Aqua, overwhelmed by crippling debt, pleaded with Kazuma for help. “Please, Kazuma! You have to save me!”
Kazuma smirked, eyeing her with mischief. “I’ll help you, Aqua, but only if you make a deal with me.”
Aqua, desperate, nodded. “Anything!”
He leaned in closer, voice low and teasing. “I clear your debt, and in return, you’ll do whatever I say. No questions, no escape.”
Aqua hesitated for only a moment before whispering, “Deal.”
Kazuma’s grin widened. “This is going to be fun.