One elder frowned.
The Crown Prince Ayush narrowed his eyes.
"She's trying to pressure him mentally."
"Wrong."
The response came from Prince Arjun.
Everyone turned toward him.
The Fourth Prince calmly folded his arms.
"She's setting a trap."
Several people looked confused.
Arjun continued.
"She already believes she's going to win."
His eyes remained fixed on Kiara.
"If Ignis accepts, she gains a chance to recruit him later. If he starts using firearms, others will follow. If others follow, she profits."
The realization spread among the listeners.
Some nodded.
Others looked impressed.
A few even cursed quietly.
"So that's what she's doing."
"As expected of a merchant."
"That's evil."
"Careful. Mr. Juren can hear you."
"Oops."
Clan Master Hubert watched everything with growing concern.
His hands tightened slightly.
"You must not fall into her trap, Ignis."
Unfortunately, the young archer had already fallen halfway into it.
