It was a more meaningful promise than it seemed.
Asking not to be betrayed meant that he would have to stand by his side unconditionally.
And if he thinks about it more deeply, he would not be able to betray him even if their interests diverged later, so he wouldn't be able to kill him either.
'Does he know how important that content is?'
The bet's content was very light, but the two's inner thoughts were very complicated.
It was that important of a bet.
"The bet's condition seems a bit weak, doesn't it? I don't even know what kind of person you are, so what's the meaning of this? But I need someone I can trust and rely on as my assistant. I don't know if you'll betray me or not."
"No, I think there will be some meaning to it."
Rockefeller smiled subtly.
"Is that so?"
"If I win."
The following words were quite ominous.
"I'll do the opposite for you."
"Ha, that's great. To openly say you'll betray me..."
Although he said that, Rockefeller's expression tightened slightly.
It was because he could be in danger if he made a mistake.
'Well, it's a sure thing, but it's kind of scary.'
From Rockefeller's perspective, the matter related to the Magic Stone Tank was a very certain story.
It was a confirmed story from the novel.
However, the thought that his life would either be free from the threat of Ismail or assassinated before he could even unfold his will depending on the outcome gave him chills.
"So you're saying I shouldn't use you as my assistant?"
"It seems like a small bet you've made, so what's the big deal? I'm just saying it for fun."
When Ricardo laughed, Rockefeller couldn't help but laugh as well.
"That's true. It's a bet I made without much thought anyway."
"That's what it is. So don't take it too seriously. Would I betray you for that?"
"Ha ha, yes, that's right. You wouldn't betray me."
With that, the two continued their conversation as they moved back towards the store.
Of course, the topic of conversation was about the upcoming 1st Prince.
Ricardo was the first to ask a question.
"Do you know about the Blade Queen?"
The Blade Queen, Trinity Tepez.
She, like Nightlord Isabella, was one of the heroines who became involved with the protagonist, Lee Han.
"The Blade Queen... The name itself is scary. Yes, I've heard of her. I've heard she's from the Tepez family and has been making a name for herself on the battlefield alongside Prince Ryan."
"She's with the 1st Prince. It'll be hard to handle if the 1st Prince comes looking for you."
"More than that, I have a question."
"What is it?"
"How do you know all these stories so well? The Blade Queen... It's difficult for ordinary people to know about her if they're not soldiers."
At Rockefeller's question, Ricardo replied without any change in expression.
"I've heard a lot while traveling around. So I know even useless stories."
It was a versatile answer that Rockefeller often used.
'It's similar to how I answer. I also dodge around saying I've heard a lot here and there.'
"I see. I thought you knew a lot."
Ricardo continued the conversation.
"And the Blade Queen really wants Prince Ryan to succeed the throne. They're from the same family and share the same blood. She might even become the Empress by marrying Prince Ryan someday."
Incest.
It was a not-so-uncommon occurrence in noble families who did not want their power to leak out.
"They must know that incest is bad, right?"
"But there are cases where they have to resort to incest to protect their family's power. Of course, they also occasionally accept outside blood to minimize the damage caused by incest. Of course, they only choose good blood. Mediocre blood can't surpass the Tepez blood."
The Blade Queen becomes the Empress?
Rockefeller wanted to shake his head outright.
'It's almost impossible when she's already in sync with someone else.'
Why would the protagonist be the protagonist?
Isn't it because he's a heroine killer?
'Besides, if they stick together, I'll see that woman soon. The main heroine.'
"That's right."
Ricardo's words continued.
"It's that difficult of a situation. Whether it's the 1st Prince or the Blade Queen, you'll have a hard time. If you cater to them, the Sinclair family won't stay still. Do you know about the Nightlord ? That scary magician might come looking for you."
Rockefeller nodded as if he understood everything.
"Everyone will think that way. What power do we have? We're just a bunch of guys with nothing but money. The ones who come looking for us, as well as those who have been in a relationship with us, will all think that way."
Rockefeller's expression then became quite serious.
"But all those thoughts will change with this opportunity. From the moment I become the guild leader, I plan to announce to the whole world that our Lyon Guild is no longer weak."
This was also a promise that Rockefeller had made to his guild members when he became the guild leader.
"The first sacrificial lamb might be the one who comes looking for me."
The following words.
"Are we powerless? Isn't power something you can buy with money? Just watch. Let's see if the 1st Prince who comes looking for me can really put up a fight in front of me."
Ricardo had doubts about his words, but Rockefeller had a plan.
'Soon I'll have to meet that guy. He’s a difficult guest to invite, but there's nothing money can't do.'
"I can assure you. It's probably impossible."
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