Turning back, he saw that the previously stunned Ryan, who had been knocked out by his "Sword of Bones," had somehow regained consciousness!
Upon waking up and realizing he was bound, Ryan glanced at Link not far away and immediately understood what had happened. He couldn't help but shout angrily, "You scoundrel! I warn you to release me at once! I am a member of the 'Vorlas' family! My cousin is the 'Golden War Lion,' Leo! If you dare to harm me, he will never let you off the hook!!!"
"The 'Vorlas' family?"
Link raised an eyebrow and turned to Ron beside him, asking, "Ron, what rank does the 'Vorlas' family hold?"
"Reporting to you, young master, the 'Vorlas' family is a hereditary marquis family of the Empire!" Ron replied truthfully.
"Oh?"
Link's heart stirred at this information, and he looked at Ryan, asking, "So, does that mean your family is quite wealthy?"
"Of course... Why do you ask?" Ryan was utterly bewildered, struggling to keep up with Link's sudden shift in conversation!
"Hahaha, this is truly a stroke of luck for me!"
Link, upon hearing Ryan's response, burst into excited laughter. Afterward, he turned to Aileen and said, "Little girl, I've changed my mind. If you want me to let you go, you can, but after I release you, you must do something for me!"
Without waiting for Aileen's reaction, Link directly stated his intention.
"Relay a message to the 'Vorlas' family for me: prepare a ransom of 10,000 gold coins and deliver it here by tomorrow, or be ready to collect the remains of this trash!"
"You... you dare to extort my family?" Ryan looked at Link in disbelief, never expecting that even after revealing his identity, this guy would still dare to play such a game!
"Are you sure you want me to send a message to the 'Vorlas' family?"
Aileen's eyes sparkled with an unmistakable glint upon hearing Link's words!
Link might not know who the 'Golden War Lion' Leo was, but Aileen was all too aware!
The 'Golden War Lion' Leo was a renowned top-tier warrior and a prodigy of martial arts in the entire "Radiant Empire," celebrated as one of the "Three Sons of Radiance," with a combat talent reaching an impressive sixth tier!
Moreover, Leo had been designated by the current Emperor of the Radiant Empire, Augustus IX, as the successor to the next "National General," making him a figure of immense prominence!
It was said that at just seventeen years old, Leo already possessed the strength of a level 9 junior warrior, just a step away from entering the ranks of intermediate warriors!
Not only that, but the "Golden Battle Qi" he had cultivated was far more powerful than ordinary battle qi, said to be indestructible and capable of breaking through anything!
Aileen's deep respect for Ryan was largely due to her fear of his cousin, the 'Golden War Lion' Leo's reputation!
Now, seeing Link boldly jumping into the fire and daring to provoke the 'Vorlas' family, Aileen could hardly contain her laughter!
The other guards of the Selhi family also looked at Link with expressions full of schadenfreude and mockery!
Only Link remained unfazed, still appearing calm and sleepy. Upon hearing Aileen's words, he decisively nodded and replied, "Of course, I'm sure."
"Good! I will report this matter to the 'Vorlas' family without fail. Just wait!" Aileen said through gritted teeth.
"Then I must trouble you, Miss Aileen!"
Link pretended to perform a nobleman's bow and summoned several skeletal warriors, ordering them to untie everyone!
After completing this, he waved at Ron and said, "Ron, let's take this 'Vorlas' trash and go!"
"Yes, young master!" Ron nodded and grabbed Ryan by the collar, dragging him along like a dead dog, following Link closely.
"You bastards! No matter who you are, you're all dead meat!!!"
Ryan, being dragged on the ground, struggled desperately, but was met with a heavy punch from Ron!
Bang!
Ryan was struck in the stomach, his body curling up like a shrimp, his face turning ashen, and he no longer dared to shout!
"Damn it, if you keep yapping, I'll break your legs!"
Ron, thrilled to have subdued a noble, was almost beside himself with excitement, waving his fist in front of Ryan's face, his expression full of threats!
This poor fellow, who was originally simple and kind-hearted, had unfortunately encountered such a bizarre master, leading him down a dark path, and now he was getting further and further into the depths of cunning...