"There's also another benefit to working with me." Russell said, seeing as Lucas had yet to respond.
"And what's that?"
"My family is in an alliance with the Ross family, just as the Bergs and Dufour are. As long as you are in an alliance with me, they would surely change their stances towards you. You will also gain the city lord's recognition and support." Russell stared at Lucas.
"As I said before, the city lord's original order was to have the city and its forces support your store to the reasonably best he could. However, the other factions were against this and let their greed get in the way, displeasing the city lord. However, as long as I do as he wishes and you agree to work with me, the city lord would side with you and even offer his protection."
'I see.' Lucas thought.
He was wondering why Russell was so calm and confident in defending Lucas from the other factions. The answer was now clear; the city lord would step in.
