"This is just the lowest of the low, a natural-born slave!" The leader of the green-haired gang proudly showed the collar to Lin Chen.
Is this woman... also a puppet maid like Vivian?
But her appearance and demeanor are completely different from Vivian's, exuding a kind of spicy flavor.
"A slave is just an object, and when the owner owes money, they use things as collateral to repay the debt! I just sent her to where a slave should go!" he said, once again revealing that seemingly tolerant but actually cruel smile.
"When this cheap puppet earns enough money at the brothel, I will bring her back, hahaha!"
"Master..." Vivian grabbed Lin Chen from behind, "Master, please don't get involved, Vivian suggests that it's better not to cause trouble."
As a puppet maid, Vivian naturally empathizes with her own kind.
But in her ingrained instincts, the interest of Master Lin Chen must be given top priority.
So even though she deeply wants to help her companion, she bit her lip and held onto the hem of Lin Chen's clothes, hesitantly giving this optimal instruction as if afraid of him getting hurt.
After all, she doesn't feel a trace of magic power from Lin Chen.
While the other person clearly possesses magic power and is likely a Puppet Master, Lin Chen is in a very dangerous situation.
"Boss Bellde! Look, that woman is also a puppet maid!" One of the thugs pointed to Vivian behind Lin Chen.
They noticed that there was also a silver collar on Vivian's fair neck, connected by a short chain.
Previously, Lin Chen was only immersed in Vivian's emerald-like eyes, golden hair, and charming demeanor, overlooking the fact that there was such a collar on the girl's neck.
It was like a special accessory that gave her a kind of forbidden beauty.
"Oh, she's quite pretty," the green-haired thug remarked at Vivian's delicate features, smooth skin, and emerald-like eyes.
"Otherwise, let's borrow her for a few days with the brothers, we can let this matter go. What does everyone think?"
But before he could finish his frivolous words, Lin Chen suddenly made a move.
He threw a punch directly, so fast that no one present could see how he threw it.
All they knew was that the green-haired thug was instantly sent flying and crashed into a wall.
The collapsed wall raised a cloud of dust, causing the small thugs in the room to cough.
The impact caused the green-haired thug to cough up blood and temporarily lose the ability to move.
"Boss Bellde!" "Boss!"
His subordinates exclaimed in astonishment.
They had never encountered such a situation before and turned around one by one, glaring angrily at the young man in front of them.
"Damn it! You little brat! Watch me..."
"Don't lay a finger on her," Lin Chen's cold voice and the sudden surge of danger made the thugs involuntarily take a step back.
But aside from Boss Bellde, he had the highest status among these thugs.
He had killed people before, and everyone respected him.
Although he sensed the danger, he didn't want to lose face, so he had to grit his teeth and approach, cursing and trying to grab Vivian over this weak young man.
Only a swish sound was heard, and a sword light flashed by.
No one saw where the young man drew his sword from. It was all in an instant.
Then, the smell of blood permeated the air.
An arm flew out.
"Ah! My arm! You damn brat! I'm going to kill you today!" The remaining hand of Boss Bellde lit up with a ring, and a fierce goblin appeared by his side.
The goblin was ugly, hairy, with developed muscles, and a strong arm holding a big stick.
"D-grade Puppet, Goblin Soldier," Vivian whispered, reminding Lin Chen, "Master, please withdraw first. Vivian will do her best to protect you and cover your retreat..."Even the lowest D-level Puppet has greater physical strength than humans! Lin Chen extended a hand to stop Vivian, who wanted to fight for him, while the other hand held the sword gifted to him by his sister, Ji Wushen.
He stared at the D-level Puppet goblin soldier in front of him. Is this also a Puppet? It looks just like a living thing.
No wonder the mechanical creations that were called the Door of the Gods, who created Puppets, indeed seemed like divine beings.
Two magic patterns lit up on the back of the thug's hand. Airon helmet appeared on the goblin soldier's body, and the club in its hand became thicker and more menacing, growing sharp spikes.
"What are you waiting for?! Let's attack together and kill that kid!"
Four more goblin soldiers appeared, all of them D-level Puppets. However, without magic reinforcement, their bodies only had simple defense and their weapons were basic clubs.
When they saw Vivian, a beautiful female, they approached drooling. Puppets are stronger than humans and they take advantage of numbers.
Lin Chen was not sure how far his strength could reach, but at this moment, he had no choice but to fight.
In order to protect Vivian, his future wife, he would definitely not retreat.
The longsword in Lin Chen's hand transformed into strands of sword light, cutting the goblins in front of him in half, blood splattering everywhere.
A few goblins sensed the danger and tried to defend themselves with their clubs, but they were cut into two, along with their weapons. They couldn't change their tragic fate.
Lin Chen only needed one sword to kill a goblin.
Lin Chen was only using a tentative move and had not yet used his spiritual power. He was worried that once he used spiritual power to control the sword, he might end up demolishing the entire inn.
Unexpectedly, these Puppets were as soft as cheese, easily sliced and cut through.
"What... is this possible?!"
"Monster, aaah!"
The thugs screamed in distorted terror, as if they had seen demons.
The thug who held the brown-haired puppet maid with a dagger was also scared and immediately dropped the knife and fled.
They dragged the unconscious leader with green hair between the ruins of the wall and picked up their comrade's severed arm, desperately fleeing.
"Master..."
"As I said,"
Upon hearing the melodious voice of the girl behind him, Lin Chen turned his head and smiled at Vivian.
"I will protect you."
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