The 31st Piece Turns The Tables (PART 1)

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

It was a shocking offer.

The sponsorship offer from a Pandean resident came as a shock, not just to Seol, the transferee, but also to Chameli and Filia, who sat beside him.

"My... sponsor?"

"Precisely."

Earl Brispin glanced at Chameli and Filila, causing them to immediately rise to their feet.

"It doesn't seem appropriate for us to listen in on this, so we'll wait outside."

"Thank you."

After a quick second, only Seol and Earl Brispin were left in the room.

'Why is he trying to become my sponsor?"

Earl Brispin's unexpected offer left Seol confused and taken aback.

Earl Brispin, catching this, continued speaking.

"Do not fret. There is no malice behind my request, as you might fear, akin to the actions of a fallen noble."

- Is this some prank? LOL

- How did he know haha

- Are we sure this isn't illegal?

Seol gave a clean answer.

"This is the first time I've heard of a Pandean resident sponsoring a transferee. I'm just worried about how this could negatively affect each other."

"The times are changing."

"......"

"Do not assume that Pandeans are foolish. Just as there are transferees who are unhappy with the current societal system, there are also nobles who remain vigilant against transferees as a whole."

"...You are correct."

"Ever so slowly... the rift between them is growing. Friction among us resembles dried leaves, stacking higher and higher in the world... with a single ember capable of igniting it all."

- What the fuck is he talking about?

- Basically, friction is growing between them.

- Ah.

Earl Brispin calmly continued.

"Of course, the likelihood of something happening immediately is extremely low. Nonetheless, I am concerned for the future. If you were to accept my sponsorship, I would not impose any restrictions on you. The only thing I would offer is to relieve you of any troublesome matters while you are in Nevenia."

"Hm..."

"You may have concerns that I would attempt to utilize you as a political tool, but I can assure you that this is absolutely not the case."

- It's all for your best interests (mine*)

- You won't lose anything from this (you will*)

- I must be cheating you out of something (yup)

These conditions were quite good.

'I doubt anyone would try to pick a fight with me while I have the earl's sponsorship.'

Who would dare to mess with someone who's not only strong, but also has the backings of an earl?

However, these kinds of trades always had a catch. A condition that could come to bite Seol in the back at a later date.

Seol carefully opened his mouth.

"Earl Brispin... then what do you want from me?"

The answer that Seol received was also unexpected.