"Thank you for helping me in front of my father. I wouldn't have been able to convince him without your help," Crown Prince Ludwig said to Marik as they left the palace together. "But I'm wondering, why did you help me? Are you expecting a reward?"
"If you are, then speak. I am a generous prince. Since you've lost your gold and items to sell when those filthy beastmen attacked you, I assume that you want some gold and jewelry as a reward, right?"
Marik shook his head gently.
"My caravan has been destroyed, but I still have banknotes in my small bag. I can always exchange them at the bank to live comfortably here or in Jing Empire, Your Highness."
"All I did was to make sure that you won't be humiliated in front of your father, and…" Marik lowered his head slightly. "I want you to avenge what those beastmen have done to my family."
Crown Prince Ludwig's eyes peered towards Marik. "You seem to be holding a long-time grudge against those beastmen."
