Seeking Help

"Mage attendant?" Lin Sheng repeated in surprise.

"Yes. I hope to use your resources and guidance to reach greater heights!" Lidu answered with solemn seriousness.

To outsiders, her frenzied cultivation and study had allowed her to rise to a level-seven apprentice in just a few years. That should have counted as quite good talent.

But only she herself could feel that the growth of her magical power was nearly at a standstill.

"But I don't need an attendant." Lin Sheng shook his head. He had too many secrets and simply was not suited to having attendants or assistants.

Mage attendants were, in truth, followers. Such people would offer their strength to their masters, while receiving resources and training from them in return.

More importantly, followers were bound for life. They had to sign a fair contract.

It was equivalent to a lifelong relationship between employer and employee.

It was even closer than that. If something happened to an employee's family, the employer had no obligation to help. But if something happened to a follower's family, their master was required to lend assistance.

"I have already mastered much of the theoretical knowledge related to mid-level constructs. I have also successfully made rolling balls myself. I may not be able to help with core design or enchantment, but I can handle the production process and other aspects."

Lidu swiftly and succinctly laid out her strengths.

"But I truly don't need a follower." Lin Sheng shook his head and revealed an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, Senior Sister. To be honest, I don't really have anything to teach you."

Thump.

Before his words had even faded, Lidu sprang to her feet, took a step back, dropped to one knee, and heavily pressed her forehead to the ground.

"I really, truly need this job." Beneath