"The old relics have a keen eye for talent. Seeing you prodigies, they can't help but feel tempted, thinking of collecting you into the family lineage like treasured collectibles."
"You are not the first talented person to receive an invitation."
"Did others agree?" Gauss was somewhat curious.
"A few agreed, but among the majority remaining, not all refused because they couldn't accept the added conditions. Some simply wanted to combine their strength with an even more powerful family, and of course, there are also those who don't want to be constrained."
"After all, every gift has long been marked with a price in secret."
Gauss nodded upon hearing this.
It seemed just like the routine business of casting a wide net to collect more fish.
"Alright, the trivial matters are over, let's rest for a while and later start the sword skills lesson."
"I'm not hungry; you can help me finish these."
