"If this is a joke, isn't this topic a little too much?"
Putting down the teacup, Li Ke looked at the girl who he once mistook for a young man and confirmed that what he heard was indeed what he heard. But it was apparent that the matriarch of the Bouvier Family wasn't joking. She took a sip of tea and said something interesting in a calm tone.
"This isn't a joke. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that you destroyed the fortress, it wouldn't be impossible for you to marry me. After all, not only did you save us, but we also need your strength. After all, you should know that even though Demacia is a civilized city, this world does need powerful martial strength. And our Bouvier Family is more or less … lacking in strength."
It was true that they lacked strength. If not, they wouldn't have been forced into a dead end after hunting a Fang Eater, which almost killed the matriarch of this generation. In this era, the two sisters' short hair undoubtedly proved that they pursued the same attitude of strength and power as men. Although it didn't mean that women who held power and strength had to have such short hair, it was enough to explain the predicament of the Bouvier Family.
"But in fact, we are still a little ashamed. Even though my younger sister was perfect before, her leg was crippled because of the previous incident. This is a devastating blow to her future. After all, compared to fencing, she is better at dancing. So if we marry her to you as a reward, we will more or less be ashamed of you. But if we marry her to you and help you solve the issue of being wanted, it will be a wonderful thing for both of us. Not only will you gain status and wealth, but you will also gain a lot of privileges while getting rid of the wanted list. We can also maintain our family teachings and obtain a powerful warrior like you to revitalize our family. "
Her words were rather emotionless. But no matter if it was the butler behind her or her younger sister, Alice, who was holding her hand, she didn't show any dissatisfaction. She didn't show any signs of dissatisfaction except for when she mentioned her crippled right leg. She had a completely different chest from her elder sister and showed an unnatural expression. It was obvious that she still couldn't accept her crippled leg.
After all, she didn't receive proper treatment while tracking Li Ke's tracks, which resulted in her crippled leg. But she didn't mind because this was the necessary price to pay to maintain her family teachings and traditions. What she regretted was that she couldn't dance as elegantly as before.
As for her elder sister using such an emotionless method to marry her off, she didn't mind and was even a little happy about it. After all, as the second daughter of a noble family, after knowing that she didn't have the decisiveness and talent of her elder sister, and only surpassed her in dancing and figure, she had already understood and accepted her fate of being a tool for marriage. After all, she was born in a noble family and enjoyed the luxurious life, good education, and so many privileges that her family brought to her. Naturally, she had to pay the corresponding price.
"Isn't this condition a little too exaggerated?"
Li Ke could feel that Alice was serious. He looked at Alice, who didn't seem to have any objections. She was still smiling at him, and he shook his head decisively.
"If that's the case, then forget it. Let's change the condition. Please help me keep an eye on Karina's whereabouts and help me collect some chains and weapons made from the Forbidden Magic Stone."
After all, he also felt that the Forbidden Magic Stone was quite convenient. Although it wasn't very effective against some powerful existences, it was very effective against some ordinary mages and monsters. That was why Li Ke had always wanted such products. And from the aristocratic society of Demacia, he had the qualifications to believe that only the nobles could obtain the best weapons here.
But there was one time when the matriarch of the Bouvier family directly rejected him.
"But if that's all there is to it, it's not enough to repay your kindness."
She emphasized the word "equal". It was obvious that she wanted more in return before she agreed. This was the first time Li Ke had seen such a family. He had seen families that would repay their debts and he had also heard of cases of great kindness turning into enmity. However, this was the first time he had seen a family like hers that insisted on repaying their debts. Moreover, a family that demanded reciprocation was something that he had never seen before. He didn't know what to say about their attitude of repaying a debt of gratitude as if it were a business deal.
"But for me, it's enough … If you really want to repay me, perhaps you can go to Freldrod and look for a woman named Aichy and establish a trade with her. As for what to sell … As long as Demacia doesn't prohibit you from selling things there, it's fine. And for the safety of your caravan, she will also help you solve a part of it. In fact, if you're really worried, you can also hire some people from Freldrod and let them pass the message for you. I think this shouldn't be too difficult for you. "
Li Ke wasn't the kind of person who didn't acknowledge his debts. This was also the reason why he rejected Sejuani. Establishing a relationship meant taking responsibility. So since he didn't need the Bouvier family anymore, it would be good for Aichy to establish a normal trade route with Aichy's tribe. And in the future, the Bouvier family who felt that he hadn't 'repaid' them would also cooperate better with her.
But after thinking about this, Li Ke suddenly realized something.
"Maybe my attitude is what this woman wants? She thinks that the other party will repay her kindness, so she's offering better terms for cooperation? "
With this thought in mind, he couldn't help but take another look at the calm woman. Just as he had guessed, the woman nodded calmly and agreed to his request.
"Establish a trade route? If this is the repayment you want, I will contact my family's caravan. We will inform the King and prepare goods that are worthy of your kindness. "
Her meaning was simple and it also verified Li Ke's thoughts. That was, if this batch of goods was robbed by Freldrod or if they didn't pay, then this would be considered a repayment to Li Ke. But if her family could obtain enough benefits, then this favor would naturally not be 'repaid' by them.
"Then, before Miss Karina makes any further moves, please stay in my humble house for the time being. The Bouvier family will definitely satisfy you."
After saying this, the family head bowed slightly and stood up.
"Please allow me to take my leave. My younger sister will accompany you during this period of time."
After finishing her words, she nodded to her younger sister and left with the help of a few maids. Her younger sister, Alice, sat down on her original seat and looked at Li Ke with a sweet smile.
"I can satisfy all your needs."
When she said this, she still had that warm smile on her face, which could make one's imagination run wild.
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