Chapter 237: Turning Down the Territory Leader

"So you've only recently entered the territory?"

"Precisely. I ended up helping the Practor Family by accident and they soon hired me for a job. It was after I completed that job that they allowed me to enter the tournament," stated Oli.

Lifting one eyebrow, Rhyner asked, "So you received that as payment for the job?"

"Correct." 

"It seems you've been struggling even more than you reported last time…" Glancing at Hurman, Rhyner rubbed his forehead. "You know we'll help you if you just ask."

"I know." 

"Yet you still don't ask? Hurman, we've talked about this…"

"Master Rhyner--"

"Just Rhyner, like I've told you again and again."

"..." Shrugging and taking a deep breath, Hurman stated, "Please allow me to address you according to your title, as is custom for everyone else. I don't need special treatment when there's no reason for such."

"Well… It wouldn't be hard to come up with a reason. Right, Lizbeth?"

"Dad…"