"You all know that wandering knights need money too, and they need it more than you do." Aik stammered a bit, but he gradually overcame his shame and fear. His expression began to relax, and he sighed deeply: "So sometimes we also do some unspeakable things, like asking passersby or caravans for some food, or attacking bandits to seize their spoils. Sometimes, some people become bandits themselves..."
"Very well, so Goodson asked you to join the discussion because these wandering knights had their sights set on the Sea Heart Stone?" Laine nodded and continued to ask.
"Exactly, Goodson and the others need some money because... none of us are well-off, and it's almost the Winter Festival. Soon we won't have any jobs, so Goodson and the others planned..." Aik didn't say the rest, but Laine and Alfred both understood.
These wandering knights intend to seize the Sea Heart Stone under the cover of night!
"So, you didn't join their plan?" Laine raised an eyebrow, filled with doubt.
