"What is that called?" Everyone started discussing.

"Hand of the Goddess?" Another name was mentioned.

"So childish..." someone complained.

"Then what do you want to think of?" Everyone turned their eyes to the person who made the suggestion. However, the person was speechless for a moment and couldn't think of a better name.

At this moment, Link, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke.

He said in a deep voice: "Why don't we just call it 'Black Dragon'?"

"It sounds so domineering, I think it's a good idea!" someone agreed.

"I think so too!" another person agreed.

Therefore, everyone decided to use "Black Dragon" as the name of the mercenary group and officially register with the guild.

After paying the five gold coins required to register the guild, the poster girl Irina led a few people to the suburbs southwest of Blackrock Town. There was a spacious piece of land and a villa, which was the base for the mercenary group distributed by the guild.

"We're here, dear adventurer. This is the mercenary base that the guild has allocated to you." Irina pointed to the villa in front and said, "The base can be used for free in the first six months. After six months, you need to pay the guild base rent of two gold coins on time every month. If you fail to pay on time, the guild will revoke the right to use the base..."

"I understand." Link interrupted Irina and signaled her not to say anything more. He looked around and found that although this area was located in the suburbs, it had a quiet environment, pleasant scenery, and a very hidden location. It was a very suitable place for the mercenary group to be stationed.

"It's called a base, but it's actually just a larger suburban villa." Link said to everyone, "But it also serves as Blackrock Town's 'eyeliner' and we need to be alert to any unusual movements of the monsters around us."

Everyone nodded to show that they understood. They knew that as a member of the mercenary group, they had the responsibility and obligation to protect the safety and stability of this area.

At the same time, they also look forward to establishing their own homes and bases here.

"Well, if you want to save some rent, you can choose to live here." Link continued, "It's free to live here, but you have to bring your own bedding and toiletries."

"Long live the boss!" When they heard that they could save money, some people immediately cheered. They knew that making money was not easy, and every bit of saving was a bit.

Moreover, living here can enhance the feelings and tacit understanding between each other, which is beneficial to the team's cohesion and combat effectiveness.

"Alright, alright, don't be too happy yet." Link interrupted the crowd's cheers, "Let's clean up first!"

This big villa has four floors, with a spacious living room in the middle that divides the entire building into left and right. There are six rooms on each floor, so there is no problem accommodating several people.

100.Ashaji and Ingrid

Next to the large dining table are exquisite tableware. In the conference room, the long conference table and comfortable chairs demonstrate professionalism and rigor. In the indoor hot spring area, there is steam and mist. Every detail reveals careful planning and ingenious design.

However, all this, which should have been beautiful, is now covered by thick dust, as if it were a corner forgotten by time, telling of the loneliness that has long been untouched by anyone.

"Indeed, the environment and facilities here are quite good. The only drawback is the sanitary conditions."

Link stood in the middle of the living room, looking around, frowning slightly, but then relaxed again, "But this is not a big problem. As long as we work on it, we can make it look brand new in no time."

His proposal received a warm response from everyone.

Everyone rolled up their sleeves, picked up brooms and rags, and started cleaning.

Link was no exception, he personally participated in the cleaning work and fought side by side with everyone. In the sunshine, everyone's busy figures shuttled in the spacious house, sweat and laughter intertwined, forming a warm and vivid picture.

After an afternoon of hard work, the dusty corners were cleaned spotlessly, the windows were wiped clean, and even the floor was glossy.

The entire villa seemed to be given new life and was full of vitality.

In the next few days, the members moved their luggage into the base one after another.

Although Lillian's home is not far away, she resolutely chooses to live here because of the bad relationship with her parents. For her, this is not only a free place to live, but also a new world where she can stay away from family troubles and pursue freedom.

Stella and several other girls came from the villages and towns around Blackstone Town. For them, living in the station not only saved a lot of rent, but also allowed them to live with like-minded partners. So, they moved in without hesitation.

Link also found a time to materialize Ashaji, and took her to get the guild certification and join the mercenary group.

In order to make this new home more cozy and comfortable, Link decided to go shopping. He took Ashaji and Violena with him to travel through the streets and alleys of Blackrock Town, carefully selecting every piece of furniture.

From bowls and chopsticks, tea cups to bed boards and curtains, each one was carefully selected and considered by him.

He knows very well that a comfortable environment plays an important role in improving team morale and promoting relationships among members.

"Boss, you have a great taste! These furniture and supplies are not only practical, but also very tasteful!" Stella looked at the newly renovated room and praised it highly.

Link just smiled slightly, but secretly felt lucky for his decision. He knew that a good start was half the battle, and this new home was their first step towards success.

In the following days, Link did not rush to assign tasks to the team, but let everyone rest and adjust their status. He knew that after the previous battles and running around, everyone was exhausted and needed time to recover their physical strength and spirit.

As night fell, the moonlight fell on the open windowsill on the roof like water. Stella came over with a jar of wine and sat next to Link. She looked at the strange object Link was fiddling with and asked curiously, "Boss, is this thing you are fiddling with finished? What is it for?"

Link looked up at her, a mysterious smile on his face. "This is called a guitar. It's a musical instrument from a faraway place."

"Musical instrument?" Stella's eyes widened, a puzzled look on her face. "What kind of musical instrument on the mainland looks like this?"

Lillian also put down the magic book in her hand and looked at the guitar in Link's hand in confusion. Although she claimed to be knowledgeable, she knew nothing about this strange instrument.

Link gently plucked the strings, and the guitar produced a clear and pleasant sound. He explained: "The sound of the guitar is quite unique, different from the common harp we hear. Its tone is more mellow and warm, and it is very suitable for playing at night."

As he spoke, he adjusted the strings of the guitar and began to play a piece of music. It was a gentle and slightly sad melody. As Link played, the people who were originally talking fell silent and immersed themselves in this beautiful music.

"It's a very nice song, but why do I hear a different kind of sadness in it?" Lillian asked softly, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

Link didn't answer, but just continued playing.

He knew that music could sometimes express human emotions better than language.

When the last note fell, the entire terrace fell into a brief silence. Everyone seemed to wake up from a dream and came back to their senses. They looked at Link with eyes full of admiration.

"Boss, you are awesome!" Stella was the first to speak and break the silence. "I didn't expect that you are not only strong in combat, but also so talented in art!"

Link just smiled, not too modest. He knew that he still had a long way to go and there would be more challenges waiting for him to conquer. And he was ready.

After returning to the room, Link lay on the bed, and an inexplicable urge surged in his heart. He looked at his lottery number and decided to try his luck again.

[Do you want to extract?] The system prompt sounded.

[Ding! ! With a crisp ring tone, the lottery ticket turned into a golden light and slowly unfolded in front of Link's eyes.

[Extracting...] Link closed his eyes nervously, hoping for a miracle to happen.

[Congratulations on obtaining: Demon Knight - Ingrid!] The system prompt sounded again, with a hint of mystery and surprise.

Link suddenly opened his eyes and saw a beautiful figure slowly solidifying in front of him.

Her long pink hair dances like flames, her sharp eyes reveal her indomitable spirit and tenacity, and her healthy and smooth wheat-colored skin glows with an alluring luster in the sun.

She was wearing a set of black and red light armor, every part of which was exquisite and gorgeous, but it could not hide her hot and attractive figure at all. She had a knight's long sword hanging on her waist, and the scabbard was engraved with complex patterns, which made her look mysterious and majestic.

"This is... the Demon Knight Ingrid?" Link opened his mouth in surprise, and was a little at a loss for a moment.

"My lord, I am the Demon Knight Ingrid at your service!" Ingrid knelt on one knee, clasped her hands together, and her voice was firm and powerful.

Link finally realized what was happening and quickly helped her up: "Ingrid, welcome to our team. I hope we can fight side by side and face future challenges together."

However, he couldn't help but mutter in his heart: "Dog system! First it was the Anti-Magic Ninja Asaki, and now it's the Demon Knight Ingrid. Can you be more serious? I surrender to you, you idiot!"

Ingrid seemed to sense something strange in Link's heart and looked at him in confusion: "My Lord, what's wrong with you? Is there something wrong?"

Link shook his head, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down: "It's okay, I just thought that our team is getting stronger and stronger. With your joining, we will definitely go further."

As he spoke, he stood up and began to prepare bedding and toiletries for Ingrid. Although this new home was spacious enough, as the number of members continued to increase, he still needed to make reasonable arrangements for everyone's accommodation.

At this moment, Ashaji pushed the door open and walked in. She looked at Ingrid in sexy armor and Link in shorts, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Ashaji, you're here at the right time. Please help Ingrid arrange accommodation." Link handed the bedding in his hand to Ashaji and instructed.

101. Wait for the right time

"Demon Knight, Ingrid?"

Ashaji's voice echoed in the empty corridor, sounding a little cold.

"Hey, Principal Ashaji, how are you?"

There was a barely perceptible contempt in Ingrid's voice. She and Asha, two powerful beings who belonged to different camps in the world of Taimanin, were brought together at this moment by fate. The air was filled not only with tension, but also with a hint of indescribable gunpowder.

There are quite a few grievances between the two. Other works include Steel Witch: Anne Roger, which are all different IP works under the world view of Taimanin.

Link naturally didn't want the two to fight, so he stood up at this critical moment and became a bridge to reconcile the relationship between the two.

"From now on, we are all a family. No matter what grudges you two had before, I hope that they will be written off from now on."

Link's words were gentle but firm, as if they had a magical power that could calm even the most intense conflicts.

Ingrid and Asha looked at each other. Although there was still some reluctance and vigilance in their eyes, they finally nodded, indicating that they were willing to let go of the past and face the challenges of the future together.

"Yes, Master Link!"

"As you command, my lord!"

Two sentences, short but full of promise for the future.

However, true reconciliation does not happen overnight, and the gap between the two people needs time to slowly dissolve.

"Well, then come with me, Ingrid, and I'll show you to your room."

Ashaji took the quilt from Link's hand, her tone slightly softer but her eyes still looked arrogant.

She pushed the door open and stood in the doorway, motioning for Ingrid to follow.

Link looked at the two men's backs, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that there was still a long way to go before these two former rivals could become true partners.

But he also believed that as long as everyone's hearts were in the same direction, nothing would be impossible. He patted Ingrid's back gently and encouraged her, "Okay, go ahead and have some rest. You have to get up early tomorrow to take you to the guild to register your identity."

Ingrid turned around and gave Link a standard knight's salute, her eyes flashing with determination and gratitude.

"Yes, alright Master Link."

Then, she followed Asha ji and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

In the dead of night, Link lay on his bed, praying silently in his heart, hoping that Asha and Ingrid could truly become each other's good sisters and face this world full of unknowns and dangers together.

Late at night, the sad and beautiful moonlight penetrates the clouds like a silk thread and gently descends on this quiet land.

In the darkness of the night, a figure appeared silently. She was like an elf in the night, cautious and light-footed, and every step seemed to whisper to the earth.

She slowly turned the doorknob, her movements were gentle, leaving almost no disturbing sound in the silent night. Only the breeze outside the window gently lifted her thin gauze skirt, and the slight rustling sound between the light fabric and her skin was like a little secret of the night, quietly conveyed by the breeze.

He was lying on the bed, and although he was dozing off, every one of his senses was keenly capturing every movement in the night.

He felt her arrival, that faint fragrance, that familiar figure, which made him feel an inexplicable emotion.

He did not move or stand up, but just waited quietly, as if he knew what this unexpected encounter would bring him.

And she, she walked lightly to the bedside, the gauze skirt as thin as a cicada's wing gently sliding down with her steps, as if she was a fairy walking out of a dream. She slowly climbed onto the bed, approached him, her smooth and slender legs wrapped around his body like vines, her arms supported on both sides of his cheeks, and her body slowly, slowly approached him.

"Link... Sir..." She whispered softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her tone. It was the prelude to passion and also the expression of her true feelings.

Link opened his eyes and looked at the beauty in front of him with a sharp gaze. Her long black hair fell like a waterfall, exuding an alluring fragrance. The strands of hair playfully brushed across his cheeks, giving him an unprecedented feeling.

"Vilina..." Link called her name softly, as if the name itself was a kind of magic that could arouse the deepest desires in his heart.

He stretched out his hand and gently, but without hesitation, embraced the breathtakingly beautiful woman in front of him.

Violina lowered her body, her eyes full of desire and anticipation, as if she had been waiting for thousands of years just for this moment of fusion.

She seemed to be leaning down impatiently, and her beautiful red lips gently brushed across Link's eyelids, cheeks and lips, as if expressing her deep longing and endless desire in her own way.

She was craving for his response, it was a call from the depths of her soul and also the awakening of primitive desire.

Link laughed, and his laughter revealed his acceptance and response to this emotion. He used his hands to slightly force and hugged Violena tightly in his arms. At that moment, they seemed to merge into one, becoming the most beautiful picture in this late night.

......

The next morning, the sunlight poured into the room through the gaps in the curtains, adding a bit of warmth and hope to this new day.

Link woke up early and took Asha and Ingrid to the weapon shop. This equipment shop not only has a rich variety of weapons and armor, but is also an important starting point for their new adventure.

Although Ingrid's armor looks similar to Asha's tights, Link knows that in a real battle, such an outfit cannot provide enough protection.

So he decided to choose a set of armor for Ingrid that was truly suitable for combat, even if it would cost more gold coins.

In the weapon shop, Link carefully selected and finally chose a set of light armor that was both light and practical. Although it was expensive, it cost a full thirty-three gold coins together with Ashaji's armor, which almost emptied Link's wallet again, but seeing Ingrid's heroic appearance after putting on the armor, Link felt that everything was worth it.

Every steel plate of the armor shines with a cold light. It not only fits Ingrid's body perfectly, but also provides additional protection in key areas.

Such equipment not only ensures her flexibility in combat, but also greatly improves her survivability.

After finishing their shopping, the group arrived at the guild.

The guild hall was bustling with people, and mercenaries from all walks of life gathered here to exchange the latest intelligence and mission information. Link did not squeeze into the crowd directly, but asked Stella and the others to find suitable missions, and arranged for Ingrid to fill out the information to register the mercenary information.

He himself came to the second floor of the guild. This is where the mercenary group accepts high-level tasks, and it is also one of the special treatments that registered mercenary groups can enjoy. Although high-level tasks are dangerous, the corresponding commissions are also extremely generous, which is the best way to improve strength and accumulate wealth.

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