The red-haired financial officer could see that the Viscount's smooth reading process had come to a clear halt, his expression turning to one of shock, then to a sudden realization, followed by the frown of someone encountering something strange.
But soon, he continued reading, and his speed increased even more.
"I know you must be feeling confused and incredulous, but that's just the way it is. Big brother, I'm sorry for Ely, and Ely and I are also sorry for him. You border nobles might find it a bit hard to understand, but our relationships here are indeed a bit messy... That's the fact, and I don't want to talk more about it."
"As long as Yisen Gard loses his inheritance rights, or dies, Klar will be the successor of the family. Big brother no longer cares about these trivial matters; he has agreed to my terms, which is indeed where I lost to him... I can't refuse to let Ely's child become the head of the family."
