"Ah, okay, okay!"
Ron nearly stumbled as he climbed into the sedan chair!
Immediately, eight skeletal soldiers split into two teams, stepping forward to hoist the sedan chair that carried Link and Ron onto their shoulders, while the remaining twenty or so skeletal soldiers cleared the way, marching briskly toward the imperial capital!
"Young Master, your summoned beasts are truly impressive; they run so fast! Won't they get tired?"
As they traveled, Ron gazed at the swiftly passing scenery. Although the ride was a bit bumpy, he had never experienced such treatment before, and he couldn't help but express his admiration!
Unfortunately, Link seemed not to have heard his praise, as he remained silent!
"Young Master! Young Master?"
Ron called out a couple more times, only to realize that Link was sprawled across the sedan chair, snoring evenly, having fallen asleep at some point!
"Uh…"
Seeing this, Ron couldn't help but feel a wave of frustration. He had thought his young master was finally becoming diligent, but it turned out to be a fleeting moment—old habits die hard!
Fortunately, before falling asleep, Link had commanded all the skeletal soldiers to follow Ron's orders, so Ron didn't have to watch helplessly as Link's skeletal soldiers dragged him into a ditch…
The journey continued in silence.
After a full two days and nights, with the skeletal soldiers tirelessly running without rest, the outline of a massive city finally appeared on the horizon!
Seeing the city ahead, Ron, who had been exhausted from the long journey, finally broke into a relieved smile!
"Young Master, we've arrived! Wake up!"
Ordering the skeletal soldiers to halt, Ron gave Link a firm nudge.
"Hmm? Arrived? Where?"
Link struggled to open his eyes, a droplet of drool still hanging from the corner of his mouth!
"We're at the imperial capital, Young Master!"
Ron said, half-amused and half-exasperated!
"Uh… so soon?" Link finally seemed to awaken from his daze, his face a picture of surprise!
"Soon? We've been traveling for two days and nights, you know?" Ron shook his head in resignation.
Throughout the journey, Ron had barely closed his eyes for fear of losing their way! Meanwhile, Link had slept soundly for two days and nights, so he felt none of the fatigue…
"Young Master, shouldn't we go into the city first?"
At this moment, Ron glanced at the enormous city ahead, his impatience evident as he asked!
He could hardly wait to enter the city, find an inn, enjoy a hearty meal, and finally get some rest!
But to his surprise, Link shook his head decisively at this suggestion!
"Why go into the city? We're not going in!"
"Ah?" Ron was utterly bewildered, unable to comprehend why Link, after such a grueling journey, would choose not to enter the city! What was he thinking?
Link offered no explanation; instead, he waved his hand, commanding the skeletal soldiers to lower the sedan chair!
In the next moment, under Ron's horrified gaze, Link stepped forward and, with a swift motion, tore off his own shirt!
"By the gods!"
Ron gasped in shock!
At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind! He was finally making a move! I knew it; the Young Master has always coveted my "beauty"!!!
But what should I do?
Should I fight to defend my virtue, or should I just give in?
If I resist with all my might, I surely won't stand a chance against the Young Master!
But if I don't resist, will he look down on me?
These thoughts felt lengthy, yet they passed in an instant!
Soon, Ron made up his mind!
He clenched his teeth, gently closed his eyes, and coyly said to Link, "Young Master, could you please be a little gentler? This is my first time…"
Pfft…
Link nearly choked on his own spit!
"Damn it, Ron, what the hell are you thinking?" Link trembled with anger, never expecting that this guy would mistake him for a homosexual!
"But Young Master, didn't you want me…" Ron opened his eyes again, looking at Link with confusion!
However, before he could finish his sentence, Link cut him off with a furious retort!
"I want your mother!"
"But my mother has already passed away…" Ron replied helplessly.
"Shut up!!!"
Finally, Link could no longer contain himself and slapped Ron hard, sending him sprawling!
Ignoring Ron's bewilderment, Link took the piece of clothing he had just torn from himself, divided it in two, and tossed one half to Ron!
"Take this cloth, cover your face, and come with me to make some money!" Link said, not without a hint of exasperation!
"Cover… cover my face?"
At this point, Ron was utterly stunned, standing there in shock for quite some time, unable to process what had just happened…