"Something we've been chasing?" Aldric smiled amusingly.
James didn't answer immediately. He tapped the marble floor with his foot—once, twice, then lifted three fingers with a faint, confident smile.
"Within three years," he declared calmly, "I guarantee I can help at least one of you step into the Legendary Rank… and that's only a bonus for cooperating with us."
Both Aldric and Caelum were stunned when they heard such a claim.
Then, Caelum frowned and spoke with a serious expression. "Young Master James. With all due respect—"
James cut him off with a chuckle. "Naturally, I wouldn't say such a thing unless I could make it happen. Or…" He paused for a second and smiled viciously as he continued, "Do you take me for someone who spouts nonsense?"
Aldric instantly responded with a smile. "Of course not. But won't you also find it unbelievable when someone comes to your doorstep and says they would help you to reach the Legendary Rank just as a bonus for the cooperation?"
