Bruno had made his stance unmistakably clear.
If the Black Pearl Hotel were to extend its support to Emperor Aurek, it was not impossible.
But there was one condition—Aurek himself would have to issue a direct decree.
As far as Bruno was concerned, persuasion from Yule alone was meaningless.
Yule, however, understood the message hidden within Bruno's silence.
A refusal to answer was in truth an answer of its own.
The Black Pearl Hotel was clearly demanding that Aurek lower himself, to step down from his lofty throne and extend a hand first.
It was not about loyalty—it was about profit, bargaining, and leverage.
"Then there is still room for negotiation?" Yule asked, his brows furrowing.
He knew Aurek far better than Bruno did.
To expect Aurek to humble himself before anyone, let alone issue a decree to court their favor, was impossible.
It was utterly against Aurek's nature.
Bruno, oblivious to the emperor's temperament, simply chuckled and replied smoothly.
