You promised to wreak havoc on the dungeon, but instead you've got Dragon Slime!

Claudia's eyes lit up instantly:

"Really...really? I can go?! Like those monsters like Father?!"

Overwhelmed with joy, she jumped up and down, completely forgetting her princess composure!

She excitedly rushed over like a little girl, hugged Ron's neck, and shook him vigorously a few times, her voice rising eight octaves.

But the next second, she suddenly realized that her actions were too intimate and that she was pressed close to Ron's body. Her fair cheeks flushed red, like a ripe tomato.

She released her grip as if electrocuted, took two steps back in a panic, and explained helplessly:

"I...I'm so sorry! I...I was just too happy! I was rude! I absolutely didn't mean anything by it!"

She even covered her burning cheeks.

Ron waved his hand dismissively:

"No problem. It's settled then, you're included."

Successfully recruited a level 18 princess!

The current total level is 248! One step closer to the goal.

"Um……"

Ron stroked his chin, his gaze drifting in another direction:

“...There is another ‘candidate’ that we can also consider…”

……

In Lilith's private little living room.

She listened as Carolina nervously explained her purpose.

Carolina wanted Ron to continue working part-time to help her maintain the heretical prison and was willing to pay a considerable "secondment compensation" for it.

Lilith maintained an elegant smile on the surface, but her mind was racing with calculations!

"That's fantastic! With Ron distracted by the design, he'll inevitably have less energy to devote to the Black Language Caves, so the design will definitely be simplified, right?"

"The complexity has been reduced, so those adventurers will have to crawl through it anyway. Although the effect may be limited, every little bit helps!"

My inner voice is already dancing wildly in celebration!

Lilith's smile grew even brighter, almost bursting out of her hand:

"Oh, Carolina, you're being too polite!"

She affectionately took Carolina's hand, displaying a deep sisterly bond.

“We’re like family! Ron, I’ll wholeheartedly support you! Go ahead! Don’t worry about compensation or anything…”

Carolina was overjoyed and almost shouted with happiness!

however--

"No! I absolutely object!"

A powerful roar rang out, and the door to the small living room was suddenly pushed open!

Duke Cedric's old face turned red with anger, and he stood with his hands on his hips blocking the doorway.

He had been eavesdropping by the crack in the door ever since Carolina entered, just in case this girl tried to dig up his precious darling again.

Upon hearing that Lilith agreed so easily, and that "no compensation is needed"?

It almost gave him a heart attack.

Send Ron to work for Carolina? That's like throwing lambs to the slaughter!

Doesn't this give her a perfect opportunity to poach someone else's partner?

This is absolutely not okay!

There's no door! The windows are welded shut!

Lilith's smile froze on her face, her beautiful eyebrows arching dangerously.

"Father!!"

Her voice rose, tinged with offended annoyance:

"You were eavesdropping on us sisters at the door?! A Duke eavesdropping?! Your hobby is truly unique!"

Cedric blushed slightly when his daughter exposed him, his eyes darting around a little, but he stubbornly insisted:

"Nonsense! I...I just happened to be next door...repairing, repairing the wall! Yes! Repairing the wall! You guys were talking too loudly! You disturbed me!"

He forced himself to maintain his composure, keeping a stern expression:

"In short! This won't do! I've never heard of a designer working part-time designing other dungeons."

"The contract clearly states 'exclusive service'! This is a matter of principle! The rules cannot be broken!"

He brought out the contract terms, acting all businesslike.

Lilith stomped her foot in anger, and the floor seemed to tremble.

She strode up to Cedric, her fiery eyes burning with undeniable authority.

“I! Lilith! am the lord of the Black Whisper Caves! I am Ron’s direct employer!”

She spoke slowly and deliberately, each word like a tiny spark hitting the floor:

"I can arrange my people however I want! It's none of your business!"

After saying that, she grabbed Carolina's still-dazed hand and said in a firm and decisive tone:

"I'm in charge of this! Ignore him! It's settled between us sisters! His objections are invalid!"

That posture was like that of a queen declaring territorial sovereignty.

Cedric was speechless with anger at his daughter's imposing manner; his mustache bristled and his finger trembled as he pointed at Lilith.

"You...you...you little brat...you've only been sensible for a few days, and you've already reverted to your old ways? You're driving me crazy!..."

He held his forehead, feeling his blood pressure spike again.

"Boom boom boom!"

Just in time, a knock sounded on the door downstairs, temporarily easing the tense atmosphere between the father and daughter.

Alyssa, who was waiting downstairs, quickly opened the door.

"Baron Ron? His Highness Claudia?"

Alyssa gave Claudia a graceful bow and stepped aside to usher them into the living room.

"Miss Lilith! Miss Carolina! Baron Ron and Princess Claudia have arrived!"

Alyssa called out in a clear voice to the upstairs.

A little while later, Lilith and Carolina, hand in hand, came down the spiral staircase.

Upon seeing Princess Claudia, the two immediately bowed and greeted her as required by custom.

Upon seeing Ron, Carolina immediately announced with undisguised joy:

"Ron! I have great news for you! Sister Lilith has agreed! You can continue to help me maintain the heretic prison!"

A happy blush spread across her little face.

Ron nodded, then briefly reported to Lilith about his "feat" in the monster market:

“Miss Lilith, the market situation is somewhat unusual. Several noble families have jointly monopolized the reservations for high-level monsters, so we have no choice but to supplement our supply with some… rather unique employees. The hiring fees have been settled, totaling 15300 gold.”

"Added...unique employees?"

As he spoke, Ron opened the image of the dungeon, allowing Lilith to see the newly added monsters inside.

Alyssa, who was listening nearby, curiously peeked out.

Her gaze swept over the group of obviously unconventional monsters huddled together.

The butler's pupils dilated in shock, especially when he saw that pink slime peeking out.

Her delicate little mouth opened slightly, and she almost cried out in surprise:

"My God! Aren't these those infamous... mutated monsters with twisted abilities from the market?!"

She used all her strength to swallow the rude word that followed, and looked at Ron with incomprehension in her eyes.

Upstairs, Duke Cedric, who had been rubbing his forehead and sighing at being ignored by his daughter, suddenly changed his expression when he heard Alyssa's unfinished exclamation and recalled Ron's description of the "unique employee".

He dashed down the stairs in a few strides! Forgetting all decorum, he pointed at the group of monsters, his voice filled with disbelief and fury:

"Ron! Are you insane?! You're using these... these twisted monsters as 'minions'?! They'll only make the entire dungeon's defenses a complete joke!"

"The pass rate will skyrocket! All your hard-earned reputation and the legend of Black Language Cave will be ruined! Quickly! Immediately! Right now! Return them to me! Even if it costs you money!"

However, Lilith, who was standing opposite Ron and directly confronted by this pile of "surprises," reacted quite differently.

After a brief moment of shock, an indescribable ecstasy, as if embraced by Lady Luck, erupted from the depths of her heart like molten lava gushing from underground!

Oh my god!! Heaven is helping me!!

That Ron! He actually!!

He actually found himself a bunch of the legendary "Kings of Freebies"—failed mutants!

Her lips couldn't help but curve upwards, the arc growing wider and wider, and she looked like she was about to burst out laughing.

She quickly covered her mouth with her hand to hide the urge to burst out laughing, but her incredibly bright fire element eyes were already filled with ecstatic laughter!

Amidst the Duke's roar, Alyssa's astonishment, Carolina's confusion, and Claudia's worried gaze...

Lilith cleared her throat, forcibly suppressing a smile that threatened to spill from her lips, and said loudly:

"Ron!"

"I believe you must have had your own unique considerations in making this decision!"

"As the lord of the Black Language Cave! As your superior!"

"I fully support all your decisions! No need to return them! I want them!!"

Her declaration was resounding, and her smile was as bright as the rising sun, completely ignoring her father, Duke Cedric, who was so angry he was about to faint!