The Ebony Gauntlet Knights put away their weapons and stepped aside to the roadside.
Li Ang nodded to the leading knight. "A moment of carelessness let this lowly slave escape... I can't keep him tied up forever, and it wouldn't be any fun if I crippled him... Hehe, you know what I mean..."
The leading knight understood at once. He nodded and smiled, giving a lewd wink. "That's true... But my lord, before he's been tamed, it's best to keep him tied up..."
The knights left with their men. Before departing, they invited Li Ang to visit Cliff Bay, saying there was a fine place there where many nobles with similar interests often gathered to exchange experiences...
Li Ang waved and said he would definitely take a look if he had the chance, then led the convoy onward.
Kloze hauled Risadiran into the carriage and tied him up.
Thoroughly bound, at that.
"Teddy, what a shame. You've fallen into my hands again..."
After leaving the forest, Li Ang tapped Risadiran's face with the flat of his sword, grinning wickedly.
"My name isn't Teddy... Lord Li Ang, no matter what, I must thank you for saving my life. I will repay you."
This time, Risadiran did not play any tricks. He ignored Li Ang's peculiar amusement and instead thanked him first.
"Tch... You're my slave now. Whatever I say your name is, that's what you'll be called... But aren't you afraid I really do have certain preferences?"
Li Ang was somewhat unwilling to accept that his little trick had failed.
"My lord, with such an exceptional beauty by your side, surely not..."
Risadiran remained unmoved, while subtly flattering Sarah.
"Fine, Teddy. Let's get down to business. Where did you accept the job to assassinate me?"
"At a tavern in Long River