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

"Ah, okay, um... then Merlin first... young man, what do you want?"

As Livilia spoke, an unusual light flashed in her eyes.

"I want the item dropped by Amphibina, the floor master of the 27th floor below."

Merlin said that was his purpose.

That’s right, the drop from the floor master, that’s what he’s after.

You should know that the item dropped by Goliath on the 17th floor allowed him to create a silver-back shield that could withstand the attacks of LV5 adventurers.

Then if it is the item dropped by the master of the 27th floor, how powerful would it be?

Moreover, not long ago, Aegina also helped Merlin with knowledge lessons on the middle and lower levels of the maze.

It was also because of this that Merlin knew that the lord of the 27th floor, Amphibina, was a two-headed dragon monster.

When it comes to dragon monsters, people will naturally think of dragon scales, dragon eyes, dragon hearts and other dropped items.

No matter which item is dropped, it is enough for Merlin to make more powerful equipment.

And the Gundam he had envisioned before is still in the basic collection stage.

Under such circumstances, Merlin naturally wanted to collect some rare materials first.

"Ah? An item dropped by Amphibina?"

"You don't want me? Ah... Sorry, that Merlin boy, please confirm, is this the item dropped by the 27th floor master?"

Livilia screamed subconsciously, accidentally expressing her own thoughts, but she hurried to make amends.

"Want me? Huh?"

Merlin was stunned for a moment. He did not misunderstand what Livilia said. A smile spread at the corner of his mouth. It seemed that the beautiful elf in front of him also liked to associate with him.

Of course, this proposal is very tempting, but Merlin wants the drops from the floor owner more now.

"Yes, it's the item dropped by Anspina."

Merlin confirmed it and pretended not to have heard what Livilia had just said.

As for Ais, who was not far away, she naturally heard Livilia's words clearly, but she did not associate anything else with that sentence.

The innocent Ais only thought that when Livilia said "she didn't want me", she meant that she didn't want her favor.

"Well, um, is that so? Okay, I understand, young Merlin. It's settled then. After the next expedition, we will bring you the drops from Amphibina. This matter is now settled."

"Also, regarding the sponsorship, if it's possible, could you please discuss it in more detail?"

Livilia coughed and subconsciously glanced at Ais not far away. Seeing that Ais didn't have any special reaction, she looked at Merlin and continued.

"Well, regarding this, I will have my supporter send you a list of the assistance I can provide. You can then have a detailed discussion with her."

Merlin waved his hand and pointed at Ais who was standing nearby.

"Besides, she over there seems to be getting a little impatient."

"Um...Okay, I'll be out first. Aisi, you talk to young Merlin."

Livilia nodded slightly, called out to Ais, and turned to walk outside.

After Livilia left, Ais came to Merlin, her eyes as bright as topaz staring straight at Merlin.

"...".

Chapter 101 Let me see your awareness (thank you for the monthly ticket)

"Why, you were able to beat Bert?"

Ai Si pursed her lips and couldn't help but ask the question in her heart.

Unlike Livilia and Tione who arrived later, even Tiona, who was only a few seconds slower than Ais, did not witness the entire process.

Only Ai Si, who arrived here first, saw clearly the whole process from Merlin putting on the Iron Man suit to defeating Bert.

Although she didn't like Bert, she was very clear about his strength.

Even if she faced him head-on without using any skills, the odds of winning or losing would probably be fifty-fifty, or even sixty-four, and she would have a four-to-one chance.

However, a newcomer who had just become an adventurer was able to defeat Bert so easily.

Ai Si couldn't understand or comprehend such a thing.

But there was one thing she could understand, that was that the young man in front of her, named Merlin, possessed particularly outstanding talents and abilities.

This was said by both Livilia and Finn, the leader of their Loki group.

Then... perhaps, this is where she is looking for an opportunity to make a breakthrough.

05 "Bert? Ah, the werewolf from before."

"Defeat him, that's a given."

Merlin said calmly.

"Because I am weak, I know how to use all the resources at my disposal better than he does."

"In fact, he had several opportunities to finish me off, but his arrogance led to his failure."

There wasn't a trace of falsehood in Merlin's words.

The fact is just as he said, if the silver-haired werewolf named Bert had not been careless and arrogant, and if he had been equipped with the iron armor, the result would have been completely different.

With only LV2 ability, he was actually as weak and powerless as a baby in front of Bert who was LV5.

The three-level difference in level brings about an extremely huge difference in ability values.

In fact, Bert could kill Merlin instantly.

But he didn't do that, so he lost.

"Use all resources?"

Ai Si couldn't help but be attracted by the word in Merlin's words. With a bit of anticipation in her eyes, she couldn't help but lean towards Merlin again.

Looking at the expectant eyes, Merlin rubbed his head and explained.

"Weapons, armor, potions, magic items, and even the surrounding environment—everything that can be utilized is a resource."

"Oh...I think I understand a little bit."

Ais's pretty brows wrinkled slightly, and she looked a little distressed.

"But, can you really beat Bert with just these?"

After seeing this scene, Merlin couldn't help but laugh.

"It's not that complicated. I believe you should understand."

"And now, I am using a magic item similar to the magic sword, so I can defeat the werewolf."

Merlin waved his hand gently and explained casually.

"Well, I see."

"Then... can I do that too?"

Ai Si took another step forward, and the distance between them was only a palm's length.

At this distance, Merlin could even clearly smell the faint floral scent wafting from Ais.

"Do it? You mean, use my Iron Man suit?"

Merlin came back to his senses and looked down at Ais in front of him and asked.

"No, I don't know how to use armor like that. I want to ask..."

"Can I become stronger like you?"

Aisi said aloud.

"Become stronger? If you are willing to pay any price to become stronger, then you can naturally become stronger."

Merlin replied.

Although he didn't know why the blonde girl in front of him wanted to become stronger, it was not that easy to become stronger.

You know, some people have become bald in order to become stronger, some have killed their brothers with their own hands in order to become stronger, and some have even simply stopped being human in order to become stronger.

Precisely because he had seen those things, Merlin couldn't help but emphasize his tone and give a reminder.

After all, he didn't want to see Ai Si with all her hair gone the next time they met.

However, Merlin's words took on another meaning when they fell into Ais's ears.

Do you have the awareness to give up everything in order to become stronger?

"I... have an enemy that I must defeat, and that guy is extremely powerful. I am no match for him right now."

"No matter what, I will become stronger than I am now."

"In order to become stronger, I... am willing to do anything!"

Ai Si clenched her fists, bit her lips, and looked at Merlin with a determined look, as if to say, I'm already prepared.

Prepare? What preparation?

Merlin blinked in confusion.

However, at this time, no one answered his question.

Ai Si, who was standing in front of him, stared at him with determined eyes, and it was obvious that she had already made up her mind.

After thinking for a while, Merlin came up with a solution that could break the current deadlock.

That's right, as long as Ai Si in front of him knows that her awareness is actually not that firm, that will be enough.

And now, there is only one method that Merlin can think of that can work immediately.

"Really? Now, let me see your awareness!"

Merlin said, raising his hand and slowly extending it towards Aisi's body.

"Woo..."

When Ai Si saw Merlin's outstretched hand, her body trembled slightly, and a trace of panic and nervousness emerged in her heart. If you look closely, you can see that there are even beads of sweat on her forehead.

This is not surprising. After all, she has never experienced that kind of thing and has no experience in that area, or she simply does not have the wealth to understand those things.

But she still knows the most basic knowledge.

Of course, at this moment, it was not only Ai Si who was nervous, there was another person.

Behind the wall outside the room, a person was lying on the wall extremely nervously, with his whole body pressed against the wall, just to be able to hear the conversation inside the room more carefully.

And that person was Livilia.

"Ah, this, this...it turns out that Merlin's favorite wasn't me, but Aisi."

"It's true that Ais is younger than me and very cute, so it's normal for her to be liked. Ah, I definitely don't mean to be jealous of Ais. Oh, no, now is not the time to talk about these things."

Livilia shook her head repeatedly, trying to drive away the messy thoughts from her mind.

"Should this be stopped?"

"But the problem is, Aisi obviously volunteered... Um... Ugh... So confusing."

Livilia's beautiful face was full of struggle and pain, and she had no idea what to do next.

And judging by the situation, before she finds a perfect solution, she might have to witness the moment when Ai Si, similar to her adopted daughter, becomes a woman.

Chapter 102 Aisi, Don’t Move

Looking at Ai Si, whose body was shaking but still too stubborn to close her eyes or give in, Merlin reached out his hand helplessly, grabbed Ai Si's delicate chin and squeezed it slightly.

After all, a girl like this who has no experience in life would probably not be able to withstand such a small trick.

The fact was just as Merlin expected. At this moment, Ai Si, whose chin was pinched twice, had an alluring blush on her fair little face. Her body trembled more violently, and crystal tears flashed in her yellow eyes.

However, even so, Ai Si still did not say a word of no.

Seeing this, Merlin withdrew his hand and sighed softly.

"I understand your awareness."