"Big Daddy, let me see your injuries! We're going to the hospital, right now!"
"Mindy, calm down. I'm fine, I really am. If you don't believe me, check for yourself."
"You're really okay! Boo hoo… Big Daddy, you scared me to death. I thought you were going to leave me."
"Mindy, I'm sorry. I scared you."
Watching Big Daddy Damon Macready hugging Mindy and crying together, Rimuru smiled, feeling a deep sense of pride.
Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Saving Big Daddy was definitely one of the most meaningful things she had done since transmigrating.
As for Hit-Girl—this violent little loli—Rimuru liked her very much too.
In her previous life, she had regretted Big Daddy's death more than once. Being able to save him now helped soothe that old regret.
"Silver Armored War God, thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what to do in the future!"
Hit-Girl Mindy expressed her most sincere gratitude to Rimuru.
Seeing Mindy's tear-filled eyes, like pear blossoms after the rain, Rimuru felt a surge of fondness.
One must never fail to appreciate good food—and lolis!
"It is my honor to help a beautiful young lady," Rimuru said, performing a medieval knight's bow. Mindy was instantly delighted.
Just as the martial spirit is imprinted in the blood of the Chinese, even though Western knights no longer exist, the spirit of knighthood is deeply rooted in the Western soul.
Every girl has a princess dream, longing for a guardian knight who can step forward to protect her at critical moments.
Although Mindy had been trained like a soldier since childhood, she was still a girl, and naturally, she couldn't resist Rimuru's gesture.
Rimuru arrived in the nick of time and saved Big Daddy. More importantly—the Silver Armored War God was handsome!
Just like the joke on the internet:
When a hero saves a woman—If he's poor and ugly, she'll be grateful for his life-saving grace and, unable to repay him in this life, will promise to be a cow or horse in the next.If the hero is handsome, she'll say the only way to repay his kindness is by offering herself in marriage.
The Silver Armored War God was dazzling enough to outshine Iron Man. Instantly, Mindy's favorability skyrocketed.
"Silver Armored War God, you truly are a powerful, gentlemanly knight. May I… see your face?"
Mindy's cheeks turned scarlet, her little heart pounding nonstop.
But as soon as she asked, Big Daddy reprimanded her.
Super Hero Qi Xuan highly valued their privacy, and Mindy's request seemed improper.
Damon said quickly, "Silver Armored War God, I apologize. It's my fault for not teaching Mindy properly. She was too presumptuous."
"It's alright," Rimuru replied, and the helmet covering her face opened automatically.
Hit-Girl and Big Daddy were Super Hero Qi Xuan themselves. Though low in status, they had reliable credibility.
And Kick-Ass Dave—while naive—would grow after this bloody lesson.
With Rimuru's strength, what did it matter if she revealed her face?
When they saw Rimuru's appearance, Mindy, Damon, and Dave froze.
The Silver Armored War God who saved them in their darkest moment—and could even outshine Iron Man—was actually a little girl?!
Was this a joke?
This wasn't some low-tier light novel where high school girls pilot invincible mechs to save the world.
Mindy was stunned. The Silver Armored War God who had just made her heart flutter was actually a beautiful, cute older sister?
How annoying!
What should I do if my Prince Charming suddenly turns out to be a girl? Waiting online—urgent!
But the next moment, Mindy threw all of that out of her mind. Because of her upbringing, she had never been able to play with peers and didn't have a single friend.
Now seeing Rimuru—almost the same age and also a Super Hero—her little heart leapt with joy.
Mindy immediately clung to her, circling Rimuru and asking endless questions, even asking if she could borrow the battle suit.
This made Damon extremely nervous. In his heart, Rimuru was unfathomable.
Especially that Recovery Potion that instantly healed him—it still felt like a magical item from a fantasy story.
Magic potion? Wait!
A bolt of lightning shot through Big Daddy's mind.
Magic potion, blue hair, golden eyes, medieval knightly etiquette…
Could Rimuru be the legendary Witch?
An ancient monster who looked like a little girl but had lived for centuries?!
Big Daddy instantly broke into a cold sweat.
Did he learn too much?!
When Rimuru saved him, he had said his life would belong to her from now on!
His life was already extra—every day he lived was profit. But he was more worried about Mindy!
If she had lived for hundreds of years and still looked like a child, did she change bodies from time to time?
And did she pick Mindy as her next vessel?
Big Daddy's heart shattered like dumpling filling.
Just then, police sirens blared, and everyone tensed up.
"The police are coming—we should leave!"
Damon looked at Rimuru in her armor and thought this was where they would part ways.
Not repaying kindness wasn't the act of a real man.
But being involved with this mysterious Witch made him feel overwhelming pressure.
After going home, he should move somewhere far away—fast!
"Catch!"
Rimuru took a box out of her stomach pouch and tossed it to Big Daddy.
He caught it, eyes widening and eyelids twitching.
Spatial equipment—oh god. He had really met a Witch!
Seeing the box appear out of nowhere, Mindy's big eyes sparkled."A box?! How did that appear? That's amazing!"
Dave's eyes widened as well.
He swore—it had just appeared out of thin air!
Rimuru hadn't planned on hiding it much; in her eyes, they were trustworthy.
But Big Daddy immediately jumped in, scolding Mindy,"What do you mean, 'how did it appear'? Why are you asking so many questions?"
Mindy pouted, deeply wronged.
Since childhood, Big Daddy had never spoken to her that harshly.
Stinky Big Daddy!
But then Mindy's eyes widened again as Big Daddy bowed his head and said obsequiously,"I understand the rules—we all understand them. Please rest assured!"
Mindy: "???"
Dave: "???"
Rimuru: "???"
Rules? What rules? Why don't I know?
But the police were almost here—this wasn't the time to ask.
"Big Daddy, this is one million U.S. dollars. Ahem… the source is a bit… well, you know. Please help me launder it. You can take a 10% commission."
One million dollars?!
Mindy's eyes lit up instantly. Money laundering? They were perfect for the job.
Robbing people and then cleaning the money—she loved doing that!
Ten percent would be a hundred thousand dollars—Mindy was thrilled.
Big Daddy clasped his left hand with his right and smiled obsequiously."What commission? It's an honor for us to serve you!"
Mindy: "…"
Dave: "…"
Rimuru: "…"