However, he didn't want to be tied to a young master with no power due to a lifelong contract. All that was left was the bluff. If he succeeded, he could get the method to undo the curse without any cost.
'Just as my father said.'
Though he was scorned as an ignorant mercenary knight by those around him, he was actually a very wise man. Toby recalled his father's old advice.
'Toby, listen well to your father's words and remember them'
'Yes, Father'
'Most of the world's problems can be solved with violence. There's no beating stronger than a fist. So, if things get complicated, just beat them up.'
It was excellent teaching. Just as his father said, most of life's affairs could be resolved with violence. But Toby asked once more, just to be sure.
'Then, what if I can't use violence against someone?'
'Threaten to beat them up or kill them. Anyone who is human cares for their own body, so they will back down.'
'Indeed!'
