The craftsman master choked, then couldn't help but cough loudly. After finally catching his breath, he answered angrily, "You brat! What are you thinking about? I was just worried that you would lose everything and drag my career down—no, I mean obstruct Princess in revitalizing the kingdom."
"In that case, Master, aren't you straying too far from the topic?" Brand asked with a hint of amusement.
"What do you mean?"
"Weren't we discussing a particular plan from the start? How did we end up talking about food? Or are you suggesting, Master Buru, that you want to switch jobs with Miss Antitina?"
Buru knew Brand was teasing him. Although this young lord had many commendable qualities, rare among this generation's nobles, he obviously lacked respect for the elderly—and was stubborn about changing.
