It was quiet again in the cave. Except for the occasional sound of the bonfire, it seemed that the whole world had stood still. With white smoke curling up, Boom thought about Themis's proposal, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense.
"Crony" is a word that is both familiar and unfamiliar to Boom. The familiarity comes from the servants who surround the nobles all day long, while the strangeness comes from Boom's character that is very resistant to dealing with strangers.
However, people can only adapt to the situation. Boom believes that he has a high chance of becoming a high-level magician, while Rikka, needless to say, is a powerful being.
But because he couldn't take care of his training and taking care of his sister at the same time, Boom just now seriously considered the possibility of recruiting "confidants".
But in practice, this matter is also very difficult. Not only does the other party have to obey Boom and Rikka, but they also have to keep the identity of Rikka's contracted beast secret.
With a long sigh, Boom shook his head and decided that it would be better to depend on Rikka for the time being. As for the matter of "confidence", we can only take advantage of the situation to avoid haste and waste.
Hey, hey, hey! Rikka swallowed the last piece of barbecue into her stomach, and then drank half a glass of milk. She turned to look at Boom, who was helpless, and expressed her opinion with a smile.
"Brother, why don't we just find a few handymen? I'll make you so worried that your hair will grow gray!"
"Don't forget, he is still the leader of the 'Rikka Mercenary Group'. When I go to other principalities in the future, I can just get a few people back."
"And the only things they can do are wash clothes every day, go to the market instead of Liuhua to purchase ingredients, and clean the house during their free time. If not, they can stand guard outside the courtyard gate."
"As long as Rikka is around, no one can disturb my brother's cultivation, and no one will harm him in the slightest."
"And Rikka also really wants to have a few younger brothers. She has never been a noble, so she should be very proud to be surrounded by people all day long."
The more Rikka talked, the more excited she became, and finally she started shaking Boom, as if she was going to get a few "cronies" back.
Boom heard this and couldn't laugh or cry. He was looking for a "confidant" in order to increase his and Rikka's immediate combat power, or the capital to save their lives in critical moments.
But Rikka directly misunderstood the "confidant" as the "servant". The former was the right-hand man who swore allegiance, while the latter was just a bastard.
"Absolutely not! Rikka cannot be willful in this matter!"
"The strength of the recruited 'confidants' is secondary, but they must first be able to win our trust. My brother doesn't want his identity as a space magician to be exposed prematurely, and Rikka can't do the same."
"Furthermore, a 'confidant' is not a servant who replaces Liuhua's laundry and cooking. Although he is not a friend, he is far more reliable than a friend."
"It's just that before my brother finds a way to restrain them, Rikka shouldn't mention this matter anymore. Rather than being stabbed in the back, my brother prefers to fight side by side with Rikka."
As Boom said this, he tugged at the bunch of stupid hair on the top of Rikka's head. His character determines that he will not take risks easily, so naturally he can only let nature take its course when it comes to recruiting "confidants".
A melon that is forced is not sweet, and a flower that is picked by force is not fragrant. The so-called "confidant" must first win Boom's absolute trust, and at the same time, the other party must also follow Boom wholeheartedly.
But people's hearts are not just a simple oath, or an empty promise. If you don't do it right, Boom will be killed by the other party in practice, and even Rikka will be killed by him. p>
"What, my brother can pour cold water on me. He is an intermediate space magician. He can fight against a young frost giant. Plus, Rikka is an invincible helper."
"How about my brother being my 'confidant'? How about that! Then I don't have to worry, and I can be considered a big sister with servants."
"But by the way, why are we only looking for those professionals? If they are people, they should be trained from a young age, so that there is no possibility of betrayal."
Rikka angrily bit Boom, but her next question instantly made Boom stunned. This is the difference between the two. Boom likes to stick to the rules in everything and is unwilling to do that thing of tasting snow crab.
People.
However, Rikka, a ghostly spirit, likes to make surprising statements and find new ways. But this time her words make sense, because instead of recruiting established professionals, it is better to cultivate your own confidants from an early age.
The difference between the two is nothing more than a matter of time, but this problem is nothing to Boom, and it is a blink of an eye to Rikka.
"I plan to claim two babies in the near future. One will be given to my brother for training, and the other will follow me to see who can train the more powerful servant!"
When Rikka saw Boom's hesitant expression, she immediately began to persuade her again. However, she never understood the difference between "confidant" and "servant", or in other words, she was not interested in clarifying it.
No matter when, Rikka will only see Boom in her eyes, and when Boom is in danger, Rikka can only save him.
Therefore, in her opinion, "confidant" or "servant" are just two different terms, but they are essentially outsiders. And towards outsiders, Rikka has always maintained a dispensable attitude. p>
Treating it as a game seems more in line with Rikka's character. She doesn't want to show any emotion to others, let alone share her brother with anyone.
"This is a good idea, but how do we distinguish between talents and mediocre people?"
"And we can't do things like stealing children. Everyone has the right to be loved by their parents."
"So if possible, we should focus on those orphans, or orphans who are under one year old and have potential."
"Also, this matter must not have anything to do with the nobles. I have no interest in raising children for those people, nor do I have any interest in causing trouble for myself."
Although Boom's words were a bit harsh, he finally agreed to Rikka's request. However, in his mind, it is estimated that someone who can fully meet the conditions is not so easy to find.
As the night grew darker, Boom and Rikka were nestled in a bearskin blanket, sometimes joking with each other, and sometimes thinking about the future. Perhaps this dull life is what the two of them need most.
However, Boom's journey has just begun, and Rikka has not yet fully remembered her past life. As for one day in the future, Rikka will get her wish and be surrounded by countless people, while Boom will most likely be the one for the rest of her life.
This kind of character.
The young frost giant Themis invisibly left a seed in Boom's heart, and the seed was breaking out of the ground at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Slight snoring sounded in the cave, and Boom slowly closed his eyes, while Rikka had already fallen asleep in Boom's arms. The wind and snow howled and howled as it passed the entrance of the cave, but the cave was always warm and quiet.
Whispering, in the dimensional space, the ancient tree next to the pond swayed slightly again. The fallen leaves continued to dance, creating circles of ripples, and adding a touch of emerald color to the sea of flowers.