Then.

Three voices rang out almost in unison: "I do."

Those imprisoned here are all serious criminals. Even if they are not sentenced to death, they will be locked up in this dark cell for who knows how many years. Who would give up the freedom that is so easily within their reach ?

Holly had only awakened half of his martial soul and was not yet a combat type. As long as they restored their respective martial soul abilities, it would be easy to get rid of him.

Moreover, with Holly, who had offended almost half of the aristocratic circle, attracting hatred, their chances of escaping from the pursuers were even higher.

Maybe Holly really is an honest man.

But can integrity be used to make a living?

Didn’t his integrity lead to the destruction of his family and his eventual transformation into a fugitive?

Beliefs, dreams...

It's just a fairy tale to fool children! ...

"Thank you all for trusting Holly." Doug subconsciously wanted to clasp his hands, but suddenly remembered that this was not the etiquette in this world. He took his hands back and nodded instead, "Simon, let them out. Let's work together to make a name for ourselves in this world."

Simon responded, found the key, and released all three of them.

Reg is a sturdy man with a big beard. He looks to be in his thirties and is twice as big as Douger. Standing there, he is like an iron tower, full of deterrence.

Lasse was much thinner, his hair was gray, but there were no wrinkles on his face, and it was hard to tell how old he was. After coming out of the cell, he looked at Doug several times and then stood quietly aside.

As for Ole, he looked about the same age as Rean. After coming out of the cell, his brows were filled with unconcealed joy: "Holly, you are a good person, thank you for saving me, but let me make it clear in advance, I can't follow you forever, I still want to enjoy life and love. I will protect you for a maximum of one year to repay you for saving me. Yes, a maximum of one year..."

Doug glanced at him and said with a smile, "One year is enough. What I need is a righteous partner, not a slave for me to drive. Olei, you don't have to make a promise to me. If at any time you feel that my actions have betrayed my ideals, you can abandon me at any time, and I won't have any complaints."

Reg and the other two looked at Doug again, as if they didn't expect to hear such words from him.

For a while.

All three of them felt a little ashamed.

They actually thought of dumping such an upright person after escaping from prison. They are such a piece of shit! As expected.

You cannot stand together with these people of high moral standards, as they will always make yourself look dim and underappreciated.

"No, Holly." Ole shook his head and said seriously, "I am a man who keeps his promises. If I say one year, it is one year. I don't care who you become during this period. In this year, I will protect you with my life. Unless I die, this one-year period will never change."

Doug glanced at Ole in surprise, and his evaluation of him suddenly increased a few points. He liked dealing with people with principles the most.

"Since Ole has agreed to protect you for one year, I also agree to protect you for one year to repay your kindness." Reg said in a muffled voice.

"I will protect you for a year too." Lather raised his eyelids and said.

"You guys..." Li En looked at them and sneered in dissatisfaction, "What a one-year period! Holly rescued you from death row."

really.

Li En is a good partner. Although he has a bad temper, he is the kind of person you can really confide in. Doug analyzed the personalities of the others in his mind, looked at Li En with appreciation, and said, "Li En, don't say that. I'm not someone who would repay a favor. Besides, it's full of danger to follow me. They are already quite courageous if they are willing to promise a year."

"But..." Li En wanted to argue.

Doug shook his head at him: "Lien, an upright person should not restrict the freedom of others for his own sake. One year is enough for us to grow to the top of the world."

Ha ha ha ha!

A strange laugh suddenly came from the cell in front.

Doug turned his head to look.

An old man with disheveled hair and dirty face was slapping his thigh and laughing wildly, as if he had seen something very funny.

"What are you laughing at?" Li En shouted.

"I laugh at you all because you are a bunch of idiots." The old man wiped the tears from his eyes, "You probably forgot who this guy offended?"

"Isn't it Grand Duke Lynch?" The old man sneered, "It's true that ignorant people live the happiest lives. There are only three dukes in the entire Kingdom of Lucerne.

Grand Duke Lynch is the only non-royal member. He controls one-third of the Lucerne Kingdom's army and almost controls the Magic Guild. He is also the Grand Elder of the Magic Guild and the Honorary President of the Magic Academy. How can you fight against Grand Duke Lynch?"

No wonder Seema Lynch is a genius magical girl, it turns out there is this relationship behind it!

Doug complained inwardly.

He glanced at the old man and secretly sighed, there are really a lot of talented people in the prison. He originally thought it was a disaster, but it turned out to be a great victory...

"Rely on a few useless people like you with sealed spirits?" The old man continued, "It's still that guy who has awakened half of his spirit. He can predict the disasters that will happen to others, but he can prevent some small disasters like flower pots falling and drowning in the water. Can he prevent man-made disasters? Even if you can escape from this prison, are you going to live a life of hiding like rats after he predicts the disaster?"

Li En and the others' expressions changed.

Simon was trembling with fear. He was just a small jailer and his impression of the Duke was just a name. How could he know that he held such great power?

He had always thought that Prince Nelson was more powerful! Damn it, why did he let Holly out in a fit of anger...

From beginning to end, Doug's face was very calm. He looked at the old man who was talking nonsense, smiled, and asked: "Old man, I will ask Simon to let you out. Are you willing to follow me for a year?"

The old man was stunned, and then a sarcastic smile appeared on his face.

"Old sir, I always hold myself to the most stringent standards, but treat the people around me with the most lenient standards." Doug smiled and continued, "From your analysis of the current situation, I can tell that you are a knowledgeable person.

As long as you agree, I can let you go, but I won't ask you to abide by the one-year agreement. During this period, if you feel that the enemy cannot be defeated, you can leave at any time. I will not have any complaints against you, but I will think that I am blind. Are you willing to follow me for a year?"

The old man looked at Doug without saying a word.

Lasse looked at Doug again, a faint smile flashing across the corner of his mouth.

What is moral kidnapping?

This is moral kidnapping! Doug smiled and looked at the old man opposite sincerely.

I hold myself to the strictest moral standards, but I hold you to the same standards as you would a dishonest trash. I want to see how you'll take it.

Looking at the old man who hadn't spoken for a long time, Douger shook his head and said, "Old man, do you think Li En and the others really don't know how powerful Grand Duke Lynch is?"

“…” The old man looked at Doug in confusion.

"How many fools are there who can be imprisoned here?" Doug said, "But they knew that Grand Duke Lin Qi was powerful, but when they were at their weakest, they resolutely chose to step out of this cell to face an enemy that they might never be able to defeat together with a loser like me who has awakened half of his martial spirit. In your eyes, this may be stupid, but in my heart, this is courage. They are well-deserved heroes."

Reg clenched his fists tightly and took a step closer behind Doug.

A look of surprise appeared on Lasse's face again.

Simon lowered his head in shame, ashamed of his hesitation just now.

Ole, who had been smiling all the time, couldn't help but look much more serious at this moment.

"Old sir, in order to save those innocent people, I became a dandy who was despised by everyone. I even sent myself to the guillotine for a disaster that was unlikely to happen, and ruined the fate of my family. In your eyes, perhaps this is also stupid!"

Doug looked around at the people around him and smiled again, "In fact, we are the same kind of people. But if there were no fools like us who knew the danger but still stood up, and there were only wise people like you who laughed at others' stupidity, would the world really be a good place?

If I were given another chance, I would still be willing to be a foolish person and fight for my beliefs all my life, rather than hiding in a dark corner and mocking others..."

Li En and the others stood straight, as if stupidity had become their pride.

At this moment, they felt that the distance between themselves and Doug was infinitely shortened.

Doug paused, looked at the old man with pity, and said, "I'm sorry, old man. I'm not the same playboy anymore. I shouldn't have used such cruel words to you. Everyone has their own choice, and I respect your choice."

The old man's face flushed red: "Holly, who are you looking down on? Just let me go, so what if I protect you for a year? Others are afraid of Lin Qi, but I am not afraid of him..."

(End of this chapter)