The meeting room in the Black Knight building was now bustling. There were Patriarch Armstrong, Old Master Lombard, and the Black Knight Leader. Each of them brought their own representatives to speak.
Jonas, who was attending the meeting, could only bite his lip anxiously.
"I think the money I sent you is too much." The Black Knight Leader said after clearing his throat, drawing the attention of the entire room.
Patriarch Armstrong and Old Master Lombard frowned, clearly disagreeing.
"What do you mean?" Patriarch Armstrong asked, his tone loud and high. "I should be the one demanding an increase in the money! This trade won't go on without the help of the Armstrong family! What if I end up closing the trade route? You might be finished!"
"The Lombard family has clearly contribut
