"Discuss...?"
When Darman spoke to retain him, Ronald initially thought the councilor wanted some compensation.
After all, Catherine's methods were indeed too rough.
For someone with status and identity, it would definitely be considered a severe insult, and to react like this was only natural.
But this councilor of Hamono was evidently wiser than Ronald anticipated.
Darman did not demand an apology or benefits; instead, he spoke in a very sincere tone:
"If I didn't mishear, you seem to have said earlier that you're quite unfamiliar with the surrounding environment?"
"That's right. Catherine and I have actually just arrived here." Ronald did not intend to hide anything and naturally nodded in acknowledgment.
Upon hearing this answer, Councilor Darman immediately revealed a knowing expression.
He spoke again, with the confident demeanor returning fully to this city councilor:
