Chapter 94: VOL 2 Chapter 39: Master Jessica.
"But I really want to develop this prototype, and working there will give me opportunities to meet interesting talents for the future development of my brand..."
"Please, Erik, you have enough funds in those rings to finance the creation of that device several times over, so stop being stubborn and use them already. Besides, if you want talent, a single word from you is more than enough. The galaxy is crazy about you now that the latest edition of the university journal has been published; I even heard it has achieved a sales record not seen in two centuries."
Sigrún commented, annoyed by her beloved disciple's stubbornness about using the family's money. At that moment, Eleonora added, already feeling somewhat offended by his constant refusal.
"Yes, Erik, you're going to make us feel bad if you don't use the family's money and keep treating us like strangers."
"It's not that I treat you like strangers; it's just that I didn't earn that money myself, and I really want to see how normal researchers work..." Erik commented, somewhat uncomfortable as his body sank into the flexible and soft bodies of his masters, to which Sigrún replied angrily.
"Don't you have our assistants? Use them for your research."
"Damn!" Erik felt as if struck by lightning when the word "assistants" was mentioned, so he quickly turned to look at Seraphina and asked, almost panicking.
"Seraphina, how much time is left before my deadline for the assistants expires?"
"Young master, actually, due to your recent publications in the university journal, the council has decided to grant you an extension of five more years for your two licenses. In a few days, you will receive the official communication regarding this." Seraphina responded with a beautiful smile on her face, which allowed Erik to let out a loud sigh of relief, then commented in a thoughtful tone.
"...That's a relief, but I'm back where I started; I still don't even know where to find good assistants..."
"Fufufu, we already told you, just say the word, and they will flock to wherever you call them." Eleonora commented in an amused tone as she adjusted her head more comfortably on her beloved disciple's shoulder, who replied in a somewhat uncertain tone.