That old geezer isn't anything special either, acting all high and mighty just because he's older. Who does he think he is?
In an instant, Link felt no fondness for the two of them!
"Link, let me introduce you!"
At that moment, Bruno pointed to the white-haired elder beside him and said, "This is Master Norton, a genuine Level 9 Mage Apprentice!"
As he spoke, Bruno gestured toward the burly middle-aged man, his voice low, "And this one is Master Gerald, a Level 9 Warrior Apprentice!"
"These two masters are exceptionally powerful. I specially hired them at great expense from 'Destiny City,' thirty miles away, to serve as your bodyguards, ensuring your safe journey to the Imperial Capital!"
"Great, more money wasted?"
Link nearly laughed in anger, thinking to himself that his old man was a true spendthrift, even more so than he was!
With that kind of money, it would be better spent on building his own Undead Realm rather than hiring a bunch of useless bodyguards!
Of course, he understood that Bruno meant well!
But watching his gold coins pour out like water made his heart bleed…
"Dad, didn't you say I should go out and gain some experience on my own? Why are you hiring bodyguards now?" Link asked Bruno, puzzled.
"Link, you don't understand. Although I wanted you to leave early to gain more experience, the journey from our city to the Imperial Capital passes through many wild and dense forests!"
At this point, Bruno sighed deeply, "Those areas are havens for magical beasts and foreign tribes. Your current strength isn't enough, and I fear you might encounter dangers you can't handle. With these two masters protecting you, I can feel a bit more at ease!"
"Fine then!"
Seeing that Bruno was genuinely concerned, Link decided not to refuse any longer. He waved his hand, commanding three skeleton soldiers to lift him from the bed, effectively moving him like a cart!
Witnessing this scene, the relatives of the Lawrence family couldn't help but gasp in shock!
He wouldn't even walk the short two meters to get out of bed—just how lazy could their young master be?
They simply couldn't imagine!
Even Norton and Gerald couldn't bear to watch!
"I can't believe we're here to protect such a useless brat!" Gerald scoffed, curling his lip in disdain.
His words were not whispered, and nearly everyone from the Lawrence family present heard him, their faces turning red with embarrassment!
Bruno felt like he could sink into the ground!
Link's bizarre behavior was too much for him to bear, leaving him feeling utterly humiliated…
However, Norton, hearing this, spoke up to comfort him, "Old friend, don't be too upset. These noble kids are spoiled from a young age; it's only natural they have some bad habits. We just need to focus on our duties."
"That's true. We've already been paid, so there's no point in regretting it now!" Gerald said, looking displeased.
"Damn it, how dare you call me useless?"
Inside the carriage, Gerald's words reached Link's ears, making him furious!
"A Level 9 apprentice, huh? With my current three skeleton soldiers, I might not be able to take them on. But…"
With that thought, Link suddenly pulled back the curtain of the carriage window and extended his hand toward Bruno outside!
"Dad, what about the living expenses you promised me?"
"Oh, here it is!"
Bruno quickly pulled out a bulging pouch of coins from his pocket and handed it to Link!
Without even glancing at it, Link stuffed the pouch into his clothes and waved his hand grandly!
"Don't worry, Dad! I promise you, from now on, anyone in the Roland Continent who dares to disrespect the Lawrence family, I'll wipe out their entire family!"
These words, filled with menace, echoed in the air!
Bruno felt his blood boil with excitement, thinking that his son had finally grown up!
The relatives of the Lawrence family were equally thrilled, exclaiming that their young master had finally come to his senses!
But before they could celebrate, the next moment, Link's head tilted, and he collapsed back into the soft carriage!
He had fallen asleep again!
"What the…"
The crowd was left dumbfounded, unable to believe that after delivering such a fierce declaration, Link had reverted to his old self in less than two seconds…
What the hell was going on?
Little did they know, at that moment, Link wasn't truly asleep; he had returned to his Undead Realm!
"Big Eye Demon, get out here now!"
"I'm going to upgrade the 'Burial Ground' and crush those two scoundrels who insulted me!!!"