Chapter 223: A String of Emotions

"If you work for us, I can guarantee that your wife will have better chances in giving birth to your son."

"How can I guarantee that you're not lying?"

"You can ask your twin about that. You can come back here tomorrow to give me an answer."

Because of his haughty attitude, I couldn't help but feel agitated and click my tongue at him.

When I turned around to go to the door, he lets out a little chuckle to mock me even further.

"Pleasure doing business with you, Lord Crimson."

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When we finally arrived back in the sewers, Garel administered the medicine to his daughter as I watch from the other corner.

"You seem agitated, Lord Progenitor."

Fauna approaches me with a peach on hand.

As she drops on her knees to sit in front of me, she politely offers the peach to me with a worried look on her face.

"It's... nothing."

When I turned it down, her shoulders drops as her worry grows further.