Chapter 544

• "Why is this technique being brought up again?" Emmanuel questioned with a furrowed brow, his curiosity piqued by the unexpected mention.
• Nathan's response was cryptic, causing Emmanuel to feel a sense of unease creeping over him. "What do you mean? Do other people also approach you for this technique?" he probed further, hoping for clarification.
• Nathan chuckled, a sly smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You're sharp, Master! That's correct," he admitted, his tone both teasing and conspiratorial. "A strikingly beautiful woman sought me out for this very technique," he revealed, his voice taking on a more serious note. "She expressed a desire to collaborate with the Chapman family's enterprise, but I couldn't quite bring myself to agree. Nonetheless, I extended her an invitation to visit Yeternia, where we could discuss her proposal further." He paused, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features. "I suppose I can't simply turn her away when she arrives," he added, a hint of resignation in his voice, "even if her intentions don't entirely align with my own principles."