Anyway, putting that aside.
"Well, the honor is all ours. We were truly impressed by what we saw. How about you, Lorenzo?"
"Yes, it was magnificent. The actor's performances, the story, the props, the quality of the sets. Everything felt like it truly deserved the title of the best theater troupe in the New Capital."
"What an honor. This will be a testament to our ancestors and for generations to come."
He's very theatrical, not only in the stage but in real life too.
"So, Duke Ryker, General Lorenzo, have you only come here to praise us?"
A word that suggests he's aware there's some ulterior motive here. Well, if he understands that, then we can get straight to the point.
"Of course, while we're here to offer our compliments, we also have a request."
Turning to Lorenzo, I received a nod in return.
"This is 200 gold coins."