Grega's tone slowed, filled with "understanding" empathy.
"So, we can cooperate in a different way. We can first help you reclaim Sparrow Wood Castle, and once you sit on the lord's throne, then you can pay us. As for the payment... we don't need too much. If you are willing to give the Campbell people the tax revenue from the Earl Domain for the next ten years, we only need nine."
This sentence was like a thunderbolt, exploding in Thelon's mind!
Pay later?!
Is there really such a good deal?!
Thelon's heart was pounding, and his breathing became rapid. He looked at Grega with suspicion, trying to discern any flaws on that calm face.
His intuition told him there must be a trick behind this, but he couldn't figure out what these people could possibly trick him out of?
"Do I need to pay a deposit?"
"Not a single copper coin is needed."
"Why should I trust you!"
