Worsening Situation

"There is no need for that at all. You really should not care about something like that." The old man immediately waved his hands in a dismissive gesture as he said those words'

What a joke! There was no that great benefit that came with taking the offer now. It would be better to wait until Samuel's strength had reached a certain level first.

At least, as long as Samuel was stronger, they would be able to get something that was more valuable. It would definitely be more valuable than what Samuel was currently offering.

It might be true that the decision that the old man was making might end with him not getting anything, if Samuel died before he returned the favor, but this was a gamble that the old man was willing to make.

Samuel easily understood the old man's thoughts. But he did not say anything about it, as there was nothing that he could do if the old man wanted to hold onto the favor.