Silas did not answer right away.
A few minutes before that question was asked.
When the atmosphere in the Baron's study was still relatively cold, it was Lucas who broke the deadlock first.
He straightened from his relaxed posture and spoke in an almost casual tone.
"By the way, regarding the agreement for the farmland transaction," he said,
"I'll be the one setting the contract."
Baron Voss immediately raised an eyebrow.
"A new contract?" he repeated quietly.
Silas's gaze sharpened as well, though his smile never left his face.
"Oh? Is there a change in price, Young Master?"
Lucas shook his head lightly.
"Same price. Same quantity. It's not even long."
He raised one finger.
"Just one simple clause I want to add."
Lucas smiled broadly.
The room fell silent.
Lucas looked straight at Silas, his voice calm, too calm for a young man facing a representative of the Merchants' Guild.
"One day before the transaction," he said,
