"I gather I might have some understanding of how you perceive the significance of money."
"Is that so? Thank you for the compliment. However, what we should do next still depends on your actions," the elder from the Mercenary Guild sighed.
He was merely making a timely suggestion.
As for the next steps, how to act, and what to do? Everything hinged on Violet's actions.
Nevertheless, Violet was obliged to speak her piece.
It was all about whether someone was polite and, importantly, showed enough respect for their elders.
Although it was a regular observation, both parties knew it was a sincere expression of respect.
Violet didn't mind expressing her own attitude.
Because she was clearly aware that it was exactly what she should do.
Only by doing so could she make friends with older people, and only by showing sufficient respect for elders could she learn more from their experiences.
Respect doesn't mean lowering oneself because of status. It's an equitable trade.