Rendric could only sigh as he braced himself to ask him about his deal with Garion.
"So you're telling me the reason why you wanted to work with him is just because it's… interesting?"
Raviel laughed. "Partly, yes. But also because I can tell when someone's genuine."
His eyes then turned serious.
"And also... do you think a man who's still in the second realm, yet managed to stand against me, would cheat me?"
Rendric froze for a moment, thinking carefully. Then he sighed and shook his head.
"No... he wouldn't. And if he does... then he was just a stupid strong man."
Raviel nodded with a satisfied smile.
"Exactly. He's straightforward, and he's already proven his strength. That's worth more than any contract full of empty promises."
Rendric bowed slightly. "Understood, Patriarch."
Raviel leaned back, smiling again.
"Good. And besides, I already gave him my word. The Patriarch of the Revalis Clan doesn't break promises."
