Listening to Aaron’s words, the people on the deck were stunned. None of them had expected Lord Aaron to be so strict at a time like this.
While most of the men felt disappointed, the women were quietly relieved.
Kelly, the businessman’s daughter, gained a new understanding of Lord Aaron. She began to feel that he might be different from the nobles she had encountered before.
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Meanwhile, in Lord Alaric’s study room…
He looked at Moria and asked in a slightly confused tone, "Grandpa Moria, did Aaron do anything out of the ordinary?"
Moria shook his head and replied, "No, Master. As usual, he only bought supplies and some slaves for his territory. Other than that, nothing unusual. It seems he’s already prepared to leave by noon tomorrow."
Alaric looked relieved, "That’s good. At
