Chapter 305: Volume 5: Lord’s Path - 1: Immigrants_2
"I wonder if it would be possible for you, Lord, to enlighten me on the matter?" The middle-aged gentleman hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
Reese was filled with curiosity about the young lord before him. Although the Myron Duchy was thousands of miles away from the Homer region of the Kingdom of Nicosia, it didn’t mean that Komer’s performance in Cyprus went unnoticed. Instantly accepting one hundred and fifty thousand refugees, his name, paired with that of Caucasus, had suddenly become hot topics among Versailles and the refugees. Stories of his past deeds were also spread, both intentionally and unintentionally.
Even with Fran’s steadfast guarantee, the initial rumors of Komer’s ridiculous behavior in Cyprus City did make Reese skeptical about this finance officer’s aristocratic family. Fortunately, after several encounters, Komer’s witty yet substantial, straightforward yet not rigid character convinced Reese to accept Fran’s opinion. Perhaps those were just youthful antics, and now Komer could act as a responsible lord and personally seek opportunities for his territory’s development in Versailles. Such diligent noble lords seemed rare nowadays. In Reese’s presence, Komer didn’t hide his true intentions for coming to Versailles or his reason for taking in refugees, which made Reese see him as one of the few nobles who possessed the rare virtue of honesty. Naturally, this also earned Komer Reese’s respect.
"Mr. Reese, there’s nothing inconvenient about it. What do you think the sudden influx of over a hundred thousand refugees will bring to Caucasus?" Komer raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders as he asked.
This question seemed too broad, leaving Reese unsure of how to respond. After pondering for a moment, he slowly replied, "Sir, are you concerned that the arrival of these immigrants will add trouble and instability to your territory?"
The two men already showed different perspectives regarding the newcomers from afar—Komer viewed them as refugees, whereas Reese insisted on identifying as an immigrant, having entered legally with the approval of the Kingdom of Nicosia.