Legends of Runeterra

"Very well, then..."

"Wait! You...you let them go out first!"

Seeing Li En suddenly raise his hand, Ze Li covered her collar and shouted with tears in her eyes.

"Um!?"

After taking the documents handed over by Hilco, Li En looked at Zeli with a confused look on his face.

"It's just a compensation contract, why should we let them out!"

Faced with Li En's question, Ze Li opened her mouth but couldn't say anything for a long time.

But under the strange looks of the people behind Li En, his face turned from pale to rosy.

"Ahem, okay, take a look at these two contracts!"

Zeli quickly took it and started flipping through it as if nothing had happened.

"What? 3581 gold coins in compensation. At this interest rate, I will never be able to pay it back in my lifetime!"

Li En pointed to another document and motioned for Ze Li to open it and take a look.

Unlike the previous traditional compensation contract, this contract requires Ze Li to work for Li En for ten years. During this period, her salary will be paid according to the standard for entry-level workers in Zaun. There will also be annual assessments, and her salary level can be increased if she passes the assessment.

Even though there are many restrictions and requirements, they can be ignored compared to the benefits of the contract, including the elimination of huge debts.

"This...Are you sure this is the contract prepared for me?"

"Of course!"

“Waiver of the debt and still pay me a salary?”

"Ok!"

Facing Zeli's incredulous gaze, Li En began to explain: "You are better than you think, Miss Zeli, please don't question my judgment! One day, you will find this out! And compared to deceiving you to work illegally for me, I hope that we can trust each other!"

"..."

In the eyes of most people, this is the first time that Zeli, who has been a troublemaker since childhood, has received such an evaluation, especially when the other party seems to be some powerful boss.

Relaxation, joy, excitement, and a variety of complex emotions intertwined, Zeli signed the contract with a dizzy head.

Hilco, who witnessed all this, couldn't help but reveal admiration in his eyes when he saw how Li En easily accepted a talent with great potential using a brand new method.

Looking at Li En's profile, Hilco couldn't help but touch the scar on his face. After thinking for a while, he sighed helplessly in his heart.

"Zeli, welcome to join us!"

Li En smiled and stretched out his right hand. Ze Li hesitated for a moment, but still gently held it.

"Li En Midalda, remember this name, I will be your boss for the next ten years!"

“I…I know!”

The moment she heard the last name, Zeli's uneasiness in her heart dissipated a little. Compared to the Alchemy Baron from Zaun, the rich young master from Piltover was more reassuring.

"In that case, let's just take it one step at a time!"

Having made up her mind, Zeli asked, "Then Li Enda..., sir, do you have any instructions?"

"No, you should rest and recover now. I will send you back tomorrow! Xierko!"

"Yes, my lord!"

"Her wound has broken open again. Arrange for Dr. Charles to come and re-bandage it. The medical expenses will be deducted from her salary!"

"Wait! I...I'm fine, no need to call a doctor!"

Hearing that her salary, which had not yet been received, was about to be lost, Zeli hurriedly stood up to stop it.

"Hmm? This is my first order, you're going to refuse?"

"But...but..."

Facing Li En's gaze, Ze Li couldn't help but lower her head, but she still made a final struggle unwillingly.

"Zeli, you don't want to come home with bruises tomorrow, do you?"

"Woo..."

Zeli sat back in her chair dejectedly and gave up struggling.

...

Lying on the bed in the Fugen Tavern, Li En opened Zeli's panel.

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【Name】Zeli Euridos

[Gender] Female

[Race] Human

[Rank] Brave

【Talent】Fireworks Lightning (Purple)

[Bond] 11%

[Evaluation of the host] The rich and hateful young man of Piltover, wuwuwu, the salary that I haven't even seen yet!

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With a satisfied smile on his lips, Li En, who had been busy most of the night, soon fell asleep.

An invisible breeze entered the room through the gap in the window, caressing Li En's face silently, and he slept more soundly on the bed.

...

Early the next morning, at the breakfast table at Fulgrim's Tavern.

"Brother Li En, did you secretly eat delicious food with your sister last night?"

"Ah? No, why are you asking?"

"But I saw you go to see your sister. She came back to her room much later last night, and her mouth was swollen, like... well... like she ate that hot pot thing you made last time."

"Ahem! Sorry, the coffee was a little hot and I choked on it by accident."

Fandel, who was halfway through his coffee, choked and started coughing. As he took a tissue to wipe his mouth, his eyes couldn't stop looking back and forth between Wei and Li En.

"Om~!"

Wei felt the blood rushing to his head instantly and a buzzing sound came from his ears.

"Bang bang!"

With red cheeks, Wei stood up quickly.

"Wooah! Brother Li En, save me!"

"Alright, alright!" Li En gave Wei a look, "You're late. Your sister's hand was injured. I helped her bandage it! Look, there's still gauze on her hand!"

"Really? I don't believe it! What's the point of bandaging a wound and shutting up?"

"That's because I drank a special medicine that helps with recovery. It's just a side effect! Wei, are you feeling better now?"

"Yeah, better...much better!"

Looking at the tacit cooperation between Li En and Wei, Baobao frowned and found that things were not simple.

Then her big eyes rolled and she spoke again: "Then I want to drink too, Brother Li En, give me some too!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Vander's violent coughing drew everyone's attention to him again.

"You guys continue to eat breakfast, I have something else to do, so I'm leaving first!"

Grabbing a sandwich, Vander stood up and walked away quickly, but as he walked out the door, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

After some persuasion and an agreement that Baobao could drink it when he grew up, Li En finally got the matter over with.

After breakfast, Baobao ran out with Li En's new toys to show off, leaving Wei and Li En alone.

Li En sat down next to the girl, gently took her hand and observed: "How is it? Is the wound better?"

"Humph! How could you make that kind of agreement with Bakugo!?"

"I'm sorry, I can't help it. You know, she's just a little glutton. I can't let her go out and yell about this every day!"

"That...that can't be..."

"Don't worry, she's not sensible, am I? Besides, she's just a kid, she'll forget everything in a few days!"

Listening to Li En's words, Wei was gradually convinced.

"Okay... okay!"

"Hey, wait a minute, there's something dirty, let me wipe it off for you!"

"Ugh!?"

Wei's eyes widened as she looked at the face so close to her.