Chapter 1012: Volume 32 Dark Clouds Sweep Across - 29 Discuss Later_2
Facing Komer’s earnest talk, Puber found himself at a loss for words for a moment. He had to admit that his own words just now were somewhat wishful thinking. The Boss saw things deeper and further, but he still needed to remind him not to cling too fondly to his old sentiments, as that could lead to trouble.
"Boss," Puber admitted, "I recognize that getting all the Homer People, Godeborgians, and Cartians to fully support you right now is unrealistic, but you should learn to gradually adapt. You’re the Lord of Nicosia, not the Caucasus Lord anymore. You need to complete the role transition, stop indulging in Ugru or Bruce, and spend more time in Godeburg or Cyprus, or perhaps visit Groningen and Cartin. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Thank you, Puber. I understand," Komer exhaled and nodded slowly. His words were sincere—no one else’s help could compare to Puber’s. Although it might not look like a glorious achievement, Komer was aware that the functioning and development of his territory until now could not have been maintained without Puber’s significant contributions. Despite this fellow having this or that small flaw, those were merely trivial compared to his loyalty and accomplishments; hardly worth mentioning.
"Well then, should we talk about your marriage to Furina? Hmm, and also about Renta and Vero. I think this issue can’t be delayed any longer. You understand—we don’t have a handle on Jazair in the short term; we have to face this reality." Puber clapped his hands, some envy in his tone: "Boss, you really are fortunate, sitting at home with people knocking on your door to offer women. I’m just a bit worried whether your body can handle it. I’ve heard there’s an herb called Horny Goat Weed in the Cordillera Wilderness, found atop the Baden Gold Mountain Range, that works wonders for those unwell. I suggest—"
"Enough, Puber. Don’t tell me you’ve already used that herb to bed ten women without tiring. Can we please talk about serious matters?" Komer was truly at a loss with this good friend of his. Whenever they talked business, he always had to crack jokes or throw in a silly story or two, which irritated Komer to no end, "Marriage, sigh, marriage. Has it really come to the point where we have to discuss this issue?"
"Heh, Boss, if you don’t want to lose Basarabia as an ally, if you hope to use the influence of the Romanov family and Anson family to your advantage, if you can ignore Zellin’s increasingly suspicious mindset toward you, if you can disregard these girls’ feelings. Oh, no, can Miss Renta still be called a girl? I highly doubt it. You should have been involved with her already, seeing as I found her handkerchief in your bedroom—"
Puber’s lecherous smile nearly drove Komer mad. A series of forceful rhetorical questions had Komer nodding repeatedly, but the conversation turning to this topic was enough to infuriate him.
Seeing the wild light flickering in Komer’s eyes, Puber quickly changed the subject, "If you still consider further strengthening and developing Nicosia to repossess Jazair in the shortest time, then you have no choice but to face this issue."