Theo thought about the offer.
'13 blue coins... That does sound good.'
But he was not that gullible. Theo knew that igniting the fury of a duke was not something he should do, but the one he had told everyone was supporting him was none other than the founder of the Vaelmont Merchant Group.
The duke, even though he had more power, knew the influence of that merchant group too, as there was no noble family that did not trade with them.
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart, my lord. I will never forget that you tried to support a fledgling like me."
Theo bowed after saying that, making the duke's eye twitch.
"But I can't betray the one who showed me goodwill first. My deepest apologies."
Theo spoke with his head lowered.
The atmosphere in the room worsened instantly, and everyone looked at Theo as if he were a madman.
The old man, the lady, and the headmaster all looked at Theo in a new light.
