Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

Merlin said, taking the katana from Ming and examining it in his hands.

At this time, Ming finally realized that she had completely misunderstood something else.

In order to ease the embarrassment, Ming quickly waved his hand and said.

"Ah, that... Lord Merlin, please don't worry about it. After all, you've already saved our lives and helped us so much. If I were to bother you again..."

Before Ming could finish his words, Merlin returned the katana to Ming.

"I think I understand. It depends on your habits and the weapons that suit you."

"Once we get back to the surface, I'll find someone to help make a knife that's suitable for you."

"With that sword, your strength will be further improved. It's possible to become stronger than me."

After Merlin finished speaking, Ming was extremely excited, and his eyes were shining.

"Is this really... okay?"

"Ah, but... I have nothing of value to offer you in return for your kindness, Master Merlin. Even this body..."

Ming bit her lips, a hint of sadness and helplessness in her eyes. She didn't think she possessed the charm that a woman should have.

"It's not a good thing to think too little of yourself."

"How about this? The weapons I'll make for you later will be considered an investment in you. When you become a first-level adventurer in the future, it will be easy to repay my kindness however you want."

"Besides, I believe you can definitely become a first-level adventurer..."

Merlin said calmly.

"Master Merlin... I... wuwu..."

Ming was so moved that she burst into tears. Not only was she saved, but she also had to help her forge a new weapon.

"Hu..." Ming took a deep breath, half-knelt in front of Merlin, and placed his right hand on his chest.

"I, Yamato, am willing to serve Master Merlin as my lord. From now on, I will be your sword and exist only for you. Even if my body is shattered to pieces, my will will never change."

Looking at Ming's serious expression, Merlin knew that this matter might not be so easy to refuse.

"How about you discuss this matter with Lord Jian Yulei after we return to the surface?"

"Well, since the lord has said so, I will raise this with Lord Jian Yulei once we are on the ground."

Ming nodded slightly, immediately accepting Merlin's words.

"Can you please not call me Lord? It sounds a bit embarrassing."

"No, the lord is the lord. I have already decided to devote myself to the lord, and the title cannot be changed."

Ming rejected Merlin's words with great determination.

This also made Merlin speechless.

It seems that what he had seen in the anime and novels he had watched was correct. Samurai girls were indeed a bit rigid and unable to adapt at key points.

However, this is also the charm of the samurai girl.

Farther away, the seriously injured Kashima felt relieved after seeing the somewhat familiar figure 3.2.

"It's him, ah, Merlin... I didn't expect you to become stronger again... ahem..."

Before Kashima could finish his words, he coughed up a lot of blood due to the pain from his wound and almost lost consciousness.

Fortunately, Lily came over at this time.

In a daze, Kashima heard a mix of mumblings mixed with dissatisfaction.

"Really? He's already seriously injured, and yet he still dares to say so much."

"Alright, this is a very effective recovery potion prepared by Master Merlin. It could easily be sold for 20,000 or 30,000 faris."

"Lily would not have been willing to let you use it without Lord Merlin's order."

……

In the darkness at the corner of the farther passage.

A tall figure was watching this scene from afar, a glimmer of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Chapter 52 Trial? Farce? The Goddess of Beauty is Angry!

The top of the Tower of Babel.

Sitting on the sofa, Freya was holding a glass of red wine, her beautiful face full of an expectant smile as she stared at the crystal ball on the table in front of her.

That crystal ball is an extremely expensive magic prop that has the ability to transmit distant scenes and sounds back through the same crystal ball, similar to the ability of long-distance communication.

And next, Freya planned to appreciate how the young man went through the training she gave him.

Do you choose to flee? Or confront it head-on? In a head-on confrontation, how can you defeat a monster that even a Level 2 adventurer might not be able to defeat?

"Oh I really can't wait."

Freya took a sip of red wine and looked into the crystal ball.

At this time, the crystal ball reflected the figure of a tall man exuding majesty.

That person was Ota, the strongest adventurer in Orario.

"Ota, how is it? What's the situation?"

Freya asked softly.

"How long will it take for my cute little puppet to be able to go on stage?"

As Freya finished asking the question, Ota in the crystal ball lowered his head and explained.

"Lady Freya, Merlin has already reached the eighth floor. In a short while, he should be able to reach the ninth floor."

"Currently, the Minotaur is waiting near the entrance to the ninth floor."

After listening to Ota's report, Freya nodded slightly.

"Really? It'll take a little while. Oh, it's really worrying."

"But... the longer you wait, the more delicious the food will become."

"By the way, Ota, do you think he can survive this trial?"

Freya thought of something and looked at Ota curiously and asked.

She wouldn't mind trying some appetizers before the main meal.

She wanted to know what level the toys she had chosen this time would be from the perspective of Ota, the strongest adventurer in Orario.

"Lady Freya, with all due respect, Merlin's strength is such that he absolutely cannot defeat this Minotaur."

Ota expressed his thoughts calmly.

Of course, he had already told Freya this.

Although he had seen Merlin again in the maze not long ago, he still didn't think there was anything wrong with this judgment.

A first-rate master could judge the opponent's strength level simply by the sound of footsteps.

Not to mention, Ota is the strongest adventurer in Orario and can accurately estimate the opponent's strength with just one glance.

In Ota's opinion, the young man named Merlin was at most at the middle level of LV1.

With such strength, even with the help of some external objects, props, and weapons, it would be impossible for him to cross an entire class.

After listening to Ota's judgment, Freya smiled and gently shook the red wine glass in her hand.

"So Ota wants to make a bet?"

"I dare say that young man can definitely survive this trial."

"Although the process may be a little embarrassing, he will definitely be able to overcome it."

"That young man holds great potential."

Ota did not give any response to Freya's words.

Because deep down in his heart, he didn't think such a thing would happen.

In the maze, strength is everything, and if you can win, you can win.

As for possibilities, such unrealistic things will never happen.

At least, that's what he knew.

At this moment, desperate shouts and the roars of wild beasts came from the depths of the ninth floor.

Ota naturally recognized the voice; it was obviously the voice of the Minotaur he had trained.

"Are there other adventurers here?"

"Lady Freya, something might have gone wrong. I'll go check it out."

Ota said, putting away the crystal ball and quickly rushing to the scene.

Ota stuck his head out from the darkness of the passage and looked into the distance.

In his sight, a group of people were being chased by the Minotaur holding a big sword.

The situation can be said to be completely one-sided.

Ota didn't find it strange.

After all, even if an ordinary LV2 adventurer came over, the Minotaur would probably be in great danger, not to mention that almost all the people at the scene were LV1 adventurers.

At this time, Freya's voice came from the crystal ball in Ota's arms.

"Ota, what happened?"

Ota immediately took out the crystal ball, pointed it at the distance, and explained.

"Other adventurers stumbled here by mistake, but it won't have much impact on the plan."

Ota said in a cold voice, with no intention of saving anyone.

He would only do it if Freya gave such an order as mentioned in the crystal ball.

However, Freya, who was in the crystal ball stage, obviously would not give such an order.

"The others are so boring. Ota, wait until the kid arrives and then call me."

Freya raised her brows slightly, stood up and took the red wine placed not far away, preparing to pour some wine into the almost empty glass.

Fine wine paired with beautiful views, that's the real enjoyment.

Although she would never do such a small thing as pouring wine herself on normal days, she did not want to be disturbed by others during this extremely happy moment, so she did not call anyone over.

Just as Freya filled the wine glass and picked it up, Ota's voice came from the crystal ball.

"Lady Freya, Merlin has appeared."

"What, that kid showed up!"

Freya was excited and quickly moved to the crystal ball, ready to enjoy this exciting battle.

however……

What was reflected in the crystal ball was not a scene of battle, but rather a look as if everything was over.

In the center of the crystal ball, the face of the familiar black-haired boy could be clearly seen by Freya.

"Ota? What's going on? Where's the Minotaur you arranged?"

There was a hint of anger in Freya's voice.

The characters have already appeared on the stage, but the most important supporting role and villain have not appeared.

This naturally made Freya extremely angry.

However, the next moment, Otana's voice, tinged with surprise, came from the crystal ball.

"I'm very sorry, Lady Freya. The Minotaur has been killed by Merlin."

"Ah? Killed?"

Freya on the other side of the crystal ball had a hint of surprise on her beautiful face, and her expression was a little ugly.

"Ota, what are you talking about? Didn't you train that Minotaur? It possesses strength that even ordinary Level 2 adventurers can't defeat."