Chapter 330 - 322. Negotiation
It was clear to the other that the elder was flustered by Zein calling him ’gramps’ intimately, and had to press their lips to hold back their laugh--including Senan.
The old man did not take a long time this time, however, as if he didn’t want to make Zein wait long for his answer. [Honestly...I’m feeling a little bit icky] the elder said. [It’s not about the money, since it’s yours in the first place. But to invest in a guild that harmed you--]
"To be fair, I believe it’s not Celestia itself," Radia cut the old man. "Whoever supports Varion is separated from Celestia."
"How do you know?"
"Because they’re doing nothing to all the scandals we released to the masses, also..." the crimson eyes narrowed slightly, but in the end, Radia decided to not divulge his conjecture just yet. "Hmm...well, that’s what I feel anyway."
Zein looked at the summoner inquisitively, but Radia only smiled and talked further to the elder. "But even if they did, let’s see it like this; we’re going to take control of Celestia from within. You can see it as you’re using that money to get back at them without them even knowing it."
The elder fell silent for a bit, probably to mull over Radia’s proposition. Zein sipped on his warm chocolate, thinking about it on his own. That money was supposed to be put into the foundation he would make with Ishtera’s name on it. Was it right to divert its usage like this? Not that there was a written promise about it or anything, but...
[...Senan?] the elder’s voice still contained a trace of hesitation.
"I agree, Uncle," Senan, however, sounded confident. And there was only one reason for him to be that firm. "If doing this can lead us to the real person behind Young Master’s abduction..."
His fingers curled and clenched tightly on top of his knees, and they could feel his fury clearly. Fury and helplessness. So, if there was anything he could do to help, he would not hesitate for it. "But of course, it’s still up to Young Master himself."
[Yes, you’re right. I’ll follow your decision, Young Master] the elder said solemnly.