Lin En glanced at them and said with a smile:
"Are you useful for anything? If not, you're not welcome here."
The Evil Spirit Wizard thought for a moment with a (.;ﾟ;:益:;ﾟ;.) expression, then immediately raised a finger.
"Well, we have money..."
"Welcome to my faction."
Lin En instantly took the Evil Spirit Wizard's hand and shook it warmly.
"How much money?"
Hana Ye stared, dumbfounded.
Wasn't that reaction a little too fast?!
Was it really okay to change your tune that quickly?
The Evil Spirit Wizard swallowed and said shakily:
"Uh... it's everything the two of us have saved up over the years. We were saving it to get married... It's hidden in several secret spots on the second floor... We never normally touch it, just in case..."
Lin En's smile instantly became warm and kindly.
"So why didn't you say so earlier?"
[Ding! The Evil Spirit Wizard's Sanity -10 because of your smile!] [Ding! The Lich's Sanity -20 because of your smile!]
The Evil Spirit Wizard trembled as he said:
"Um, if we donated everything we owned... would that qualify us for your protection?"
"How much?"
With (.;ﾟ;:益:;ﾟ;.) expressions, they held up five fingers and said:
"Between the two of us, we have roughly... roughly fifty thousand left..."
Lin En instantly shook his hand again with renewed enthusiasm.
"Don't be shy. Anyone who brings funding is always welcome! Salgon! You've got your first batch of underlings. You decide what they do!"
"Yes, Master!"
A few minutes later.
Salgon hooked an arm around each of them and pulled them aside. He lowered his terrifying skull between their shoulders, and a wisp of flame instantly spurted from his nostrils.
Neither the Evil Spirit Wizard nor the Lich dared breathe. They stood rigidly in place, trembling all over.