470 Have You Even Seen The Genuine Article Before? 4yr

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The atmosphere in the room changed after Baiyi's explanation. The tea merchant's expression had darkened, as pangs of shock struck him like tidal waves.
His son looked even worse. Far from his previous jolliness, the son turned to his father, his face paled with regret that seemed to say: What have we done?!
However, by this point, no amount of regret or second thoughts could change anything. The deal was sealed, and the deed was done. The tea merchant let out a heavy sigh, gave a respectful bow to Baiyi as a sign of ratification and left the party with his son.
As the young man trailed behind his weary-looking father, he began in a quiet voice, "F-father? That set of armor… Is it really the Divine Regalia Mystique?"
The tea merchant shook his head. "I don't know. How should I? Not even Principal Hope knows for sure."
"But—!" The young man's expression fell. It was clear that he was agonizing over his father's decision.
The tea merchant understood his son's sentiments without nee