Chapter 82 (Learning the Trade)

"S-Sir, my name is Roy Zachary. Nice to meet you," Roy stammered while holding out his hand to Jacob nervously after they had returned to their desks.

Jacob could tell that the man was terrified of him, which came as a bit of a surprise.

"I'm Jacob Sullen. The pleasure is mine, and I hope to learn much from you!" he replied with a smile, shaking the man's hand.

"No, no… I only started working here a few days ago as well. Let's learn from each other," Roy hurriedly uttered.

Naturally, Jacob could tell that Roy wasn't a veteran.

"You seem to fear me a lot?" Jacob asked in puzzlement.

"N-Not at all!" Roy shook his head, but he didn't dare look the man in the eye.

"Do you know something?" Jacob was sure that the man was only afraid of him because he knew something or other.

Roy hesitated for a while before he nodded and inquired, "W-Why did you go to prison? You don't seem to be some villain."