The two potential allies once again found themselves in the Grand Hall, sitting opposite each other. They had just finalized the terms of their contract.
Now it was time to go into specifics.
"City Lord, I want the Herb Garden near the eastern gates."
Ikasa immediately came to the point. The moment he had visited the property, he had decided to get its deed from the City Lord.
The City Lord looked at his aide, who whispered the details in his ears. After hearing what his Butler had to say, he looked at Ikasa with doubt.
"Are you sure?"
Ikasa tried to read City Lord upon hearing his doubtful tone.
'Is he trying to dissuade me because of the rumors about ghosts? Or does he have anything to do with the previous owner leaving?'
Instead of speculating, Ikasa probed to see if he could get a definite answer.
"Is there a problem?
With a face that revealed nothing, City Lord asked,
