I’m Really Not The Demon God’s Lackey

ustomer of the bookstore.

The bookstore owner wouldn't reject anyone who came to him for help, but the premise was to buy his books.

At the same time, only those able to get a book would get the power that they desired.

Lin Jie was momentarily stumped for a split second before his usual professional smile appeared.
All hints of displeasure and hesitation vanished, his expressions switching faster than a Sichuan opera face-changing artist switch masks.

“Oh… You’re here to get books.
You should have said so earlier.

“Just buy books if you are here to do so.
You really didn't have to bring a gift if that were so, you're way too polite.

“Here, please sit.”

Lin Jie gestured to the high stool in front of the counter.

“Oh, mm.” Andrew froze for a moment, then sat down before the counter.
A wave of exhilaration and ecstasy finally swept through him.

Having gone through this bumpy rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, he had finally earned the bookstore owner’s approval and gained the right to buy books.

Whether his previous mistakes could be forgiven would all depend on how he performed now.

Lin Jie shifted the box with the Clockwheel Worm to the side and waved to Prima.
“Pour us some tea.”

Prima’s injuries were already much better and walking around freely was no longer an issue.

Naturally, she came running over to help when she heard Boss Lin’s orders.

Andrew had noticed the presence of this young girl right from the start.
Although he knew that this was Margaret's younger sister, he wasn't all too familiar with her…

No, hold on, why would Margaret’s younger sister appear here!? 

Having calmed his frayed nerves, Andrew finally had the time to think about this.

Margaret was still missing, yet her sister had bizarrely appeared in the bookstore…

At that moment, Lin Jie took a cup of hot tea from Prima and pushed it over to Andrew, then asked, “Do you know who Prima’s uncle is?”

A higher-ranking executive of the Truth Union was now right in front of him, so he might as well get information directly.

Andrew was horrified.
“Jerome!”

So that was it… Andrew understood that the bookstore owner already knew the answer.
He looked toward Prima's pale face and noticed that she was hurt.

That also meant that Jerome was indeed the mole and was also from the group that had attacked Margaret.

Jerome hadn't just made a move on Margaret but had attempted to kill Prima as well.

And Prima had just so happened to reach the bookstore to seek help.

That meant to say that both of them had a common enemy!

Lin Jie spoke, “Looks like you know…”

Andrew smiled grimly.
“There's no need to go on.
I didn’t realize that he was the mole all this time.
It's a failure of duty and foolishness on my part.
I was influenced by him and made many mistakes in the past, but I have now repented and want to take ownership of my mistakes.”

From the looks of it, Lin Jie felt he didn’t need to say anything more.
The Vice-Chairman before him was already aware of Jerome’s offense.

And Jerome’s bad deeds didn’t stop at just one.

Lin Jie nodded.
“Very well.
I too have some things I’d like to talk to him about.
Could you call him over for a bit?”

Andrew froze.
“W-What do you need of him?”

With a very subdued smile, Lin Jie raised his head, gesturing at the doorway.
Andrew turned to look and saw the door with an obviously patched up hole.

“I’d like to speak with him regarding compensation for this door.”

“No problem!” Andrew immediately nodded his head vigorously.
He was delighted.

What perfect timing. Jerome had gotten himself into trouble at the right time, so Andrew now had the opportunity to lift himself out of the bookstore’s blacklist.

Now satisfied, Lin Jie continued, “I’ll wait for your good news… Oh right, what sort of books are you looking for?

“I can recommend a few books to you, such as this copy of The Alchemist.
I personally really like this one…”

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