035: Nobility, hah. Susan’s time has been stolen away.

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Li Cha still remembered that not long ago, the Knights of Boken City had dismantled a cult hideout. Many innocent civilians were there. Had the knights not arrived in time, those people would have become sacrifices to appease the evil god. Also, during Old Shock’s last visit, he mentioned contamination. His brother Hutton and Sir Mirach of the Holy Saint Knights had both been corrupted. Considering what Li Cha had just seen, that wooden carving was very likely connected to the cult. So, if he sold “Susan’s contamination” to the system, would he offend the evil god? Li Cha hesitated for only two or three seconds before pressing the confirm button. The evil god might be formidable, but why was the Church of the Goddess of Light still the largest church in the Redwood Empire? Besides, Li Cha trusted the system’s authority. By trading it to the system, cult members wouldn’t find a way to use this contamination, and the evil god himself probably wouldn’t care about losing such a tiny bit of power. After seeing the rewards for this transaction, he chuckled inwardly. “Don’t say I’m afraid of the evil god’s contamination; I’d even dare to sell the goddess’s blessing!” Currently— 【Name: Li Cha】 【Occupation: None】 【Level: 7 (56%)】 【Attack Power: 87】 【Assets: 3 gold, 25 silver, 60 copper coins】 【Novice Adventurer, Military Intelligence Section Six Private Second Class, Basic Swordsmanship LV0 (6/100), Sword Weapon Specialization LV0 (18/100), Horsemanship Specialization LV0】 … The system exploded with experience again, this time granting a brutally straightforward level-up. Not 1%, not 10%, but a direct +1 level, utterly unreasonable. Then came the mental attribute boost. Li Cha felt his spirit stir, and for a moment, he even saw twinkling stars in the air with the naked eye. Those seemed to be elemental particles—water element, wind element, and other unknown elements. … On the princess bed, because Li Cha had returned time, Susan of the Kevin household opened her eyes again. She was somewhat dazed, not knowing what had happened. She tried to rub her head but realized her hands and feet were bound, making it impossible. “Who are you?” Susan noticed Li Cha. Li Cha got up and smiled: “Miss Susan, hello. I am the doctor Lord Kevin sent for you.” Susan frowned: “Am I sick?” Li Cha replied, “That’s right, but now I can congratulate you—you’ve recovered.”

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Susan looked at Li Cha, then at her room, and said, “It seems I was really ill. Where are my father and mother?” Li Cha answered, “Well, treatment requires a quiet environment, so…” Susan interrupted, “I’m asking you a question. Just answer me, no need to explain.” Li Cha said, “I’m not quite sure about Lord Kevin, but Lady Vina is just outside.” Susan said, “Then untie me. I want to see my mother.” “No problem.” Soon, Susan’s four limbs were completely freed. She tidied her messy hair, got off the bed, and put on her shoes. Her expression suddenly changed. “Someone, arrest this bastard! Hurry!” While saying this, Susan turned and threw a punch. “Bang!” Li Cha caught her fist with his palm, accompanied by a muffled sound. “Arrest me?” Li Cha asked in confusion. “Forgive me, I can’t understand. I saved you, Miss Susan.” Susan, the young lady, said, “You don’t need to worry about that. No one who knows about this can be allowed to escape!” Susan remembered the strange wooden carving they had found underground. Her illness was most likely related to that thing. Susan was no fool: if the Church of the Goddess or anyone else reported this to the baron, it could spell disaster for the Kevin family. Thinking this, she launched a continuous barrage of attacks at Li Cha. A level 12 fighting a level 7 should have been a walkover. Unfortunately, since falling ill, she had been eating irregularly and was in a weakened state. Moreover, her opponent was Li Cha, who often sparred with a level 30 swordsmanship expert. Against Freya, Li Cha was usually on the receiving end but sometimes managed a few good moves. Now facing a weakened Susan, her attacks were full of flaws. Li Cha sighed: “I was initially a bit embarrassed to charge you two gold coins for treatment. Congratulations, Miss Susan, you really shouldn’t have provoked me.” “Snap!” With a snap of his fingers, Susan fell to the ground. This time, she didn’t fall asleep but was completely powerless and unable to move. Li Cha said, “Your parents paid me to heal you, you recovered, and I took my money and left. According to the agreement, I won’t say a word, so everyone’s happy. Why make such a fuss, Miss Susan?” Currently, Susan couldn’t move, speak, or even roll her eyes easily. She didn’t know what had happened—poisoning or some dark magic? Li Cha lifted her up and turned to leave. Outside the bedroom door, Lady Vina and several maids sat in a line, leaning back and sound asleep. Susan exclaimed, “!!!” This man… he?… Li Cha gently laid her back on the bed.

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“Miss Susan, I originally came just to make a living. This deal with the Kevin family was the most profitable one so far.” Li Cha pinched Susan’s cheek: “I’m a kind person; I hate to see anyone suffering from illness. So when I saw you contaminated, I risked myself to save you. But your way of repaying your savior is deeply disappointing. From the moment I entered this manor to when I treated you, the actions of the Kevin family made me understand that if I simply cured you, there would be no happy ending. Sweet dreams, Miss Susan. Remember to come to Charlie’s Clinic to find me.” “Snap!” Once again, Susan’s time was stolen. … Not long after, news of the daughter’s recovery reached the ears of the elderly Lord Kevin, who was over sixty years old. He was overjoyed. In his plan, his daughter was to become a baroness, adding strength to the Kevin family’s prosperity. If anything happened to her, it would be a disaster. After his happiness, Lord Kevin asked, “Where did that Doctor Li Cha go?” Butler Cade replied, “He has already left.” “When?” “Not sure.” Cade said, “Moreover, Lady Vina and the maids have no impression of Doctor Li Cha; Miss Susan even said she hadn’t seen him.” The old lord said, “You didn’t treat Doctor Li Cha rudely, did you?” Cade: “No.” “Give another 10 gold coins… never mind, since he’s gone, no need to meet again. Remind Vina and Susan not to wander around the outer district without reason.” “Yes, my lord.” This Li Cha was no ordinary man. As a lord of the Redwood Empire, Lord Kevin was certainly not afraid of someone like him. But no one wanted to invite trouble willingly. Oh, and the maids? The lord and butler only told Lady Vina and Miss Susan not to roam; they didn’t mention the maids who knew the truth. Those lowly slaves were all executed. The future baroness must bear no stain.