Seeing Velin being so forthright, Joshua stopped beating around the bush and chose to lay out the full story in detail.
There was no conflict of interest between the two of them, nor was there any dispute between their families. There was no need to hide anything from each other.
On the contrary, if they could be honest with one another, perhaps they could ease the conflict and misunderstandings between them.
After hearing Joshua's explanation, Velin frowned slightly and turned to Clever, who was seated on his right. He slowly asked, "Viscount Clever, according to Count Joshua, the cause of this matter seems to lie with Viscount Foster. I intend to have Count Joshua call him in so the two of you can speak face-to-face and try to clear up this misunderstanding. What do you think?"
Clever fell silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Joshua before he finally nodded heavily. "I am willing to follow your suggestion."
Velin nodded, then turned to Joshua and continued, "Count Joshua, do you agree with my proposal?"
Joshua nodded without hesitation. "I do."
After receiving confirmation from both sides, Velin immediately summoned a guard and ordered him to deliver the command.
Not long afterward, Foster entered the tent. He first respectfully saluted Velin, then turned to his cousin Joshua and saluted again. Only after finishing did he go to the left side and sit beside Joshua.
"Alright, now that the man in question is here, the two of you may begin. Count Joshua and I will be the audience for once."
After speaking, Velin took out two bottles of Glowing Wine. He placed one on the low table and handed the other to Joshua, signaling for him to help himself.
Seeing this, Clever and Foster began discussing and arguing,