There were actually more problems that the King of Spades might have forgotten to mention as the two Lockhart siblings discussed and offered him sample prices and the worth of a sword to him. They even provided an estimated time of completion of the production amongst with other details like 'lead time' and other terminology that made his head hurt.
He cleared his throat, his reputation was on the line—and he needed it very much.
Well, it wasn't like he needed it that much. He was already known as an amazing King, but he didn't want to disappoint the Queen of Hearts or make himself look like a fool to the Lord Reinhard.
"You see, I usually leave or have this discussion with Lucielle—he tends to these little, er, detailed matters as this one."
"We can still make a contract, and I believe that you can also make decisions on your own, Your Majesty of Spades." Rosalyn Lockhart smiled at him.
