"I'm not going to be a Sub-Lord under you," Averon replied finally.
Isaac's gaze shifted for a brief moment.
He looked at Simraj, just for a second, as if making sure Simraj was listening, then returned his attention to Averon.
"I'm not going to be a Sub-Lord under anyone, Averon," Isaac said.
"….what?" Averon was confused.
However, Simraj stiffened.
The reaction didn't go unnoticed. Averon turned his head slightly, his brows furrowing.
Simraj explained, "Lord Averon, Sir Isaac is… a valuable asset. He is like a pie that fell from the sky. The other Lords would do anything to have him in their palm. Since he would not accept their offer, they would use under-handed tricks. That would include…."
"—Controlling surrounding Lords to put pressure on awakeners that Isaac sends into the wilderness. The other Lords would target Lords like me who are Isaac's neighbors," Averon finished, his expression changing.
The shift in his face was clear.
