Chapter 386 - Cannot Hold It
"Firstly, I do not want my freedom to be limited or restrained by anything or anyone. I will take up residence in the tribe and contribute towards its development and survival, but I will not heed the orders of anyone. I do not like people forcing me to do something I do not want to do." Leon stated.
"This condition is not a problem. We will treat you like how we treat the other Venerable Shamans. What are your other conditions?" Chief Valencia nodded forthrightly. Her goal was never to control Leonhardt but to convince him to stay in their tribe. So long as he is around, they could seek him out and request his help.
She knew that vagabonds are unfettered people who like to travel a lot. Asking the person to stay was already a big request. To ask for the person's allegiance was simply asking them to run away.
She had to make sure not to cross his bottom line.
"My second condition for you to give Darlene and the other female servants with Void Bodies to me. This won't be a problem, right?" Leon asked.
"Oh?"
Chief Valencia was slightly surprised by this condition and said, "I can understand if it just Darlene, but why do you also want the other female servants with Void Bodies? What do you plan to do with them?"
"I don't plan to do anything to them except use them as servants to look after my designated home. It was Darlene's request that I take them with me." Leon stated as he peeled a piece of meat from one of the dishes on the table and popped it in his mouth casually.
"It was Darlene's request, huh? It seems Little Brother Leonhardt has grown quite fond of this little servant. Very well, I will agree to this condition. Anything else?" Chief Valencia asked.
Leon smiled lightly and did not comment on her opinion. After a short moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, "I do have another condition, but think of it as more of a request from me. I need a permanent residence and a place to open my medical clinic. Will this be a problem?"
"Not at all! I cannot be happier to satisfy this request." Chief Valencia stated eagerly.
Since Leonhardt was taking the initiative to set up his clinic, they would not need to ask him for favors. They just needed to visit his clinic when it is opened to be treated. She only hopes that Leonhardt does not charge a sky-high price for his consolation fees.
"I remember Ironhead had arranged a private courtyard for your accommodation. What did you think of that private courtyard? Was it to your liking?"
Leon recalled the courtyard in his memory and nodded, "I've only stayed briefly, but I have seen the interior. It's truly not a bad place."
Although he felt it was still a little barren and could use some renovation, he did not mention this. After all, wherein the Infertile Plains could he grow lush green plants?
"How about making that private courtyard your permanent residence?" Chief Valencia suggested.
"Is that alright? I heard the private courtyard still belongs to the family members of a deceased warrior."
"You do not have to worry about this. I will negotiate with the family and transfer the property under your name once I purchase the property from them."
"This doesn't seem proper, no?" Leon asked with slightly furrowed brows. The chief definitely has the purchasing power with her wealth, but he did not want to owe too much, especially when he did not earn it.
Chief Valencia shook her head and said, "It's a necessary expense to get you to join us. Are there any more conditions? Feel free to list them all at once."
"No, that is all."
"Well then, just to clarify. In order to satisfy your first condition, I will not be providing you with any fixed amount of Dark Crystals regularly. You are fine with this, yes?"
"Of course. That is only to be expected." Leon nodded.
He only chose to live with the Darkmoon Tribe and did not choose to work for them. It is only natural that he does not get paid.
"Very well. Allow me to formally welcome you to our tribe." Chief Valencia strode over and offered a handshake with a big smile. A burden seemed to have been lifted off her shoulders.
"Glad to be part of the family."
Leon accepted the handshake with his greasy hands, but Chief Valencia did not seem to mind this. Her own hands were dirtied during the meal.
A subtle hint of disappointment was seen in Chief Valencia's eyes. The ideal result would be for Leonhardt to work for her, even if she had to offer a high wage.
But she also understood that with Leonhardt's skills, it would not be difficult for him to earn Dark Crystals. None of the Venerable Shamans had difficulty making Dark Crystals, and he was the youngest addition to them.
"We will be in your care in the future." Chief Valencia lightly before bidding farewell, "I will leave first to take of the requests as promised. Feel free to dine on your own and leave at your own pace. A servant will clean the table later."
"Alright."
After Chief Valencia disappeared, Leon enjoyed a sumptuous feast at the dining table to himself. The food on the table was enough to feed 10 people.
Nevertheless, Leon could not help but eat three people's worth. He never realized the joy of eating until he reincarnated into his second life.
Leon patted his bulging belly in satisfaction before he amusingly thought, "I am sooo going to regret this later… but it was worth it."
It was like going to a buffet. People do not go there to enjoy top-quality food. They go there to eat their money's worth.
"This will be a waste if no one eats them." Leon thought as he looked at the remaining food on the dining table.
After glancing around and confirming he was the only person in the main hall, he pocketed all the food into his Worldspace.
'Best save it for later.'
Leon licked his lips.
The Infertile Plains was far from flourishing like the Human Domain. Still, they had some terrific cooking techniques in addition to some exquisite spices and ingredients only unique to the Dark Continent.
'Time to leave.'
Sometime later, Leon returned to the reserved guest room, where Darlene was seen waiting on the bed patiently for him.
"Welcome back, hubby." She said.
"Un, I'm back."
Leon nodded and entered the room before taking a seat on the bed just beside Darlene. A feeling of weariness soon spread to every inch of his body.
Surprisingly, it was not the fatigue accumulated during the day, but the food weighing him down and making him drowsy. Darlene noticed his expression and started to give him a shoulder massage quietly without a word.
Leon smiled at her thoughtful gesture and began to talk, "I had a talk with the chief earlier about joining the tribe."
There was a slight pause in Darlene's message before she resumed massaging his shoulders and curiously asked, "How did that go? Did hubby decide to stay in the tribe?"
"Yes, not only that, but the chief has promised to give us a permanent resident to stay and also agreed to hand you and your sisters over to me. You do not need to continue working as a servant anymore."
Darlene began to tremble as she asks, "Ah? Really?"
Leon turned to the side and looked her directly in the eye and said with a gentle smile, "Do I need to lie to you about this?"
Darlene quickly shook her head and dived into Leon's arms emotionally.
"I love you, hubby!"
Leon smiles slightly without commenting.
Love… this word cannot be used lightly. Liking was easy, but love requires dedication and commitment. It was too early for them to be talking about love.
The only thing Darlene seems to like him about right now is…
Pak!
Leon lightly slapped away the hand Darlene was using to sneakily reach for his little brother before he said, "Don't. Now is not a good time for that."
"You don't want me?" Darlene asked with watery eyes.
"I do, but now is really not a good time..." Leon tried to stress with a difficult expression.
His mind was telling him "no," but his body… The dragon was awakened, but his stomach felt uneasy with gas building up inside. He seemed to have eaten something funny.
Nevertheless, Darlene did not seem to have heard the latter part of his words as she reached for his erected rod and brought her head closer. She wanted to please him with her mouth.
However!
Leon's face became more constipated by the moment until he could hold it anymore and let it rip!
"Not good, it's coming out!" He cried.
"What coming out? I haven't started yet—"
Phhhrt!
Leon let out a quick fart, and a short burst of methane gas entered Darlene's nose, causing her face to instantly pale with a tinge of greenness.
"Ugh… Bleurgh!"
Darlene gagged.
Leon felt so embarrassed he could die, but since it already happened, it happened. He cannot do anything to change that fact.
Sometime later, Darlene recovered and glared at Leon with a wronged expression, "How can you do that to me?"
"Ah, don't give me that look... I tried to warn you already, did I not?" Leon tried to explain while avoiding her piercing gaze, but after a moment, he thought of something, and a short, suppressed laughter escaped his mouth, "Pft!"
"Is this amusing?!"
Leon knew Darlene was going to hate him for some time for this, but he could not be bothered to dwell on it too much. Since it happened, it happened. Just let it be.
"Well, kind of? You know what they say about the first step in a relationship. It's not the first kiss but the first fart. Hahaha." He laughed with a relaxed expression.
"Huh?" Darlene widened her eyes and pouted angrily with a heavy blush, "Who the hell even came up with that!"