Book 2, Chapter 92

Business(2)

The old man wasn’t disappointed by the answer, his interest instead piqued further. “Like?” he asked.

“I need a large amount of magic materials of all varieties, for one. I would also like to ask, is the Marquess a worshipper of the gods?” Richard’s eyes widened as he made the query, carefully watching the old man as he awaited a reply. He was just like any studious young noble, humble and well-mannered and brimming with a desire for knowledge. This seemed to be a quality the old man appreciated the most.

“My Lord is of royal blood, and they’ve produced legendary heroes in the past. His family has worshipped their ancestors for generations.”

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