Chapter 203 - 142: Miss Enchanting Demon, You Need a Teacher (2)

Chapter 203: Chapter 142: Miss Enchanting Demon, You Need a Teacher (2)

"Miss Enchanting Demon, you need a teacher."

Lian patted the little girl’s head, suddenly reminded of his first apprentice, Riel, who was still practicing swordsmanship under Teacher Bill.

That’s right. He decided to take on another apprentice and leave her training to Nancy.

"Are you willing to be my student?"

Lian smiled at Yina. "The tuition is very cheap. 500 Gold Coins a month."

Yina was stunned.

She simply couldn’t believe her ears.

Even the most ruthless black market merchant wouldn’t charge their own slave 500 Gold Coins a month!

"I’m already your servant! Not only are you not planning to pay me a salary, but you also want me to give you 500 Gold Coins every month!"

A mighty roar erupted from the tiny Yina.

Lian nonchalantly cleaned out his ear, his eardrums ringing from the assault.

"Oh, you can’t possibly imagine the valuable knowledge you’ll gain as my student. You just shared a soul connection with me, so you should know how powerful I am. I’m a genius who reached the High Level Knight domain at a young age. And you? You’re a weak Succubus who develops slowly and can’t even defeat a black market merchant. Don’t you think you need to get stronger, fast? Don’t you want to become a true Demon Eater Hunter?"

Yina gritted her teeth. She was by no means weak.

But she had to admit, Lian was indeed very strong.

To be a High Tier Knight and a Silver Believer at such a young age... such talent wouldn’t be out of place in the annals of human history.

At least, Yina had never met a human with such outstanding talent.

"But I don’t have any money right now."

"No problem. I’ll deduct it from your salary."

Just as Lian finished speaking, he saw the look of relief on Yina’s face.

His eyes curved into a smile as he continued,

"Oh, oh, my mistake. You’re my student now, not a Maid. You shouldn’t be getting a salary. In fact, I even have to pay for your food, clothing, and housing. How about we just record it as a debt? You can pay it back slowly after you grow up. A Succubus’s lifespan is very long. If you can’t finish paying me back in my lifetime, you can pay back my son, and my grandson."

Yina was so angry she was about to explode.

Her face puffed up like an agitated pufferfish, and steam started coming out of her ears like a whistling teapot.

’He’s saddling me with an insurmountable debt.’

’Why is this man in front of me even more detestable than a black market merchant!’

But she had already signed the contract, so there was no way to back out now. Forget escaping—with a single thought, Lian could make her obediently return to his side.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it!"

Yina could only stomp her feet in anger, cursing nonstop.

"Insulting your teacher warrants a fine."

Lian handed Yina a notebook and a pen. "Write it down. Your first debt and fine totals 501 Gold Coins. It’s a one Gold Coin fine every time you curse."

Yina was about to faint from anger.

"You’re clearly not short on money! You live in such a luxurious manor and have so many maids!"

"No, everyone is short on money, especially a man like me who was born into debt. The first lesson your teacher will give you is how to maintain a positive attitude and live diligently and elegantly, even while shouldering debt."

Lian smiled and patted Yina’s fluffy head.

Yes, her pink hair was puffed up in anger, making it feel like a little fluff ball. It felt nice to the touch.

Yina reluctantly wrote "Debt: 501 Gold Coins" in the ledger and then asked,

"How are you going to help me get rid of the black market merchants chasing me?"

"The next time he shows up, just call for me. I will make him pay a heavy price for tormenting you."

Lian said in a calm tone.

But Yina knew he would absolutely do what he said.

’Because this man’s heart is black.’

’The next time the black market merchant finds me, it’ll probably mean he’s about to go bankrupt.’

"You can teach me now, Teacher."

Yina decided to accept her fate. Since she was already saddled with a heavy debt, why not seize the opportunity to learn a skill?

’Maybe when I grow up, I can really earn all this money back and repay Lian.’

’Wait, how did I start thinking about repaying the debt so quickly?’

’Damn that Lian Moria! That Vampire! He’s already mentally imprinted on me without me even realizing it.’

The thoughts of revenge in Yina’s mind lessened, replaced by the endless debt.

"Who told you I was going to teach you personally? Can’t you see I have many other matters to handle? I have an important ball to hold. Oh, as a nobleman, I always have social obligations I can’t refuse. Of course, I can tell you—it’s all business."

Lian looked at Yina with a smile.

Little Yina was filled with immense confusion.

’This guy isn’t going to teach me himself? He’s not teaching me, but he’s still saddling me with a heavy debt?!’

Just as the little girl was about to completely explode, Lian said soothingly,

"I’ve found a considerate female teacher for you. She will teach you in my place. You know, there are some things that only a girl can teach another girl. After all, I’m not a Succubus."

"Are you talking about Sally? She was a kind person, but she’s already left."

Yina didn’t dislike Sally. Sally had a nun-like air about her that felt warm. Moreover, Sally was around her mother’s age, which always reminded Yina of her own mom.

"Why Sally? The teacher I’ve found for you is more beautiful than Sally and even better at cultivating talent. She’s taught a double-digit number of students before."

Lian smiled and held up two fingers.

Yina suddenly felt that this would be a very formidable female teacher.

But soon, she realized she had been tricked again.

Lian had actually summoned Nancy Stuart.

"Let me make an introduction. Yina, this is Nancy, your senior. She is my second contracted follower, and you are the third. There is one other who came before you both; I’ll introduce you later. You are all to obey one command: you must be united and friendly. Absolutely no killing one another."

Yina and Nancy frowned at the same time, but the hatred and killing intent in their eyes slowly dissipated as Lian spoke.

Although they still couldn’t stand the sight of each other, the impulse to devour one another was gone.

"You’re not actually planning to have this woman teach me, are you?"

Yina demanded.

Lian nodded slightly. "Yes. Nancy was a Deacon of the Rose Thorn. She has taught quite a few children like you. She has experience."

Nancy asked with a blank expression, "Do you want me to train her to be a Spy or an Assassin?"

Yina was completely shocked. ’What is this Demon Eater saying?’

"My dear Miss Nancy, don’t say such dreadful things. I’m not asking you to teach her a mouthful of lies and how to assassinate people with poison. Start with cultural studies. First, teach her to read and write."

Lian rubbed the bridge of his nose. "And then, teach her the art of communication, as well as fighting techniques."

"So she is to become a Spy and an Assassin after all."

Nancy Stuart narrowed her eyes.

"It pays to be prepared. I don’t raise useless freeloaders. She has to master a skill, otherwise how will she ever repay her debts?"

Lian said considerately.

Yina felt her future was pitch-black. She would probably become an outcast among Succubi.

’I hope that when I one day return to the Land of Enchanting Demons, it won’t be as a Spy or an Assassin.’

Having settled matters with Yina, Lian began preparing for the banquet. Of course, he left most of the work to Nancy, who was far better at organizing such noble events than he was.

Mary hadn’t disturbed Lian during this time. She was busy building a church for the Golden Goddess in Yusofa.

And the costs, of course, were being covered by the local nobles and merchants of Yusofa.

It was a considerable expense. The already-exploited merchants had grievances they couldn’t voice, and the nobles were once again entertaining the thought of fleeing.

Lian’s party, however, created an opportunity for them to make contact in private.

As the holder of Yusofa—even though he had already gifted it to his mistress, Nancy Stuart—Lian still had an obligation to hold a grand banquet, inviting all the nobles of Yusofa as well as those from the Rose Territory.

This was both a noble tradition and a routine social affair.

Almost all the nobles received an invitation to the banquet. To them, this invitation was like a key—a key that could unlock their escape from Yusofa.