Bab 179: The Needs of a Don 

"Not exactly. I want to be part of a group where I have the autonomy to do whatever I want. Of course, I know I would have to give something to pay for that freedom. 

But that payment would be limited, and besides that, I wouldn't have any obligation to that group. I have my own interests, and I don't want to delay them or give them up just to fulfill other people's goals.

So I don't know if it would be good for me to join your family. Maybe seeing me as an outside consultant would make more sense." Casey explained, looking thoughtfully at Vicente.

Casey had seen a bit of the cruel side of this world. He had his own problems to deal with, and that's why he had no clan ties at the moment, even though he worked for nobles.