back to unfasten her dress.
Two 'sins' were the first to be freed, gently bouncing a few times.
Linde's eyes lit up.
You really couldn't tell from her appearance; this was at least a C-rank and above.
And very soon.
"Hiss."
Linde took a slight breath, his index finger twitching.
He saw a pair of beautiful legs covered in white suspender stockings enter his vision.
Subsequently.
Linde's gaze focused on something... his eyelid twitched.
Noticing Linde's gaze, Levia's delicate body trembled slightly.
She timidly asked, "Lord Linde, what should I do next?"
"Don't worry, just stand still."
Linde extended his index finger and dripped the blood onto Levia's skin.
Buzz!
Brilliant light shone, and a heart-shaped pattern flashed on her skin.
Countless mysterious characters flickered within the light.
Linde also withdrew his gaze, then was attracted by Levia's attributes.
[Levia Phenex]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Linde Lucifugu]
[Level: LV34]
[skills: Destruction Magic Power, Destruction Demonic Eye]
[Undying Body: Any physical damage can be restored to its original state.]
[tears of the phoenix: Her own tears can instantly heal all injuries of the user.]
[Undying Body]
This skill seems to overlap with 'Regeneration from a Drop of Blood,' doesn't it?
But that's right; as the number of Retainers increases, it's reasonable to expect Retainers with similar skills to appear.
However, what made him even more puzzled was the 'tears of the phoenix' skill.
If he wanted to use it, would he have to make her cry?
That would be too humiliating, wouldn't it?
Hmm...
Never mind, he'd let Levia handle this. After all, the skills were the same.
And besides these...
Linde looked at Levia, whose expression was as usual.
This woman really doesn't hate me.
Is this what a pure-blooded devil family is like?
He had certainly seen it.
But that's right.
In some worlds, for a certain wolf, even the mere hatred of a father's killer was nothing.
"Lord Linde, is there anything strange about me?"
Levia blinked, a little strangely.
"Nothing, I just think you are indeed an honest and good girl."
"Oh..."
Being praised by Linde for no reason, Levia felt a little shy.
"Alright, take a look."
Linde transcribed the favor information and briefly showed it to her.
"Oh."
Levia nodded, seeming to understand but not quite.
After putting on her outer clothing, she began to examine it.
The first things that caught her eye were the two skills: [Undying Body] and [tears of the phoenix].
Hmm, abilities unique to our family.
Levia thought this, but then her pupils deeply constricted.
"tears of the phoenix... it's become like this?"
Looking at the skill description, Levia murmured softly.
The tears of the phoenix were a secret treasure of their family.
But to obtain them, a pure-blooded member had to be within a special Magic Circle.
Fill a cup, also treated with a special ritual, with water, then drop their own tears into it.
Only then would it become the tears of the phoenix.
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But!
When shedding tears, one's mind must be empty, otherwise the ritual would fail.
Besides that, there are many other considerations.
Therefore, the production of tears of the phoenix is very low.
But now...
All 773 steps were skipped.
All that's needed is to shed tears.
Then!
She saw her level—LV34.
What is this?
Why does it seem like a game setting from the Human World?
Seeing her confused expression, Linde explained.
"It really is like this."
Levia's hands clenched, and a flicker of excitement passed through her eyes.
A level system just like in a game.
You can gain experience by killing monsters.
What does this mean?
It means that from now on, she will have no bottlenecks.
As long as she has time...
She could even become another Devil King, or even stronger, after countless years in the Phoenix Family.
"Master, I never imagined you possessed such great power."
Levia looked up at Linde, her eyes shimmering, and deep within them, admiration and longing subtly emerged.
People worship the strong.
Pure-blooded devils even more so.
Not to mention, Linde's power could only be described as incredible.
She was very confident.
If this matter were known...
Countless devils would probably envy, be jealous, and hate, even at all costs, just to become Linde's Retainer.
For a moment...
Levia clenched her fists.
To be honest, she had never expected to receive such a great opportunity.
When she first learned that Linde wanted her, deep down, though there was no hatred, she was still somewhat unwilling.
After all, no one wants to give themselves to a Devil King they've never met, who asserts power through force.
But now, she truly and sincerely thanked all of this.
She had truly gained an immense advantage.
Thinking of this, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she said, "Master, let me show you around now."
As she said this, her ears were already crimson.