Velin took the trade agreement from Viscount Clever. His expression remained calm as he looked over the prices listed on it, then signed his name at the bottom.
"As long as you do not go back on your word, this trade agreement can continue indefinitely."
"As for the goods, I will send people to collect them. You need not worry about transportation."
"Thank you, Lord Velin," Clever said gratefully and respectfully.
Velin replied, "If your territory ever needs help, you may seek out an adventurer group called Rose Flower in the Provincial Capital of Dany Province. They will offer you some assistance."
"Thank you for your help." Clever spoke with heartfelt gratitude, while also feeling fortunate about his choice.
After chatting pleasantly for more than twenty minutes, the two parted ways.
Xuemiyya returned to Velin's side, hooked her arm through his, and said softly, "Velin, did you know? Viscount Clever's partner, Anila, was actually a commoner girl he adopted when he was young."
Velin said in some surprise, "It seems Viscount Clever is quite a devoted man."
Kyle, following behind Velin, was also somewhat interested. He pricked up his ears and listened carefully.
"I think so too." Xuemiyya nodded in strong agreement. "While talking with her, I could feel how deeply she loved Viscount Clever. She would even be willing to give her life for him."
"I had thought such things existed only in fictional stories. I never expected to see one today."
"There are many unbelievable things in this world. What you think is a fictional story may well be happening somewhere in the world," Velin replied with a smile.
Elsewhere, Clever placed an arm around his wife's waist, soothing her somewhat uneasy emotions. "I'm sorry. Perhaps it would have been better to leave you in the territory."
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