"Hehe, little brother, wasn't I right? I helped you spend so many gold coins in just one day! But this is just the beginning. I'll take you to even more fun places another day!"
Leone patted Sora on the shoulder, feeling incredibly smug. This one day of extravagance made up for everything she'd missed before. The more she looked at Sora, the happier she became. This guy was clearly sent by heaven to be her ultimate cash cow!
"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble you, Big Sis."
Sora curled his lip. Although he agreed, he inwardly scorned Leone for being so shameless. But why did he always smell a kindred spirit on her?
"Hahaha, brat, I'll see you another day!"
Feeling extremely pleased, Leone gave Sora a hard pat and skipped off towards her home, disappearing into the night.
As Leone left, the smile on Sora's face gradually hardened, and the divine light emanating from his black eyes made him look like a cunning wolf!
He didn't leave immediately but snapped his fingers in the air.
"Master!"
Kneeling on one knee, a female guard appeared before Sora, bowing with utmost respect.
"Heh... Looks like Number 13 is on duty today. I'll leave the rest to you, then."
Clad in a figure-hugging combat suit that exuded endless temptation, a Western longsword hung at her waist. She had a pure and beautiful face, and a waterfall of emerald green hair cascaded down her back. Gently stroking the girl's head, Sora replied with a wicked smile.
"Yes, Master!"
A faint blush rose on her face, but the girl answered without hesitation. Without further delay, she vanished in a flash.
"Oh dear, oh dear, I've worked hard all day, and now I have to work overtime again. My life is truly destined to be filled with toil!"
A mischievous smile curved his lips. With his hands behind his head, Sora walked towards the General's Mansion.
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"Sheele, this is your pay for this month. You don't have to come and help out at the restaurant anymore!"
Inside the restaurant, not long after Sora and Leone left, the owner sat on a chair and tossed a few silver coins at the girl standing before him.
"Um, boss, I wasn't planning on quitting this job."
Sheele didn't pick up the silver coins that had fallen to the ground. She was confused and simply replied in a cute, dazed manner.
"Yeah, yeah, boss, Sheele's been doing a great job. Why are you making her quit?!"
The gauze-wrapped girl wasn't as dazed as Sheele. She understood the owner's meaning immediately and stepped forward with a look of indignation.
"Tsk! A great job? Is that what you call a great job? Clumsy all day long, either breaking plates or putting things in the wrong place. Even the chefs in the kitchen often say she's always causing trouble!"
"And what about today? If she hadn't been lucky enough to have that nobleman's help, do you think she'd still be standing here unharmed?"
He scoffed and then narrowed his eyes, speaking with biting sarcasm.
If it had only been the previous incidents, the owner might not have been so agitated. His business was large, and breaking a few plates was no big deal. But today's events had scared him out of his wits. Not wanting to be killed one day by this dazed girl, the owner had decided he absolutely had to fire her!
The owner felt that his attitude was still good. If he hadn't been concerned about that mysterious and terrifying nobleman, he would have kicked her out long ago. Why would he even give her any pay!
Hearing the owner's words, the gauze-wrapped girl felt extremely indignant but couldn't find a reason to argue. She naturally knew her friend Sheele's flaws, and there weren't many people who could tolerate them besides herself...
"Chloe, I'm okay."
Sheele finally understood what was going on. She stepped forward and quietly pulled on her friend's arm, although she didn't say anything to the owner, the look of dejection on her face spoke of the disappointment in her heart.
How many times had this happened already? She would definitely be scolded by her father and mother again when she got home! And she had even promised that gentleman she would work hard...
"Sheele..."
Grasping Sheele's hand, the gauze-wrapped girl felt a pang of sadness. Sheele was already trying so hard, why couldn't these people understand her?
"Alright, alright, if you have any farewells to make, don't do it here. Hurry up and leave!"
Seeing Sheele's dim-witted face, the owner felt unlucky and just wanted to get rid of her quickly. He didn't care if she lived or died in the future, as long as she didn't cause trouble for him.
"Well, are you two just going to stand there? Why aren't you leaving?"
Looking at the two girls still standing blankly in place, the owner frowned, feeling displeased.
"Bo... Boss, behind you! A wo... woman!"
Sheele, whose mind was always hazy and whose reactions were slower than others, was a little better, but the gauze-wrapped girl had a look of terror on her face, pointing behind the owner, stammering nervously.
"What wo... Ah!!!"
Feeling a moment of confusion, thinking these girls were just being troublesome and making a fuss about nothing, he turned around in the direction the girl was pointing. However, the next moment, the owner screamed directly. Overwhelming shock caused him to fall from his chair!
A woman, silently, had been sitting not far behind him! She was very beautiful, with a waterfall of emerald green hair cascading down her back, almost touching the ground, and was wearing a strange uniform. Her white, jade-like fingers were holding a cup of tea, sipping it gently, her movements incredibly graceful...
"Who are you... Lo... Lord!"
He felt extremely angry, feeling like he had lost face with his earlier appearance, and the owner instinctively prepared to shout loudly. However, the next moment, as if recognizing the other person's identity, the owner swallowed the words that were about to come out, his face filled with terror, turning deathly pale.
"You know me?"
Gently placing the cup in her hand down, the woman asked with a smile. The dignified and elegant demeanor, as well as the gentle voice that made people feel like a spring breeze, made one not doubt that she was a young lady from a noble family.
"I know! This humble one knows! Sir, you're Miss Bodyguard of the Great General. Other Miss Bodyguards used to dine at my shop before!"
The owner quickly stood up and bowed repeatedly, answering with extreme fear and nervousness.
Who in the entire empire didn't know that the two devilish generals had a group of incredibly fierce female bodyguards under their command? Although each one looked like a flower, beautiful enough to topple kingdoms, they were a group of absolute devils in the guise of beautiful women!
Hearing the owner's words, the bandaged girl and Sheele exchanged glances, both revealing an expression of disbelief. Especially the bandaged girl, whose watery eyes were filled with endless fiery light.
"I see. In that case, I don't need to introduce myself again."
Nodding, Number 13 said with a smile.
Number 13 was the gentle and refined type of woman, a standard lady of a prominent family, unlike her other sisters who were mischievous all day long. She herself rarely went out like that bad master of theirs, the other party probably recognized her from the uniform, so the girl didn't suspect much.
"Boss, you don't need to be nervous. I'm just here to convey a message on behalf of my master."
Tucking a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, the girl parted her pink lips and said.
"Master? Ah!!! Please speak, my lady! This humble one will definitely comply! Definitely comply!"
The only one in the entire empire who could be referred to as "master" by this bodyguard was that one. The owner's expression immediately changed, his heart filled with nervousness and anxiety. He quickly agreed.
"From now on, this little girl named Sheele will work in your shop. Unless she wants to leave herself, no one is allowed to make things difficult for her."
Although the voice was still gentle and refreshing like a spring breeze, it carried a hint of queen-like, unquestionable tone.
"Sheele... Yes! Yes! Please rest assured, my lady. My shop will never make things difficult for Sheele, absolutely not!"
Although Number 13 didn't deliberately release her aura, the natural presence alone was already suffocating the owner. A cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He wouldn't dare to resist even if he was asked to commit murder and arson!
"Mm, that's good."
Satisfied, Number 13 nodded and stood up, walking directly past the owner towards Sheele and the bandaged girl.
"Sheele-imouto, is it? Master told me to tell you that his name is Sora, oh!"
"What a special girl. I believe we'll become sisters before long. Do your best, goodbye."
Gently patting Sheele-chan, who was still standing there dazedly, Number 13 said with a smile. Now that she had completed the task assigned by her master, she didn't linger any longer. She turned around and walked out of the restaurant, disappearing into the night...
"Hoo..."
As the bodyguard girl left, the owner and the bandaged girl collapsed simultaneously. One was terrified after surviving a disaster, and the other was filled with endless fervent admiration. Only Sheele remained standing there, dazed—
"Sora..."
Muttering the name, the figure flashed through her mind, and a ripple of emotions undulated in the girl's heart...