Colin's words left Quincy standing there, dumbfounded.
It took him a while to regain his senses, then he asked in disbelief: "My, my lord, do you, do you mean..."
"That's right, I'm giving you this opportunity to return to your position as the tax commissioner of Ice Rock City."
"Thank you so much! Your kindness and wisdom are as dazzling as the sun, and as endless as the sea..."
"Hold off on your thanks." Colin waved his hand, interrupting the overly-agitated Quincy. "If you mess this up..."
"I will spend my life guarding the library for you!" Quincy exclaimed loudly.
Colin rolled his eyes.
Who would have thought this old man would be so crafty.
At his age, who knows how many years he has left.
If he messes up and ends up guarding the library, it didn't seem like such a bad deal after all.
It's almost as if Colin was providing for his retirement.
