Slash the Scarlet Eyes: Start with a Starburst Air Stream Slash Chapter 072

“Is that so? Then, General Esdeath, besides gold,”

The little emperor suddenly remembered something:

“I also want to give you other rewards. A title, territory, or something else? Is there anything special you want, General?”

A brief silence fell over the hall.

Esdeath hesitated for a rare moment, a slight loosening appearing on her ice-bound face:

“If I had to say… I want to truly fall in love.”

“What?!”

The minister nearly spat out the meat in his mouth.

The little emperor blinked, then suddenly realized:

“So that’s it! The General has also reached the age for love, and is still single. I can introduce some people to you, for example… how about the Minister? He’s a good man.”

The minister coughed violently, his greasy face turning crimson: “Your, Your Majesty is joking!”

Esdeath calmly watched the farce:

“With all due respect, Your Majesty, the Minister has high blood pressure and is on his last legs.”

“Although I am not without admirers, they are merely pets.”

She took a roll of parchment from inside her clothes:

“I have written down my criteria for a partner. If there is anyone who meets the conditions, please inform me.”

The attendant tremblingly took the parchment, on which five requirements were listed, the first of which was prominently:

1. His goal should be to train himself to a General level, valuing his future.

2. He must have courage, able to capture Danger Beasts with me bare-handed even without weapons.

3. He must be like me, someone who grew up in the border regions, not in the Imperial Capital.

4. It’s best if he is younger than me, as this makes him easier to control.

5. It’s best if he has a pure smile.

After leaving the palace, Esdeath stood on the white jade steps, overlooking the lawn of the Royal Garden.

“Lady Esdeath, is there a new mission?”

The white-bearded old man stepped forward, his voice steady.

“The three of us are Lady Esdeath’s loyal servants.”

The little girl with golden hair and small horns smiled.

“No matter what the command, we will obey.”

A fierce-looking strong man was excited.

Excellent.

Esdeath’s lips curled into a smile.

…

Imperial Capital Garrison Headquarters.

“Captain, a letter from your hometown has arrived.”

Xiao Hui excitedly opened the office door, holding a white letter in his hand.

“It’s certainly slow enough.”

Lin Yu took the envelope, tore it open, and read the words on it:

“Tatsumi, Ieyasu, Sayo, we have received the money you sent, it’s enough. No need to send any more money, the folks miss you very much, and we don’t know when you’ll have time to come back for a visit.”

“That tax collector also told us that we don’t have to pay taxes anymore, it seems you three have really become high-ranking officials. Truly the three most outstanding children in the village. Remember not to quarrel with others, just come back when you’ve earned enough money.”

———From the Village Chief and villagers.

After reading it, Lin Yu carefully put the letter away. He had temporarily fulfilled his promise to Sayo.

First, he bribed the tax official there with money, as it was too far and remote for him as captain to manage. He could only use money and then his position to make the tax official give up taxing Sayo’s village.

Finally, there was the transportation of some money and food. He now had economic sources from the slum, commoner, and downtown areas, making him tens of thousands of times richer than Tatsumi, Ieyasu, and Sayo, who were penniless.

He also hired several highly reputable adventure groups to guard the village for a year. He remembered Sayo mentioning the existence of mountain bandits, so the village’s safety was also very important.

“Captain, I never thought you came from such a difficult background. I thought you were a local of the Imperial Capital.”

Xiao Hui was also very surprised that such an excellent captain could come from that remote mountain gully.

“Indeed, it’s not easy to make it out of that place.”

Lin Yu sighed, Tatsumi and the two others were truly remarkable. From a remote, poor village, to having good martial arts, kind hearts, and safely reaching the Imperial Capital – it was truly a blessing from heaven.

…

As night approached.

Lin Yu carried pastries home. The pastries were delicious, from a famous pastry shop. Unfortunately, they didn’t glow white, but Sheele probably wouldn’t mind.

“Huh?”

“Eh!”

Upon arriving home, Lin Yu first looked left and right, then peered front and back, his face full of bewilderment.

“Where’s my big house?”

“Who burned my house?!”

“Who dares to burn this captain’s house?!”

“Come out now! Otherwise, I won’t be polite!”

Lin Yu glared angrily around him.

“Damn it, who burned my house?!”

“Who is it, really?!”

“Damn it, you beast! You beast!!”

Lin Yu knelt on the ruins of his house. This was his first house, his first house! It was just gone!

“Lin… Lin Yu.”

At this moment, a weak voice came from a corner not far away.

Lin Yu, tears in his eyes, suddenly looked up and followed the voice, only to see a lump of charcoal:

“It’s you! You burned my house, didn’t you?!”

He strode over quickly and grabbed the lump of charcoal squatting in the corner, wanting to question why she burned his house. But upon closer inspection, he deflated like a punctured ball. Because this lump of charcoal was Sheele, completely black, almost without any other color, except for her purple eyes.

Lin Yu was instantly thunderstruck, then snow fell. He was truly foolish, truly. He only knew that when Sheele was alone, her natural clumsiness would be infinitely magnified. He should have locked the room door.

“I’m… I’m sorry, I just wanted to make you a meal. After all, you must be hungry after coming back from work…”

Sheele, like a child who had made a big mistake, repeatedly lowered her head to admit her fault.

Lin Yu didn’t know whether to laugh or laugh out loud for a moment.

He could only take a deep breath:

“It’s just a small house, nothing to mention. As long as you’re okay, Sheele, burning a few more sets is fine, it’s just a house.”

He waved his hand, but Sheele grabbed it tightly and said:

“I know houses like this are very expensive in the Imperial Capital. I’ll work hard on missions to earn money and pay you back.”

“Then you probably won’t be able to pay it off.”

“Eh? What do I do then?”

Sheele was a bit flustered, not knowing houses were so expensive.

“Hmm… you should take a bath first. I still have to take you back later. If Mine sees you, she’ll think I’m abusing you.”

Lin Yu took out a key and opened another large house next to the ruins. He forgot to mention, this small area was all his houses.

Whoosh——

Familiar scene, familiar actions, but the result was different.

Sheele’s bathrobe slipped, her purple hair scattered messily on the ground, her chest heaving violently.

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A gunshot made the two suddenly separate.

[Ding! Detected that Sheele’s goodwill value has reached 100.01%, a special branch route has been activated.]

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[Ding! Favorability has reached 90%, please select a branch route in time.]