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Chapter 726: Special Treatment
Chapter 726: Special Treatment
Lindsey: [Alice, I've run into some trouble. I might not be able to return tonight.]
Alice: [Huh? Do you need me to come and rescue you?]
Lindsey: [Probably not.]
Alice: [Lindsey, what kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into?]
Lindsey: [I was accidentally discovered by the Silver Witch. When I bumped into her, my state was a bit special, so she doesn't bear any ill will towards me.]
Alice: [After all, the Silver Witch is a lord herself, and it's only natural for her to seek talented individuals to join her ranks. Lindsey, since she's recruiting you now, then...?]
Lindsey: [I'm calling her 'sister' now.]
Alice: [I was just going to ask what's next... Huh?! Sister?!]
[...]
Thanks to the existence of the Friend Channel, Lindsey and Alice could communicate with ease.
After Lindsey explained the situation, Alice, who was outside the city at the camp, fully understood the current circumstances.
Alice even used her Righteous One powers to help Lindsey cover up the sudden disappearance of the new craftsman, preventing the news from spreading.
Meanwhile, within the Silver Castle, the atmosphere remained tense and oppressive under the night sky.
Just a few minutes ago, the Silver Witch had been here, assigning tasks to her subordinates.
But suddenly, their lord's expression changed, and she stood up, taking a few steps forward before disappearing from in front of the throne in the blink of an eye.
"Your Majesty?"
"She's gone?"
"She left on her own accord. Something must have happened in the city."
"Stay calm. Without orders, do not act rashly. If there's any need, the lord will notify us using her Essence Technique."
Over a dozen Awakened ones, ranging from Tier 5 to Tier 6, remained in the castle hall.
They stood solemnly in the castle's main hall, ready for action, prepared to respond to the lord's commands at any moment.
But a few minutes later, Leaf Haiya reappeared before them.
Usually, with a stern expression, she could make Ascendants kneel with a single glance, unable to resist. But now, a gentle smile graced her face as she walked slowly towards the castle's main entrance.
"..."
The Awakened ones in the castle hall were all stunned for a moment.
Leaf Haiya was undoubtedly not young, but due to her Tier 7 Essence Technique, she appeared as a young and beautiful girl.
At this moment, Leaf Haiya held Lindsey's hand as they walked slowly towards the throne.
She resembled an elder sister from a neighboring house, leading her beloved younger brother home, intentionally slowing her pace to care for the child.
"..."
After a brief hesitation, all the Awakened ones in the castle hall lowered their heads.
They dared not glance at the Silver Witch before them.
As they listened to the footsteps of the two, one large and one small, approaching the throne and then sitting down—
"Alright, let's continue with the previous topic."
"Flame Devourer, I need you to quickly consolidate the surrounding environment. Absorb those who are willing to join us, and eliminate those who refuse. I don't want to see any accidents."
An Awakened one on the left side of the castle hall immediately straightened up.
"Yes, Your Highness! I'll arrange the task immediately!"
This Awakened one left with a few subordinates, and Leaf Haiya spoke again:
"Dana, the construction work within the city needs to be accelerated. For the next twenty years, this city will be our base of operations, so take the construction seriously."
An Awakened one on the right side also responded promptly.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
"We have enough craftsmen, but those followers—they aren't professional healers from Volcano City. To meet your expectations, it might take some time."
"Leaf Haiya didn't pressure him forcefully, but simply nodded slightly.
"No problem. We'll proceed as planned."
"Asha returned today with clues about an attack in the Middle Ring World. Those disgusting technique users had a plague-related ability. In terms of Essence Techniques, they possess the ability to erode and infect flesh, but they pose little threat to stronger individuals. As long as we're cautious, it shouldn't be an issue."
Leaf Haiya first reassured her subordinates before changing her tone.
"But the real threat lies in this plague's extreme erosion and infection rate among ordinary people. You need to establish preventive measures within the city to ensure it doesn't endanger us."
The Awakened on the right immediately responded in a loud voice, "Yes, Your Excellency! I'll take care of it right away!"
Leaf Haiya continued with further instructions, "Also, this matter must be kept strictly confidential. We can't let other organizations in the Middle Ring World find out."
The Silver Witch's subordinates took their leave, carrying out her orders.
After that, Leaf Haiya assigned some tasks to the leader of her craftsmen.
Then, she dismissed everyone except her servants and Lindsey, leaving them alone in the castle's main hall!
"Lindsey."
The Silver Witch descended from her throne.
She bent down again, bringing her eyes level with Lindsey's, and asked earnestly, "Do you remember those people from earlier?"
Lindsey nodded slightly.
"I remember them all."
Leaf Haiya smiled with satisfaction, "Good. They are all my subordinates, and in the future, they will become your assistants. So, remember their appearances and names."
As her words fell, the Silver Witch waved her hand to the side, "Lily, come here."
"This child will be your new master from now on. Treat him as you would treat me."
A beautiful girl dressed as a servant, named Lily, stepped forward.
She first bowed respectfully to Leaf Haiya and then turned to Lindsey, "Master, hello. My name is Lily."
"You can also give me a new name. In the future, I will serve you in all aspects of your life."
At that moment, Lindsey sensed a distinct Essence wave.
Lily, the maid, underwent a transformation in both body and mind as she followed the command, almost as if she had truly become his slave.
This was an Essence Technique.
Lindsey realized this.
He quickly guessed the Silver Witch's true identity—she was an Organizer.
This explained why he had been discovered earlier.
The entire city was under Leaf Haiya's surveillance.
Lindsey's stealthy movements could still be detected, but it was the association with the concept of 'people' that caught the attention of this 'Organizer'.
A bigger problem arose.
If it was just preferential treatment, Lindsey could understand.
But this treatment far exceeded his expectations, and he suspected there might be some hidden agenda.
His young age served as the perfect cover.
Lindsey decided to test her directly. He looked at Leaf Haiya with a naive and confused expression, "Sister, why... why are you being so kind to me?"
Leaf Haiya merely smiled with relief.
She returned to her throne, gently holding Lindsey in her arms, "You're still young, and it's hard for you to understand these matters."
"But Lindsey, remember this: Awakened and ordinary people are fundamentally different. In the future, you'll understand your true identity and the significance of your abilities."
(End of Chapter)
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