"I agree." Brian answered without the slightest hesitation.
Alick looked at Brian. As his closest brother, he was not at all surprised by his choice.
"Velin, I agree too."
Hearing the two of them, Cowell no longer hesitated. He raised his head and said, "Velin, I agree too. Without your help, Gute Territory would never have achieved its current prosperity."
"However many troops you need, I'll support you with everything I have."
Velin looked at his three cousins and nodded slightly. He then picked up the Shining Wine from the center of the stone table, preparing to pour it.
Seeing this, Alick quickly snatched the Shining Wine from Velin's hand and handed it to Rayat.
Having suddenly realized what was happening, Rayat took the Shining Wine from Alick and began pouring wine for the four elders.
Once he had finished, he stepped back and stood at the edge of the pavilion.
"Cousin Brian, Cousin Alick, Cousin Cowell, thank you for your trust." Velin raised his glass and spoke to the three men.
Brian lifted his glass and said with a smile, "You've helped us greatly. Now it's time for us to repay you."
"Brian is right." Alick followed suit, raising his glass. "Our territories only became so prosperous because we relied on your influence."
"If we shrink back when you need help, then we don't deserve to bear the Ex family name."
Cowell nodded at those words. "In Cadro Province, apart from the family members who have only recently come here to pioneer new lands, the four of us are the closest. We share honor and disgrace, advance and retreat together. Your business is our business. There is no reason for us to back down."
"Hahaha." Velin laughed. "No matter what the future holds, let us toast to the bond