Chapter 8: Ambition_2

Komer knew the other party's purpose and firmly and straightforwardly refused their request.

"Hehe, Lord, I believe we can always find a common language. I urgently need your support, and I trust you need my help just as much. On this point, I'm certain we can reach an agreement."

The hint of taunting in the hunchback old man's expression and the confidence emanating from his eyes made Komer realize that trying to be clever in front of such a person was superfluous. In the face of tangible interests, everything could be exchanged equivalently. You provide what I need, and I shall give you what you seek. It's that simple.

"Straight to the point, I grasp Mr. Gote's meaning. However, limited by my energy, I'm afraid I will hardly have time to make such things anymore. Of course, nothing is absolute. I'm eager to hear what Mr. Gote has to offer that is worth for me to set aside everything to complete this task for him."