"Linda, get up. I promise you, I will keep my word."
Leo Ray stood up from his seat and helped the still trembling knight to her feet with a smile, before solemnly saying, "If everything goes smoothly, I will fulfill my promise and make you the head of the Sanders family tomorrow."
"Thank you very much, my Lord!"
Linda wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, her fair face flushed with embarrassment as she lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, my Lord. I don't know what else to say."
"Linda, you don't have to say anything."
Leo Ray's smile took on a gentler quality, and he waved his hand, saying, "You were my first native subordinate, not only helping me secure Cyan Town but also constantly assisting me in managing it. You deserve this reward; it's something you've earned."
"My Lord's kindness is something I could never repay in a lifetime. Thank you, my Lord!"
Linda nodded her head excitedly, then laughed and said, "My Lord, it seems all I can say is 'thank you'."
